The Rail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By Shubham Ahuja, Contributor It’s no secret that technology has become a major player in the hospitality industry over the past several years – such as increase adaption in delivery, online ordering, and touchless ordering/payment. Artificial Intelligence in Restaurants. This upsell leads to increased revenue for a restaurant.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

With so many points of sale (POS) systems available in the market, finding the best POS for small businesses is essential to running your operations efficiently. It can be an overwhelming process to research and identify which POS system is the best for your restaurant because they all differ in the features and functionalities offered.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 23, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, the restaurant industry stands poised to embrace innovation and transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that is revolutionizing the way restaurants operate.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The economy defied expectations, avoiding a downturn, thanks to successful efforts by the Federal Reserve. Trends and Predictions In the ever-changing restaurant industry, the projected $1.1

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

This calamitous state of affairs emphasizes the dire need for an improved food management system. A study in the US shows that restaurants, grocery stores, and foodservice companies are the 2nd highest generator (40%) of food waste in the country. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

You’ll also find some of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn! Find a mix of the oldest restaurants and newest trendy spots. A family neighborhood, restaurants here are always bustling with multiple generations. Check out my list of the best restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, below! Noodle Pudding.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When it comes to tech tools for restaurants, some places only want a basic restaurant waitlist app. 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. Restaurant365. Agorapulse.

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Tableo

JUNE 21, 2023

Restaurants must use cutting-edge culinary methods that push the boundaries of conventional cuisine if they want to satisfy customers’ expectations and stand out in a crowded market. Innovative plant-based foods Restaurants must include vegan methods into their menus as the demand for plant-based solutions keeps growing.

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Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

In May, the fantastic news we’ve all been waiting for finally came: San Francisco officially moved into the yellow tier (minimal risk), allowing indoor restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries to reopen at 50% indoor capacity! Restaurant Reopening Requirements. Restaurant Reopening Requirements. Start by revisiting your menu.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Your back-office restaurant technology can be used to help grow both guest loyalty and your business. Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. Ultimately, many of the same things that help your guest experience also end up helping support restaurant operations as well.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling techniques for restaurants.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 6, 2019

There are a lot of technical terms and acronyms used in the restaurant industry and it’s hard to remember what they all mean. Particularly when it comes to restaurant management which requires knowledge of both front of house and back of house needs. Restaurants normally utilize a POS framework to finish a business exchange.

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Focus POS

MARCH 18, 2022

5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. The last few years have been rough on the restaurant business, which has weathered supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising food costs, a pandemic, and cutthroat competition. Of course, loyalty programs shouldn’t be reserved just for dine-in customers.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

Data drives successful restaurants. You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Both BOH and FOH restaurant KPIs deserve a closer look to help protect your profitability. Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house.

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

One of the key factors in obtaining maximum profit for your restaurant is table management. Choose the Right POS System. Look for a point of sale (POS) system that includes robust table management features, such as a customizable floor plan that makes it easy for hosts to track which tables are filled or available.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. How a ghost kitchen works.

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Sling

AUGUST 30, 2021

At first glance, hospital marketing (or HM for short) may seem like a job reserved for hotels and resorts. Hospitality marketing is common among hotels and resorts that depend on customer experience for their livelihood, but it can also be beneficial for restaurants , bars , coffee shops , and food trucks , just to name a few others.

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Bingage

DECEMBER 2, 2019

There is one thing that makes the restaurant industry so interesting? We have seen a massive change in the industry, there is a huge focus on online ordering systems, implementation of AI (Artificial intelligence) in restaurants , cloud-based CRM systems and food and inventory management techniques and many more.

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The Rail

MARCH 21, 2023

By Andrea Abbondanza, Contributor In our previous QR blog post , we looked at seven reasons why your restaurant should start using QR codes and the immense benefits they provide both your guests and your staff. QR Code Placement in Restaurant QR code menus offer great versatility compared to traditional paper menus.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2020

According to a study, the online food delivery market will be worth $200 Billion by 2025. The technology-driven delivery platform has also fuelled the demand for cloud kitchens, also known as dark kitchens, virtual restaurants, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only restaurants. Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Ghost Kitchen.

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Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

The success of a restaurant depends on the ability to attract and retain customers. 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.

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Takeaway Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2018

These days it is more important than ever to market your restaurant online. Whether it is to book a table in your restaurant or to order takeaway, online marketing is important. Here are some things to consider when to help market your restaurant online. Online ordering websites and apps are here to stay.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 13, 2020

As a restaurant owner or operator, you’re no doubt feeling the effects of the coronavirus. According to restaurant industry research group Technomic , one-third of Americans say they plan to stick closer to home and dine at restaurants less frequently due to fear of the spread of the virus, also known as COVID-19.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Branding a restaurant, no matter what the format or location, is a big part of what sets the business apart from the competition. Restaurants are often dependent on a mix of quality, uniqueness, and good service in order to sustain and grow their business. Branding Strategy For Restaurants. Know the core of your business.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Restaurants are unique businesses that come with their own specific set of startup costs. Your average restaurant labor cost and restaurant food cost will vary based on your type of concept, location, size, and other details. Before rushing to open your doors, you need to understand your restaurant costs.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a restaurant finance or accounting leader, you and your team can play a unique role in supporting your operations team. Your restaurant group’s profit margin depends on two areas: top-line revenue and controlling expenses. Why restaurant finance should guide restaurant operational efficiency.

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Ordyx

MARCH 4, 2019

Do you believe that a modern POS system will not add anything to your already successful business? Well let me ask you this: As a restaurant owner or manager, have you ever found yourself wondering where all the money has gone? Luckily, a cloud based POS system allows you to add or eliminate any specials in-the-moment, from anywhere.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Becoming successful in the restaurant industry is difficult but staying ahead of operational challenges is even harder. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Employees determine the customer service experience in a restaurant. Finding and training staff.

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a growing market in which probably half or more of the population aged 18 to 36 is already using food delivery apps - and in which many users have installed not one, but several of these apps - it is crucial for restaurants not only to be present in the main ones, but also to get the most out of them. Things to remember before registering.

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a growing market in which probably half or more of the population aged 18 to 36 is already using food delivery apps - and in which many users have installed not one, but several of these apps - it is crucial for restaurants not only to be present in the main ones, but also to get the most out of them. Things to remember before registering.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Restaurants have become tech-savvy by providing an app for their customer base. o this is not the time to switch up your logo or color theme, customers need your app to reflect what they already know. connect your restaurant name with the loyalty program’s name. How to Build a Loyalty Program.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2021

Disney World has always provided a grand escape from reality, with its cartoon character-shaped ice cream bars, towering fake mountains, and restaurants with ’50s kitchenettes where waiters berate you for putting elbows on the table. Both are required for everyone ages 3 and up and can be booked in advance online.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 4, 2022

Restaurant365’s mission is to help restaurants thrive. With so much change brought on first by the pandemic and more recently by supply chain and labor crunches, this first stop on Restaurant365’s Restaurant Transformation Tour hit the stage at just the right time. The Restaurant Industry Is Embracing Restaurant Technology.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Whether your restaurant is opening soon or has been open for some time, you’ll need to make some decisions on hiring an internal marketing team. Remember, the most important thing is hiring someone for your restaurant who knows what to do and how to do it. Website blog posts and updates. You have enough on your plate.

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Takeaway Solutions

MARCH 27, 2018

"Last year, restaurants crossed a digital milestone: The percentage of orders booked online or using a smartphone or tablet app—now 6.6% They've tripled over the past five years." - John Kell, Fortune Your restaurant's success hinges on your ability to motivate new and existing customers to choose your food over the competition's.

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