Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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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). With technology at their fingertips, hospitality operators will be able to bridge e-commerce with real commerce.

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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). Whether you own or operate a bar, restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, or sports venue, your ability to control costs and deliver a satisfying CX depends on many factors. The list goes on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Strengthen Customer Retention. Stay Connected.

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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

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

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences. Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape.

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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. decline from 2022.

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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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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 186

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. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9% In 2022, delivery checks were 63% higher than drive-thru and counter checks on average.

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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

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

DECEMBER 7, 2022

population, Gen Z is becoming a larger customer-base for restaurants. This is driving operators to find new ways to catch the attention of these potential patrons. Below are a few ideas to attract Gen Z customers to your restaurant. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly.

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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

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. What about the rest of the market?

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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

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

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. This is a key indicator that food delivery has become a customer preference.

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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.

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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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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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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

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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Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

The Great Resignation , food inflation , supply chain shortages, and more have caused automation to become a major advantage in streamlining operations for restaurant operators. Pay using contactless or mobile payment options: 68%. Order and pay for food or beverages using a computer tablet at the table: 67%. Mobile pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , 50 percent of operators for both full-service and quick-service restaurants said that recruiting and retaining employees was their top challenge. These lead to poor employee experience and often frustration among staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Taking orders at the counter and preparing quick meals were not necessarily perceived as stepping stones to better-paid careers with expanded responsibilities. Fast forward to 2022. Restaurant and retail employees were hard to come by while the number of channels for interacting with customers multiplied.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends. They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

The “bean-free coffee” manufacturer will launch its first product in the second quarter of 2022. First round of 2022 Canadian Barista Championships takes place in Toronto. Businesses and workplaces can purchase bulk orders through UCC Direct. Dutch Bros reports 2022 first quarter revenue up 54%. on 2021/22.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

1856 is the first-of-its-kind, student-run culinary experience in the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, Alabama. Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. The facility opened in 2022.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For retail centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value. During the last year of the pandemic, costs grew faster than prices rose.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. In other words: restaurants are facing higher operating costs — and are raising prices — at exactly the time when diners are least able to pay more. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business. First-Rate Service. Seven out of 10 U.S.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

For shopping centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It combines different online and offline strategies to promote a restaurant and increase orders. But is it so simple to stand out from the crowd in 2022? Focus on enhancing customer experience, which is one of the decisive factors for converting visitors into clients. Optimize the website for mobile screens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Managers and owners must develop strategic hiring plans through the end of 2022 and into 2023 to protect staff from long hours and burnout. However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires.

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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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