Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A recent survey of job holders – including front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant workers – showed that 55 percent were planning to switch jobs, citing “lack of recognition” as the number one reason for the change. These acts of recognition go further than you may think.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

With each delivery and/or pickup order it’s a good idea to include a coupon or gift card that can be used in the future only during a dine-in visit. You can capitalize on peoples’ cabin fever during this time of self quarantine by promoting your order pickup services. Kids Eat Free. Bulk Is Best. No Contact. Set a Theme.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Beyond the proven existential economic threat of COVID-19, restaurant owners and operators are facing uphill-battle challenges to their defining characteristic, accessibility. Think about it. Here are three ways that digitizing menus can help improve accessibility. Get Rid of PDFs. The downside, of course: PDFs are not inherently accessible.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cloud-based restaurant management software solutions enable food service operators to access everything from personnel to payments to back-of-house operations and incorporate loyalty programs from any channel the customer uses in real-time. Same thing with locations – which ones are turning a profit or are draining the budget?

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on July 31st, worries are escalating about the small business owners who still can’t cover monthly rent payments and/or have back rent to pay. Rent Struggle Is Real. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. TableSafe, Inc.,

2021

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When it comes to email, e very $1 you spend can mean $38 back to your business —that’s a 3800% ROI. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover. 47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business.

Front of House

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Marketing your restaurant is critical for reaching new customers, promoting takeout and delivery sales, and now, in certain parts of the country, in welcoming patrons back for dine-in. In March 2020, searches for “restaurant takeout” on Google increased 285 percent , as diners reacted to the closure of dining rooms across the country.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

You can go way back in history and find examples of direct mail — for instance, you could argue that direct mail began with the printing press — but it really started to take off in the 1800s and, ever since, has been continually evolving. Barring an apocalypse, there will always be direct mail. In fact, studies have proven it.

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

"But while consumers are anxious to get back out there to eat, they come with new expectations on everything from menus to the technology used to increase safety. . "Throughout COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able.

2020

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. Sounds complicated?

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Knowing this will continue into 2022, we are continuing to focus on implementing technology that will help on-site team members streamline and efficiently perform their work to the best of their ability. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. state or territory.

Employee Relations

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. But there's one thing between you and the role you want: the interview. Plus what kind of questions to ask the interviewer.

Customer Experience

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

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

They also learned how to make money by filling up empty trucks going back to their market with what is known as the backhaul. Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. A lot of stuff they don’t want you to know! In foodservice, it’s their operations team.

Food Truck

Focus POS

APRIL 16, 2020

Though your regular in-house dining may be closed down, you can leverage pickup and delivery services to stay in business while ensuring the safety of employees and customers alike. . It’s also important to ensure menus, coupons, napkins, utensils, and condiments are all in each bag. . Here are a few tips for restaurant owners : .

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features NCR, Bloom Intelligence, The American Food Association, The Dinex Group, Performance Food Group Company, Appetize and Restaurant365, Snackpass, PAR Technology, Net Element, Sensory, GRIF, Picnic and El Pollo Loco. NCR Acquires Zynstra. NCR Corporation acquired U.K.-based

Mobile Ordering

Indoor Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Whether it’s rent, back of house maintenance, securing new appliances, or fresh food — those costs add up. We scoured a successful restaurant study to bring you all the most important information in one clear guide. The next biggest frustration for business owners was hiring and training new staff.

Loyalty Program

Indoor Media

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The trick is to offer an enticing but profitable coupon or promotion that drives the customer to action. Instead, it’s probably best to look into print or unconventional print advertising to distribute your great coupon. Instead, it’s probably best to look into print or unconventional print advertising to distribute your great coupon.

Advertising

Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2020

Use your servers and other front-of-house employees to facilitate your takeout service. You can also bypass third-party delivery commissions and fees, keeping the delivery fees in house. Adjusting how you get your menu items in front of customers could help curb the drop in your sales numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delivery

Focus POS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Diners want a personalized restaurant experience—they want to receive offers and coupons based on previous orders or visits, and they want to be rewarded for their loyalty. That’s a lot to have on your plate—on top of the normal day-to-day management of a restaurant, café or coffee shop—so it’s important to simplify whenever possible.

