Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2024

As we head into 2024, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve as interest rates hold the key to employment and the consumer spending fueling the small business economy. It also means a marginal improvement in spending power for consumers driven by moderate wage growth and strong overall employment numbers.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. For example, how do new consumers find your restaurant on the internet? Optimization of NAPs.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

Sorry, there isn’t a lot of good news for restaurants and chefs in recent years-except up to this point customer demand for the experience is rising. When one of the big four or five producers or distributors closes or slows down production then the trickle effect falls squarely on the restaurant and the consumer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Customers displayed a pronounced preference for flexibility, seeking the capability to modify loyalty programs in response to evolving consumer trends and demands. Customers displayed a pronounced preference for flexibility, seeking the capability to modify loyalty programs in response to evolving consumer trends and demands.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 193

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Few things in life are more important than breaking bread, celebrating tradition, family, friends, accomplishments, and milestones over food that has meaning; food that represents history, culture, and good times. It is hard to remember any significant events in peoples’ lives that did not involve sitting at a table and breaking bread.

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Consumer Goods Uniforms Café Blog 412

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

This industry seeks to develop a value proposition that speaks to its consumers and convinces them to dine in their restaurants. We have compiled a list of factors based on extensive research on consumer psychology and behavior trends. Leverage consumer data to learn about preferences, dietary restrictions, and favorite foods.

Loyalty Program 177

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 177

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Much like technology has improved consumer engagement with restaurants through digital channels, it must also be utilized to support employee engagement. Paper applications should be left in the 20th century, and for good reason. Remember, your candidates are also digitally-native consumers of mobile apps and social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts.

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2024 Sustainability Consumer Goods Food Supply 106

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

Facing harsh headwinds in the form of stiff competition, tough macroeconomic conditions, and ever-evolving consumer preferences, running and scaling a successful restaurant business requires a nimble approach that encompasses four key focuses. Restaurants remain an attractive area for investment.

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2024 Cash Management Food Sustainability 178

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Sixty-five percent of consumers say dynamic pricing would make the decision of where and when to eat more difficult; 63 percent say it would make it harder to budget their restaurant spending. Dynamic pricing is ill-suited to the restaurant industry because consumers’ biological and financial preferences around food–i.e.,

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Pricing Consumer Goods Customer Experience Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2023

Social proof in marketing leverages the fact that consumers trust the actions and opinions of other users to make decisions. So, when you incorporate consumer reviews and satisfied customer testimonials into your marketing collateral, you can generate more conversions. That’s why having good web hosting for SEO is important.

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Social Media Email Marketing SEO Consumer Goods 199

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Operators need to consider what it takes to accomplish their topline revenue goals in parallel with cost control and waste elimination, ensuring they consistently deliver a high-quality food product to the end consumer that is predictable and traceable. Tracking Supply Chain Flow. Creating a Singular Journey.

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Supplies Management Management Food Supply 216

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 17, 2024

Moreover, the digital transformation of the craft beer industry is reshaping consumer engagement. Online platforms and mobile apps facilitate direct communication with consumers, offering virtual tastings, exclusive releases, and tailored recommendations based on preferences. ” Inc. percent, and in supermarkets by 5.3

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Brewery Consumer Goods Magazine Innovation 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

Record-high inflation is hitting consumers from every angle – gas, groceries, rent – and restaurants tend to be the first place they cut spending. The lingering pressure from inflation – with no end in sight – is starting to shift consumer behavior in meaningful ways. Effect of Inflation on Consumer Demand.

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Consumer Goods Coupons Loyalty Program Pricing 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Do you employ alternatives to wheat flour to prepare gluten-free baked goods and pizza dough? If so, what are they?

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Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 177

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

As consumers continue to feel a greater sense of normalcy, many pandemic-related concerns have started to subside. If services such as mobile ordering are here to stay, it’s important to understand the role they play in the relationship between brands and consumers. Set the Bar. Strengthen Customer Retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fifty-three percent of those respondents said they have reduced their cost of goods sold (COGS) through better inventory tracking of key ingredients. The Future of Third-Party Delivery Apps Food delivery has become a consumer expectation, but not every restaurant has the infrastructure to make their own deliveries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

A good crust is a must with 91 percent of Americans agreeing that a bad crust can ruin a pizza, according to a nationwide survey conducted online by The Harris Poll and commissioned by General Mills Foodservice. In addition, more than three-quarters of Americans (80 percent) say they would pay more for a pizza with a high-quality crust.

