Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Training on best practices and templates for printed materials to promote employee and customer safety in accordance with City, County, State and Federal orders.

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Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create. As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. ” Increased Consumer Activity in May Correlates with Increased COVID-19 Cases in June.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. ” Tyga Bites Launches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. 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

MARCH 16, 2020

To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Click here to learn the 10 steps to take now. “We applaud the announcement of steps the company is taking to help restaurant businesses large and small in communities across America during this difficult time.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We have also learned that our guests are willing to try new things and have really embraced our touchless ordering system as well as our new takeout offerings. We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

" Take a listen here to learn about Scott Patterson's entrepreneurial venture into the world of coffee and reach out to Castiglia with any topic or guest suggestions at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time. 20 at 4 p.m.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

According to a new survey released by the National Restaurant Association, nearly one in six restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) is closed either permanently or long-term; nearly three million employees are still out of work; and the industry is on track to lose $240 billion in sales by the end of the year. percent vs 21.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Curbside is something that the industry always needed to figure out. It's extremely convenient if you just want to quickly run in and out and grab something. It could be that you've got mobility issues. The Third Surge: When Patrons Take the Stage. What's that mean for restaurant safety?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The survey results reveal that 35 percent of respondents feel the same level of comfort dining out now as they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Primary reasons for dining out less.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. QSR Automations added contactless features within ConnectSmart Kitchen and DineTime.

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Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 410

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I can’t even count the number of times that the union, representing thousands of steel workers, threatened slowdowns, walk outs or strikes on behalf of their membership. It wouldn’t take very long (measured in months) before there was more dissent among the rank and file and the union was back to the table with managers and operators.

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Kitchen Safety Training Take-out Mobile Ordering 93

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.

Employee Relations 493

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 493

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe launched the nationwide ServSafe Dining Commitment, part of a multi-faceted program to showcase restaurants that have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the health and safety of their employees and guests. Certificates of completion are required. Business Dining 2.0 Dinova Inc.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Restaurants can soften the impact of the labor shortage in 2022 by doubling down on retention, shaking up the traditional business model and taking advantage of technology to increase efficiency and streamline the dining experience.

2022 473

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 473

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Using order data from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and a national consumer survey, DoorDash’s mid-year report checks in on popular food trends, nationally and regionally, how users ate through social distancing, cravings across the country, and more. While tired of cooking chicken, Americans aren’t sick of ordering in chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food.

2021 474

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Customers can also continue to leverage the Company’s e-commerce portal SGProof.com in markets where available for online ordering and self-service.

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Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

.” Fafa’s desire to expand their business, while ensuring the safety of employees and customers is as strong as ever. 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.

Technology 383

Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 383

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Third-party delivery : Restaurants can generate cash flow but not profit; they’ll have to figure out how to make money using these services. I suspect there is pent up demand to go out and see people again and enough consumer savings that will drive restaurant revenue in 2022 higher than pre-pandemic levels. However, even if.

2022 474

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens. Real-time order tracking.

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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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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

The COVID-19 situation has developed rapidly over the last week, with the number of cases in the US skyrocketing, and many states taking drastic measures to slow the spread of the virus. Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Post about any new procedures your restaurant is taking. Take time off if you feel ill.

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Management Management Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 369

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm. David Vance.

Employee Relations 474

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves.

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Customer Service Dietary Restrictions Delivery Online Ordering 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

.” Using modular construction for restaurant development saves 10-15 percent overall, and allows for consistency and efficiency with the building process taking approximately five weeks to complete. 2021 will be big for us as we branch out of California and make our entrance into the Midwest and East Coast.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. “We have officially rolled out SALIDO to support all of our flagship stores across the United States and Canada and are looking forward to continuing our partnership.”

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