Mobile Ordering

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating

Indoor Media

AUGUST 10, 2017

From strategically placing products in areas that inspire consumers to buy to harnessing the power of coupon advertising, grocery store chains take numerous approaches to influence how consumers purchase their products. You’re walking aimlessly around the grocery store in search of something for dinner. Sound familiar? You aren’t alone.

Advertising

Indoor Media

JANUARY 8, 2021

Think back to the “take out” menus you’ve seen at restaurants. For that reason, we’re going to focus on building a printed, leaflet-style nail salon menu that can be used in-house or as a take-away material. When we say “Nail Salon Menu,” we’re talking about your salon’s list of services. How To Build a Nail Salon Menu 1.

Menu

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

The competition in the restaurant industry is getting tighter. In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights.

Social Media

Lavu

MARCH 20, 2020

Adding drink specials to your brunch can help bring in thirsty customers—and keep them coming back. Razor-thin margins prohibit chefs from sourcing the right ingredients, or a busy schedule may prohibit them from spending the necessary time to make a great dessert. I don’t think many [restaurants] benefit when people order them anymore.”.

Menu

Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It’s vital to get it just right in order to set the best tone for your business going forward. Our experts have created a list of proven grand opening ideas for small businesses that will help you get the word out and host the best event possible. Grand Opening Ideas For Small Businesses. 1) Build Buzz With Social Media. 10) Hire A Caterer.

Small Business

Focus POS

MARCH 31, 2021

Due to the pandemic, businesses across all industries have implemented online ordering capabilities in order to keep business booming despite in-house capacity limits or even complete shutdowns. Further, phone lines can quickly become backed up amid peak hours and leave customers ordering over the phone with a busy dial tone.

Online Ordering

Indoor Media

MAY 29, 2019

Before you invest money in any advertising, it’s crucial that you take a step back and think about a few things. Are you trying to fill the house during certain times of the day? If they do… bonus! But odds are good it’s going to take promotion for the word to get out. You’re not alone. Who is my audience?

Advertising

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Krystal Eyes Refranchising. "We've seen great success with the new restaurant prototype, remodels and operational upgrades.

Franchising

Indoor Media

APRIL 29, 2021

When somebody tags your business or posts a video of your products, make sure to post it to your feed and tag them back! Love them or hate them, millennials are one of the largest markets in the country. Loosely defined as those born between 1980 and 1995, these individuals make up the nation’s largest living generation.

Social Media

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This way, they won’t have to wait as long to get their card back. And the front of the house team spends less time running credit cards and checks back and forth between tables and POS stations. Then, the payment network immediately sends the approval back to the restaurant’s payment terminal. Google Pay and similar apps.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

MAY 27, 2020

Marketing and Promotional Features : Get the word out 24/7 about your restaurant with marketing and promotion features such as automated email, promo broadcasts, and MenuDrive’s state-of-the-art coupon library and coupon builder. . In November 2019, Saleem S. The Hope of Success. Then Came MenuDrive .

Online Ordering

Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

Gourmet Yogurt Bar: From house-made granolas, to shaved chocolate – set out gourmet toppings and let Mom go wild. Ask nearby businesses if they’d like to include coupons or offers, too. With these 8 creative Mother’s Day promotions, you can win over Mom – and her spend-happy admirers. Treat her to a night out, sans kids.

Back of House

Xtra Chef

MARCH 25, 2020

You’ll need to weigh whether to execute in-house vs. utilizing third-party delivery services like Caviar, GrubHub, or DoorDash. If you’re finding that you’re low on take-out packaging, consider offering reusable items, like Mason jars, that customers can bring back to the restaurant when picking up their next order for a credit or free item.

Front of House

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Conduct market research – ask customers what they want specials they would want to see on the menu and what kinds of coupons would entice them to come in. With a little bit of creativity and careful preparation, you’ll have a full house on Labor Day. Of course, we want the former for you. Not sure what to serve? Labor Day Staff ing.

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