7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

QR codes bridge the gap between online and offline customer experiences, offering valuable and necessary information that increases engagement. The technology allowed patrons to bypass physical menus and access digital menus instead, lowering the risk of spreading the virus. Include social media in your digital marketing strategy.

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BNG Point of Sale

MARCH 9, 2020

Chances are, if you’re starting a business in retail or restaurant, people in the industry will tell you to purchase a point of sale system. If you’re new to the business, a “point of sale” or POS system is a piece of technology in which hardware and software components are used to take payments from customers.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How the Best Point of Sale (POS) Systems for Restaurants Boost Sales and Profit. Quality restaurant and bar point of sale (POS) systems help boost restaurant business efficiency for any restaurant business type. What is a Point of Sale System for Restaurants? Benefits of POS Systems in Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. Create or enhance your website and make sure you offer an “order online” option that is easy to find. Manages orders at peak hours so the kitchen isn’t overwhelmed.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Benefits of Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Flexibility.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

Did you know that implementing a restaurant loyalty program is one of the best ways to incentivize repeat business? In an industry that’s so closely tied to fluctuations in the economy and consumer behavior, restaurants depend on customer loyalty for survival. Benefits of a Restaurant Loyalty Program.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better. Suggestive selling is an important skill and practice for restaurant workers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

There have never been more ways for restaurants to capture information about customers. Simply put, digital transformation is upgrading technology to make the most of the information available to you, allowing you to drive sales how you see fit by satisfying customers. It isn’t useful in its own right.

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BNG Point of Sale

MARCH 9, 2020

Chances are, if you’re starting a business in retail or restaurant, people in the industry will tell you to purchase a point of sale system. If you’re new to the business, a “point of sale” or POS system is a piece of technology in which hardware and software components are used to take payments from customers.

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Point of Sale POS Loyalty Program Inventory 59

Lavu

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Gift cards, loyalty benefits, and customer reviews are some of the most effective ways of attracting and retaining customers. Importance of Restaurant Loyalty Programs. Everyone loves to earn points and get free stuff. These are web-based programs that help businesses in managing their loyalty programs.

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Focus POS

APRIL 9, 2019

It’s an all-too-familiar (and frustrating) scenario for restaurants: customers browse the website, place orders in their shopping carts — and then vanish without completing the sale. Fortunately, there are ways to combat this problem using a solution you may already employ: a customer loyalty program.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering Coupons 105

Lavu

MAY 27, 2020

Khatri, CEO of Lavu and MenuDrive, wrote that the National Restaurant Association 2019 State of the Industry report indicated that nearly half of adults were more likely to order food delivery online than just two years prior. While, on the other hand, restaurants adjust to curbside delivery and takeout orders.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency. Contactless payments have become the industry standard and the future of ordering and payment solutions for restaurants of all sizes.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. Increase online orders? According to a Salescycle report , 50.7% of customers make a monthly purchase based on marketing emails. Table of Contents. Benefits of having an engaging newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The pandemic caused added pressure in 2020, with sales down $239 billion from expected levels and employment dropping 3.1 Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. What type of online ordering technology would suit your business best?

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BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 17, 2020

More restaurants are tapping into the benefits of POS online ordering each year, and by all indications, it will remain a standard restaurant offering. In many ways, having online ordering capability makes taking orders easier than ever before while improving service, company messaging, brand recognition, and customer loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A kitchen display system (KDS) can significantly improve your operations by digitally routing orders to the kitchen and then tracking them. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better. Suggestive selling is an important skill and practice for restaurant workers.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

This trend is primarily driven by advancements in point of sale (POS) systems and the availability of white label, plug-and-play online ordering systems. Every new way of interacting with a guest is an opportunity to increase frequency and average order value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In addition, it’s important to remember that while your profit may be in dollars, your profit margin is your profit expressed as a percentage of sales. Fast casual restaurants, also known as fast food or quick service restaurants, involve ordering at a counter or doing some level of self-service. Net Profit Margin.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 20, 2021

This Restaurant podcast episode looks at how Restaurants can best manage the changes in the industry with Online Ordering Systems. This episode talks about how restaurant online ordering systems are helping food establishments and the value it brings to consumers. The huge increase in the number of orders is phenomenal.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 17, 2024

Regularly update these forecasts to reflect changing conditions and new information. Here are some ways technology can support your expansion efforts: Point of Sale (POS) Systems : Modern POS systems offer more than just transaction processing. They provide detailed sales reports, inventory tracking, and guest data.

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SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Designed to streamline the restaurant marketing process, SpotOn Marketing Assist is the first product of its kind to empower restaurants to drive guest visits and boost sales while eliminating the time and resources needed for self-serve marketing tools.  

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will increasingly become more reliant on using their transaction data to inform and automate their businesses. This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even the most creative restaurant promotion ideas won’t increase sales if they’re poorly planned and executed. Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. The trick is making sure the tactic boosts sales instead of cutting into revenue.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses.

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MadMobile

APRIL 26, 2023

By seamlessly integrating online and offline channels, this strategy is creating a more personalized and convenient experience for consumers. It includes online shopping and in-store pickups, and enables food ordering for takeaway and delivery. What is Connected Commerce? What are the Benefits of Connected Commerce?

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Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Retail Point of Sale 98

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. trillion in sales for 2024 signals strong economic activity.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Dmytro Spilka, Contributor Embracing digital transformation and utilizing a digital ordering system can provide greater levels of convenience for your restaurant with better efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Taking the next step in readying your restaurant or food delivery service for digital ordering can come with many benefits.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

From the most popular preparation methods to the most coffee-consumed time of day, this information will help you build a coffee shop perfect for them. So, make the most of this step– gathering this information will help you plan, operate, and run a successful coffee shop. We're all here for it! Table of Contents. Coffee Shop Concepts.

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SpotOn

MARCH 4, 2024

While those classic cash registers did wonders back in the day, point-of-sale (POS) systems have now become the industry standard for small businesses and restaurants. To help make the best decision, we'll define the key elements of a robust POS system and the critical questions to ask when looking for a point-of-sale.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

That means you are collaborating with multiple stakeholders who each have their own data points to focus on. The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

A majority of restaurants have shut down in-person dining and are relying more heavily on online orders and delivery. Try offering a discount in exchange for some of their information. Loyalty programs aren’t new by any means, but a shift to zero-party certainly highlights their importance.

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