Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In order to survive, restaurants needed to rethink the way they do business with many turning to technology to keep them afloat. One way is to embrace the wonders of technology. Emails are an efficient way of reaching your target market. Don’t forget social media. Go All Out with Online Ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Update Online Ordering Technology. Updated restaurant technology is the key to being a modern, successful establishment. They reported a 30 percent increase in take-out sales the year after implementing online ordering, and it's been the primary reason for their continued investment in restaurant technology to this day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Investing in technology can be a key driver of success during these challenging times. New Marketing Tactics Can Help Reach Target Customers. It is no secret that marketing is a way for restaurants to keep up with loyal customers and engage with new ones. The Customer Online Journey Needs to be at the Forefront.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Now, orders are still being placed via phone, but calls have been swapped out for texts, mobile apps or online, cash registers have been upgraded to more robust technology systems, and contactless payment options are all the rage. This results in a faster time-to-market to excite customers of changes to keep your restaurant top of mind.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Social media continues to be one of the best marketing channels of the century. Social media is an essential component of many brands’ marketing strategies. 90% of marketers say that social media marketing has increased their business exposure. Influencer Marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

5 Use social media and email marketing to promote Super Bowl specials and gift card promotions to attract customers. Between social media, loyalty programs, apps and email/text, restaurants have a built-in database of loyal customers. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. One of the biggest COVID-born shifts in the industry was the widespread adoption of technology solutions to streamline the ordering process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Restaurants are making use of workflow automation to increase efficiency in numerous ways inlcuding customer service automation and sales and marketing automation. Sales teams and marketers are deploying sales and marketing technology to automate the customers' journey and accelerate conversions.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 With your own online ordering system, you can collect emails, send promotions , and encourage repeat business with reward programs or special discounts. You can gather emails, send personalized promotions, and build loyalty programs to encourage repeat business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? You can craft a B2C marketing strategy that is interesting, relevant, and successful by following this checklist. But precisely, how can you determine what customers want?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Reach guests choosing to order-in by creating a Restaurant Week takeout menu—all you need is online ordering technology that enables you to pace and fulfill to-go orders while also serving a full dining room (providing you with two revenue streams). Be In Charge of Your Own Marketing. Do More with Less with Technology.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. When used strategically, customer data can help you personalize marketing, streamline operations, and create a better dining experience for your guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2022

As technology has evolved, however, the number of potential channels has increased, giving rise to first multichannel and then omnichannel marketing. When lockdowns and indoor-dining restrictions hit early in the pandemic, technology enabled many restaurants to respond and move much of their footprint from on-premise to off-premise.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. Engagement on Social Media. The key is in the way they handle their social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. Marketing Strategy Will Adapt. Existing locations will remove tables and chairs to always be prepared for social distancing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Restaurants and food joints, once reliable venues for human interaction, will be important for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Some of the biggest disruptors will result from the increase in information technology, autonomous vehicles, automation and robotics in the kitchen, and AI chefs. Voice Ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Take Advantage of Technology. The right technology tool for your restaurant will have all your costs and sales in one place and will be able to break it down by ingredient, as well.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Luckily, modern technology has introduced several innovations that streamline the restaurant relocation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and manageable. From cloud-based tools to smart IoT sensors, technology is revolutionizing how restaurants relocate. Virtual reality (VR) technology makes this transition easier.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Write a Marketing Plan. Your marketing plan is your restaurant's holy grail, so make sure you take the time to prioritize it. Social Media. Influencer Marketing.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

In today’s technologically driven era, the restaurant industry is no stranger to the digital space’s influence. With social media platforms leading the charge, there has been a profound impact on how eateries connect with their patrons and curate dining experiences. Let’s dive in.

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ChowNow

APRIL 8, 2021

As a restaurant owner, your menu photos are a powerful marketing tool to attract new customers, increase ticket sizes, and retain guests. They’re ripe for use on social media, within marketing emails, and on your online ordering menu. ” Read the eBook. Plan for the best lighting. Schedule a Demo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

– Ilson Goncalves, Chef/Owner, Samba Montclair Two ways the pandemic changed the restaurant industry are around employees and technology. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations. Technology has become a solution in staffing as well. That's never going to change. They seek brands they believe in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

Today, customers find restaurant brands through influencers, social media, review sites, and multiple channels. Brands like McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, and others invest and implement customer retention strategies to hold the market share. This stresses the need for customer retention programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

People – restaurant owners and patrons alike – should apply the same scrutiny to QR codes that they do to unexpected emails, SMS messages, social media messages, etc. No technology can really ever be 100% guaranteed secure. What places are considered "safe" places for QR codes?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

And we transformed it into a media company during a global pandemic in 2020. By embracing new and emerging technologies, and going all-in on smartphone storytelling, we found a way to become much more than a single-unit barbecue restaurant on the outskirts of San Diego. We became a global media company. It comes down to fear.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens. The graph below illustrates how these models interact within the market: 1.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. Restaurants will need to respond, and they will. [] Profitability and Challenges with the Labor Market Will Eventually Find Common Ground.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

Technology and data are continually changing the landscape of the restaurant industry, altering how and where customers eat and how the industry operates at its utmost potential. Thankfully, segmenting customers need not require you to be a technological genius, or even especially good with computers. The benefit? Lookalike Audiences.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, the Association has coordinated more than 400,000 emails to Congress from restaurants, employees, consumers and industry supporters—all speaking out about the need for swift and strong federal relief and recovery programs. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. . "In

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Embracing solo diners not only opens doors to a wider customer base but also presents an opportunity for establishments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

No evident change in marketing or communication strategy. Below are excerpts from my conversation with Landon Eckles , CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Juice , and Renee Israel , Chief Franchise Officer of Modern Restaurant Concepts , which features the Modern Market Eatery & Lemonade brands. COVID-19 proactive communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We quickly pivoted to offer Family Meals To Go and have continued to expand our third-party delivery partnerships in key markets, which has contributed to our continued growth, even during one of the most difficult years on record for so many restaurants. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity. Ranbir Bhatia, GM, Benares NJ in Wyckoff, New Jersey.

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