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 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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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 million, while the number of hires was 1.3

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Meanwhile, food service workers are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the food service workforce decreased by 42,000 individuals in August 2021. Order accuracy is a pivotal part of the diner experience. Restaurateurs can’t afford to lose employees amidst the current labor shortage.

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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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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

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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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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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

What restaurant management software will be critical for restaurants in 2021? Now more than ever, restaurants need to build up a loyalty program if they don’t already have it. Contactless will be big—a lot of industries are going to be more contactless, with contactless payments and self-order kiosks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. Customers don’t want to be bogged down with a massive library of food apps on their phone.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels. 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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Focus POS

MARCH 18, 2022

5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. The last few years have been rough on the restaurant business, which has weathered supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising food costs, a pandemic, and cutthroat competition. Of course, loyalty programs shouldn’t be reserved just for dine-in customers.

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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. Nearly half of restaurant owners or managers plan to continue offering digital menu access using URL or QR codes in 2021. 42 percent of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

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

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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. Email Sign-Up Forms: Even if you don’t have a loyalty program, collecting customer emails is a great way to stay in touch with your guests. Mobile Optimized: In the U.S.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you have a food truck, make sure it reflects your brand identity’s visual aspects of colors and logo. For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. You can also put your menu into them so that your customers can order again.

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ChowNow

MARCH 17, 2021

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. Restaurants expect 62% of their revenue to come from takeout and delivery in 2021. Square ) .

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? A common way for coffee shops to get financed is through business loan programs. Many food businesses have gotten their start through sites like Kickstarter , Indiegogo , AngelList , GoFundMe. Food Handler's Permit.

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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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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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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. Meeting or Exceeding Customers’ Needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Hot on Hot Chicken. Albuquerque, N.M.;

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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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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This critical information—such as email addresses, ordering trends, and so on— can help spur business decisions and inform data-driven restaurant marketing tactics. One of the easiest ways is via your online orders – if it’s set up correctly. Simply export your customer data from your online ordering platform.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Use of automation and self-service for both in-store ordering and drive-thrus. Increased focus on restaurant loyalty programs or custom mobile apps. The restaurant industry in 2021 looks significantly different from the pre-pandemic restaurant industry. Few areas of restaurant operations were immune from changes.

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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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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Even in the pre-pandemic times, online ordering was a buzzy topic. However, the pandemic has further propelled the food delivery market towards growth leading to the rise of myriad cloud kitchens in India. The large volumes of orders coming in need efficient management to avoid any order discrepancies. Source: 7Shifts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. The award was presented during the 2021 Applebee’s Business Meeting, which was held in Scottsdale on November 16, top photo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members. .”

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most restaurants today are using online ordering and reservation software to streamline their table booking process to avoid having to deal with no-show clients and empty eateries. To adapt to the covid-19 pandemic, Resy created a mobile waitlist and capacity monitor. Cost: Monthly fee ranges from $89-$899. “As

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most restaurants today are using online ordering and reservation software to streamline their table booking process to avoid having to deal with no-show clients and empty eateries. To adapt to the covid-19 pandemic, Resy created a mobile waitlist and capacity monitor. Yelp: Impressive User Base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Although mandated dine-in restrictions have held back all restaurant segments, particularly full service, consumer demand for restaurant meals and the ability to serve the demand with a host of off-premises services, like digital ordering, delivery, drive-thru, and carry-out, are the silver linings that enable the industry to persevere.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 15, 2021

The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Customers are prioritizing value, convenience and speed more than ever, and loyalty programs that are able to provide these perks are reaping the benefits from growing sales to more return customers.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2021

Having the one-to-one relationships that omnichannel marketing and loyalty programs can provide is critical, but so is understanding the broader market forces that impact your business. Last week we published the 5 Trends for 2021 that we think will impact profitability. Loyalty programs are a vital capability here.

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