7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Yes, our house blend is very nice and well received, but with the flat iron steak you ordered, I think the Cabernet Sauvignon would be a much more interesting pairing.

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Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 389

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. Learning these creative ordering tricks will result in some of the best secret menu items available to customers. Learning these creative ordering tricks will result in some of the best secret menu items available to customers. Rainbow Bagels.

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Menu Ordering Seasonal Menu Social Media 119

The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

By Eric Tress, Contributor If you are looking for an excellent tool to increase your restaurant’s reservations, email marketing is an effective advertising tool you should consider. Restaurant Email Marketing Explained Restaurant email marketing is a powerful tool to connect with guests and drive reservations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

Loyalty Program 178

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 178

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Concord Hill.

Specials 104

Specials Front of House Back of House Bar 104

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Discover 12 things your website must include to boost reservations and revenue. Some 41 percent look up restaurants on social media before deciding to make a reservation or visit. What other diners say about your food, service, and dining space will matter a great deal to would-be diners. So do you need a restaurant website?

Social Media 195

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automated Ordering AI-powered chatbots can handle customer orders, reducing the need for human intervention. Within a single chat interface, consumers can go through the entire menu, choose food and beverage products, add them to their cart, and make payments. For example, Gupshup partnered with India-based food joint Wow!

Technology 214

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 214

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Reservations are nothing new. Fine-dining restaurants and their guests have long relied on the predictability that reservations bring. Restaurants at every level benefit from reservations systems. And thanks to restaurant technology , restaurateurs can now take reservation management to a whole new level.

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Reservations Management Management Front of House 78

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive. The conversation evolved around local news and gossip, and alcoholic beverages were reserved for bars scattered throughout the community. Why do people line up for your food every day?” Bofinger – what’s your secret ingredient?

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White Paper Hospitality Fine Dining Reference 319

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. .

Specials 111

Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

Promote Online Ordering and Reservations. Using QR codes on tables, counters or even doors offers a touchless alternative to physical menus, minimizing the need for direct interaction with wait staff and encouraging speedy ordering. Restaurants can also offer customers a pre-order option during the reservation process.

Marketing 210

Marketing Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 210

Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

I suppose it was only inevitable that this new method of doing business would creep into restaurant and other food related businesses. In fact, our business is based on the concept of gathering in a special place where service with a smile was the obvious complement to “breaking bread”.

Consumer Goods 284

Consumer Goods Pricing Customer Experience Hospitality 284

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. Implementing a tableside ordering system like CAKE from Mad Mobile can reshape how you run your business. Orders go directly from the server to the kitchen, reducing mistakes and miscommunications.

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Ordering Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. While having a special menu for Restaurant Week is important, so is keeping your bottom line in check. Offer Easy Online Ordering. Consumer behaviors are changing rapidly, but there’s one thing you can count on: online ordering.

Loyalty Program 222

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 222

BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The answer lies in restaurant ordering systems. This easy add-on feature gives you the power to stay efficient while managing food orders, all the while providing a wealth of backend information to help you manage your restaurant teams for improved performance. What is a restaurant ordering system? Table-Side Ordering.

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POS Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

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Mobile Ordering Cash Management Online Ordering Front of House 205

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Today’s Happy Hour Special: Paying By Text Message. Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image.

Loyalty Program 199

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 199

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively. casual dining vs. fine dining).

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Today, more guests expect special treatment – they want to have more of their needs anticipated before they even have to ask. Soon, a server will not only be able to see a guest’s general preferences but also receive tailored food and drink upsell suggestions based on their prior orders. Personalization with Data.

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2023 Guest Recovery Email Marketing Back of House 188

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

People are getting together with family and friends and want to enjoy the last hurrah of summer with great food (and great offers). We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. Of course, we want the former for you.

Specials 99

Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 99

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

Get Ready for Reservations (or Don’t). The first big decision you need to make for any major holiday is whether or not you’re going to accept reservations. For example, by accepting reservations you’ll allow a select few parties to skip the wait, ensuring that they’ll have a great spot and a great time.

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Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 211

SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Create unique cocktails Go beyond the mimosa.

2024 98

2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Loyalty Program 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Henry is ready to order some dinner. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He receives an estimated wait time for his order of 45 minutes. As he is about to enter the restaurant, let’s consider the technology that he will encounter along his journey to pick up his order.

Technology 201

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 201

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 26, 2021

With so many great specials, you may even find yourself visiting a few of the spots on our list. Order Online. This Southern style tavern offers a wide variety of beer, iced tea cocktails, and food. Specials include $1 draft beers, well drinks, and wine, $2 PBR pounders, $2 tacos, $4 mini quesadillas, $5 wings, and more!

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Specials Online Ordering Back of House Bar 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers. With online orders comprising most of Chipotle’s business, the brand pushes loyalty by offering some items, like its quesadilla, through its digital channel only. Share an experience.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 201

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The tasty, accessible fare is why I recommend this place if you need to organize private dining for a group and you’re not sure what types of food they all enjoy, as Anson Eleven has something for everyone. The menu consists of broad, familiar comfort foods that are enjoyable by all ages. Landry’s Seafood House.

Dine-in 106

Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

Squirrel Systems

MAY 3, 2024

Control Food Costs One of the most effective ways to improve margins is by controlling food costs. Additionally, creatively using every part of your ingredients (known as nose-to-tail or root-to-stem cooking) can dramatically decrease food waste and cost.

Pricing 98

Pricing Loyalty Program Waste Social Media 98

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 23, 2023

Position your website to influence your customers’ orders and watch your sales rise. It’s also essential because your restaurant website influences a customer’s order. 1: Your Website Helps You Get Bigger Orders Did you know that Millennials don’t like phone calls? Your restaurant website is vital for so many reasons.

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Influencer Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 52

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

Front of House 209

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 209

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

For those with limited space, even a single table outside can be transformed into a romantic date night or a special experience. By curating special packages and unique events, operators can elevate the al fresco offering and encourage repeat visits. Tock's restaurant partners are leading the charge in this regard.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Seating Reservations 88

SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

  For restaurant operators, marketing often falls to the back burner when managing the daily challenges of rising labor costs, fluctuating food costs, and meeting guests' increasing expectations. For example, a March Madness campaign is created for a pizza restaurant wanting to drive more online orders. 

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 115

Deliverect

AUGUST 15, 2020

That’s why choosing the right ordering partner is a key decision for restaurateurs. Online ordering is growing rapidly to the point where today if your restaurant isn’t online, you are missing out on a massive revenue stream. POS providers offering ordering services. Here are the biggest players by category. Touchbistro.

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Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Website Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

Three Strategies to Boost Customer Retention at Restaurants Knowing how to increase food sales is essential if you wish to earn high revenue. You can use feedback forms, check your monthly sales report, analyze the reservations made, and even work on the order history. This is a key point that results in high customer loyalty.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Email Marketing Customer Experience 99