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Four Reasons Why Mobile Order and Pay Can Ease Staffing Shortage Pressure

Modern Restaurant Management

Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. Mobile order and pay solutions are a cost-effective way to support the current skilled staff you have to deal with peak periods while also helping to maximize sales. Reduce Admin Tasks.

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Customer Retention Secrets Every Restaurant Should Know

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By Destiny Clarkson, Contributor As much as meal quality, guest retention determines the success of a restaurant. The Power of Personalized Communication Developing close connections with your guests calls for frequent, customized contact that makes them appreciated and noticed.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. This approach is often expensive because these platforms charge a commission to fulfill the delivery for each order. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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Secure Safer Off-Premise Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. As restaurants continue to enter this period of recovery, they will have to tackle a new slate of challenges. In the U.S.,

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The Future of Restaurant Design Post COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Energy impact can be minimized with the use of energy recovery devices. Properly designed energy recovery wheels or plate exchangers can recover 60-75 percent of the air being exhausted with minimal cross contamination. Giving consumers control through their own mobile devices will be vital to success.

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How Contactless Technologies Can Help Counter Hesitations About Eating Indoors

Modern Restaurant Management

To encourage a swift recovery, restaurant owners and operators must think creatively and conscientiously about how they alleviate these fears and ensure a safe experience. It reduces the use of unsanitary ordering kiosks, menus, and payment terminals, while at the same time elevating the guest experience.