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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Work-Life Balance: I started Embark in 2010 and had my son in 2011. Restaurants and bars had to quickly pivot, letting guests know how to order online, if dine-in was available, or what safety protocols were in place. Cultural Exposure : Thanks to food TV and social media, more people now appreciate the craft behind hospitality.

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Is Contactless Forever?

Modern Restaurant Management

The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless. However, restaurants have discovered that not all online menus are made the same. Every restaurant should look into hosting its own online ordering.

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A Guide to Effective Instagram Marketing For Restaurants

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

Instagram has come a long way since its inception in 2010. The restaurant and food industry is one of the many to take advantage of the marketing opportunities Instagram offers. With 500 million active daily users, it’s no wonder Instagram rapidly became the go-to platform for the food industry. Plan Ahead. Under the Influence.

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Payment Security: Does the Hospitality Industry Need to Improve Customer Data Measures?

Modern Restaurant Management

ways of settling the bill: including ordering from the table via a QR code, or online. In the past, this typically consisted of a barcode reader, a receipt roll and machine, plus a screen (for ringing up the orders) – even a manual cash register. Card payments, then, aren’t just growing. A payment gateway.

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Raising the Table Stakes: Why Omnichannel Is More Important Than Ever in Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

The word omnichannel has been buzzing since 2010, but at its core it’s all about guests. Now, almost every restaurant offers delivery, almost every restaurant connects to Ubereats or DoorDash or has an online ordering platform and almost every restaurant uses a reservation system or even a loyalty platform.

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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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QR Codes and Digital Menus are Transforming the Restaurant Business

Goliath Consulting

QR codes and digital menus allow for customers to order food and beverages at restaurants and avoid touching physical menus that may or may not have been sanitized properly. QR codes have been around since 2010, but they didn’t catch on for mainstream use in North America until the 2020’s.” QR codes and success in restaurants.