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How Restaurants Can Survive (and Thrive) in Periods of Economic Turmoil

Modern Restaurant Management

Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the restaurant industry was quite traditional. This includes computerized voice assistance in drive-through lines, personalized menus based on order history and dietary preferences, as well as customized menu suggestions. Rethink Your Menu. Utilize Technology.

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Restaurants Surviving & Adapting in the Pandemic: Motorino

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After opening in 2008, Motorino has gone from one location in Brooklyn serving the best pizza in the city to well over a dozen storefronts across New York City, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond. In the beginning of March 2020, their three New York locations launched their own branded online ordering with ChowNow.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. online recipes. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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And like the 2008 financial crisis showed us the necessity of food trucks , the pandemic brought ghost kitchens into the light and accelerated their growth. For example, a brand may prepare a bulk of their ingredients in a commissary kitchen, and assemble to order in a ghost kitchen. What are the benefits of a ghost kitchen model?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept. ” Delivering Jobs.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Many guests complained of long wait times for curbside pickup orders. Gen-Z has had the most significant adoption rates, with over 14 percent of Gen-Z consumers using 3PD to order from a restaurant since March 15th of this year. Going forward, there will be a shift in how consumers evaluate where they choose to order from.

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Use Technology to Reduce Wait Times in 2025

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From self-order kiosks to real-time kitchen display systems, digital solutions are reshaping the way these restaurants operate. Here’s how technology is making it possible in 2025: Self-Service Kiosks : Reduce order wait times by 40%, shrink queues by 25–40%, and increase average check sizes by 30%. The impact?

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