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

APRIL 13, 2022

To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy. Making data-driven decisions will provide valuable insights to ensure profitability regardless of changing customer preferences.

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POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Department of Agriculture prove accurate, this is a trend that is likely to continue—according to the forecast for 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 It’s clear, however, that price increases are causing many customers to think twice about spending their hard-earned dollars at restaurants.

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Loyalty Program Pricing Menu Mobile Ordering 212

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.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

The bad news is that according to most predictions , 2022 will be worse as gangs organize and focus on SMBs. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. What Is Ransomware?

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Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2021

In fact, meal kits are a rising sector of the restaurant industry that’s predicted to grow 25 percent to 30 percent by 2022. This specific service is ideal for restaurant owners during unpredictable times because it allows them to plan ahead in terms of ingredients and kit quantities well in advance. The Rise of Meal Kits.

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Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Customer Service Social Media 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Look for an expansion of physical and digital accommodations to support delivery service (like more parking spaces and pickup lockers). Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation.

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Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Savvy food and beverage professionals are recognizing the craft beverage category as a gateway to loyal, higher-value customers. Creators entering more fully into the on-premise business model are becoming better partners for their B2B customers. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 2024 Insurance Employee Relations 123

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. Chicago is the city that plans orders ahead the most, followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Philadelphia! Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

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. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards.

Food 189

Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 189

Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape, operators must adapt to evolving consumer behavior and leverage every available sales channel to stay ahead. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9%

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Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

Lavu

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. This allows sales reps the flexibility to negotiate or even waive the fees when account profitability justifies the investment.

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Training Loyalty Program Point of Sale Tip Distribution 78

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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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Aaron Allen & Associates

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Restaurant labor costs are usually the largest cost foodservice establishments have in their P&L, averaging around 30% of sales. per hour (as of July 2022) — an increase in labor cost of 33% in the last five years Much of the restaurant employment is part time, with employees working an average 25.5 In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Point of Sale Employee Relations 2022 Mobile Ordering 98

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurant technology can increase that level of customer satisfaction by making it easier to provide top-notch hospitality. It falls under the umbrella of customer service. In a nutshell, it’s the relationship a business has with customers, before, during, and after their visit. Quick links. What is the guest experience?

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Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

billion by the end of 2022. Food trucks are a great way to try out a creative concept that might feel too risky or niche for a full-service, brick-and-mortar restaurant. Adults are always tired, so if you park a mobile concept serving caffeinated beverages (especially near colleges and offices), customers will certainly come.

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Food Truck Food Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering 195

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. Implementing QR code ordering is one of the fastest ways to quickly implement digital ordering. Fortunately, working with them is simple.

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Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Unlike a loan that charges interest, merchants agree to pay a portion of future sales in exchange for receiving fast and efficient funding, all for one low, flat capital fee based on the cash advance amount. Payment is automated on a set pay schedule and is based on a percentage of sales through Lavu determined prior to accepting the capital.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Small Business Mobile Ordering 78

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. 47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks.

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2024 Technology Customer Experience Dietary Restrictions 40

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. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 154

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 189

BNG Point of Sale

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Best 2022 Guide t o Credit Card Processing f or Nonprofits. You can accept payments online in one of two ways: through a nonprofit credit card processing service, or by opening your own merchant account.?. The processing company then takes a small percentage of each transaction as compensation for its services.

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2022 Online Ordering Small Business Mobile Ordering 52

BNG Point of Sale

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Best 2022 Guide t o Credit Card Processing f or Nonprofits. You can accept payments online in one of two ways: through a nonprofit credit card processing service, or by opening your own merchant account.?. The processing company then takes a small percentage of each transaction as compensation for its services.

2022 52

2022 Online Ordering Small Business Mobile Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While there was a strong desire to return to pre-pandemic norms, many businesses underestimated the lasting impact of COVID-19 on customer behaviours and preferences. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 197

The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

And more and more often, whether we realize it or not, it’s also where we’re ordering our food. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only restaurants without dining areas for customers and have no physical storefront. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only restaurants without dining areas for customers and have no physical storefront.

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Kitchen Safety Delivery Online Ordering Food Order 59

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

The bill generally prohibits a third-party delivery service from delivering food produced by a microenterprise home kitchen operation, with a limited exception for customers with disabilities. AB 626 permitted home cooks to make up to 60 meals a week and make up to $50,000 in food sales a year. Litigation.

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2019 License Restaurant Law Website Management 84

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Restaurant staff expect better pay and improved working conditions, while diners expect more convenience and faster service — without sacrificing the human touch. By implementing a QR Code at-table, two-way ordering system, servers can wait on more tables, increase their tips, and spend more one-on-one time with guests.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 197

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 million in 2022, to $1,087 million in 2023. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Revenue Management Solutions released its analysis of US quick-service restaurant (QSR) performance for 2021. To accurately assess the underlying trends of restaurant performance, RMS compared 2021 sales and traffic to pre-pandemic 2019 data. On average, sales were up 8.1 QSR 2021 Performance. percent compared to 2019.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download Food Order 183

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. 7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. TouchBistro.

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Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This This new restaurant design option will fit seamlessly with our existing drive-thru and mobile ordering capabilities.

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Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 172

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

We’re excited to open our first restaurants near our headquarters in west Michigan in 2022.” ” Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. Taco John’s International Inc.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 100

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173