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

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty is a huge factor now as guests desire rewards and perks for sticking with a favorite small business, and repeat customers are keeping many restaurants going. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable. more an hour.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

For instance, I believe loyalty programs will evolve even further from providing customized recommendations, exclusive offers, and curated experiences based on past purchases and preferences. Cloud-based POS systems, mobile ordering platforms, and delivery-focused kitchen setups will remain vital tools for navigating uncertainty.

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

ChowNow

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. POS Data : Every in-store and online transaction provides insights into order history, average spend, most popular menu items, and peak sales times.

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How to Find the Target Market for Your Restaurant

ChowNow

Your POS system, online ordering system , and customer feedback hold valuable insights: POS & Sales Data: Identify top-selling menu items, peak dining times, and average spending per customer. You may assume your most popular dish is a best-seller, but your POS system shows that customers prefer another item.

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The State of Full Service Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

POS and Payments : Restaurateurs wasted no time investing in new point-of-sale (POS) and payments solutions to help them navigate the pandemic. Not only did two-thirds (67 percent) of operators change their POS in the past year, but virtually all restaurants implemented some form of contactless payment.

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Growth of Modern Contactless Payments: Increasing Restaurant Profitability and Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. Where in the past, owners would have to glean data from disparate sources from multiple vendors, a universal payment solution would collect and consolidate all insights. Taking Contactless Solutions to the Next Level.