7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. The National Restaurant Association projects restaurant sales will hit $898 billion this year -more than $200 billion more than in 2021. For your restaurant, that means competition.

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

Regularly recurring personalized deals, seamless ordering, and cardless payment all help bring diners back to Starbucks again and again. . One example is Chick-Fil-A’s rewards program (Signature Tier) that allows members to utilize their points by giving gifts to friends and family. Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Airlines Merchandise 148

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. 2021’s Massive Holiday Catering Opportunity.

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Catering Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 148

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Emphasise bright colours, positive spirits and self-care – this is a time when you don’t have to share your food! Extra points for loyalty customers, or a double discount when they order online. Mix online and offline deals, to encourage awareness of online sales.

Marketing 133

Marketing Social Media Merchandise Online Ordering 133

Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. So how can the food industry try to keep its head above water during these difficult times, and how can consumers continue to support their local food and hospitality businesses?

Online Ordering 146

Online Ordering Merchandise Food Website Management 146

Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Table of Contents.

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Merchandise Marketing Loyalty Program Cash Management 78

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. Ensure proper training for food employees with new or altered duties and require that they apply the training according to established procedures. Enhancing your health and safety protocols.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Based on sales averaging $300/hour for four hours daily and 5k every Sunday (working 3+days), earnings calculate to $34,000 a month. As a result, industry revenue for barbecue food options has increased at an annualized rate of 2.0% While the annual sales of the BBQ restaurant segment have grown to a whopping $4.0

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Point of Sale Loyalty Program Merchandise Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

SpotOn

MAY 15, 2024

You just need the right perspective, some great dad jokes, and the right point-of-sale system to make your life easier. We all know dads love to eat, and there's no better way to celebrate dad on Father's Day than to bring him to a restaurant for a fantastic meal. Don't just offer a bowl of candy by the cash register.

2024 52

2024 Social Media Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 16, 2021

Yet even after all this hard work, your restaurant still isn’t seeing the sales you hoped. Maintaining growth in the restaurant business requires more than delicious food and an inviting design; it also means adopting specific and powerful sales strategies. How Can Restaurant Owners Increase Customer Sales? .

Social Media 52

Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program Merchandise 52

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The sales term is ‘grease the slide’ – removing any friction that stops a customer completing a sale. Amex fees are a bit higher, but ‘no Amex’ rules get people offside, especially if they want the points. Scan the QR Code or tap on the order disc for an NFT connection to the app.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise Point of Sale 60

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

It is also not an easy one–regardless of the restaurant size and business model–with plenty of competition to contend with while trying to stay on top in terms of the quality food it serves and its prices. For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 Gross profit .

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Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Online Ordering 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 29, 2021

Pricing Food in the Restaurant Business. What is even better than running a restaurant with delicious food? In this article, we review what businesses are most profitable and how to maximize the food profit for the business you run. Food trucks: 6 to 9%. What food items are most profitable? Tasty profits!

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Customer Service POS Point of Sale Food Truck 52

EATER

APRIL 25, 2023

On the road that leads to Santa Teresa (one of the most visited destinations in the country), dozens of food stands blanket the sidewalks with plastic tables, chairs, and signs advertising “caldosas here.” The caldosa at Fory Fay, the home of the original recipe. Others become representative of a city or a region.

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Fine Dining Back of House Point of Sale Merchandise 104

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

The metrics and calculations in this list will help you bring order to the chaos and manage the performance of each unit in the chain. By regularly tracking his inventory and procurement metrics, Fabio was able to reduce his kitchens’ food costs by 18%. Why Are Metrics Important? It’s money that went straight to his bottom line.

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Point of Sale Inventory Waste Employee Relations 52

BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

It is one of the most vital key performance indicators (KPIs) for any type of establishment with food – which makes sense because without this crucial information there would not be enough revenue coming in from customers each day (or week). Most average restaurant revenue statistics reflect pre-COVID sales numbers.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Cash Management Fine Dining 52

EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pandemic-related materials, food, and labor shortages make running an independent restaurant near-impossible. Along with environmental conditions triggered by global warming, COVID has snarled supply chains across the world, and food supplies are no exception. Our food supply] is not all one supply chain,” he says.

