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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Focus POS

MARCH 18, 2022

5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. It’s essential to look at past facts, previous diner ordering habits, and the ebb and flow of trends. Suppose you are considering adding restaurant online ordering or third-party delivery integration. The Key to Success is Knowing the Facts.

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Online Ordering Ordering Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 78

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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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In 2021 and beyond, cameras will not be a simple surveillance tool. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Multichannel Ordering. One of the biggest COVID-born shifts in the industry was the widespread adoption of technology solutions to streamline the ordering process. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Promotion and Loyalty Programs.

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Franchise Franchising Operations Loyalty Program 214

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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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 194

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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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Tork research, 44 percent of people say they feel good knowing they are supporting local restaurants when they order takeout or delivery. As a result, the restaurant saw a 62 percent increase in loyalty member sign ups and received over 7,000 check-ins from existing loyalty members in just two weeks.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 198

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

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Despite labor shortages, QR codes and digital ordering and payment relieve some of the burden by ensuring teams don’t have to be everywhere at once. Technology also allows for seamless delivery operations during colder months. We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same.

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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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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. What type of online ordering technology would suit your business best? H3: A strong loyalty program.

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Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

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. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size. Inventory stock changed significantly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

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. A majority of restaurants have shut down in-person dining and are relying more heavily on online orders and delivery. Find the Right Channels.

Marketing 203

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

As brands scrambled to change their business models – whether through the adoption of touchless payments, delivery and curbside pickup, or the use of QR codes to access online menus – consumers were also forced to adapt their dining behaviors. And according to Technomic, Inc., Restaurant people are “people-people.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Next year, operators will continue to lean into technologies like order and pay-at-the-table options, mobile ordering and curbside operations to increase efficiency and decrease the number of staff needed.

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

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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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the past few years, the demand for third-party food delivery services has been on a steady rise. But during COVID-19 pandemic, the top four food delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates) more than doubled their business to bring in a combined revenue of roughly $5.5 What Is a Third-Party Delivery Service?

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Delivery Loyalty Program Online Ordering Food 52

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. With orders expected to surge on July 4th, make sure you have the right equipment and restaurant technology to safely accommodate big groups or process more online orders.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. in 2021 , and it's been on a slippery slope for years. Increase online orders? It's also important to have multiple templates ready for different email themes such as recipes, weekend/payday offers, loyalty programs, and news updates.

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

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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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 188

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Among the other insights: Restaurants expect 62 percent of their revenue to come from takeout or delivery in 2021. 58 percent of restaurants prefer to use their own app or website for delivery. Nearly half of restaurant owners or managers plan to continue offering digital menu access using URL or QR codes in 2021.

Social Media 158

Social Media Retail Website Management Online Ordering 158

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

percent compared to the same period in 2021. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. In the context of inflation, however, it is a little more complicated than selecting an option from the myriad of food delivery partners and switching to home delivery.

Operations 197

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 197

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Some restaurants were forced to pivot quickly to off-premise channels to deal with local business restrictions, changing menus toward a delivery focus. No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business.

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2021 Operations Mobile Ordering Social Media 78

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. The subscription includes several taco options, making ordering simple.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Beverage 197

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The biggest factor that we’ve seen is a huge spike in restaurant delivery and takeout software. Across the market, we’re seeing that restaurants that had some sort of off-premise delivery and takeout infrastructure in place are faring way better. What restaurant management software will be critical for restaurants in 2021?

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Management Management Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 148

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

According to data from IBM , in 2021 the average cost of a data breach in restaurants cost $3.03 This is why, according to research from Sift , 62% of American restaurant guests fear data breaches in restaurants, and are often hesitant to order directly from restaurants that don't make them feel as though their data is safe.

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Audits POS Loyalty Program Information 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. Here are the blueprint details: Cuomo also asks New Yorkers to help enforce these regulations by self-reporting any restaurants they see breaking the 25% capacity rule, a program titled “New Yorkers Protecting New Yorkers.”

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They streamline processes to record stock, manage your menu and staff, deliver detailed sales readings, and effectively take orders while ensuring you achieve profit goals. The following are some of the key benefits restaurants experience with a POS system in place: Improved Ordering for More Sales.

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Point of Sale 2021 POS Loyalty Program 52

Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. And if your dine-in menu differs from your takeout and delivery offerings, make sure you include links to both your online restaurant menus. Girl & the Goat. Tiki Chick.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

You know, the usual in 2021. Restaurant brands in 2021 should, for example, know the cost of new customer acquisition and the cost of generating repeat business. The stately, longstanding finance executive who has never heard of TikTok will inevitably look at this plan and say, “Wow, no way. We can’t afford all that!

Marketing 208

Marketing Social Media Download Loyalty Program 208

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. Use Multiple Channels to Reach Customers Customers feel more comfortable ordering takeout when you are transparent about your promotions.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Advertising 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We have also learned that our guests are willing to try new things and have really embraced our touchless ordering system as well as our new takeout offerings. We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

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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Fast Casual Food Safety Loyalty Program Customer Experience 164

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. The so-called Great Resignation has also taken a heavy tol l on the food service industry.

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Food Supply Restaurant Law Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 199

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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