Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic surging across the country, it’s more important now than ever before to focus on employee safety. The major focus of these guidelines is keeping customers safe, but it’s equally important to consider the safety of employees. For restaurant owners, the answer lies in the technology.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high. If leveraged within the correct outcome-based framework, these interconnected technologies have the potential to improve operational visibility in a way that impacts critical real-world results. Automating Workflow Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a busy restaurant atmosphere, shouting out orders in the kitchen or needing to speak with someone in the front of the house can slow communication and the orders getting out to the customers. Provide Safety Keeping staff, and customers safe should always be a priority within any restaurant.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Food safety has never been more prevalent. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cooked properly to a safe temperature and that the kitchen foods are prepared in is clean. For operators interested in ramping up their efforts, updating equipment can be a big help in fostering safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The best restaurants are those that keep back-of-house processes running smoothly to ensure a great front-of-house experience for guests. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing. Washing Away Profits. A Window into Warewashing.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. The truth is ghost kitchens are alive and well. Indeed, they have been around for over a decade: a NYT article from 2019 dates them back at least to 2013. Market data, however, tells a different story. Virtual restaurant brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Protect Premises and Profits with Technology. Plan Wisely.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm. The personalization of drive-thrus began internally across many brands a few years back. Joining Mood in 2018, he currently oversees the QSR team, focused on North America Account Management efforts. How is QSR ownership changing? Every minute!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

The restaurant industry had to adapt to changes in consumer behavior during the COVID19 pandemic, testing out operational innovations and relying on technological solutions that allowed for social distancing and ensuring sanitation (1, 2). Here are some upcoming tech trends below: Social Distancing Tech. Employee Health.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even before the pandemic, ghost kitchens had been all the buzz in the hospitality industry. . What is a ghost kitchen? . A ghost kitchen is a kitchen that operates in a space without a dining area. Ghost kitchens were on the rise before COVID-19. This is what makes a ghost kitchen so valuable these days. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

For your restaurant, communications are limited to the closed circuit of your business, from the front-of-house to the kitchen. Examples of using artificial intelligence to help staffing needs are anything from a recipe viewer, to smart kiosk technology that anticipates customer needs. Communications.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. This helps make sure each item is selling at a higher margin than before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past two years, with technology playing a significant role. Hence, technology-first business models such as cloud kitchens are only expected to become more prevalent in the coming years. ” – Ashish Tulsian. Virtual/Augmented Reality. Artificial Intelligence.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. More than 20 years later, the award-winning farm-to-table institution is one of the city's most celebrated restaurants. For an industry with a high rate of first-year closures, Lula Cafe's longevity is a testament to what Hammel calls a youthful mindset.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, owing to new technologies and changing customer tastes. Kitchen Display System .

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 26, 2021

This will give you a clear structure to focus on and help you refer back in times of need to know you’re on the right track. . With so many restaurants shutting down and a high attrition rate, it is probably a good time to restaff your restaurant or bring back the old crew. managing each step efficiently can be challenging.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. Already in 2019, restaurants were not able to pass inflationary costs on to consumers (back then, the average restaurant price increase was 3.1% How Robots Are Changing the Restaurant Landscape. and food at 5%).

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Restaurants either embraced technology and survived, or didn’t. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was?

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Restaurants either embraced technology and survived, or didn’t. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was?

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 30, 2021

In the digital age, managers should also have technological skills, conflict resolution skills, financial planning expertise, and the ability to spot new growth opportunities. A restaurant primarily has two types of operations – front of the house and back of the house. Managing Finance .

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. It runs in the cloud, so these functions are available wherever you are on any device.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Quick links Market research and business plan Location and layout Budgeting and costs Licenses and legal requirements Creating the menu Staffing Technology and systems Marketing and branding Opening your restaurant Market research and business plan Market research and crafting a solid business plan are foundational steps in opening a restaurant.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

" In an effort to help franchisees overcome the business challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Huddle House has announced a program of relief measures being temporarily offered to franchisees to support the system head-on during this crisis. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. . "In

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