EATER

APRIL 8, 2025

Train food, Ive come to learn, is its own distinct and expansive category. I often bring my own food on long train rides: okra stew and crab rice, or perhaps my dads spaghetti and meatballs, as well as fruits and cakes, all packed in my trusted backpack cooler, along with an electric travel Crock-Pot that has saved me on many Amtrak trips.

Training 273

Training Food Travel Social Media 273

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

Fast Casual 251

Fast Casual Food Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 251

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines. They seek brands they believe in.

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery. Alcohol delivery ?? You don’t have to be a brewery or bar to get into the delivery game either.

FOH 364

FOH Online Ordering Delivery Food Order 364

7 Shifts

JUNE 23, 2020

With COVID-19 shutting down businesses worldwide in 2020, restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms and pivot to off-site dining only—takeout and delivery. There are two main options when it comes to opening your restaurant for delivery. The second option is take-out and delivery which the restaurateur runs and controls.

FOH 370

FOH Delivery Insurance Back of House 370

EATER

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Rows of shipping containers were used to create the small kitchens inside the Grand Food Depot in LA. Delivery-only restaurants, which have proliferated during the pandemic, could change the way the industry does business for years to come Sunset Squares Pizza has fewer than 1,000 followers on Instagram.

2030 361

2030 Consumer Goods Online Ordering Delivery 361

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. Safety is the new variable that got added up along with the usual suspects pertaining to food. Has the marketing message changed from food-based to safety procedures? They only plant trees if the Food for Future is sold.

Marketing 585

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Chances are that many of your diners are taking pictures of your food and tagging both your account and location. ChowNow restaurant partners are also able to integrate their online ordering with Instagram allowing their customers and fans to place repeat orders directly from their stories and an “Order Now” button on their profile.

Loyalty Program 397

Loyalty Program Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 397

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether through supporting local charities or participating in food drives, local restaurants can become go-to places for customers who want to support their community. These create a unique experience that goes beyond just food and drink. Special offers are one of the top restaurant marketing strategies that bring in a regular crowd.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2025 Social Media Email Marketing 195

ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Every restaurant concept should be intentional about their branding, from food trucks and cafes to brunch spots and fine dininggreat branding is how your restaurant stands out and stays memorable. Ask yourself: Why does my restaurant exist beyond serving great food? But how to brand a restaurant isnt always clear.

Mobile Ordering 195

Mobile Ordering Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Of restaurants that have stayed open, many shifted their focus to takeout and delivery. There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). Even as people head back into restaurants, the increased interest in takeout and delivery is here to stay.

2020 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Delivery and takeout options are endlessly accessible for most. Word of mouth is fantastic, but when scaling a restaurant or reopening after months of closure, you need to rely on more than just the possibility of a customer loving your food and telling their friends about it. We live in a world where diners are inundated with choices.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

By analyzing the profitability and popularity of your menu items in depth, you can pinpoint exactly which food and beverages contribute to your restaurant's success and which ones you can eliminate. Customers spend an average of 109 seconds reading a menu, meaning you have less than 2 minutes to showcase your food and beverage offerings.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

” With 15 locations in six markets across four states, Condado resonates with a broad audience through its come-as-you-are vibe and emphasis on delivering high-quality food and service. Customers still line up for Puritan ice cream, and crowd into booths for American comfort food and Greek classics.

Mobile Ordering 348

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 348

Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

High-quality food photos and videos are the new currency of cravings, influencing where hungry customers spend their money. Visual power: Mouthwatering food presentations shot perfectly for Instagram can make your restaurant stand out and leave a lasting impression. ” or “Mention this story for a discount.”

Social Media 125

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Specials 125

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant.

Delivery 98

Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other delivering online food, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant.

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. An even better option would be to create an app specifically for your food truck.

Food Truck 108

Food Truck Mobile Ordering Food Social Media 108

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. An even better option would be to create an app specifically for your food truck.

Food Truck 92

Food Truck Mobile Ordering Food Social Media 92

Indoor Media

APRIL 12, 2021

It’s difficult to find the right balance of tags — especially when you’re not even sure why you’re using them. For example, if you tag a photo #Friday and click on the #Friday tag, you will see your photo against every other photo containing that tag. Examine their content and see what tags they’re using.

Small Business 78

Small Business Social Media Advertising Coupons 78

Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you have a food truck, make sure it reflects your brand identity’s visual aspects of colors and logo. For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. You can also use them on your receipts.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Advertising 78

Bingage

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Valentine day is about candlelight dinners, romantic mood or love-themed foods and Valentine’s Day restaurant specials. Share a picture on your page and tag your customer, this will gain customer attraction to you. Many Restaurants are pre-booked for V-day so you need a winning marketing strategy.

