Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 3, 2024

Crafting a Captivating Website Experience Your restaurant's website is the first point of contact for many potential customers, making it crucial to create a captivating online experience. Ensure that your site is intuitive and easy to navigate, with clear menus, contact information, and reservation options readily accessible.

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SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

Design 397

Design Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Social Media 397

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. These social networks don't have the capabilities your restaurant needs to become an online business. However, relying on your restaurant's Facebook page or Instagram just won't cut it.

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Website Management Online Ordering Hiring SEO 370

The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. Restaurant Email Marketing Explained Restaurant email marketing is a powerful tool to connect with guests and drive reservations.

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Email Marketing Reservations Marketing Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. In today's competitive market, you must ensure your business can be easily found online. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO!

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SEO Bar Online Ordering Social Media 197

Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Marjorie Garcia, Contributor Today, an online presence is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity, especially for local businesses like restaurants. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the various benefits of Google My Business and how it can transform your restaurant’s online presence. For example, having a blog is crucial.

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SEO Online Ordering Website Management Customer Experience 124

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 181

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue. Offering event spaces can help your restaurant attract more customers and increase revenue, especially during off-seasons.

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Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Check your restaurant’s legal documents Make sure you have all your legal documents in order. You can also spread the word through your professional network and by attending industry events. Post your listing online Posting your restaurant listing online is one of the most effective ways to find potential buyers.

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2024 Document Point of Sale Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online. Kiosk ordering Your busy customers don’t always have time to wait in line. Kiosk ordering tools speed up the ordering process, making it easier to keep up during a mealtime rush. Your team can also adjust reservations directly.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Enhance Your Online Presence Create a User-Friendly Website In today’s digital age, your website is your storefront. Guests should find menus, contact information, and reservation options without a hitch. Share high-quality photos of your dishes, behind-the-scenes moments, and upcoming events to keep your audience hooked.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. Offer Easy Online Ordering. Consumer behaviors are changing rapidly, but there’s one thing you can count on: online ordering.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 223

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. Increase online orders? Get holiday reservations? One way to keep customers coming back?

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. Optimize your tech Set up an online reservation system to handle more customers smoothly.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. QR codes are here to stay. Allergy-friendly menu.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automated Ordering AI-powered chatbots can handle customer orders, reducing the need for human intervention. Chatbots can accurately process orders, suggest menu items, handle special requests, and even provide personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.

Technology 215

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

Some great examples for restaurants are: How often the customer orders. What the customer orders. Which of your locations the customer orders from most. What the customer orders. How the customer prefers to order (for delivery, for pick-up or to dine-in). How many people does the customer orders for at a time.

Loyalty Program 208

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 208

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Diversify ordering offerings Our barbecue concept, Hi Lo BBQ, didn’t hit the sales numbers we projected after the first six months.   Catering company lunches and take-out and delivery orders through Caviar (acquired by DoorDash in 2019) quickly became 20% of our restaurant sales and added an additional 12% in total revenue.

Loyalty Program 75

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Service 75

Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Online waitlists are a smarter way to manage the holiday rush The holiday rush often means longer wait times and crowded host stands. Give your guests a better waiting experience during the holidays while simultaneously reducing congestion in your restaurant with online waitlists.

Dietary Restrictions 78

Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Reservations Cash Management 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Avoid overbooking reservations. Overbooking reservations is as much a pain for the restaurant as it is for the customer. Take orders with care. When you're taking your customers' orders, make sure you're doing so with attention and care. Engage with them online. Providing Accurate Online Information.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 17, 2019

In the modern marketing landscape, it’s difficult to stay in business without an online presence. Now, more than ever, diners are discovering restaurants online rather than through other means. In fact, 45% of diners check a restaurant’s online presence before deciding where to eat. Photos of your dishes, space, and staff.

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Demo Website Management Online Ordering SEO 240

EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Make reservations. For restaurants that accept reservations, reserve. It can be hard for diners to tell if a place requires reservations or not, so unless a restaurant specifically states on its website that it doesn’t accept them, assume you’ll need to book. If you make a reservation, honor it. at 20 o’clock.)

