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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring and retention. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Tipping Divide Is Not Too Wide

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Among the highlights: When it comes to pre-set tip amounts, 43 percent of tipped workers say that predefined tip amounts on point-of-sale systems are actually helpful to both guests and servers. Kevin Bryla, CMO & Head of Customer Experience at SpotOn, answered some questions for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

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Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. Fewer still think it's okay for businesses to fully automate store security.

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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

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They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list. At the center of every great restaurant is a great team. And a great team can only thrive under outstanding leadership. Table of Contents. s operations.

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Teriyaki Madness: From Oops to Opportunity

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In addition to receiving double rewards points for a year to earn free food faster, the 8,300 Club will receive special perks like exclusive contests, invitations to new product tastings, and other special surprises throughout the year. "We The brand turned this honest mistake into a new marketing campaign: the 8,300 Club.

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What Guests Want from the QSR Experience

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a real person taking orders on a tablet/mobile device) 7 percent prefer an automated experience, ordering and paying in the drive-thru at a self-service kiosk To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Chris Siefken, head of technology at Xenial. adults who vist QSRs and how they engage with the restaurants.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items.

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