Open for Business

OCTOBER 4, 2022

People fall into two categories when it comes to reservations: Love ‘em or hate ‘em. Guests on team reservations tend to be planners, the people who aren’t willing to wait for a table or roll the dice on where they’ll have dinner. Team no-reservations, on the other hand, prize spontaneity. Reservations bring order to this chaos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 3, 2024

Crafting a Captivating Website Experience Your restaurant's website is the first point of contact for many potential customers, making it crucial to create a captivating online experience. Ensure that your site is intuitive and easy to navigate, with clear menus, contact information, and reservation options readily accessible.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. These social networks don't have the capabilities your restaurant needs to become an online business. However, relying on your restaurant's Facebook page or Instagram just won't cut it.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Delivery and takeout 60% of American consumers reported ordering delivery or takeout once a week.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Concord Hill.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Some quick-service chains, including Chick-fil-A, have crossed a tipping point, with more than half their sales coming via digital orders in 2023. Owned by Doordash.

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SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Your offerings can range from seasonal starters and holiday drinks to multiple courses and specials. Some people stay home for the holidays, while others look for special experiences. When you have a reservation and waitlist platform , you can manage your unique experiences, reservations, and your waitlist all from just one place.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Reservations are nothing new. Fine-dining restaurants and their guests have long relied on the predictability that reservations bring. Restaurants at every level benefit from reservations systems. And thanks to restaurant technology , restaurateurs can now take reservation management to a whole new level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Two such powerful tools are loyalty programs and reservation systems. For instance, a customer who frequently orders vegan dishes might appreciate a discount on the new vegan menu items. Push notifications can inform customers about special deals and new menu items or remind them of their loyalty points.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. .

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The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. Restaurant Email Marketing Explained Restaurant email marketing is a powerful tool to connect with guests and drive reservations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

Promote Online Ordering and Reservations. Online menus are one of the best ways to utilize technology within a restaurant. Using QR codes on tables, counters or even doors offers a touchless alternative to physical menus, minimizing the need for direct interaction with wait staff and encouraging speedy ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

While having a special menu for Restaurant Week is important, so is keeping your bottom line in check. Consider how profitable and scalable your special menu items are with a cost/benefit analysis to ensure you’ll break even or come out ahead when the week is over. Offer Easy Online Ordering.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Check your restaurant’s legal documents Make sure you have all your legal documents in order. Grab potential buyers’ attention by highlighting what makes your restaurant special, whether it’s your cuisine, ambiance, or location. BizBuySell and LoopNet are two online marketplaces where you can post your listing.

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Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Marjorie Garcia, Contributor Today, an online presence is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity, especially for local businesses like restaurants. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the various benefits of Google My Business and how it can transform your restaurant’s online presence. For example, having a blog is crucial.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Enhance Your Online Presence Create a User-Friendly Website In today’s digital age, your website is your storefront. Guests should find menus, contact information, and reservation options without a hitch. Provide Time-Limited Offers Encourage visits during off-peak hours with special deals.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 26, 2021

With so many great specials, you may even find yourself visiting a few of the spots on our list. Order Online. Specials include $1 draft beers, well drinks, and wine, $2 PBR pounders, $2 tacos, $4 mini quesadillas, $5 wings, and more! Order Online. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Online waitlists are a smarter way to manage the holiday rush The holiday rush often means longer wait times and crowded host stands. Give your guests a better waiting experience during the holidays while simultaneously reducing congestion in your restaurant with online waitlists.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. Daily specials. QR codes are here to stay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automated Ordering AI-powered chatbots can handle customer orders, reducing the need for human intervention. Chatbots can accurately process orders, suggest menu items, handle special requests, and even provide personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.

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Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

Some restaurants even took safety a step further by eliminating in-person ordering and offering contactless payment. At least 45 percent of Americans preferred reading the menu, ordering, and paying with their phone to reduce touch points during the pandemic, according to an online survey of 2,081 people conducted by Appetize.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimates that 41 percent of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s day with a special dinner or celebration at home. This can include, mask wearing protocols, occupancy rules, socially distanced dining, Valentine’s day reservation instructions and more. Make Your Menu the Main Course.

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Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Today’s Happy Hour Special: Paying By Text Message. Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We sent monthly email newsletters to existing customers, ran weekend brunch specials, and started offering new menus. Diversify ordering offerings Our barbecue concept, Hi Lo BBQ, didn’t hit the sales numbers we projected after the first six months. If your food travels well, online ordering is a no-brainer.

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Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Clearly communicating these details can improve reservation volume and foot traffic. A well-optimized website can improve your restaurant’s visibility in search engine results, making it easier for potential customers to discover you online. OpenTable offers a customizable reservation widget you can easily add to your website.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Online Ordering 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers. With online orders comprising most of Chipotle’s business, the brand pushes loyalty by offering some items, like its quesadilla, through its digital channel only. Think creatively.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

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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

MARCH 31, 2021

Restaurants can continue to foster the aura of personal service and exclusivity by using online booking services and offering phone reservations. On the other hand, our society has also become very comfortable with ordering online and receiving contactless home or curbside delivery.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively. casual dining vs. fine dining).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Now, almost every restaurant offers delivery, almost every restaurant connects to Ubereats or DoorDash or has an online ordering platform and almost every restaurant uses a reservation system or even a loyalty platform. Some restaurants were able to implement omnichannel strategies to stand out from the crowd.

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