Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

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. And more than 65 percent of companies surveyed say they are increasing their CX spending in 2023 by an average of 24 percent. What is your payments strategy?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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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 These increased menu prices deter more diners, and then the operators are again forced to increase costs or decrease spending on quality products to survive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting. But don’t just take our word for it. Why does this matter to your bottom line?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S Additionally, the report found that AI is already part of mainstream restaurant operations as 89 percent of operators surveyed are already using it in their restaurants in some way. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. A Restaurant Pulse Check by Vericast found that nearly half of consumers plan to spend less on dining out in 2023. And as of May 2023, OpenTable is now connecting more than 1.5

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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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. They can also integrate with loyalty programs and customer relationship management (CRM) systems to further personalize the dining experience.

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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. Consumers Love Loyal Eighty-five percent of consumers are joining loyalty programs, and restaurant merchants know they need to capitalize. According to the 21st Annual U.S.

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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. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Here are five ways to enhance your restaurant’s takeout and delivery operations to improve customer experience and open the door to more profit. Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

How does this inform an operator? We recommend incorporating the following strategies in your 2023 planning: Schedule regular value messaging into your 2023 marketing calendar. Take advantage of loyalty programs. In addition to price concerns, traffic is likely to continue being a challenge in 2023.

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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 adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

Top 5 Restaurant POS Features To Look For In 2023 A POS system today is capable of handling employee schedules and clock-ins, data collection for business intelligence, and providing a personalized customer experience. Customers adore loyalty programs’ benefits, like savings, cash rewards, or tailored offers. Read along!

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Many restaurants operate on very narrow margins and fail because of mismanagement rather than anything wrong with the menu. Restaurant management software for operations Our next category of software is all about streamlining various aspects of your restaurant’s operations. It covers local health codes from the U.S.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 billion in 2023 in one year alone. Not to mention a tarnished brand reputation that can have negative impacts on consumer loyalty for years to come. percent from $6,729.54

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The foodservice industry, set to generate $997 billion in sales in 2023 , is fiercely competitive. To stay ahead of the curve, restaurant operators are strategically directing their focus towards Millennial diners. For busy restaurant operators, staying on top of an online marketing program can be challenging.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

What is a restaurant training program? Many times these operational differences are picked up quickly by a newcomer. What is a restaurant training program? A restaurant training program is a step by step way of learning about the restaurant and employees’ roles. How is restaurant training delivered?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

Digital Dining: What Restaurants Need to Know Now In February 2023, our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) data analytics team advised on the benefits of attracting and keeping frequent diners. According to our Q1 2023 survey , frequent users were not just visiting QSRs; they planned to keep visiting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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. Be mindful of consumers’ time and patience so that they can reward you with loyalty.

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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.

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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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Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Make sure your staff training program is on point As Massimo Bottura told The World’s 50 Best Restaurants , “The waitstaff are more than 50% of the experience.” You can help your team provide an outstanding guest experience with a solid training program. Your restaurant’s digital presence should be current, active, and easy to find.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year. However, Millennials were also more likely to cite loyalty points and special offers as a reason for using this option.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Bespoke digital ordering system Setting up your own digital platform would be an ideal solution in a perfect world, but it takes more resources to build and operate than many smaller restaurants have. DoorDash also offers a subscription service, DashPass, which can drive customer loyalty and increase order frequency.

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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 addition, creating an exceptional customer experience at all touchpoints remains crucial to attracting customers, building loyalty and ensuring a stable revenue stream.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Instead, two recent research reports, The State of Third -Party Delivery and The Biggest Consumer Insights Trends of 2023 (So Far) , shed light on how delivery has become a preferred dining option for many consumers and an important part of the omnichannel restaurant customer journey that brands can’t afford to overlook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2022

" Boyce explained TMAD's loyalty program has a lot of data and that loyalty guests spend 16-19 percent more than non-loyalty guests. "In The sales the 8300 Club represented in the past 40-ish days is around 15 percent of our loyalty sales. times on average whereas our 8300 Club members have visited 2.69

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s January, which means restaurant operators and managers have been juggling busy holiday crowds for breakfast, lunch and dinner while also planning the employee party that typically occurs this month. With that in mind, here are seven do’s and don’ts for restaurant operators to show how much they value their team.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Analyzing the metrics and reports related to your operations becomes essential to your role as the restaurant manager as the competition for customers grows more fierce. It also provides insight into why the restaurant operates as it is and suggestions for improving performance. How To Use Data Intelligence To Scale Operations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. Some restaurants were slow to adopt contactless payment methods, efficient booking systems, and other tech solutions, which resulted in missed opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

As we venture deeper into 2023, the restaurant industry continues to grapple with impacts of inflation, shifting customer dynamics, and an uncertain economic outlook. And although prices are expected to continue to grow more slowly in 2023 than in 2022, price growth is still projected to be above historical-average rates. and rose 7.2%

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Now, almost every restaurant offers delivery, almost every restaurant connects to Ubereats or DoorDash or has an online ordering platform and almost every restaurant uses a reservation system or even a loyalty platform. 2020 fast-tracked the adoption of omnichannel for even the most traditional dine-in establishments.

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