Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As consumer options and demand shifted, businesses were forced to adapt and prioritize new technologies and alternate ordering experiences that would allow them to deliver on customer expectations. Adopting a digital-first environment quickly became a priority and mobile technology is playing an integral role.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

Imagine that your restaurant uses 500 onions a week: with this new technology, once you get down to a certain pre-set amount, an automated order request can be sent out to your supplier to ensure that you receive your next shipment before you run out. Retaining and Attracting Employees. For reference, the top four U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2023

Like most headline-grabbing technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has its pros and cons. For readers seasoned enough to remember, there was a time 20-30 years ago when mobile phones were being tried on for size by consumers. Look at how widespread mobile phones are today. Think, too, of debit cards replacing checks.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. trillion in 2024.

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Yesterday, several members of the xtraCHEF team attended the NYC Restaurant Technology Summit hosted by CohnReznick and the NYC Hospitality Alliance. The event gathered industry experts, investors, operators, and technology professionals for a day of networking and thought-provoking presentations. Profitability attracts capital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

That said, it’s increasingly clear that the “new normal” won’t look like 2019. Many restaurants shifted to online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic to stay afloat, and they adopted new safety protocols for guests onsite. Getting a 'Mobile First' Advantage.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Consumers are now 66% more likely to order takeout than they were in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association. Consumers are now 66% more likely to order takeout than they were in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association. adults who order from restaurants at least once a month.

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Uncorkd

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Technology in the restaurant industry is booming and within the next year its impact will be very apparent. The new tech trends that will surely shake up the restaurant industry in 2019, are augmented reality, mobile scheduling apps, and digital beverage management. A Step Into the Future: Augmented Reality. iPad Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Social networks, mobile banking apps, chatbots, robo-readers, connected devices and even ride-sharing apps are all powered in one way or another by AI technology. ” The driving concept behind AI is to impart human intelligence onto machines and technology. .” Drive-Thrus Ripe for Innovation.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, owing to new technologies and changing customer tastes. Customers also want to be able to order delivery and takeaway. Kitchen Display System . Point of Sales (POS) System .

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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.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones. Like much of the world, new and ever-changing technology is a fact of life for restaurant workers. In 2021, I worked in a restaurant that promoted itself as the future of dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

One of the ways to achieve this is to utilize technology, possibly a mobile platform designed for communicating with restaurant employees – hourly workers, some temporary, who are usually all working different shifts and never at a desk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. Each daypart — morning meal, lunch, dinner, and P.M.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

federal minimum wage is expected to increase to $15 an hour which will put more pressure on businesses—especially in the hospitality & restaurant industries which employ 37% of workers who earned the federal minimum wage in 2019. An increase in orders necessitates an increased focus on fast delivery and accuracy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Simply put, the experience should look, feel, smell, and sound differently from their last visit in 2019. After two years of mobile ordering by consumers, menus are becoming more and more interactive both inside and outside. Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. That does not diminish the task’s importance: On a fundamental level, managers need visibility into what the restaurant has used up and what to order to maintain operations. It can eat up hours and hours in your week. Managers also need to track waste to control costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. Machine learning is capable of organizing menu items in a way that incentivizes customers to order promoted items – an adaptable menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

From the expansion of drive-through operations, delivery services and curbside pick-up, to on-lot pop-up restaurants and even satellite locations, restaurants are using technology to survive and, in some cases, thrive in these challenging times. Restaurants Doubling Down on Drive-Thru, Curbside and Delivery.

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Ken Burgin

DECEMBER 19, 2021

. – and they often find Coffee Pedaler through Matt’s clever use of Google mobile location advertising. Managing ordering and cost control Rosters, recruitment and staff management Financial management and bookkeeping – anything outsourced? Subscribe to Hospo Reset Podcast on Apple Podcasts. The highway billboards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the past year, brands modified expansion strategies, leaned into new technologies and chose to invest more into their employees to keep up with trends, improve operations, win over customers and embrace company culture. They have added technology throughout the restaurant to offset labor hours. The strong will get stronger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2020

Recent surveys show that Americans are less likely now to visit restaurant locations, order takeout or get food delivered to them. They have focused on mobile, the device near and dear to all of us. Why Is Mobile Ideal? Mobile devices have gone from being the second screen to now the main screen in the house.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 25, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. That does not diminish the task’s importance: On a fundamental level, managers need visibility into what the restaurant has used up and what to order to maintain operations. It can eat up hours and hours in your week. Managers also need to track waste to control costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marketing trends, mobile data insights show that Gen Z has a considerable appetite for restaurants, clean eating, fast-casual, and exciting twists on healthy dining options. As our first digital natives, rapid technology advances have been always been the Gen Z norm. billion in spending by others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. In 2019 we were introduced to the chicken sandwich war, and in 2020 it raged on as chain and independent restaurants added the sandwich to their menus for diners to enjoy. Top Foods of 2020.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

When households have extra income, they will eat out more often and the National Restaurant Association found that 2019 should see continued sales growth. However, restaurant owners can expect significant staffing challenges and they will also likely need to update their technology strategies to meet consumer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey. Quebec ordered delivery the most, with 84 percent saying they had ordered within the last six months. Delivering Excellence. ” Supporting Local.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 12, 2021

Going by the data, the CAGR growth rate for the vegan market in the MENA region between 2019 and 2027 is projected at an astounding 9.84%. Papa John’s has been one of the first brands to establish their own website, online ordering system, and mobile app, long before the pandemic. Mastering the Art of Customer Retention .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In fact, they love it so much that overall restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record high of $863 billion in 2019. Customer-led Ordering and Payment. Lifestyle Technologies. People love to eat out and return when the experience is special. Here’s a look at the top predictions for the coming decade.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 4, 2022

With more planned stops in cities across the country, the goal is to help industry leaders share their most pressing challenges and opportunities, and discuss how they’re using restaurant technology to meet and exceed them. The Restaurant Industry Is Embracing Restaurant Technology. Here are a few key takeaways from the day: .

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Caviar, of course, was purchased by competitor DoorDash in 2019, ending that air of exclusivity.) Customers place orders on the Wonder app for delivery or pick-up. A Wonder spokesperson declined to offer details of the deal, but did confirm it will help Wonder deliver orders quickly, accurately, and affordably. Wonder’s $1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Since the start of the crisis, restaurants affected by mandatory closures have pivoted to delivery and takeout to sustain their businesses, with nearly half of Americans willing to leave home to purchase restaurant meals as long as there is a low or zero-contact way to pick up the orders. Revisiting Tech Stacks to Connect Data.

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