Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. Consumer behavior shifted rapidly towards online ordering and contactless payments, making these technologies essential for survival. Innovate or die was the new mantra.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technology Supporting Resilience in QSRs What many people don't realize is that getting these restaurants back up and running isn't just about determination – it requires some seriously robust technology working behind the scenes. It's a small comfort, but sometimes those matter most.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Davis, a restaurateur with a background in data science and technology, knew there was a better way to see and manage restaurant finances in real-time and Phillips’ background building concepts for Bloomin’ Brands became a combination to develop their software, which now services more than 3,000 restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

They’re comfortable telling technology pertinent information about themselves and then allowing technology to do the work on their behalf. The new generation of restaurant workers wants technology to do the heavy lifting. The new generation of restaurant workers wants technology to do the heavy lifting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. Here’s how you can leverage technology to transform your internal business processes. Having technological interventions like the implementation of IoT sensors in the food warehouses can help detect any issues before they become big concerns.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Restaurant businesses need to adopt technology that enables collaboration among remote teams and simplifies management if they want to succeed. Why Technology in Restaurant Management Technology is key to managing multiple locations within a restaurant group be it your restaurants or management offices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. By integrating it with your other systems, you are able to grow your restaurant and manage your inventory, employees, and sales data with ease. What is Restaurant POS Integration?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

People come here to get away from technology, not use it.” A restaurant operating at the intersection of hospitality and technology can experience significant impact from increasing margins to enhancing the dining experience to streamlining operations. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. Heres how POS systems are evolving and why they should be at the heart of your strategy.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Point of Sale (POS) Terminals. The power of an integrated POS. SkiptheDishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Keep an Eye on the Inventory There’s no substitute for taking regular inventory – not just knowing what’s been ordered, but what’s in stock, what condition it’s in, and how long it’s been in the restaurant. Technology? Got a few extra gallons of milk about to hit the expiration date?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The modern restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system has grown beyond simply handling payments. Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. The Evolution of POS.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

We previously discussed social distancing and contact-free technology that offered safety solutions during the pandemic. Here are some standout tech innovations that forward-thinking business owners are investing in today in restaurant technology: Smart ordering. Up to Date Inventory. RFID: A Taste of Traceability.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Running a restaurant is tough, and poor inventory management can make it even harder. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help. Key Ways POS Systems Save Restaurants Money: Real-Time Tracking : Automatically updates stock levels as orders are placed, reducing waste and preventing stockouts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen. They also had a tremendous amount of data from disparate sources with no way to efficiently aggregate and analyze inventory, customer preferences and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Leverage Data to Personalize Experiences Every day, restaurants generate vast volumes of data from their point-of-sale (POS) systems. They’re using that information for myriad purposes—from effectively managing inventory to launching new menu items. That said, tech solutions also introduce the potential for cybercrime.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Many restaurants invested in technology in 2020 that improved their off-premise capabilities, such as online ordering, delivery partnerships, and menu revisions. You may have the eye-catching technology guests will notice first, but lack the framework that provides structure and complements your front-of-house initiatives.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect. Staff and Inventory Management: Proper scheduling and inventory management are crucial for independent restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2023

One of the most important sources is a restaurant’s POS system, or point-of-sale system. Merchants use the collected data to manage sales, generate labor reports, track inventory and even keep an eye on customer reviews. How can the pieces of data amassed by POS technology be used to grow an eatery’s profitability?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

For more accurate sales reports, restaurant owners must take the help of technology and artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool for predictions. Using Artificial Intelligence properly, restaurant owners can precisely project their inventory, staffing needs and sales for holidays and events. Smart Inventory Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

While there is plenty of technology out there to optimize your establishment, one food service trend is becoming a mainstay: Internet of Things. The POS system works in concert with the smart device at the table, sending the bill directly to the customer. Product & Inventory Tracking. Automatically switching modes (i.e.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2021

These tools were critical to surviving the worst of the pandemic, and now, as vaccines roll out and restrictions lift, restaurant technology will continue to play a major role in the recovery of the industry. You can get data on inventory items, type of sale, guest experience score, wait times, checks, employee performance and more.

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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). In most cases, new menu offerings involved adding takeout and delivery options.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Integrations : Connect with loyalty programs, delivery platforms, and inventory systems for seamless personalization.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Integrate with POS Systems : Sync with sales data to refine menu choices and track high-waste items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

However, new technologies have made restaurant reporting much easier. For example, basic point of sale (POS) systems or integrated restaurant management systems are useful digital tools that enable data reporting. Some POS systems are all-in-one solutions that handle all necessary business aspects.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Restaurants and food joints, once reliable venues for human interaction, will be important for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Some of the biggest disruptors will result from the increase in information technology, autonomous vehicles, automation and robotics in the kitchen, and AI chefs. Voice Ordering.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 24, 2021

Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack. With your point-of-sale system as the brain, choosing the right software to manage your inventory and team is essential. Your POS isn't working hard enough. Your POS isn't working hard enough.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now is the time when your restaurant can experiment with and implement new technologies to help reduce costs, improve margins, and stay safe during COVID-19. If you’re one of the one in four restaurateurs who only uses a POS system, you may want to consider expanding your tech stack.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Thats why 44% of restaurants are investing in restaurant technology tools to improve their business analyticsbecause customer data works. Customer data can help you improve operations and make more informed decisions about staffing and inventory. Lets break down the key benefits of leveraging your restaurants customer data.

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