Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

With egg prices increasing by 30 percent over the past year and expected to rise more, MRM asked Stasko for his best advice on what strategies restaurant owners can implement to prevent sharp menu price increases and innovative menu solutions they can implement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive. Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Freshii has since extended the program to include the private sector, offering meal combos ordered through their app or major aggregators (UberEats, Skip the Dishes, etc.), If restaurants aren’t ordering as much food to serve in house, suppliers end up with a backlog of perishable goods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. Volume-Based Deals : Offer discounts on larger orders, particularly for takeout and delivery, to encourage diners to order more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

In just three weeks, they created a native solution that allowed Clover restaurant merchants to enable online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup. This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 614

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In response, 37 percent of restaurants are offering online ordering and 32 percent accept mobile payments. Now more than ever, restaurant leaders need to find new ways to create truly one-of-a-kind dining experiences that give people a reason to leave the comfort of their home and ditch the ease of ordering with the click of a button.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

” Restaurants should focus on tech that adds real value, not just innovation for innovation’s sake, Fink noted. ” Provoke Insights conducted a 15-minute online survey among 1,500 Americans aged 21 to 65 in March 2025 for this bi-annual study that finds insights into shifting consumer behaviors across industries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2025

workers now operating in a hybrid model, restaurants can focus on becoming the go-to destination for office-day meals through targeted promotions, convenient ordering options and other innovations. Diners Want Digital—And Restaurants Can Profit from It Before the pandemic, digital ordering was growing slowly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Most customers would phone-in carryout orders. If online ordering was available, it was done through third party apps. Restaurants began shifting away from call-in orders and enabled online ordering directly from their site. Try indexing your online ordering link. Google loves content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Technology innovations offer the potential to bridge the gap between the need to keep their business running and deliver quality products and experiences to their guests. Enter digital tableside ordering. Guests can also enjoy a much quicker speed of service and reduced wait times with the self-service nature of tableside ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

” The space earned that moniker because staff used it to handle delivery orders from a multitude of online platforms. At one point, he had the deli on 14 online delivery service platforms, believing that if the family business was not on them, it did not exist to the people who used those services.

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Hospitality Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 576

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app. Because patrons are not able to dine out, call-ahead orders have increased.

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Technology Healthcare Social Media Mobile Ordering 472

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Once updated, the app automatically communicates the information to Dunkin’s customer-facing mobile app, delivery partners, and online platforms, minimizing the likelihood that guests will be caught off guard by a closed store or unavailable item. Enabling Flexible Ordering. Reimagining the Drive-Thru Experience.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 492

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. Seeking opportunities to create new, lasting rituals to signal safety, to claim new spaces and to innovate. Upserve is offering its Virtual POS and Online Ordering tools for free for 12 months to any restaurant. No point of sale?

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, Innovation and Incubation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions How should restaurant operators approach digital investments moving forward? When was the last time you placed an order in a restaurant app for curbside pick-up?

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. During the pandemic, restaurants of all kinds embraced new technologies and innovative business models to deliver elevated service, curbside convenience, and a digitized consumer experience. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business. First-Rate Service.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

Here are some key takeaways: Each generation discovers and researches restaurants differently, with younger generations relying more on online review platforms and social media. Theres also a visual element here, with diners eating with their eyes first and being reeled into new restaurants by food imagery and what I ordered videos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

Technological advances are helping pave a path towards a more widely accessible food service landscape – both in-person and online. Embracing Innovation. For example, voice-activated AI makes ordering food as simple as having a conversation, and can allow physically disabled patrons to do so with greater ease.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

2023 has the potential to be transformative for restaurants, with opportunity for new innovation beyond a recession in these first months. We’re also starting to see a shift in diner behavior in the convergence of dine-in and delivery, as some consumers order delivery/takeout during the week and dine-in at restaurants on the weekends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. Online Ordering Systems and Delivery Apps It’s believed that the global online food delivery market is estimated to be $130.2 billion and is expected to grow to $223.7 billion by 2027.

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Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 491

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.

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Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 538

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

There are several related practices that I think we’re going to see prevail as dining brands look for innovative ways to not just survive but thrive. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Self-ordering kiosks, QR codes, mobile apps and loyalty reward cards have created more personalized experiences, which increase the likelihood customers will return.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. If they don’t, all ads after the pandemic ends will be about digital ordering and delivery. The shift will occur because restaurants will be able to track conversions more easily from online visibility to online orders as a key metric.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. As QSRs continue to evolve their technology capabilities, it’s important to look beyond the obvious options, like mobile app ordering and online delivery. AI Voice Automation.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

. “This redesign is not just about aesthetics; it’s about enhancing the customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and creating a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to quality and innovation." What kind of data points and research were utilized to complete the redesign?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Technology opens the doors for efficiency and innovation while meeting guest demands for seamless, convenient experiences. It can also help maintain personalized relationships with customers at scale.

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Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 458

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. A mobile ordering system serves more people faster and keeps them happy, not hangry.

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Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering. It's Time for Innovation. As such, restaurants will have to find new ways to innovate and become more efficient, exacerbating their need for solutions, and accelerating the need for technology.

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MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Restaurant online ordering has emerged as a crucial aspect of the food service industry, reshaping restaurant operation strategies and fostering growth in restaurant delivery services. This article explores how online ordering is advancing and highlights the key concerns for businesses aiming to stay competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The newest innovations we observe are restaurants investing in ghost kitchens to service larger geographic areas and building out outdoor dining tents which increasingly resemble indoor dining. Restaurants must continue to innovate and stay agile with opportunities in order to weather the storm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

In mid-November, sweetgreen opened its first advanced order vehicle pickup window, “sweetlane” in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window.

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Website Management Customer Experience Food Order Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

Some operators are willing to have you work today, get paid tomorrow in order to get people in place to handle their minimum requirements. Order at the table through apps and kiosk ordering for fast casual/fast food is being embraced to reduce the need for wait staff. 200 online orders a month with one to two people. .

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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. Welcome to the age of virtual restaurants.

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