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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

ChowNow

Online ordering has transformed the restaurant industry, turning what was once a convenience into an absolute necessity. In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. billion in revenue.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Escoffier is aiding restaurant owners and managers by preparing qualified candidates ready for engaged employment. Today, driving positive customer feedback via online channels is now equally as important as having a great location. While the ways we order and dine may have changed, the reasons people choose a restaurant haven’t.

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7 Proven Ways To Increase Online Order Volume For Your Restaurant

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Increasing your restaurants online order volume doesnt have to feel like an impossible task. In this guide, well walk through seven practical ways to boost your restaurants online order volume. The fewer clicks it takes to place an order, the better. Thats where local SEO and direct online ordering come in.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

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A Masterclass in Restaurant Digital Transformation

Speaker: Jay Coldren, Alex Barrow, and Greer Kimsey, Street Sense Team

At the center of these habits is the digital world: online ordering, advertising, booking, reviewing, etc. Jay and his team will discuss: Reputation Management. Online Ordering Optimization. Behaviorists say it takes 21 days to solidify a habit. Maximizing Social Media. Digital Marketing Tools. And much more!

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

“Every guest touchpoint–whether it’s a dine-in experience, an online order, or even a response to a review – can influence future business,” Mike Eng, Senior Director of Vertical Expansion at Klaviyo, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 was a year of experimentation with AI, with restaurants testing it on customer-facing interactions, like AI drive-thru ordering, with varying degrees of success. The 700+-store chain had a challenge with the amount of time it took to schedule an interview for a new applicant once the candidate had submitted their application online.