7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly. Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. Optimization of NAPs.

Marketing 397

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. Restaurant technology can increase that level of customer satisfaction by making it easier to provide top-notch hospitality.

Technology 78

Technology Online Ordering Website Management Mobile Ordering 78

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

? If you want an edge over the competition, embrace new technologies. ?. In the last several years, many restaurants have adopted new technology to meet the needs of their evolving customers. It’s essential to your long-term success to embrace technology as you move through the next decade. 1: Online Ordering Availability.

Innovation 59

Innovation Technology Online Ordering Point of Sale 59

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests.

Catering 197

Catering Website Management Point of Sale Travel 197

Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks. A Mobile Point-of-Sale System. Using a specialized Food Truck POS system is a no-brainer.

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Technology Food Mobile Ordering 78

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. But many small restaurants haven’t yet adopted emerging restaurant technology for customer communication. Besides answering customer inquiries, Chatbots help funnel sales in an efficient manner.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. Sales and Economic Forecast Independent restaurants bore the brunt of the pandemic, with approximately 10% closing in 2020 compared to 2.5% Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins.

2024 96

2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. There are many ways to digital technology into your business. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Mobile Ordering 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Create or enhance your website and make sure you offer an “order online” option that is easy to find. With the right partner, mobile ordering: Integrates seamlessly with your point of sale, enabling employees to focus on the guest experience, not managing delivery orders by phone or a separate app.

Customer Experience 197

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Restaurants have endless third-party ordering app options, but those do come with a price, approximately five-twenty percent of each sale. POS and restaurant management software have made it easier than ever to set up your own system and cut out the need to reach out to a third-party whenever there are issues.

Mobile Ordering 227

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 227

Harbor Touch

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this day and age, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in; there’s always available technology to streamline and make your processes efficient. Indeed, technology has continuously been changing the landscape in which we operate our businesses. Point of Sale Systems. The Ability to Manage On-The-Go.

Technology 60

Technology Operations Point of Sale Website Management 60

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. They are the epicenters of culture, conviviality, and creativity. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Loyalty Program 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Take Advantage of Technology. So if you have to deal with bigger crowds, your staff can easily manage the queues of orders, personalize staff alerts, and more. And that's not all.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue. A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue.

Seating 174

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Online Ordering 174

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

On the basic side of the spectrum, in some restaurants’ systems, the scanned QR code opens the restaurants website to display the menu. The pandemic has led to profound and, in many cases, likely long lasting, changes in the way we live, work and conduct businesses.

Restaurant Law 212

Restaurant Law Website Management Point of Sale Technology 212

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. Does it integrate with my restaurant’s website? Does it integrate with my restaurant’s website?

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Consumer Goods Online Ordering Customer Service 141

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

To improve restaurant customer engagement and satisfaction, restaurant leverage should technology to offer better services. At the heart of restaurant technology for marketing is customer analytics. This way, restaurant owners and managers can unlock insights into such data and turn the insight into action. Customer Engagement.

Technology 78

Technology Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. Revamping the Menu.

Food Safety 203

Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering Food Order 203

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A Recipe for Successful Restaurant Management. The pandemic caused added pressure in 2020, with sales down $239 billion from expected levels and employment dropping 3.1 Technology for Successful Restaurant Management. Keeping a restaurant successful heavily relies on restaurant management’s effectiveness.

Management 146

Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

Small Business Administration (SBA) as the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). “The SBA is partnering with point-of-sale providers to leverage technology to better reach the smallest businesses that need our help the most.

Point of Sale 128

Point of Sale Webinar Small Business Customer Service 128

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. Digital transformation accelerates forward as restaurants go virtual : Across both on- and off-premise experiences, technology played an integral role in powering safe options for customers. Top Restaurant Trends.

2020 211

2020 Merchandise Retail Point of Sale 211

Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

When you receive an order via the Takeaway.com website or app, you’ll receive it either on your ‘Takeaway Box’, the delivery company’s own POS receipt printer, or directly in your own POS system. Sales of merchandise and packaging. How does Takeaway.com work? Alternatively, sometimes consumers can collect their meal themselves.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Point of Sale POS 148

MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

While sales, new menu items, and a fresh coat of paint can quickly bring more people into your restaurant, technology can help too. That’s where NFC technology comes in. NFC technology for restaurants is a great way to boost flagging sales and bring people into the establishment. . What Is NFC?

Technology 52

Technology Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management 52

MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

While sales, new menu items, and a fresh coat of paint can quickly bring more people into your restaurant, technology can help too. That’s where NFC technology comes in. NFC technology for restaurants is a great way to boost flagging sales and bring people into the establishment. What Is NFC? Which is faster?

Technology 52

Technology Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management 52

Ordyx

JUNE 19, 2019

Every business has its own needs, but one thing is for sure: technology is always there to help. Restaurants have a specific set of needs, and typically, there are several technology options to consider for each. Here’s how to choose the most critical pieces of technology for your restaurant.

Technology 52

Technology Point of Sale POS Employee Relations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In our fast-paced world, technology has revolutionized the culinary and the dietetic industry. Streamlining Foodservice Operations From order management to inventory control, digital solutions have streamlined foodservice processes to reduce errors and wait times.

Mobile Ordering 64

Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering Point of Sale 64

Goliath Consulting

MAY 31, 2023

Are you a restaurant owner or manager looking for ways to attract more customers and increase sales? This location-based marketing technique uses GPS or RFID technology to create a virtual boundary around a specific area, such as your restaurant’s location. Look no further than geo-fencing! What are Advantages of Geo-fencing?

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Email Marketing Customer Experience Advertising 78

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. Automate, Automate, Automate.

2020 189

2020 Website Management Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Goliath Consulting

MAY 22, 2024

Address Specifics: Personalize your response by addressing specific points mentioned in the review. The value of reviews not only builds brand equity with customers but also drives sales. Ovation specializes in customer engagement and feedback management. For instance, improving your Google rating from 4 to 4.5

Website Management 78

Website Management Customer Experience Online Ordering Point of Sale 78

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As a server my job was not only to prepare drinks and run food, but to assist customers in navigating the technology, troubleshooting when it didn’t work, and explaining, repeatedly, why exactly our restaurant did things that way — and I didn’t exactly have a good answer. But what does it mean for workers?

Mobile Ordering 128

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order Online Ordering 128

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But today, pretty much all restaurateurs rely on at least some restaurant technology. In fact, restaurants use an average of 3 technology tools to manage their back offices alone. There’s a lot that emerging restaurant technology can do for you these days. It also helps you easily see and make sense of sales data.

Food Safety 78

Food Safety Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Website Management 78

Sling

JUNE 12, 2022

How understaffing hurts your business How to prevent understaffing Managing your team with Sling. It’s at this point — when you least expect it — that being short-staffed can damage the way you do business. When your business experiences understaffing, your team will have more projects to manage and less time to get them done.

Point of Sale 146

Point of Sale Hiring Website Management Customer Experience 146