Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond the brick and mortar, there are many digital assets to manage during the transition phase. The challenge then becomes finding and purchasing a new domain name appropriate for the restaurant, updating all of the collateral branding pieces, online listings, social media, (possibly email accounts) and starting from scratch with SEO.

Social Media 454

Social Media SEO Online Ordering Website Management 454

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

Marketing 567

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When it comes to attracting customers to restaurants, local SEO is crucial and can optimize their online presence to attract more local customers. ” The idea behind local SEO is to ensure that your business appears in search results when people are looking for products or services related to your company in your area.

SEO 507

SEO Website Management Email Marketing Online Ordering 507

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

Social Media 539

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media. This article will explore seven tips on using Facebook Ads to increase your market share of customers.

Social Media 493

Social Media Advertising Events Customer Experience 493

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. It helps allocate resources directly to those who are most likely to become loyal, repeat customers. Go to the Google Business page and claim your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace. People want service that is quick, easy, and hassle-free.

Loyalty Program 453

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 453

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Aside from paid advertising, ranking high in local organic search results is critical. Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. Will your website appear in the results of that search?

Marketing 397

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Unique offerings to help separate from the competition may be helpful.

Fine Dining 473

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Social Media 2022 473

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

Expanding Operational Capacity to Meet Higher Demand When customer demand increases, businesses that do not scale up quickly lose valuable opportunities to competitors. By lowering wait times and hence avoiding service interruptions, capacity increases also help to improve customer satisfaction.

Small Business 130

Small Business Cash Management Social Media Consumer Goods 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

Online Ordering 530

Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

Every marketer insists that a company have a clear mission statement that is designed to give direction to a company and clearly articulate to the customer and employee, what the company stands for. Promote your differentiated product or service without making it a competitive statement but note that you intend to own a position.

Customer Service 413

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Reference 413

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” So, for the first time, restaurant owners and marketers are able to see exactly what their customer’s buying journey looks like.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2021

With a changing landscape, it is more vital than ever to help your potential customers see great value in your business. Many business owners spend a lot of time perfecting their desktop site, but consumers are now using their phones for everything, from finding brands on social media to online shopping.

Marketing 443

Marketing Coupons Consumer Goods Small Business 443

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

This shift is driven by growing environmental awareness, social media scrutiny, and increased access to digital information. These figures underscore that sustainability benefits the environment and helps restaurants as well by improving their efficiency, saving costs, and strengthening customer loyalty.

Food Supply 130

Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Even if you’re running a brick-and-mortar restaurant, your brand needs to be in all the places your customers are. Today’s customers expect a dual online/offline experience for all companies. Here’s how you can develop a consistent, multi-channel brand presence: Survey your customers to gain their invaluable insight.

Social Media 334

Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 334

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. ” NCR wants to help its restaurant customers during this difficult time. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Indoor Media

MARCH 1, 2021

For some, that will mean creating a website or claiming a business in google listings. Many people don’t realize that all influencers and big businesses use a range of social media tools to create and monitor content. Photo Editors The most prominent social media tools out there are photo editors.

Social Media 145

Social Media Small Business Advertising Coupons 145

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base. Choosing Your Concept & Bar Type Defining your concept Your concept is the main idea or theme and includes service style, cuisine, menu, and music. This will give you a good idea of their product and service.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

: A seating capacity goal (such as 100% of the allowed seating capacity) or a reservation booking goal A revenue goal—such as a volume number or percentage compared to pre-COVID A follower goal on social media from gaining new interest in your restaurant A return visit goal for diners who return to your restaurant after the grand opening 2.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers.

2020 450

2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In a social media-heavy world, the visual appeal of a restaurant has become more important than ever. With social media, we're able to reach people around the globe—it's so important. It's also important that what you put on social media is the same product you get [in person].

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center. It's a full-on media company. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

The Restaurant Group

MAY 25, 2025

Online Reputation for Small Restaurants is critical to attract customers and build trust. Managing how people see your business online can mean the difference between success and struggle. It involves making sure customers find positive, accurate information. Customers often read online reviews before deciding to eat somewhere.

Social Media 78

Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 78

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers. Even larger brands, like that of the sub/sandwich franchise Jersey Mikes, relied on third-party delivery as a way of managing within its capacity (4).

Delivery 269

Delivery Food Back of House Social Media 269

Indoor Media

JULY 8, 2021

Truth in advertising is of crucial importance. If a customer sees an ad that suggests your business has a special “half-off all food during happy hour” deal, and then they come to your restaurant and find that the deal only applies to french fries…they’re not going to be too happy, and they probably won’t come back to your business.

Advertising 148

Advertising Social Media Consumer Goods Cash Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal."

2020 493

2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. “The Ecolab Science Certified program is our answer to help our customers meet the public’s heightened expectations for cleaner, safer consumer locations.”

2020 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

The Rail

AUGUST 28, 2024

By Nellia Melnyk, Contributor Relocating a restaurant to a new location is a serious event that, if not handled correctly, can negatively impact your business and customer loyalty. Managing this transition effectively is a must to ensure customer satisfaction and meet customer expectations.

Loyalty Program 219

Loyalty Program Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience 219

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

73 percent said social distanced tables. Only 13 percent of respondents said that ordering from their favorite delivery app was important, but 38 percent said that the ability to easily order from the restaurant website mattered to them. restaurants are very likely to have fewer dine-in customers this fall/winter than usual.

2020 474

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. And while our business has evolved over the past decade, so have our customers. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

2024 474

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 474

Next Restaurants

MAY 14, 2024

By Eric Tress, Contributor Do you feel overwhelmed when juggling multiple social media pages for your restaurant? social networks in a month. This means you can reach millions of people through social media marketing, which is why it is an essential aspect of running a business. Build brand awareness? Drive sales?

Social Media 106

Social Media Website Management Customer Service Online Ordering 106

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. “Dunkin’ is committed to keeping America running and working.

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Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

After analyzing the latest industry trends, viral content, and successful campaigns, we have developed an all-in-one marketing guide to help you craft your strategy to attract new customers and keep your previous diners coming back. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy?

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195