Marketing 98

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing 98

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

For example, Sweetgreen’s “mission is to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food.”. Elevate Your Food Photography. In other words, if your food photography isn’t top-notch some customers may take their business elsewhere. Not confident in your food photography skills? a pizza loaded with toppings).

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Restaurant365

MARCH 30, 2020

With the sudden elimination of dine-in options, many restaurants are either shifting to a takeout/delivery only model or implementing a delivery option for the first time. Deciding whether to add delivery, and how, is a particularly difficult decision for restaurants during these times. Completing staff training.

Delivery 78

Delivery Operations Insurance Cash Management 78

Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

Most restaurants are laser-focused on the food and beverage they provide, but this is only one small part of creating hospitality. It brought about a takeout and delivery boom that continues even as guests have returned to on-premise dining in force. Ask questions, share posts from guests who’ve tagged you, and respond to comments.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2023 Front of House Social Media 78

Gourmet Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2020

From promoting delivery and takeout options to opening outdoor dining on sidewalks and parking lots, this creativity has helped many restaurants stay afloat during these challenging times. . Meal kits help keep your customers connected to your food. Are they missing your famous noodle dish, like the customers at Xi’an Famous Foods?

Social Media 53

Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience Entertainment 53

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. You can find the cheapest place to purchase food—but you can’t control the weather conditions, or gas prices that may cause food prices to rise. Inspect deliveries for accuracy. In the kitchen, develop a laser-focus on reducing food waste.

Email Marketing 72

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 21, 2021

The idea of food trucks is gaining traction worldwide. The UAE too has seen tremendous growth in the number of businesses operating food trucks. All it needs is a good food truck business promotion plan. Besides, they face competition from the other food truck brands too. Unique Branding . Adopt Card Practices.

Food Truck 59

Food Truck Food Social Media Seasonal Menu 59

Black Box Intelligence

JULY 15, 2022

In other words, who are the users that are being reached by your page’s posts, stories and updates. Stories, more stories, everyday stories Use stories to stay on top of your feed – they don’t take much time, and it’s a fun way to remind your followers that your brand is open, active and joyful.

Social Media 52

Social Media Influencer Customer Experience Hospitality 52

Black Box Intelligence

JULY 15, 2022

In other words, who are the users that are being reached by your page’s posts, stories and updates. Stories, more stories, everyday stories. Use stories to stay on top of your feed – they don’t take much time, and it’s a fun way to remind your followers that your brand is open, active and joyful.

Social Media 52

Social Media Influencer Customer Experience Hospitality 52

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Not just visits, you can also reward your customers if they share or tag your outlet in their social media stories, review it, give positive feedback, or participate in quizzes or contests. A US-based fast-food company, Chick-fil-A has been utilizing the tier-based loyalty program since 2016. Waiver Off Delivery Fee.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 52

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Not just visits, you can also reward your customers if they share or tag your outlet in their social media stories, review it, give positive feedback, or participate in quizzes or contests. A US-based fast-food company, Chick-fil-A has been utilizing the tier-based loyalty program since 2016. Waiver Off Delivery Fee.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 52

24/7 Waiter

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Furthermore, by integrating your online ordering food system into social media you can create awareness and gain customers. You can accomplish this by: Create Posts for Free Advertising – Let your social media followers know you have a way to order delicious food and drink online by posting information in ads and stories.

Social Media 36

Social Media Online Ordering Ordering Food Order 36

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It takes more than a vibrant location, eye-catching décor, and delicious food to run a restaurant. A poorly created website can reflect poorly on your business, regardless of how good your food, service, or ambience are. With its “Get online, not in Line” tag on its website, the restaurant makes herding online easy and hassle-free.

Social Media 59

Social Media SEO Website Management Online Ordering 59

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Stories from some hospitality groups recount waiting outside the bail bondsman’s office to pick up a dishwasher or two.

Mobile Ordering 418

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 418

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In the highly competitive Saudi restaurant space, despite providing excellent food and service, one cannot merely rely on word-of-mouth to gain massive popularity. Consider running interesting contests and campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, such as posting user experience stories, tagging pictures, or do a check-in campaign.

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 52

24/7 Waiter

AUGUST 24, 2023

Do you want to increase your food establishment profits? Eliminate the high cost of commissions and fees charged by delivery companies by having your own all-in-one system. Allow your customers to order any time of the day or night and schedule a delivery or pick-up within your operating hours. Increased Sales?

Online Ordering 36

Online Ordering Ordering Mobile Ordering Social Media 36