article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How Restaurants Can Use Technology to Expand Outdoor Space

Modern Restaurant Management

If one thing is clear, it’s that outdoor dining is here to stay. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants have had to rethink their spaces in order to accommodate additional outdoor dining capacity. All over the country, restaurants have gotten creative to reconfigure outdoor spaces into al fresco dining areas.

Outdoor 530
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Your Playbook to a Successful COVID-19 Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

As states across the country have lifted and eased restrictions, more and more restaurants have been able to open up — but how are they adapting, especially if they don’t have proper outdoor patios? Move tables away from high-traffic areas, such as bathrooms and service stations, in order to minimize contact.

Outdoor 531
article thumbnail

The Best Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. People want to know about safety measures in order to know what rules they must follow. Up to date info and employee processes will make the research and dining/ordering experience all the more impressive. Make sure your online presence is locked in.

Marketing 585
article thumbnail

Will a Vaccine Be the Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Restaurant Industry?

Modern Restaurant Management

Heading into the winter months, restaurants will be challenged even further as the revenue streams that have been keeping them afloat during the summer and fall such as outdoor dining and patio seating will see fewer customers with inclement weather and colder temperatures.

article thumbnail

26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

7 Shifts

With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

Book 195
article thumbnail

Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

Modern Restaurant Management

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Ghost restaurants that capitalize on online delivery are a $45 billion market, much higher than the $41 billion previously estimated. In lieu of available labor, companies are turning more to automation.