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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

ChowNow

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. These apps make it easier to manage digital orders, streamline kitchen operations, and reach more customers. Reservation and table management apps.

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

ChowNow

Since 2014, online ordering has grown 300% faster than dine-in and now accounts for roughly 40% of restaurant sales. So, if instant exposure and hands-off management are what youre looking for, third-party platforms can help bring in orders without requiring much on your end. However, theres a trade-off.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

If your customers expect you to offer a fine dining experience, they won’t be pleased to know that you’ve upturned your entire restaurant. Also, depending on your local regulations, expand restaurant seating to ensure as much space as possible. Enlighten Guests on How You Provide a Safe Dining Experience.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” First and foremost, most restaurants are going to see a huge drop-off in the number of customers who dine in.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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This should include all tables available for seating customers. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively.

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7 Proven Ways to Raise Table Turnover Rate

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However, with fewer customers dining out weekly , restaurants must ensure that they can serve each diner quickly and satisfy them enough that they’ll want to return. Tracking and implementing strategies to improve this metric will allow you to maximize your dining space and generate more revenue.