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Fine Dining Reservations Seating Online Ordering 120

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Clearly communicating these details can improve reservation volume and foot traffic. A well-optimized website can improve your restaurant’s visibility in search engine results, making it easier for potential customers to discover you online. OpenTable offers a customizable reservation widget you can easily add to your website.

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Online Menu Link. The first thing most customers want to find is your online menu. When adding your online menu, make sure that your “Order Now!” Example : “Check out our new online menu! Online Ordering Link. You can now order online for pickup or delivery using the link in our bio.”

Social Media 189

Social Media Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 189

Apicbase

JUNE 12, 2024

Inventory management software helps you reduce waste, avoid over-ordering, and keep the necessary ingredients on hand to meet customer demand. Self-Serve Kiosks Self-service kiosks are touch-screen terminals that let customers place their orders directly. They streamline the ordering process and enhance the dining experience.

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Technology Operations Point of Sale Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

And with climate change making extreme weather events more likely, restaurants will continue to face a higher risk of supply chain disruptions and physical property damage. Cover everything you deem necessary, from protocols for poor outdoor air quality days to evacuation routes and methods of communication for more serious events.

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Outdoor Communication 88

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

You can make reservations for small parties online by visiting the restaurant’s website. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. For group dining, reservations are needed for parties of six people or more. Order Online. I loved the option to play your own music during the event!

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Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Online Ordering 112

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers. With online orders comprising most of Chipotle’s business, the brand pushes loyalty by offering some items, like its quesadilla, through its digital channel only. Think creatively.

Loyalty Program 203

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 203

SpotOn

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A restaurant POS takes orders and processes payments. Different fees can apply to online payment processing. This can impact your online ordering operation or invoicing for catering or private events. What does a POS system do? You'll also want to consider each POS provider's support and customer service.

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POS Loyalty Program Cash Management Website Management 52

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! They also offer events such as Barre and Standup Comedy on their private rooftop. They encourage you to partake in their Happy Hour and bring your drink up to events to fully enjoy the experience. Order Online. Make a Reservation.

Outdoor 147

Outdoor Dine-in Reservations Front of House 147

SpotOn

JULY 22, 2024

A night out at a casual restaurant costs around $15 per person, according to Restaurant Business Online. Casual restaurants are more likely to offer deals or pricing events, like happy hour. At casual dining establishments, guests are more likely to order and pay with technology like QR codes.

Fine Dining 98

Fine Dining Casual Fast Casual Dine-in 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

In cases like this, ChatGPT can help create materials for upcoming deals and events, or write a week’s worth of social media posts, that operators can use as-is or with quick edits to add a touch of personalization. For example, AI phone answering systems can take calls, schedule reservations and answer any questions a caller may have.

Operations 110

Operations Online Ordering Social Media Technology 110

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

But, along the boulevard of online ordering, new locations are built with a handful of pixels, not a truckload of bricks. Finally, find a place to cook and start filling orders, often alongside tickets from a traditional front-of-house. New idea, online menu, real food. partaking in events or festivals.

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Front of House Online Ordering Food Order Small Business 212

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. You can also place an order for a birthday cake or carrot cake online. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morcilla (@morcillapgh).

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Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Reservations Food Order 148

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

By incorporating technology-driven solutions, like direct online ordering for delivery and pickup , operators can own and utilize guest data to not only gain access to key customer insights, but also engage with them in new, unique ways. And the benefits don’t stop there. Operators must also get creative with guest offerings.

Dietary Restrictions 197

Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering Customer Experience Dine-in 197

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

While we would go just for their Macaroni and Cheese side, be sure to order their Pulled Pork Shoulder – you won’t regret it! . Texas Jacks offers both catering services and hosts private events. Make a Reservation. We encourage you to arrive early, as they do not accept reservations. Order Online.

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Food Truck Food Online Ordering Food Order 104

Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

Takeout orders and delivery have taken the lead in a world where it’s difficult to sit in a crowd. Here are some tech ideas that could help your restaurant become ready for a minimum contact experience: Digital Reservations. Shifting your reservations to a digital platform makes it easier for both you and your guests.

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Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Customer Service 142