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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

Modern Restaurant Management

A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. If you currently lack outdoor seating, you may want to consider renovations or look for a new location that can accommodate.

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Managing Diner Expectations this Holiday Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Yelp Kiosk, which was originally introduced in 2018 for restaurants that didn’t have the budget to hire a dedicated host, has seen a spike in adoption this year as restaurants around the country leveraged the solution as a defacto host. .” Proactive communication and transparency is essential to managing the diner experience.

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Fun by Design

EATER

Such a committed concept recalls pop artist CJ Hendry’s 2018 Pantone fun house , an immersive art installation showcasing monochromatic furnished rooms in different colors, but Shuggie’s comes with the added sensory experience of eating actual food. Haley Hill Photography Abstract seating and lighting at San Diego’s Morning Glory.

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The Most Challenging Restaurant Industry Technology Trends of 2018

Gecko Hospitality

Things are no different in the restaurant industry, and 2018 has seen some notable—and in many instances, challenging—tech trends that are changing facets of the business. The post The Most Challenging Restaurant Industry Technology Trends of 2018 appeared first on Gecko Hospitality.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Can Technology Help Solve the Restaurant Labor Shortage?

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite facing the pressure to stay open and operational over the last year, restaurants have gone above and beyond the “new normal” to rethink their operations, including seating arrangements and menu offerings, and in many cases reducing their staff to just the barebones.

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Boost Your Restaurant Brand with Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

In a 2018 survey , 54 percent of consumers said they wanted more video content from the brands they love, versus a mere 18 percent who were looking for more blogs. While Twitter posts are generally considered noteworthy for all of 15 to 20 minutes, Pinterest posts have an impressive duration of three months.

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Eatertainment Explained

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, Punch Bowl Social had an increase in sales by 34 percent, says Technomic. Add variety – When it comes to seating, for the most social setup, have regular tables, but also benches, and unique seating areas for groups. However, 89 percent of the company’s revenue comes from its menu. Need more tips?