Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we wrap up a year that brought more tremendous change to the hospitality industry, I like to look ahead and anticipate some of the opportunities and challenges we will see in 2022 (and beyond). Guests will have the ability to order through a kiosk, a server and through their phone all in one venue.

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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

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022. Given that businesses grow by acquiring new customers, many national QSR brands rely heavily on advertising to increase exposure. No matter the size, a brand always wants to gain more market share in order to secure higher profits.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 18, 2022

4 Ways to Upgrade Your Restaurant Technology in 2022. Mobile POS. They want the most out of their experience with as little effort as possible. Offer a new level of customer service by speeding up checkout times with mobile POS systems. Incorrect orders. Automating Your Kitchen System. Misplaced tickets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. With the continued uncertainty of the current macroeconomic climate, brands must find ways to reduce marketing spend while driving more value from their customer base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We’re all aware of the value of an existing customer. Restaurant operators have scrambled to launch loyalty programs and subscription services in recent years – capitalizing on new technology to keep that “old” customer, often 16x more valuable than a new one. Developing concise marketing messages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset. They look for experiences that include craft beverages rather than viewing consumption as the end game. Craft beverage consumers have evolved.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

population, Gen Z is becoming a larger customer-base for restaurants. Below are a few ideas to attract Gen Z customers to your restaurant. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. They can be drawn in with the aspect of learning new flavor profiles and experimenting with sustainable farm-to-table recipes. percent of the U.S.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

It can also be the enemy of payment processing cost efficiencies and the ability to deliver a satisfying customer experience (CX). Are your staff sufficiently trained in how to handle your customers? Do you meet the expectations your marketing creates? Can they order goods or services from their phone?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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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. Restaurants that incorporated digital solutions such as contactless ordering and delivery have been able to continue safely serving customers despite closures and shortages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

Fully utilizing these systems provides restaurants the flexibility they need to anticipate customer needs while managing operations, and should be a priority for restaurants, especially at this time. Making data-driven decisions will provide valuable insights to ensure profitability regardless of changing customer preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While supply chain issues will likely decrease over the course of 2022, wage inflation represents a new status quo on the bottom line. Here are four key areas that brands should be focusing on to help protect their bottom line and maintain a positive guest experience: Zero In on Personalization and Customer Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Meanwhile, operators get the opportunity to grow their customer databases and turn new customers into loyal regulars. Here is your 2022 guide for a successful Restaurant Week. Take Advantage of Technology. Go Digital.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. It depends on several factors, ranging from user experience to functionality. Online Ordering Software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. The use of delivery apps, like UberEats and DoorDash, provided a much-needed revenue stream allowing restaurants to rely less on an in-person brick-and-mortar experience. The Store Experience. Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

4 Cloud Kitchen Trends To Look For In 2022. Here are some cloud kitchen trends to look for in 2022. . I n essence, internet, ghost, or cloud kitchens are enterprises that do not have the physical capacity to serve walk-in clients and focus solely on delivery orders. Growth And The Optimum Cloud Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

For most successful brands, the way out is clear: become more digital, become more data-driven, operate more efficiently, move the marketing needle. But travel to the same establishment’s suburban or rural locations, and you’ll find counter-based ordering, guests dining in and fully open dining room.

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MBB Hospitality

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We are going to teach you how food truck expansion can help you grow your restaurant in 2022. You can add food truck expansion to your physical restaurant to reach new customers. You can offer a simplified version of your menu for new customers to try. Renting a food truck will give you experience and exposure.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that retail precincts and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that shopping centres and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And the market is growing, estimated to reach $1.2 billion by the end of 2022. Adults are always tired, so if you park a mobile concept serving caffeinated beverages (especially near colleges and offices), customers will certainly come. This is a great idea if you want to capitalize on the growing Bubble tea market.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. By the end of 2021, dine-in visits to fast food chains had fallen to just 14 percent of restaurant traffic, compared to 28 percent pre-pandemic, according to the market research firm NPD Group.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to the digital age of dining, where QR codes are becoming the cornerstone of a modern, efficient, and engaging restaurant experience. A 2022 Deloitte Study found that consumers spend an incredible 20% more when ordering through technology like tableside ordering , online menus, and handheld POS devices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more. Innovations like AI, robots , and even QR codes can help restaurants succeed by keeping labor costs down while still delivering on guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. . 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Starting today, Lavu merchants will be able to automatically generate and print QR codes that guests can scan, using their smartphones to pay as they wish, interacting with an easy-to-use, custom-branded digital check. New and existing customers can learn more at Lavu or contact Lavu Customer Success. Khatri, CEO of Lavu.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many restaurants today are using legacy technologies that cannot support must-haves like tableside ordering, delivery app integrations and loyalty/rewards tracking. Our customer service is world class and our products are built to help local restaurant owners make more money.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 12, 2022

What’s more, the food truck industry’s market size has grown by an average of 6.6% More Commercial Restaurants Experimenting. Whether it’s the COVID-19 pandemic or simply the passage of time, in 2021, more commercial restaurants began experimenting with food trucks. When labor costs are lower, you experience higher profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

.” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. Today, Chick’nCone has 24 locations open and operating throughout the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, with plans to have 50 locations open by the end of 2022. Donato's to Expand in the Carolinas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. The tail winds are strong, and it's about executing at a high level while still focusing on each and every customer.”

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