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Front of House Food Supply Back of House Supplies 117

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The pandemic has changed the world, and it has brought significant changes to the food and beverage industry as well. By this point, you would have certainly thought of the basics like location, uniform design, a logo, a beautiful menu, kitchen staff and the equipment required, and marketing in general. Fire License.

License 52

License Loyalty Program POS Point of Sale 52

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Implementing a tableside ordering system doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are inherent challenges you’ll have to overcome. Why? The restaurant industry’s dramatic shift to digital tableside ordering systems is undeniable.

Ordering 40

Ordering POS Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 40

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Merchandise. It’s more important now than ever to ensure that your brand is being presented in a clear, professional way in order to establish your credibility. There’s much more that goes into the restaurant experience than good food or cheap prices. What is Restaurant Branding? Social Media Presence. Visual Branding.

Social Media 78

Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

Having a restaurant rewards program benefits your business in two major ways: it incentivizes repeat business and increases your average order value. Increasing order size. For example, if you offer bonus points to customers who order a combo instead of a la carte dishes, you’ll make more sales on drinks and sides.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering Customer Experience 52

Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

They make it hard for food businesses to remain competitive and turn a healthy profit. They make it hard for food businesses to remain competitive and turn a healthy profit. The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. AI tools even allow you to automate core tasks like food preparation or production.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Food Supply Customer Service 52

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. So, why do it?

Email Marketing 72

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

“Cities such as San Francisco and Honolulu, which have had some of the nation’s strictest stay-at-home orders, are now seeing the highest numbers of closures relative to the number of businesses in their respective cities.” Yelp Sees COVID Effect. “As U.S. business closure data reflect an unstable economy.

Franchise 151

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 151

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. So, why do it?

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Touch Bistro

MAY 14, 2021

In this guide to restaurant giveaways, we’ll cover: The benefits of running restaurant competitions 13 creative food contest ideas to try What to consider before running a restaurant contest. Coming up with food contest ideas and testing them out can help you nurture your existing relationships and boost customer engagement.

Social Media 52

Social Media Email Marketing Merchandise Loyalty Program 52

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

At this point, the specialty coffee scene was still a long way from becoming established. As they’re increasingly willing to pay higher prices for higher quality, many local roasters and coffee shops have started to take advantage of this. For producers and roasters looking to enter an untapped market, it offers incredible potential.

Marketing 138

Marketing Social Media Consumer Goods 2018 138

RGU

JANUARY 20, 2020

Mobile influences the purchasing and ordering process, regardless of whether the product is ultimately delivered or picked up in-store. That’s when the news broke that Grubhub was pursuing a number of strategic options, including a sale, in an effort to deflect the potential attention of an activist investor.

Mobile Ordering 52

Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Supply Retail 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Checkers & Rally’s will continue its tradition of putting the customer first and serving its communities by delivering high quality, craveable food at exceptional values. Frances Allen has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of Checkers & Rally’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2020.

Franchise 110

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 110

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. And while last year's top food, the wildly popular spicy chicken sandwich, didn't make the list, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich still made the top 10.

2021 128

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 128

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Brands Inc.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. PPP Goes Flexible. President Trump signed H.R.7010 Key takeaways include: Borrowers now have 24 weeks to use the funds instead of eight. President Trump signed H.R.7010

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 136

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 19, 2021

Food truck business in the UAE has been around for almost ten years. Starting a food truck provides multiple advantages at once, especially pertaining to cost and mobility. Interestingly, the food truck concept has kept evolving throughout the years in the UAE and is easily the future of its food industry.

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Food Truck Kitchen Safety Front of House Food 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features Aramark, Starbucks, KFC and FRCH NELSON, OpenTable and Capital One, Toast, MOD Pizza, Coolgreens, Virtual Kitchen, Punchh, The OC Restaurant Association, NCR Corporation and Shake Shack. The Best Chefs in the U.S. Aramark is hosting an intense culinary competition to determine its best U.S.-based based chefs.

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Delivery Reservations Customer Experience Retail 111

Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

In order to meet customer expectations and improve satisfaction, the industry will need to develop and implement new processes and approaches. Since its launch, the management has reported a boom in sales, easier and more effective operations, and minimized friction in service delivery. Optimize Packaging and Quality-Control.

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Customer Service Menu Front of House Point of Sale 36