7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

What Customers Want. The Manifest surveyed 501 people about their food delivery and restaurant habits during COVID-19 and found that two-thirds of people ate in-person at a restaurant in July 2020. Doordash is the most popular food delivery app with 12 percent of people using the app in July 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2021

Prior to restaurant lockdowns in March 2020, the establishment received the majority of its business through dine-in customers. The integration allowed Pho MPH to streamline all online orders, including third-party delivery and direct from their website, into one user-friendly platform. ” .

Online Ordering 201

Online Ordering Website Management Social Media Customer Service 201

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. “The Ecolab Science Certified program is our answer to help our customers meet the public’s heightened expectations for cleaner, safer consumer locations.”

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 180

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. According to a study by Panasonic , the percentage of restaurant businesses that consider themselves “tech-forward” doubled from 13% in January 2020 to 26% by August 2020. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. Breakfast burritos were the 7th most ordered item on DoorDash in 2020. Iced Coffee.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Fast forward to 2020, a year when the world was forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, according to link management service Bitly, QR code downloads increased by 750% over an 18-month period starting in 2021. Next time you visit, the website remembers you and prompts you with activities based on your previous search.

Hospitality 180

Hospitality Download Website Management Customer Service 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Only 13 percent of respondents said that ordering from their favorite delivery app was important, but 38 percent said that the ability to easily order from the restaurant website mattered to them. restaurants are very likely to have fewer dine-in customers this fall/winter than usual. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

7 Shifts

JUNE 23, 2020

With COVID-19 shutting down businesses worldwide in 2020, restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms and pivot to off-site dining only—takeout and delivery. While restaurants have begun to reopen , dining rooms still cannot be filled to full-capacity to ensure safe distancing amongst customers. Pros of in-house delivery.

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FOH Delivery Insurance Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In February of 2020, the restaurant industry was on a long, slow march toward digital sales growth. In March of 2020, the world changed. Restaurant brands, from the largest Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) to the smallest neighborhood fine dining experiences, were caught in varying degrees of flat footedness.

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Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 198

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover.

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Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal."

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2023

These setbacks and evolving customer expectations amid the pandemic have shifted the way that operators are managing their own spaces, as they work toward maximizing efficiency and revenue while reducing operational costs. Understanding the Relationship Between Customer Experience and Expectation. Over time, that has changed.

Ordering 188

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service 188

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

This is where you can get involved—by offering versions of your classic dishes to customers to heat and prepare at their leisure. . jennabocking A post shared by Picaro (@picaroyxe) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT. Now with many stuck at home, bored diners are looking for new and exciting meals to bring into their daily routine.

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FOH Online Ordering Delivery Food Supply 364

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. “The industry’s successful recovery will depend on a customer’s feeling of well-being,” noted Oakes.

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2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 191

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers. Retaining an existing customer is five times cheaper than acquiring a fresh face. How to measure customer retention.

Loyalty Program 370

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Leveraging technology, Chayon managed to pivot the business model. I love giving my clients the option to order directly from my own website and being certain that I am always providing them with the best service I can.” so that meals get delivered hot and fresh to every customer’s doorstep.” ”

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Technology Website Management Food Order Customer Service 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Here are the top 10 operational challenges restauranteurs should expect in 2020: 1. Employees determine the customer service experience in a restaurant. Managing complex, rotating inventory.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 30, 2020

The sudden increase in demand for restaurant home delivery services has created a massive opportunity for food delivery startups to increase market share. for the year 2020. 5 Emerging Trends For Food Delivery Startups In 2020. With orders coming from multiple online channels, centralized ordering management is a must.

Delivery 80

Delivery 2020 Food Online Ordering 80

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. So, how can restaurants address these air quality issues and get more customers through their doors each night? What Makes Customers Happy?

Fine Dining 198

Fine Dining Kitchen Safety Customer Service Employee Relations 198

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Next Restaurants

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s no secret that excellent food and service are the cornerstones of a successful restaurant business. That being said, there are many other things you can do to foster more customer loyalty and realize restaurant success. No doubt, your guests are online, and it only makes sense that your restaurant should be too.

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Social Media 2020 Influencer Website Management 103

Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

If your website isn’t converting visitors into leads, then it’s not doing its job. Think about your own experience searching for a product or service online. You start with Google, click on a search result that looks promising, and when you get to the website, you can’t find the information you’re looking for.

Website Management 148

Website Management Email Marketing Advertising Customer Service 148

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020? Looking Ahead.

2020 110

2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 110

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5

Technology 167

Technology Front of House Online Ordering Back of House 167

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone.

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward. Businesses underestimate how often customers have poor experiences by an average of 38 percent. Given that 46.5

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 192

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. Restaurants found that ramping up their delivery services had mitigated some of their losses from in-person dining during 2020 and 2021. saw a daily sales decline of 80%. ” 3 .

Delivery 78

Delivery Online Ordering Food Website Management 78

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Studies have shown that 82% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses before visiting, so it’s vital that your business is present on review websites and has great ratings. . Certain review sites like Google and Yelp tend to get more traffic than other, less popular restaurant review websites. With almost 2.5

2020 69

2020 Website Management Online Ordering Customer Service 69

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Ratchet + Wrench Ratchet + Wrench is a well-rounded website just about any auto shop owner can benefit from. You’ll be able to promote your products, upsell services, and engage your customers in a way that will keep them coming back. These top five blogs are filled with valuable, practical marketing tactics.

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Blog 2020 Email Marketing Franchise 78

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

While there are many that offer great features, some are better equipped for different service styles, restaurant sizes, budgets, and so on. . Restaurant point of sale software can often handle bookings, arrange seating, collect and track customer information, and more. Inventory management. Menu management. Offline mode.

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POS 2020 Point of Sale Loyalty Program 78

Cheetah

MAY 31, 2021

Website: [link] Where: Atlanta, Baltimore, Detroit and Philadelphia Fees: Black and Mobile take 20% commission from partner restaurants and only 15% from those that deliver exclusively through the service. By 2020 the company’s revenues were at $500k, an increase of 2,000%. So in October 2020 they launched Feastin’.

Delivery 148

Delivery Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. In 2020, too many restaurant websites are still little more than digital brochures.

Website Management 201

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 201