Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

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. These core elements never go out of style. Delivering on these basics is what keeps customers coming back.

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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.

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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.

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ChowNow

JULY 17, 2020

We’re excited to officially announce that ChowNow’s online ordering technology integrates with Square’s point of sale system, uniting our two platforms into a single, streamlined option for your restaurant. . When it comes to POS providers, we know that Square has proven to be so valuable for the restaurants we work with.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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? For example: If you want to improve efficiency look for software that integrates with your POS and kitchen systems. Are labor costs too high?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Each system has its own tablet, order flow, and set of requirements, making it difficult to keep up with operations smoothly. Each platformUber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDashrequires its own tablet, login, and order management system. Order management issues. Consumers report that 24.4% Staff training and inconsistent efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The modern restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system has grown beyond simply handling payments. Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. The Evolution of POS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The POS was hosted on a physical server. Most customers would phone-in carryout orders. If online ordering was available, it was done through third party apps. Many POS are now hosted on the cloud. Many POS are now hosted on the cloud. Try indexing your online ordering link.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2021

.” With months of experience under their belt, many restaurants have established their own takeout ordering system. Most modern POS services make it easy to set up an online ordering form that integrates with the rest of your operations. But how do you let customers know to bypass the delivery apps and order direct?

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. Far more than just a way to process payments, todays POS technology is transforming the restaurant industryhelping you streamline operations, cut costs, and deliver superior customer experiences.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Customer Insights : Track orders, dietary preferences, and trends. Improves Operations : Smarter inventory and menu management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

Some great examples for restaurants are: How often the customer orders. What the customer orders. Which of your locations the customer orders from most. What the customer orders. How the customer prefers to order (for delivery, for pick-up or to dine-in). How many people does the customer orders for at a time.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 520

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The reality is that restaurant teams are busy, and learning a new POS system, delivery app, or inventory tool can feel like one more thing to juggle. Explain to them how the new system will streamline their workflow, reduce stress, and prevent common frustrations, such as lost orders, miscommunications, or delays during peak hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry. Online Ordering and Delivery Platforms Integrating online ordering and delivery can open new revenue streams and cater to the growing demand for convenience.

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Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 458

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restaurant shutdowns, online ordering has become the go-to method for many customers. By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly. … but these programs rely on strong POS data to help guide restaurant owners in the right direction.

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ChowNow

JUNE 25, 2024

Online food ordering and delivery has experienced a staggering growth rate of over 20% in the past five years , which means restaurants are taking orders across multiple platforms to stay competitive. What is online order aggregation? That’s where order aggregation can help.

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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. POS Software Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Online food delivery thrives as phones become one-stop shops for ordering and tracking meals. This convenience has made the online food delivery market massive, with global revenues of over $1 trillion in 2023 alone. They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By combining various tools like ordering, payments, and management systems into one cohesive platform, restaurants can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and create a more seamless experience for both staff and guests. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

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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. Consider tapping into the treasure trove of customer information your POS platform contains. Understand customer cravings and business needs through data.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

First, you must have a dedicated training plan for cashiers that covers using the POS system, handling payments, and managing customer queues to reduce wait times during peak hours. With online training, restaurant operators can guarantee that all staff receive consistent, high-quality instruction.

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing an off-premise presence with online ordering platforms to navigating the labor shortage and keeping costs down, it’s clear from the emerging trends we are seeing that technology is at the heart of helping FSRs not only survive but make gains during these extremely challenging times.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

” The space earned that moniker because staff used it to handle delivery orders from a multitude of online platforms. He also added a POS system and created a mobile-friendly website. That meant that orders came into the deli on about nine different tablets and a fax machine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As restaurant commerce experts, GoTab is helping operators upgrade and improve their POS systems to recast their operations for the post-pandemic era. Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. Legacy restaurant POS systems also offer little in the way of flexibility.

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POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 275

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions. Gone are the days of archaic paper chit systems communicating orders from the front to back-of-house staff. Too Much Tech Is Not a Solution. Want to be Tech-Savvy?

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Front of House Back of House Loyalty Program Customer Experience 609

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

." Chirone's best practical advice for avoiding marketing mistakes includes: being consisitent, having a balanced marketing mix and leveraging the POS. "Consistency A balanced mix of online marketing and local marketing is ideal. "Make The right POS system can help you pull key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Coupons 471

Thrive POS

APRIL 26, 2023

In the fast-paced world of pizza delivery, providing a seamless and efficient ordering experience for customers is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by integrating online ordering with point-of-sale (POS) systems, like Thrive POS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2022

Online Ordering: How Gift Cards are an Essential Piece of the Process. As the public has gotten used to the prevalence of curbside pickup and delivery, restaurants who do not offer online ordering may find they are struggling more to generate business. Meet your customers where they are this year: online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Henry is ready to order some dinner. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He receives an estimated wait time for his order of 45 minutes. As he is about to enter the restaurant, let’s consider the technology that he will encounter along his journey to pick up his order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Offer Easy Online Ordering. Consumer behaviors are changing rapidly, but there’s one thing you can count on: online ordering. It’s important to note that not all online ordering platforms are created equal. And that’s not different during Restaurant Week. So, what are you waiting for?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint and accompanying webinars are available on the company’s “Make it Now” online platform, designed to provide operators resources and solutions to help them adapt to changing industry needs.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 520

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

For example, if you run a social media campaign or pay for online ordering integrations, all of these contribute to your overall marketing expenses. Imagine you own a café, and you’ve just run a campaign to boost your online ordering. You spent $800 on Facebook ads and in-store promotions over a month.

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