Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Next gen loyalty programs are a smart, effective way for restaurants to stand out and build a stronger connection with guests. These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts.

2023 78

2023 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 78

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.

2024 181

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 181

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

2024 189

2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 189

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. While some restaurants may see a decrease in business on Super Bowl Sunday due to the game being televised, many others see it as an opportunity to bring in more customers. Super Bowl 2023 Promotion Ideas for Bars and Restaurants 1.

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. For the second part, click here.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. And showing that you’re aware of the latest trends can attract new guests, build loyalty, and raise your profile. These are some of the latest hospitality trends to consider for your restaurant.

2023 78

2023 Hospitality Loyalty Program Email Marketing 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

Loyalty Program 167

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Who is the target customer base? Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? What is the goal?

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. Investing in employee development and training programs is another way to attract and retain top talent.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns.

2024 198

2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 198

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

Dietary Restrictions 120

Dietary Restrictions 2024 Food Safety Food Supply 120

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. POS solutions are essential for enhancing convenience for dine-in and online customers and delivering a customer-centric experience as the restaurant industry continues to grow.

POS 59

POS 2023 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 59

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Recent findings reveal that researching a new POS for implementation after 2023 is a priority for 43 percent of restaurants , with 29 percent hoping to upgrade their POS for better omnichannel integrations. And better customer service also translates to tangible savings.

POS 116

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 116

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Kudos helps you do that and also allows employees to recognize each other, with the ability to set up custom rewards, like gift cards. Toast offers both front desk and tableside hardware for taking orders, processing payments, and allowing guests to track the status of their orders. It covers local health codes from the U.S.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

2024 96

2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Restaurant service is one of the most important factors in any hospitality experience. Excellent customer service can be the difference between success and closing your doors. “We It’s actually the whole experience, the memories that are created … It’s the non-tangibles we remember.”

Take-out 78

Take-out 2023 Customer Service Online Ordering 78

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.

Loyalty Program 176

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Service Online Ordering 176

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? Can they order goods or services from their phone? Do you meet the expectations your marketing creates? The list goes on.

Operations 150

Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 150

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. Building a loyal fan base is all about creating great experiences and, for this, automation can be a very useful tool.

Mobile Ordering 165

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 165

Bingage

MAY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! There is a gap between customers and business. The problem is there are lacking in customer engagement. It’s pretty simple math.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

Loyalty Program 106

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 106

EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The company has not yet announced further details on exactly how dynamic pricing will impact consumers, though it hopes that the new menu boards will “drive immediate benefits to order accuracy, improve crew experience and sales growth from upselling and consistent merchandising execution,” Tanner said on an earnings call. restaurants.”

Pricing 129

Pricing Food Loyalty Program 2025 129

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.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

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.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. Why Should You Integrate Automated Order Taking?

Ordering 52

Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 52

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. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Third-party delivery may be the most popular, but it’s certainly not the only option restaurants have to bring their food to hungry customers. Here are two other common systems: Phone ordering system The old-fashioned way required people to call the restaurant to place an order over the phone. How does third-party delivery work?

Delivery 78

Delivery 2023 Loyalty Program Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

A restaurant omnichannel strategy puts the customer at the center of the dining experience. Now more than ever, customers have more opportunities to engage with restaurants across multiple channels. Meeting Growing Customer Expectations Omnichannel is something customers have now come to expect.

Hospitality 88

Hospitality Loyalty Program Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 88

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

What is a restaurant training program? In a lot of restaurants, training is a hodgepodge of ad hoc instruction, assumptions, observations, and past experience. What is a restaurant training program? A restaurant training program is a step by step way of learning about the restaurant and employees’ roles.

Training 78

Training 2023 Front of House Back of House 78

Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! A common complaint among restaurant owners is that customers don’t feel like they’re getting enough attention. How does it work?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Demo Loyalty Program 52

Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What will customers expect from food and hospitality brands? We can, however, tell you that restaurants will have to be more flexible in 2023 than ever to meet customer demand while running ultra-efficient operations. In 2023, restaurants will tap new revenue streams, optimise efficiency and create more brand value. #1

2023 52

2023 Food Supply Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 52

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This inflation at the customer–facing end of the restaurant business has largely been fuelled by rapidly increasing operating costs – by as much as 11.7 Some implemented loyalty programs to promote recurring customers.

Operations 190

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 190

Bingage

MARCH 18, 2023

However, If you’ve visited back the place/store/brand for the second, fourth, or fifth time to purchase then the brand has a good customer retention marketing strategy. Building up your customer retention rate is way more profitable than just focusing on acquiring new ones. What is Customer Retention? Did you know?

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 52

Bingage

MARCH 10, 2023

Just a Thank you greeting isn’t the end of the customer journey.Its just a small start within it. Post-purchase emails have become a part of sales and engagement with fundamental email workflows, and with the help of emails, you can often make the difference between one-time customers and loyal customers.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Customer Experience Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. 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. Click here for the first part.

2023 190

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 190

QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. The pandemic has forced restaurants to rethink how they approach admitting customers into their premises.

2024 52

2024 Loyalty Program Online Ordering Customer Service 52