ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identify your biggest pain points. Is online ordering inefficient? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales? Can it increase sales or customer retention? Are labor costs too high? Set clear goals.

2025 195

2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

Keeping menus updated across various online ordering systems and third-party delivery apps can feel like a never-ending game of catch-up. Manually updating menus across multiple online ordering channels is tedious, time-consuming, and prone to mistakes. What is Menu Management Software?

Menu 195

Menu Management Management Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations.

2025 195

2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

But independently owned, more agile operations can out-maneuver big brands by leaning on their point of sale (POS) platforms to increase sales and expand their client bases. Let’s say the price of beef goes up. So, you could offset increased beef costs by having customers who order a chicken dish foot the bill.

Front of House 490

Front of House Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 490

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless. However, restaurants have discovered that not all online menus are made the same. Every restaurant should look into hosting its own online ordering.

Mobile Ordering 568

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 568

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels. And the situation isn’t likely to improve soon as more competition in the battle for talent is anticipated.

Fast Casual 553

Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

Loyalty Program 486

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 486

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Youre delivering a great dining experience, yet foot traffic remains inconsistent, online engagement is low, and new customers arent coming in as often as youd like. Optimize Your Restaurants Online Presence Your restaurants online presence is often the first touch point for potential guests, so make it count.

2025 195

2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. can be an eye-opener for customers.

Ordering 195

Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Social Media 195

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

If you want to increase order volume for your restaurant, focusing on online takeout and delivery is key. But growing online order volume isnt always easy. Many restaurants struggle with high third-party app fees, low website traffic, and clunky ordering experiences that drive customers away.

Ordering 195

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. People want convenience, transparency, and a connection to the brands they support, and that starts with how you market your restaurant online. A strong online presence means more visibility, more orders, and, ultimately, more revenue.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality.

Franchise 221

Franchise Franchising 2024 Mobile Ordering 221

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.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Normally a vibrant spot for working professionals, it is now vying for business in order to survive. For BevAlc buyers, price point as a function of quality, although always important, will become crucial over the coming months and years. The first important factor is margin.

Cash Management 572

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Small Business 572

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2021

The choices restaurants make today on how to invest in marketing and leverage various food sales channels will have profound impacts for years to come. An emerging metric of success in the restaurant analyst community will be surrounding “percent direct digital” sales.

Airlines 493

Airlines Consumer Goods Point of Sale Hotels 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. Prices for real estate, inventory, and labor are rising. What should restaurant operators take away from these results?

Mobile Ordering 484

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service FOH 484

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Key findings from the report include: Direct online ordering booms as restaurants recognize the need to bypass third-party marketplaces : Average monthly online order volume grew 250x since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with $59.18 spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. Top Restaurant Trends.

2020 528

2020 Merchandise Retail Point of Sale 528

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

They’re demanding increased levels of immediacy, having grown accustomed to ordering and paying — even ordering ahead — with a few taps of a smartphone. Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Yes, the importance of a good customer experience has always been key.

Technology 558

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 558

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Many restaurants invested in technology in 2020 that improved their off-premise capabilities, such as online ordering, delivery partnerships, and menu revisions. The research is pointing toward off prem only continuing to grow in popularity with guests. However, costs are not returning to pre pandemic levels.

Front of House 493

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Online Ordering 493

ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

In just over a year on ChowNow, ingrained has served over 20,000 orders to thousands of diners. This passion project that began in their apartment has made over $760,000 from online ChowNow sales—and they’re just getting started. Ready to grow your takeout sales? Choosing The Right Online Ordering Partner For Growth.

Online Ordering 370

Online Ordering Point of Sale Food Order Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

Operations 449

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. Here are some of their insights.

2023 492

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 492

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

Loyalty Program 474

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Social media, online reviews, and delivery platforms make digital branding just as important as physical branding. For instance, in many cases, the first time someone sees your logo will be online, so it better look just as good on an iPhone as it does on a giant sign. Plaid represents structure, heritage, and intentional design.

Social Media 251

Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items. These elements were not offset by topline sales gains so many felt the pressure on the bottom line in actual earnings.

2022 493

2022 Food Supply Point of Sale Dietary Restrictions 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Online Ordering and Mobile Apps. Unlike before, when you had to memorize the delivery numbers of your favorite fast-food chains, you can now order in with just a click. Unlike before, when you had to memorize the delivery numbers of your favorite fast-food chains, you can now order in with just a click. Self-Service Tech.

Customer Service 440

Customer Service 2020 Social Media Mobile Ordering 440

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. 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. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

The pandemic massively accelerated the widespread adoption of a variety of paths to purchase, including buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS), delivery and app-based ordering. Retailers also needed to streamline ordering ahead for curbside pick-up. Now, it’s the same with QSRs. Create an Experience in a Paper Bag.

Retail 474

Retail Customer Experience Online Ordering Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

By performing an honest assessment and diving deep into point-of-sale (POS) reporting, payroll data, online customer reviews, and various other analytics, even the most successful restaurant operators can identify areas that can be streamlined to cut costs, save time, and boost revenue in the new year. New employee training.

2020 364

2020 Website Management Online Ordering Point of Sale 364

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Say you spend five bucks in MoonDollars coffee shop, and you get rewarded with five redeemable points that you can spend towards another coffee sometime. By offering points in exchange for dollars spent, you’re incentivizing people to spend more dollars in your store. These are examples of gamification. Encourages Spending.

Point of Sale 471

Point of Sale Social Media Online Ordering Food Order 471

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

This includes tolls with payroll management features, sales and expense tracking, budget forecasting, and report generation, to name a few. This number is essential because it helps you determine the price of your food and beverages. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. Sounds complicated?

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals. POS systems offer a multitude of benefits for businesses, including: Streamlined operations by automating various tasks such as sales transactions, inventory management and reporting.

Loyalty Program 419

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Customers shifted their purchases to off-premise dining suddenly, leaving many operators flat footed and ill prepared for seamless online ordering, contactless payment and curbside pickup. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

2020 450

2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450