ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mobile ordering has become the preferred method for customers, with 71% saying they would rather use a restaurants branded mobile app over third-party platforms because its more affordable, easy to use, and personalized due to loyalty programs. Inventory and supply chain apps. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

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2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cloud-based restaurant management software solutions enable food service operators to access everything from personnel to payments to back-of-house operations and incorporate loyalty programs from any channel the customer uses in real-time. Say you’re overseeing 500 locations nationwide. Time to Get Your Head in the Cloud.

Customer Experience 508

Customer Experience Operations Loyalty Program Front of House 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Food Waste Management Food waste management has always been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Because each person is different and may not have been trained well in food preparation, the level of waste can be extremely high.

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2025 Loyalty Program Waste Compost 474

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. Customer data can help you improve operations and make more informed decisions about staffing and inventory. Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Point of Sale 195

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Order Accuracy Rate Customer loyalty is significantly impacted by the order accuracy rate, which measures how often customers receive exactly what they ordered. Promotions & Discounts: Limited-time deals and loyalty programs can incentivize more online orders.

Delivery 195

Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Inventory stock changed significantly. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. In the best of circumstances, they should be linked to inventory and automated kitchens.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. How to solve it: Use data-driven ordering to track inventory closely to forecast demand accurately and avoid overstocking.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

The concept now branded Freshii WFH (Work From Home), is an offshoot of their COVID response program, which focused on local hospitals and provided meals to front-line doctors and nurses in a safe and timely fashion. Strategies like those employed by Prairie keeps the supply chain moving, costs constant, and food waste limited.

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Supplies Innovation Food Supply Loyalty Program 474

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Standardized Training Programs: Newbies get uniform training with digital training tools across multiple locations. Inventory management software: Tracks stock in real-time. It reduces waste, alerts managers when stock is low, and helps staff to follow good practices. Accuracy: Reduces payroll and inventory errors.

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Technology Operations Management Management 130

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Additional findings inlcude increased inventory costs caused the greatest financial strain for operators in 2021 with 33 percent citing it as their top expense, followed closely by rent (30 percent) and labor (30 percent). Now, more than half of all operators (57 percent) report offering a loyalty or rewards program of some kind.

Loyalty Program 486

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 486

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

Other examples include: Software subscriptions with usage-based tiers Maintenance or repair work Overtime pay for hourly workers Semi-variable restaurant costs can sneak up on you if youre not watching closely, but theyre also an area where a little strategy can go a long way toward minimizing waste.

Operations 195

Operations Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AI is a program developed by humans to respond to a set of instructions under specific environments. AI programs factor in various variables like human response patterns, scenarios, locations, languages, and more to deliver what is expected of them. But before we learn more about it, here is a quick recap of what AI and ML are.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 528

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Nothing is fraud proof.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Restaurants that have an integrated POS solution are accepting payments more than any other function, but many also use these platforms for accounting services, inventory management, gift cards, mobile loyalty programs, and even leveraging internal customer data to drive social promotion and marketing campaigns.

Customer Experience 474

Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Point of Sale 474

The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies for Restaurants Effective inventory management requires a well-trained, organized team using consistent routines, streamlined processes, accurate par levels, menu cross-utilization, and reliable inventory software to minimize waste and maintain efficiency.

Cash Management 130

Cash Management Loyalty Program Inventory Waste 130

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Use data from your POS system, online ordering platform, or loyalty program to divide your customers based on factors like their dining frequency, preferences, or location. Blog about food to boost your restaurant’s online visibility Don’t waste your website’s potential by just posting your menu or event updates.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Integrating mobile inventory systems with POS platforms simplifies restaurant operations by automating inventory updates, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights. Here’s what you need to know: Benefits : Real-time stock updates, improved accuracy, and smarter inventory planning.

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Inventory POS Mobile Ordering Waste 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. By delving into order histories and discerning customer preferences, operators can devise targeted loyalty initiatives or discounts.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 324

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you minimizing waste (and associated costs)? Tech tools can help boost efficiency, reduce waste, staff smarter, as well as improve inventory, ordering, inspections, and more. It’s not enough to implement strict QA programs in your restaurant. Are you ordering proper quantities of food?

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Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 473

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Your inventory is one aspect to keep track of to avoid overordering. “If you aren’t taking accurate and consistent inventory at your restaurant, you’re missing out on a 20+% increase in profits,” our own D.J. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste.

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Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. – Richard Patrick, Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

COGS = Beginning Inventory + Purchases Ending Inventory To calculate your Cost of Goods Sold, you start with the value of your inventory at the beginning of a set period, add any new purchases youve made during that time, then subtract the value of your remaining inventory at the end of the period.

Operations 195

Operations Email Marketing Point of Sale Online Ordering 195

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

The next youre racing to keep inventory stocked while customers wait for tables. Master Inventory Control Inventory mistakes cost you. Restaurant Business Online reports top managers cut waste by 15% with tight trackingon a $50,000 food budget, thats $7,500 saved annually. Loyalty perks keep customers coming back.

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Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. With features like dual pricing to cut credit card fees, real-time inventory tracking, and integrations with QuickBooks and Uber Eats, Lavu simplifies operations for businesses of all sizes.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Cash Management Inventory Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

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2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. No longer just a payment processing tool, your POS system can handle everything from order taking and payments to inventory tracking and customer data management.

2025 90

2025 POS Technology Operations 90

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lavu : Best for ingredient-level inventory tracking and loyalty features. Lightspeed : Ideal for advanced inventory control and analytics. Pricing starts at $9.99/month.

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2025 POS Bar Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Enhanced Customer Engagement – Restaurants intensified their commitment to customer engagement, using strategies including personalization, loyalty programs, and data analytics to customize offerings and experiences. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.

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Dietary Restrictions Food Safety Food Supply Food Truck 309

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction. Product Mix Reports : Identify bestsellers and underperforming items to optimize your menu and reduce waste. Over time, these insights can inform decisions about staffing, inventory, and menu tweaks.

POS 78

POS Point of Sale Inventory Cash Management 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Integrations : Connect with loyalty programs, delivery platforms, and inventory systems for seamless personalization. Improves Operations : Smarter inventory and menu management. Example : OMaddys in Florida uses its POS data to refine menus based on feedback, boosting customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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POS Menu Dietary Restrictions Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We have historically and continue to offer competitive pay, thorough training programs, flexible hours and a fun work environment so that we can continue to staff our locations as we grow. Our biggest challenge will be to get the right team members and develop a best in class training program to develop them.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Inventory tracking and management software Bar inventory can be complicated, with hundreds if not thousands of bottles to tabs on.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Inventory tracking and management software Bar inventory can be complicated, with hundreds if not thousands of bottles to tabs on.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450