7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. Buying a restaurant is, in many cases, the budget-friendly option.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Did you know that three in four customers will visit a restaurant's website before dining at that restaurant? In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. Restaurant website builders make your website easy to update and maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. And as the holidays draw closer, restaurants can expect even higher demand than is typical the rest of the year, with holiday parties and increased foot traffic bringing in more patrons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

Consumers are now looking out for restaurants that provide a fully curated vegan meal that serves everything from starters to desserts. This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. According to Sentient Media, nearly 10 percent of the U.S.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Write a Marketing Plan. Social Media. Share how it's made!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common. Here we've outlined seven practices of highly successful restaurant owners. The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your restaurant’s online presence and how it will land you in front of thousands of hungry customers in your local area. It’s just four steps, and you don’t need an entire marketing team to do it. What Is Restaurant SEO? The best part? Let’s dive in.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 —  SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6” ” Station, 10” Station, and 6.5”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The iPhone was imagined before anyone had the expertise to build it – but it was the vision and hard work that brought it to completion. The movers and shakers that re-define a market are the ones that look in that mirror and ask: “Am I worthy of this time spent?” You too came be part of WOW. This doesn’t excite or give people pause.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Highlights of The Big Game and National Pizza Day Ordering Predictions: 32 percent of diners say they plan to order from a local chain or independent pizzeria instead of a big chain—revealing the opportunity for small and mid-sized pizza restaurants to double down on marketing efforts for The Big Game and National Pizza Day.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

The restaurant industry is on the cusp of a transformative revolution driven by rapid technological advancements. From table-side ordering systems to kitchen automation and artificial intelligence, these innovations promise to enhance the dining experience and reshape restaurant operations.

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Open for Business

MAY 2, 2023

Restaurant marketing attracts new customers, keeps regulars coming back, and sets one restaurant apart from the crowd. It’s more important than ever to make savvy marketing central to your business. Quick links What is restaurant marketing? Quick links What is restaurant marketing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. They research potential new offerings extensively, preparing thoroughly before launching rather than rushing to market. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Marketing a restaurant looks completely different today than it did heading into 2020. The pandemic forced restaurants to completely transform how they operate, which naturally impacts how they interact with consumers. Restaurants must consider how they can best offer this value to their customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. And experts predict the market will increase close to $500B by 2027. In addition, restaurants should practice good record-keeping in the event that they need to present a card issuer with evidence that a transaction was legitimate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Using the QSR traffic and sales data Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) has been gathering for 25-plus years, our analysts recently completed an exhaustive comparison of pre and post-pandemic data, comparing the first two quarters of 2022 and 2023 to the same period in 2019. The differences are drastic.

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Sling

APRIL 2, 2024

so it didn’t have to stop work completely for those eight hours. For example, a restaurant that is open from 7 a.m. As we mentioned, a restaurant may go through a lunch or dinner rush during which they may need more employees on the clock to handle customer demands. For example, if a business ran a day shift from 8 a.m.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. This starts by implementing innovative marketing tools to drive potential revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Employees and restaurant owners are benefiting from automation technology: over half of leaders say that revenue has increased since implementing restaurant’s automation tools. Here are the latest tech solutions that will allow to increase transparency and productivity of the highly developed and rapidly changing F&B market.

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Chowly

APRIL 17, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of restaurant marketing, two industry leaders, Targetable and Chowly, are forging a united path forward. Their recent insights, shared on a Hospitality Hangout podcast episode, shed light on innovative strategies tailored to improve digital marketing for SMBs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. This starts by implementing innovative marketing tools to drive potential revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2022

Quick service restaurants (QSR) are gaining immense popularity owing to their fast service and mouth-watering menus. According to Future Market Insights, the plant-based burger market is expected to register a staggering double-digit CAGR of 22 percent by the end of 2030. Burger King’s All Vegan Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

From higher rankings to increasing your online reputation and brand visibility, Google reviews can boost your business for completely free. However, the term ‘get more Google reviews’ receives approximately 14,000 annual global searches, suggesting business owners and marketeers are struggling to find the secret to success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Due to the pandemic, restaurants everywhere were forced to examine their marketing strategies, to dig deep into their creative depths, and in many cases, move beyond their typical comfort zones. These have become an essential part of their brand and marketing mix. Sharing Recipes.

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Next Restaurants

JULY 23, 2021

As a restaurant business owner, it is sometimes difficult to juggle operating and marketing your restaurant all at once. Indeed, there needs to be some kind of balance between the effort you invest into your restaurant on a daily basis and the energy you spend on promoting this restaurant.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More and more restaurants are launching their own websites, mobile apps, and online ordering channels. So much so that diners go out of their way to order directly from restaurants they love. We’re always looking for new ways to help restaurants get more from their online ordering and boost their revenue streams.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

While the past two years have been a challenging time in the restaurant industry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for restaurant owners. However, restaurant operators are now encountering a new set of challenges. With all the challenges on your plate, implementing a robust marketing plan might not be on your radar.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 19, 2024

Depending on your restaurant, you can offer anything from a Bloody Mary bar and chef-scrambled eggs to a variety of waffles, breakfast pastries, build-your-own omelette stations and more. Holiday Happenings Marketing your restaurant with spring holidays like Easter and Passover in mind can help attract private parties galore.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. Although such a development is possible a decade ahead of us, we continue to see the rise of AI in restaurants for some level of cooking. And, restaurants need to adapt. To get a receipt for your order, reply with Hi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

The data analytics market is one that made a splash, and seemingly continues to grow as it proves its value. In fact, according to Market Research Future , the data analytics market is predicted to hit $132.90 The data from these tools can help restaurants streamline systems and improve customer service. billion by 2026.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

There is no question that the past two years have been a rollercoaster ride for the restaurant industry and the world at large (in fact, “rollercoaster ride” might be an understatement). Traditionally, the restaurant world has been slower to adapt to technology and digital tools compared to other sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Mush Foods Culinary Director AJ Schaller.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

Restaurants, retailers and airlines have been using loyalty programs to drive revenue for nearly three centuries. From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools.

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