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. Some restaurants were forced to pivot quickly to off-premise channels to deal with local business restrictions, changing menus toward a delivery focus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. In the future, 34 percent want menu boards that display their loyalty points and coupon offers while 24 percent want a menu board that greets them by name and knows their regular order. Text ordering.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). AI tech now enables cameras to perform designated tasks, recognize faces, and alert managers when issues arise in operations (2).

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago.

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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. Consumers ranked local chains as their second most desired type of apps and loyalty programs. Loyalty programs yield repeat business.

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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

MARCH 1, 2022

The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The nature of restaurant management is a pendulum; each year operators swing back and forth to prepare for challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Read on for our key predictions to help operators get a leg up. Technology also allows for seamless delivery operations during colder months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This creates an opportunity for restaurants to bite into market share by enticing a budget-sensitive customer base with incentives like coupons and loyalty programs. Some of the most valuable insights for restaurants are found in general operations data, customer data and website data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

As such, Tork conducted research to understand the consumer mindset when it comes to lunchtime behavior during the workweek and through these insights, created key tips to help improve business operations. Fifty percent of people who do not order takeout or delivery report meals being too costly as their primary reason. Support Women.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Get your digital ducks in a row: Your app, loyalty program, and digital ordering solution are just as important as when restaurants were closed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

The pandemic forced restaurants to completely transform how they operate, which naturally impacts how they interact with consumers. The privacy landscape underwent numerous changes in 2020 and will continue to evolve into 2021. Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Operational cost is a huge factor in the equation for restaurant success. percent of operating costs and ingredients rising to 32.5 H3: A strong loyalty program. H3: A strong loyalty program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. About 88 percent say they will consider moving from paper to digital menus this year, according to Square’s Future of Restaurant 2021 Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Third-party delivery is booming like never before. In 2020, third-party delivery exploded because it gave restaurants a vital revenue stream during the pandemic. But even now that guests have long since returned to on-premise dining, demand for delivery remains high and shows no signs of going anywhere. billion by 2027.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“We’re seeing restaurants shift to a model that places more emphasis on the kitchen as the central hub of the operation,” said Bruce Bell, head of Square for Restaurants. Among the other insights: Restaurants expect 62 percent of their revenue to come from takeout or delivery in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In the wake of the pandemic, many restaurants have reshaped their entire approach to customer engagement prioritizing frictionless digital experiences, expanded delivery options, and increased health and safety precautions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the food service workforce decreased by 42,000 individuals in August 2021.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. As the Head of U.S.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

According to data from IBM , in 2021 the average cost of a data breach in restaurants cost $3.03 With the potential for serious financial impact, it's imperative that restaurateurs and operators pay attention to the impact cybersecurity can have on your business, and your bottom line. How Criminals Get Access to Your Data.

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Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

We all know that the F&B industry is one of the hardest-hit industry during the pandemic that made drastic changes in the way it operates. Now We have successfully entered into 2021. Now, what are the ways that you should adopt to increase restaurant sales & customers in 2021? . We are here for you. Don’t Miss!!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

As app-based delivery, drive-through and take-out services surpass indoor dining, not only does providing an excellent customer experience show customers you appreciate their business, but it also enables you to set the stage for customer loyalty that will continue to grow well beyond the pandemic. Protecting Brand Reputation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With reduced staff and higher operational costs, flexible restaurant management software helps restaurateurs adapt quickly to new challenges. We tapped a restaurant software expert, G2 Research Analyst Dominick Duda , to get his view on the tools that operators need. Meet ChowNow’s Free Loyalty Program for Restaurants, Loyal Local.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When the National Football League (NFL) and universities announced that they’d be returning to full capacity in their stadiums for the 2021 season, many in the foodservice industry believed fans would be quick to get back to the tailgating scene they know and love. In fact, The Distilled Spirits Council reported that U.S. sales rose 7.7

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Restaurateurs have been realizing and bridging gaps in their operations with the primary motive of surviving during the pandemic. One way restaurateurs have been turning the tables is by deploying versatile POS (Point of Sale) software to automate their restaurant and cloud kitchen operations. . Kitchen Management.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Regardless of your business model, you need to operate with ultimate efficiency to ensure optimal returns. Gift card and loyalty program capabilities keeps customers coming back. POS systems also enable online and delivery service ordering to prompt additional sales. Some POS may even automatically honor loyalty cards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We appreciate how our team shows up every day with positive attitudes, ready for new challenges and open to all of the operational changes thrown their way. That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. million meals in just six weeks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

You know, the usual in 2021. The entire foodservice industry is beginning to think and operate more like e-commerce brands by expanding digital tools in customer acquisition and retention, demand generation and closing the sales funnel. We can’t afford all that! ” Enter: the stalemate. And that’s a great thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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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. Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. Hot on Hot Chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that quit rates in the restaurant business have outpaced the national average by more than 2x since June 2021, with job listing data suggestive that those open roles aren't being filled. Consumers too squeezed the industry, particularly in the early days of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Our new formats are incredibly attractive to today’s multi-unit operators, who are looking for chef-driven food quality at a lower investment than a traditional QSR. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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ChowNow

MARCH 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted everything from restaurant operations to customer expectations. It also sped up adoption of digital tools to facilitate takeout, delivery, and on-premise digital ordering. We compiled over 20 recent restaurant industry statistics that every restaurateur and restaurant operator should know in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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