Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, including inventory management, contactless ordering, customer behavior analysis, and more.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Customer satisfaction is important in every industry but it holds even more importance in the hospitality industry. Creating and delivering immersive experiences for visitors, compels them to spread the word, and makes them want to come back for more. Top Ways To Provide A Delightful Customer Experience In Restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Most restaurant owners, managers, family members of cooks, friends of cooks and chefs, those in other professions, service staff, and restaurant patrons, don’t get it. When the menu is not their own then they are left with all the responsibility for the guest and employee experience and very little authority to set the stage for success.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Researchers sought to find out the effects of offering mints to restaurant customers on customer satisfaction. Offering mints led to a 20% increase in customer tips and customer satisfaction. In other words, good and personalized customer service yielded a positive impact for the restaurant business.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2023

Without this, you struggle to create long-term customer relationships and you can struggle to succeed. Customers who trust a company are far more likely to continue buying its products and recommend the brand to other people. In simple terms, trust is the belief that a customer has in a business to deliver on its purpose.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

It was interesting, somewhat absurd, but life changing for those in the profession and for the way people viewed the restaurant experience. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices. People traveled cross country to experience these chef extravaganzas. Restaurants were full and hundreds of new ones opened every day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes. A recent Paysafe study with 200 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. In other words, it means providing services to individuals through digital platforms and technology.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It sounded like an appropriate title for an article about life in the kitchen. There is something gratifying about sore muscles, aching backs, and soaked shirt and chef toques from sweat at the end of a busy service. I was just listening to some old Beatles tunes and A Hard Day’s Night came up. No pain, no gain – right?

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Thrive POS

APRIL 26, 2023

In the fast-paced world of pizza delivery, providing a seamless and efficient ordering experience for customers is crucial. Streamlined Ordering Process By integrating online ordering with Thrive POS , pizza delivery businesses can provide a more streamlined ordering process for their customers.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this article, we'll explain how tip pooling works in different states and what restaurant owners and operators can do to follow the laws. What about mandatory service charges? Disclaimer: The information in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”. Everywhere you look, people are beginning to line up for a return to the good old days of restaurant service. Passion, interest in learning, service orientation, personality, and drive will, as always, set the stage for a dynamic team and a successful restaurant.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2023

Ultimately, for customers to experience the full spectrum of a coffee’s flavours and aromas, baristas need to optimise extraction as much as possible. You may also like our article on using software and data to improve performance in coffee shops. Read on for more of his insight.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s the same with nearly everything in life, especially businesses that provide a product or entertainment service. Chefs know how to play it safe; cooks understand what it means to stick to the basics, and many customers do like to embrace predictability.

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Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we discuss some of the best things you can do before you even open your doors that can help make your new bakery a success. Unlike, say, mowing lawns, owning and operating a successful bakery takes a lot of knowledge, experience, and skill. As you do, pay attention to more than just the baking. And that’s OK.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2022

Quality food and top tier service with the incentivization of loyalty programs and a good location should be enough to get a good share of local customers. Society Insurance has compiled three tips to help find new customers for your restaurant and bar. Have your staff encourage satisfied customers to leave a review.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2022

There’s no doubt that a sudden rush of customers is a familiar prospect for many baristas and café owners. However, dealing with a rush of customers is just part of working in a coffee shop and there is consequently a strategy for handling it. You may also like our article on managing staff shortages during seasonal peak periods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2023

This article takes a closer look at some of the risks associated with franchising in a virtual world and what businesses should be doing to prepare. While existing registrations in classes like restaurant services (class 43) are helpful in the real world, they likely won't do much to protect the sale of pizza or taco NFTs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

The hi-tech workforce has expanded into factories, warehouses, ecommerce delivery fleets, and this article’s focus: quick serve restaurants. Restaurant and retail employees were hard to come by while the number of channels for interacting with customers multiplied. The Technologies Behind Modern Restaurant Work.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You may also like our article on coffee culture in Iran. Milorad notes that specialty coffee sectors in other countries in the region, such as Oman, are also expected to experience significant growth in the next five years or so. It’s also about sharing a moment and creating an excellent experience for the customer.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

You may also like our article on exploring AI in coffee roasting. We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”. This included online or in-app ordering, mobile payments, and delivery services.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

As springtime ushers in warmer weather and fluctuating temperatures, restaurants must prioritize maintaining their HVAC systems to ensure a comfortable and inviting dining experience. This seasonal transition presents unique challenges and considerations for HVAC upkeep that can impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Customer satisfaction is given utmost importance in businesses everywhere, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), being an integral part of nearly all types of businesses, helps retain customers and drive sales growth. Helps You Understand Your Customers Better.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

But while the congratulations, back slapping and commiserations are shared around – who is actually looking after the customer? It is a serious question as to what has been the best outcome this year for commercial catering and depending on your perspective – customer, competitor or winning/losing caterer the answer is not crystal clear.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

This article explains how restaurants in Saudi Arabia can master the online ordering system and increase delivery orders. . The efficient use of technology can significantly improve food delivery service and online ordering experience for both restaurants as well as consumers. Provide Great Service.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES. Secondly, we have cashed-up customers who are hungry for hospitality, let’s call this demand. Customers are human and humans yearn social contact and service when it comes to dining and drinking experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Restaurant customers do everything from their phones. They may have discovered you from an Eater article, booked their reservation through OpenTable, or located you via Google Maps, and they will surely review their experience on Yelp — whether positive or negative — when their meal is complete.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can't scroll news sites without seeing more articles about inflation, but was does it mean for restaurants? An interest and willingness to pay more for certain dining experiences is a great sign. As a restaurant owner, I would feel optimistic as that shows customers are prioritizing quality over cost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts. But traditional rewards programs based on points or punch cards may not be enough to earn customer loyalty in 2023. Quick Links Why loyalty programs need an update What is next generation loyalty?

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family. In this article, we explore the meaning of loyalty for restaurants, discuss its benefits, and share tips for creating loyalty rewards programs that work. It may require some patience, though. Quick Links What is loyalty for restaurants?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 22, 2022

You may also like our article on how automation is shaping the coffee industry. In the 1970s, the first electronic self-service kiosk was introduced in the US, which included a touchscreen interface. For instance, the cost to check in a passenger at an airport using a self-service machine is around US 0.14

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Though there are plenty of customers who will continue to enjoy restaurant delivery—as it’s become ingrained in our weekly way of life—the off-premises’ percentage of sales is likely to slide. But most importantly, respond to all customer reviews. Always be improving the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

Japan is another nation that embraced restaurant automation early and still does through its conveyor belt sushi lines that deliver small plates of food around to seated customers. This is what we discuss in this article. These machines allow customers to order food without talking to anyone until the moment of collection.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 4, 2022

For China’s urban population, digital payment services are everywhere. They also both have their own respective food and beverage delivery services: Meituan (?? However, these delivery services – known as waimai (??) You may also like our article on ecommerce & coffee in China. in Chinese) and Ele.me (???

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Choosing the right location for your espresso machine not only affects barista workflow and customer interaction; it can also create a new focal point for any coffee shop if positioned properly. You may also like our article on how the espresso machine influences barista workflow. Read on to find out what they said.

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