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. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants. Equipped with a mobile app, staff can review announcements, reach out to managers, and manage tasks wherever they are. Equipped with a mobile app, staff can review announcements, reach out to managers, and manage tasks wherever they are.

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency.

Loyalty Program 225

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Customer Experience 225

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

Mobile Ordering 227

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 227

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. “We’re partnering with top-tier franchise operators who recognize our momentum and are eager to be a part of our story.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. Just as with COVID shutdowns and supply chain issues, restaurant technology can help operators continue providing great service even with high costs for them and customers alike.

Technology 180

Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 180

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

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.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the latest report from Tripadvisor , which outlinines the road to recovery for the travel and dining industry, restaurants are showing the first signs of recovery, leading the way for hospitality businesses. Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out.

2020 184

2020 Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 184

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Certainly, 2020 brought challenges for the restaurant industry that most owners and operators didn’t see coming. COVID-19 has prompted massive changes in how restaurants operate. Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels.

2021 78

2021 Operations Mobile Ordering Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

2020 196

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Even before the recent COVID surges, new vaccine mandates and other restrictions, the analysts at Revenue Management Solutions advised their restaurant clients that online ordering was here to stay. respondents, 67 percent of frequent diners considered takeout crucial to the future of dining. In fact, in a May 2021 survey of 800 U.S.

Menu 197

Menu Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Website Management 197

Transact

DECEMBER 18, 2019

2020 is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time to be in the business! Let’s review some of the most likely trends we will see in the restaurant industry for 2020. . Mobile Technology. In 2020, expect more restaurant owners and managers to start leveraging mobile devices more often as a means of managing operations. .

Technology 83

Technology 2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 83

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

This success is based on a pivot to seamless mobile experiences and tech-driven data amid an ever-changing set of variables from regulation to consumer behaviors. The entire restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard as consumers have drastically reduced their spending on dining out in every format. Digital Menu Boards.

Technology 197

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Now that consumers have become more particular with dining, service standards have skyrocketed, and expectations are higher than ever before. When people decide to dine in your establishment, they don’t just want to eat good food; they want to have a pleasant experience, as well. Online Ordering and Mobile Apps.

Customer Service 228

Customer Service 2020 Social Media Mobile Ordering 228

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Most notably is the shift to mobile and the way in which consumers patronize their favorite restaurants. Rather than dining in, more consumers are now opting for drive through, pick up curbside or carry out. With in-person dining revenues gone and high-margin liquor sales halted, these sky-high fees were all the more onerous.

Mobile Ordering 218

Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Download Customer Experience 218

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While various measures have been taken to support restaurant businesses, such as pivoting to off-premise dining and home cooked meal planning, there are still challenges as the core restaurant offering has changed. DoorDash released a commission-free service that provides customers a way to order and pay at restaurants by scanning a QR code.

2020 211

2020 Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 211

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Restaurant management software can streamline restaurant operations, helping you become more efficient and profitable. Check out our list of the top 16 features of restaurant management software that are must-haves in 2020. Check out our list of the top 16 features of restaurant management software that are must-haves in 2020.

2020 117

2020 Management Management Mobile Ordering 117

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

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. Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread.

Technology 167

Technology Front of House Online Ordering Back of House 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

Customer engagement is guaranteed to increase as customers interact with your restaurant through a dedicated mobile app or QR code system. Mobile apps and QR codes provide targeted messages and unique promotions to customers, which helps create brand awareness and makes your restaurant a household name in the community.

Marketing 212

Marketing Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 212

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Ultimately, many of the same things that help your guest experience also end up helping support restaurant operations as well. Many of these protocols continue to remain important to guests, and some changes have also made the dining experience more convenient. Leveraging QR Codes & Mobile Pay.

Customer Experience 158

Customer Experience Technology Mobile Ordering Inventory 158

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. Retaining and Attracting Employees.

POS 215

POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

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.

Mobile Ordering 203

Mobile Ordering Marketing Menu Fast Casual 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From a consumer perspective, this means not only that food is more expensive across the board, but also that restaurant prices are rising at a higher rate than grocery-store prices, which might make going out to eat a less appealing option than dining at home. These days they are often connected to a brand’s mobile app.

Loyalty Program 212

Loyalty Program Pricing Menu Mobile Ordering 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. Creates a channel for workers to share perspectives and insights to improve operations.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 197

Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the game, making it more important than ever to optimize mobile, kiosk, third-party delivery, counter, and drive-thru channels. The Index includes data from 6,000+ operators across the US and shares insights for sales, losses, employee wages and turnover, customer experience, and more.

Operations 52

Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

The state of dining has transformed over the last year and a half and continues to rapidly evolve. According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. In the U.S.,

Guest Recovery 203

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 203

ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

To say that 2020 changed the restaurant industry would be an understatement. Invest in the right online ordering platform. Online ordering became a vital lifeline for restaurants at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. How to: Find the Best Online Ordering System for Your Restaurant. Keep delivery on the table.

2021 148

2021 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing 148

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.

2021 189

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

A rooftop garden sits on the top of the building, providing fresh herbs and produce for the students to harvest and use in their recipes The facility is used by all facets of Auburn’s Hospitality program including event management, operations, culinary science, hotel and restaurant management and more. The facility opened in 2022.

Design 167

Design Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Front of House 167

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

2021 52

2021 Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Six major themes are expected to drive restaurant operator profitability and beverage attachment post-COVID, according to the Coca-Cola 2021 Fountain Foodservice Beverage Strategy Survey. "While most consumers do not expect the pandemic to end in 2021, they are already considering their future lifestyles, including dining behavior."

Food Safety 189

Food Safety Beverage Consumer Goods Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. AI Voice Automation.

Employee Relations 197

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands.

2021 170

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. As for the thousands of restaurants that operate as a small business, Gen Z business owners seemed to be more poised to pivot to digital. Many companies are offering signing bonuses, iPhones and higher wages to entice employees.

Food Truck 215

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215