Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

billion in annual revenue losses, according to Zonal and CGA's GO Technology report. Beyond the immediate lost revenue from empty reserved tables, these missed bookings disrupt carefully planned kitchen and staffing operations. No-shows create a cascading economic challenge for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Surging Demand for Robust Restaurant POS Systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. But first, lets look at how to choose the right technology for your restaurant. Consider your budget.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

In this guide, youre going to learn: The key components of effective restaurant operations management Common challenges restaurant owners face (and how to solve them) Best practices to run a more efficient and profitable restaurant Lets explore what it takes to manage restaurant operations like a pro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to equipment that helps your restaurant run more efficiently, you’ve probably encountered phrases like “add this to your technology stack” or “these solutions will help simplify your restaurant.” Let’s review how restaurant technology can assist you with your daily operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With today’s labor shortage and record-high resignations, restaurants cannot afford to lose workers, and technology should not be a bottleneck for workers to perform their job. Below are five ways that restaurant technology can impact business, and how to make it work for you, not against you: 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technology Supporting Resilience in QSRs What many people don't realize is that getting these restaurants back up and running isn't just about determination – it requires some seriously robust technology working behind the scenes. It's a small comfort, but sometimes those matter most.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen. Panino Giusto is embracing technology, including Oracle MICROS Simphony Point-of-Sale to help pivot and deliver a safer, pleasurable experience to customers.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a restaurant operator or owner, youre no stranger to the challenges of running a successful business. From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

They started the compamy with the goal of automating tedious back-office tasks, saving restaurant operators time and providing crucial data for making business decisions. What was restaurant technology like 10-20 years ago? Roy Phillips (RP) : 20 years ago it was all about the point of sale (POS). Bo Davis and Roy Phillips.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet very few restaurants are applying business intelligence and data analytics to the “technology stack” deployed at each location. If there is a common industry attitude toward technology, it is this: The majority of companies will give acquisition and deployment choices close scrutiny. Maintenance is Often Overlooked.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The good news is that restaurant owners can streamline the checkout process and increase operational efficiencies by leveraging the latest payment technology. Around 950 million mobile users make online mobile payments , leading to the rise of pay-at-table technology. trillion by 2025. trillion by 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With increased talk of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the rise of the Delta variant , restaurant owners are still adapting their dine-in operations to keep up with the times. As a part of this process, many operators have once again turned to outdoor dining as a lifeline to help recover lost revenue and make customers feel at ease.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

People come here to get away from technology, not use it.” A restaurant operating at the intersection of hospitality and technology can experience significant impact from increasing margins to enhancing the dining experience to streamlining operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

When this happens in restaurants, it can harm the feeling of collaboration necessary to achieve peak operational efficiency. Kitchen staff : The kitchen staff is perhaps the most integral part of a restaurant operation to the guest experience — after all, what do people go to a restaurant for if not to eat?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. Here’s how you can leverage technology to transform your internal business processes. Implementations of such technologies will surely save time and revenue leakage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Restaurant operators listen up: by 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber all other generations in the workforce by 18 million. They’re comfortable telling technology pertinent information about themselves and then allowing technology to do the work on their behalf. Think about your last round of hiring.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Building an integrated tech stack is essential for independent restaurants that want to streamline operations and improve customer service. Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Over the past year, a record number of restaurants have invested in technologies to create more efficient operations and facilitate online ordering and delivery. In response, many restaurants have turned to technology to help address the labor gap. This has two huge advantages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Despite the many benefits it brings, there is, however, a belief that automation technology will replace human jobs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as with COVID shutdowns and supply chain issues, restaurant technology can help operators continue providing great service even with high costs for them and customers alike. Adopt In-House Technology to Improve Service and Reduce Errors. Reduce Operational Costs and Increase Revenue with Easy Tech Solutions.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. What is Restaurant POS Integration? A POS system acts as a central channel for managing orders, payments, and customer interactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

To encourage a swift recovery, restaurant owners and operators must think creatively and conscientiously about how they alleviate these fears and ensure a safe experience. One such way is through the introduction of contactless technology. Contactless is not just a solution for our present circumstances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) technology. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion and is expected to grow to $223.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. The independent restaurant market consists of dining establishments that operate with 50 employees or fewer per location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

The past few weeks have proven how quickly the way in which we dine is shifting and evolving and fast forwarded a number of technology trends. Here are some technologies that will continue to be part of any restaurant’s day-to-day operations. Table Tech : Pay-at-the-Table is the new Lazy Susan of the wait-staff world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. This question often stymies operators eager to increase revenues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app.

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ChowNow

MARCH 13, 2025

Managing delivery orders shouldnt feel like running an obstacle course, but for many restaurant operators, thats exactly what it is. Juggling multiple food delivery apps means switching between tablets, manually entering orders into the POS, and trying to keep track of ever-changing fees and commissions. Which apps are performing best?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Restaurant technology adoption has accelerated throughout the pandemic, shifting digital tools from futuristic nice-to-haves into critical components of day-to-day operations. Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

Payment technology data could help with forecasting store demand patterns and identifying demand drivers. There are point of sale (POS) solutions that provide restaurants with QR codes that customers can scan to do the whole checkout process on their phones. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

We previously discussed social distancing and contact-free technology that offered safety solutions during the pandemic. But there’s much more that tech has to offer, especially when it comes to AI being integrated into guest order systems, training, and restaurant operations. Consistent Training and Optimal Scheduling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and surges in many parts of the country, restaurant owners are continuing to navigate constantly changing guidelines for operating their restaurants. For restaurant owners, the answer lies in the technology. That means your back-of-house employees will need every advantage they can find.

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