7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Food Order 294

Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sucafina will offer IMPACT-verified shipments in early 2023, and plans to verify all of its direct supply chains by 2025. PRF to return to Colombia on 6 and 7 July 2023. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 31 Oct. UKHospitality survey finds more than a third of UK hospitality businesses at risk of closure due to rising costs.

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2023 Hospitality 2022 Food Supply 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority.

Franchising 420

Franchising Franchise Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

Franchising 471

Franchising Franchise Food Fast Casual 471

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Milan Coffee Festival 2023 to take place from 2 to 4 December. New Ground predicts coffee shop sales and reliance on automation will increase in 2023. New Ground predicts coffee shop sales and reliance on automation will increase in 2023. SIGEP 2023 to be held from 21 to 25 January in Rimini, Italy.

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2023 2022 Point of Sale Agriculture 166

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6

2019 322

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Applications are open until 1 July 2023 and the application form is here. Along with the closure of 53 stores in the country, Tim Hortons suggests rising inflation could impact the business in 2023. Coca-Cola says coffee sales contributed significantly to robust 2022 financial results.

2022 166

2022 2023 Cash Management Food Supply 166

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Throw in a sense of sentimentality — maybe the restaurant from your first date, or the neighborhood spot you find yourself in every Wednesday when you don’t want to cook — and the restaurant becomes an even better venue option. That dish you crave so badly? Finally, all your loved ones will understand why. For one thing, value.

Back of House 244

Back of House Events Front of House Beverage 244

Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

They want to feel like welcome guests again, wrapped in the kind of warm, competent hospitality they fantasized about while the pandemic took it all away,” wrote Kim Severson in a New York Times article on the subject of hospitality in 2023. The definition of the word hospitality can change depending on context.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2023 Front of House Social Media 78

SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2024

  In the survey of more than 300 restaurant owners and operators, 63% of respondents said their profitability increased in 2023. SpotOn found that 61% of operators say online ordering platforms provide them a way to drive greater customer loyalty and repeat visits. 

Technology 111

Technology Operations Point of Sale Online Ordering 111

Sling

JULY 31, 2023

Bar owners and managers have to think about things like good staffing practices , inventory management , marketing tactics , and curating an appealing menu. Selecting The Right Bar Software Tools aimed at owners or managers of bars and restaurants are a rapidly expanding area of software development.

2023 78

2023 Bar Management Management 78

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins.

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2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. For 62% of restaurants , automation could help fill critical gaps in managing orders. Let’s dig in.

2023 52

2023 Operations Management Management 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. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

Independent platforms, such as online ordering platforms, rewards programs, food delivery, and customer relationship management systems (CRM), should work together to offer a seamless experience. Usually, the central system is a point-of-sale (POS) system. What Is An Integrated Restaurant Management System?

Operations 52

Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 52

Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We’re near entering 2023, where we can expect more digitalization than ever. Not to mention the delivery channel grew by X% from 2020 to 2021, and it’s expected to climb higher in 2023 and beyond. Not to mention the delivery channel grew by X% from 2020 to 2021, and it’s expected to climb higher in 2023 and beyond.

Online Ordering 52

Online Ordering Ordering Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 52

24/7 Waiter

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The best marketing tools for restaurants can send out automated messages to boost sales and draw people in using images and video content. Additionally, there is list management, automation for sending messages out, and analytics to help you understand what kinds of messages are performing well. Restaurant Marketing Tools 1.

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Innovation 2023 Marketing Website Management 36

SpotOn

APRIL 30, 2024

From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, we've written a guide on Michigan's minimum wage that business owners, restaurant managers, and newly hired employees can use to check hourly pay increases each year. 2018 $9.25 $13.875 2019 $9.45 $14.175 2020 $9.65 $14.475 2021 $9.65 $14.475 2022 $9.87 $14.805 2023 $10.10 $15.15

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2024 2025 Restaurant Law 2014 52

Qu

JULY 30, 2024

Along with the promise of streamlining operations, data, and guest experiences, platforms are poised to be the difference maker for large enterprise brands that have struggled to manage channel proliferation with dated tech and limited innovation. Here are six key takeaways from their discussion: 1. It just has to be.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Technology Innovation POS 52

Qu

JULY 30, 2024

Along with the promise of streamlining operations, data, and guest experiences, platforms are poised to be the difference maker for large enterprise brands that have struggled to manage channel proliferation with dated tech and limited innovation. Here are six key takeaways from their discussion: 1. It just has to be.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Technology Innovation POS 52

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The food ordering market in India is expanding at a CAGR of 16% to reach $17 billion by 2023 as per DataLabs by Inc42. billion by 2023. . Nobody could have predicted that the pandemic, which culminated in total lockdown in March 2020, would have such severe financial consequences. Introduction To Cloud Kitchens . billion valuation.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Food Order 52

The Restaurant Times

MAY 25, 2020

Orders are received online via third-party services or in-house delivery app/website, and the entire management is structured in a way that can be easily handled by limited staff. This has been one of the critical points that drew the attention of F&B operators towards the cloud kitchen trend. Singapore is no exception.

Operations 52

Operations Online Ordering Food Supply Food Order 52

MadMobile

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

This has led to retailers making changes in their management, digital selling strategies, and use of technology. This article covers hybrid shopping and its popularity and explains what retail management tools associates can use to fuel this experience for their customers. What is Hybrid Shopping? How Popular is Hybrid Shopping?

Retail 40

Retail Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Social Media 40

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Popular, profitable restaurants might have different menus, ideal guests, and management philosophies, but they all know what they're trying to be. The most important piece of technology is the fine dining POS , which gives operators accurate sales data to help make key business decisions. The restaurant industry is a big tent.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Brewery 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

Mobile Ordering 418

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 418

SpotOn

JUNE 26, 2024

Total number of user reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor worldwide from 2014 to 2023. For example, customer feedback might show that you need to improve your online ordering and delivery processes, leading you to implement delivery management software to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Image sourced from statista.com.

Social Media 52

Social Media Online Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 52

Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. Recommended read: 85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023 Here we go! Restaurant tech enables you to collect and analyse data on everything from sales and customer behaviour to inventory levels and food production.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Food Order Customer Service 52

The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

The Food Corridor powers cloud kitchens with booking and management tools How does a cloud kitchen work? or directly from the virtual restaurant via their own app, website, or telephone number. Food delivery is nothing new, of course. It offers certain advantages over offering delivery from a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Kitchen Safety 59

Kitchen Safety Delivery Online Ordering Food Order 59

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. Same-store sales growth was -2.1

2020 275

2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 275

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. 2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023.

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Influencer Pricing 2024 Social Media 251

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Restaurant profit margin calculator How to lower restaurant costs How to increase restaurant sales Gross and net profit margins for restaurants In restaurants, profit margin is the percentage of revenue left over after expenses and costs are taken out. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low.

Operations 52

Operations Loyalty Program Online Ordering POS 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. Event Planning Is Back. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

2021 473

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 473

Aaron Allen & Associates

JUNE 13, 2024

*Originally Published in the Aaron Allen & Associates Newsletter on 06/03/2024 The 50 fastest-growing emerging restaurant chains expanded their sales by a median of 35% year-over-year (in 2022). This growth rate has remained consistent through the years for fast-growing concepts with sales between $20m-$60m.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Point of Sale Guest Recovery Casual 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

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Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488