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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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5 Essential Restaurant Customer Retention Strategies Every Operator Needs In 2025

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Regular customers make up the backbone of any restaurants sales , but if you put a group of restaurant owners around a table, the conversation inevitably focuses on growth through new customer acquisition. Meaning, that a small percentage of inputs or efforts often account for the majority of results or effects. Thats huge!

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10 KPIs for Online Food Delivery Every Restaurant Needs

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If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow? The only way to know for sure is by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive business growth.

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Three Steps to Improving Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic 

Modern Restaurant Management

And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. It's reported that with as little as a five percent increase in customer retention, a business can improve its overall profits by up to 25 percent. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system.

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How To Use Restaurant Customer Data To Improve Your Business And Grow Sales

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Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Thats why 44% of restaurants are investing in restaurant technology tools to improve their business analyticsbecause customer data works. You can increase revenue.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Enter digital tableside ordering.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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If your business isnt keeping up with the changes, you risk falling behind and not meeting modern customer expectations. For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. Heres a breakdown of the most common types of restaurant apps and how they support your business.

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