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Consumer Goods Online Ordering 2024 Dine-in 98

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. And while many coffee businesses believe that consumers also want to know the same information, is this really an accurate assumption?

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Consumer Goods Sustainability Email Marketing Café 144

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

Some of the most common elements across these various consumer-driven businesses include pricing, location, environment, quality of goods and services, access, parking, and so on. Can they order goods or services from their phone? Most consumers now expect vendor acceptance of digital payments. The list goes on.

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Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 164

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips. Lightspeed’s tipping data shows us that consumers are rewarding great service with higher tips, but they’re not tipping as much outside of traditional service venues. percent, from 16.93 percent to 17.32

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Employee Relations Customer Service 193

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With the rise of on-demand delivery and easy-to-use checkout technology driving consumer demand for quick service, restaurant operators are implementing modern payment solutions that provide a more seamless and customer-friendly dining experience ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. remain eager to dine out.

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Customer Experience Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 186

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. By 2021 we asked the question a little differently and found 22 percent of consumers said they were currently eating out but 16 percent still said they would not until the pandemic ended.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As inflation continues to pummel businesses and consumers, QSRs are searching for ways to make their menus work harder. At the same time, consumers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars. While it is reassuring to understand consumers’ potential breaking point, the formula for price increases is nuanced.

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Pricing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 2023 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2023

44 percent of consumers are now purchasing up to three takeaways per week, in comparison to 42 percent prior to the increase in inflation. Overall, the Deliverect data exposes the top reason customers would order from a restaurant again is because of its good quality of food (52 percent). The survey found that in the U.S.,

Social Media 193

Social Media Delivery Consumer Goods Customer Experience 193

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Restaurants and customers are feeling the effects of inflation, according to the third quarter 2022 data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, The report reveals that inflation experiences have intensified for consumers in every state in the U.S. year over year, with reviews mentioning inflation up by 22 percent compared to Q3 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Finding the right balance between catching real fraudsters and making sure workers aren't wrongly kicked off needs a good understanding of how the industry works. As a starting point, there is a clear difference between consumer fraud and courier fraud and there are well-known techniques used by each.

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Delivery Food Consumer Goods Food Order 193

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

According to a National Restaurant Association Show presentation, Gen Z consumers care more about authenticity, convenience and aesthetics than price value. Going deeper, we also see differences in behavior within the generation as the older Gen Z wants convenience, and the younger cohort wants good vibes and social and fun experiences.

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Social Media Customer Experience Influencer Dine-in 193

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Historically high gas prices are pushing consumers towards EV options. Additionally, growing numbers of new EV models – and government sales incentives – are sparking consumer interest. Consumers’ needs will change as they transition to EVs. Attract consumers, employees, and investors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

I thought a step-by-step guide that breaks down the platitude of “doing well by doing good” into actionable steps would spur more effective action toward sustainability. When sourcing, they can use their purchasing power to support producers who are good stewards of the land and treat their workers and animals humanely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, operators have taken note of consumers’ changing lifestyles and the needs of their staff, and as a result, recent innovations have emerged to address these new needs. Consumers are getting back out into the world again and reconnecting with all their favorite places and experiences.

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Operations Consumer Goods Sustainability Mobile Ordering 206

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Consumers are increasingly choosing plant-based goods due to growing awareness of animal cruelty and the significant environmental impacts of the dairy industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

While using credit cards is a convenience for consumers, this form of payment represents a major cost center for restaurants. Credit card acceptance is an essential part of doing business today as more consumers move toward cashless forms of payment. merchants who accepted credit cards as payment for goods and services paid $105.23

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Consumer Goods Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Updating each price change and physically adding an “unavailable” sticker to traditional signage was time-consuming and inefficient. During the pandemic, menu prices frequently changed, and products were often out-of-stock due to supply chain shortages. Thus, automation of product updates was essential.

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Technology Consumer Goods Waste Supplies 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2022

Industry advertisers have needed to remain nimble as economic conditions have turned on a dime, reevaluating their campaigns to reflect changing restrictions, consumer behaviors and more, sometimes at a mere moment’s notice. consumers have used the internet to find information about local businesses more than once a week.

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Advertising Consumer Goods Transportation 2022 186

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic. It’s been identified as an emerging dining trend – with a 2020 study by NPD Research Group finding single diners have increased their share of U.S. restaurant visits to a record 35 percent.

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