Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. How can Mobile POS technology impact patio dining business at your restaurant?

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

That's where proper holiday work scheduling comes into play — and with the right combination of tools, organization, and communication, restaurants and their teams will soar through the holiday season with more ease than Santa on his sleigh. Table of Contents. Need a Holiday Work Schedule? Gathering Employee Availability & Feedback.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Technological advancements such as self-ordering kiosks , mobile apps and tabletop devices empower customers to peruse menus, place orders, and settle payments conveniently. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization.

2024 184

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 184

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again.

Loyalty Program 188

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 188

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But that does not mean that they are married to the idea of cooking at home for every meal, so offer as many dining options as possible including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. Continue To-Go Cocktails Where Still Allowed.

Mobile Ordering 199

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Point of Sale 199

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests. A smaller menu also offers more options for upsells.

Seasonal Menu 183

Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Menu Food Order 183

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

Outdoor 193

Outdoor POS Front of House Seasonal Menu 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at. The same technology can also be used to efficiently provide customer support, like additional menu information. ” as the order is being placed. In restaurants across the U.S.,

Mobile Ordering 170

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 170

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

Catering 98

Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 98

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Order Customization: Lavu vs. Lightspeed Restaurant POS Systems Not all bars offer the same drinks. Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. You may need to change your menu now and then. Fun Drinks!

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. According to a study from Appetize , 45% of U.S.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 211

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 211

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

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. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

Loyalty Program 193

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 193

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

Ordering 178

Ordering Technology Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 178

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. Enter digital tableside ordering. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. Customers skip the line entirely.

Technology 224

Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 224

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Consider what foods you love, what the local community loves, and what cuisines and menu items are not currently available in your region. Adults are always tired, so if you park a mobile concept serving caffeinated beverages (especially near colleges and offices), customers will certainly come. Mobile milkshake machine.

Food Truck 195

Food Truck Food Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year. All the furniture within the space is designed to be mobile and flexible. This also provides a seasonal menu for the restaurant guests.

Design 167

Design Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Front of House 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Businesses can set themselves apart from competitors by supplying niche experiences.

Loyalty Program 199

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 199

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. " Demand for Contactless.

2020 130

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 130

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

2021 153

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 153

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. Additionally ordering online is always an option to customers with an internet connected device, offers them a higher level of convenience, and it helps restaurants reach a much larger audience. Holiday meals.

Management 146

Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

The POS simplifies record keeping and cash flow accountability as well as operations by sending the orders to the kitchen directly. The best restaurant POS systems also come with features like inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM), menu management , and omnichannel ordering capabilities.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years. Shopping centres driving initiatives and experiences in order to adapt to the changing consumer landscape.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years. Shopping centres driving initiatives and experiences in order to adapt to the changing consumer landscape.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In order to deliver on both these accounts, it's critical to cultivate an environment where people — customers and staff alike — want to be. If a staff member is going through a messy break-up or is in the thick of exam season, encourage as harmonious a work-life balance as possible. Acknowledge Your Employees.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 17, 2021

They are visible on a screen and generally give them the option to order online. They can be accessed via QR codes, websites, or mobile apps directly by the customers without any assistance from the restaurant staff. The orders are instantly accepted and sent to the kitchen. Manifest A Detailed Menu. Customize The Menu.

POS 97

POS Mobile Ordering Seasonal Menu Inventory 97

Restaurant Engine

APRIL 24, 2024

When designing your menu, you want to carefully consider your product and whether or not there is a demand for it. When figuring out your prices, do check out your competition and consider seasonality as well. This could be your website, your online ordering system, or even a third party like DoorDash.

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering SEO 52

Xtra Chef

JANUARY 14, 2021

From finding the right online ordering platform to making sanitization efforts in the front of house to preparing for socially distanced, in-house dining, the industry has had to make quick decisions in order to keep their businesses open. Plate Costing and Menu Engineering Made Easy. Manage Vendors and Compare Prices Quickly.

Operations 107

Operations Back of House Front of House Mobile Ordering 107

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.

2024 163

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 163

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the rise of contactless solutions like mobile ordering and payment and self-ordering kiosks. Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group (VSAG) conducted a business analysis and demonstrated that with a proposed initial investment of $200k, the forecasted seasonal use return could result in $500k in sales.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. Plus plenty of additionals and ‘menu modifiers’ for those ready to spend more – espresso martinis for the table?

Email Marketing 153

Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Customer-facing chatbots provide instant assistance to customers and can be used to address inquiries, facilitate reservations or to place orders. Menu optimization : AI's impact on menu optimization extends beyond merely analyzing sales data and customer feedback. Text HAPPY20 to XXXX for 20 percent off your dinner order.”

Marketing 167

Marketing Social Media Point of Sale Customer Service 167

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. Toast Order & Pay. Look no further than Toast Order & Pay. Team Communication. Try 7shifts for Free.

Management 195

Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

ChowNow

JANUARY 15, 2021

From our first online order to our one hundred millionth , here at ChowNow, we’ve always been proud of what we help our clients achieve. Others have increased ticket sizes by 30% or doubled order frequency. At the same time, our Menu Specialists are hard at work building out their online menus. We use the buddy system.

Delivery 148

Delivery Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Email Marketing 148

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Courtney and her husband were frequent guests who spent many Friday nights enjoying the cocktail menu and premium cuts. She wasn’t there to sample the seasonal cocktails, but rather, she had a new motivation: understanding the restaurant’s operations. That’s not including our mobile solutions.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Back of House Seasonal Menu Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Robot servers, QR-Code Ordering and Even More Tech!:

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Focus POS

MAY 5, 2020

These powerful solutions give you a bird’s-eye view into your restaurant—even when you aren’t on site—so you can forecast, schedule and order more efficiently. This technology also tells you what menu items are selling out, what’s sitting around in the kitchen about to expire, and how quickly menu items are being sold.

POS 120

POS Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Inventory 120