Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2022

We'll look at what artificial intelligence is and how it's being used in three different areas of the restaurant industry: back of the house, front of the house, and marketing. Let's start with the back of the house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Plus, reviews give curious guests insight into what kind of experience they can expect, influencing their decision to place an order. Build a Rewards Program to Encourage Repeat Visits Getting first-time guests through the door is the hard partbringing them back is much easier. Here are two ways to make a big impact on your local SEO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. Make sure you have high-quality pictures of these items.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

A former MMA fighter who now commands more than 17 million followers on TikTok, Lee is known for his laid-back restaurant reviews, generally delivered from the front seat of his car, in which he evaluates the food from mom-and-pop restaurants of all kinds. Keith Lee: I live a very simple life. But its a blessing.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2025

Another couple traveling from San Diego back home to Warren County, Ohio, brought their own food but also sometimes hit the dining car. The people who have made homemade food part of train culture tend to have ideas about self-sufficiency, food sovereignty, and going back to the land. Of course they eat the same way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

This will give you the helpful, human touchpoint that influences brand loyalty in many consumers. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again. Offering deals that customers can’t refuse is what makes them go through with buying, but influencing loyalty isn’t a one-size-fits-all all approach – do what is best for your restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important!

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

The five-course meal was to feature different kinds of pickles in every course not kimchi or achar necessarily, but instead the cornichons and dill of the European influence. Individually, each dish sounded great, and judge Tom Colicchio said two of the dishes, including the dessert, were some of the best hes ever had on the show.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

I have no idea what a content house even is, and even if I did, I would only give you that money if you could prove upfront what the ROI would be.” So we went back to the drawing board as marketers to toy with the algorithm, and voila, an additional four percent. You know, the usual in 2021. We can’t afford all that!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In between major changes it may help to implement some front-of-house upgrades using minimal capital and labor. In between major changes it may help to implement some front-of-house upgrades using minimal capital and labor. Your back-of-house equipment may well be long overdue for upgrades. Knowing the Right Time.

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ChowNow

MARCH 19, 2025

Repeat business is what drives real growth, yet many restaurants struggle to keep takeout diners coming back. Thats why takeout success isnt just about fulfilling ordersits about giving customers a reason to come back. Takeout now plays a bigger role in restaurant operations than ever before. In a recent survey by ChowNow, 54.6%

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Back of House Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Better Order Accuracy Equals More Satisfied Customers If a customer has a good experience at a restaurant, it will influence their decision to return. Restaurants must understand their customers and move with speed to put that intelligence back into their operations. Technology is one way to make this happen.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether its takeout, delivery, or even in-house orders via QR codes, customers want a seamless and convenient way to order online. When customers order through a third-party app, you dont get access to their contact information, making it harder to bring them back. In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

The first is communication technology, like paging to communicate to guests or back of house communications for personnel and management. Today’s audio systems can be an all-in-one solution for a restaurant, from paging to front and back of house, to background music.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

On the other hand, when you know exactly who your ideal customers are, you can craft an experience that resonates with customers on a deeper, emotional level, creating a connection that will keep them coming back for years. Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

From there, well walk through the other major cost categories and share practical strategies to help you cut back without sacrificing quality or guest experience. The Main Costs Every Restaurant Needs to Watch Before you can cut costs, you have to know exactly how much youre spending and where its going. Are you overstaffed on slow days?

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

You need ideas that will wow new customers and get the regulars excited to come back in. In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. When its go-time, everyone should be cool, calm, and collectedthat includes both front and back of house.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

You love seeing them come in, and you say hello, but is that enough to keep them coming back for years down the line? You love seeing them come in, and you say hello, but is that enough to keep them coming back for years down the line? Time Management: 80% of tasks completed often come from 20% of the effort. Thats huge!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

The most efficient way to automate compliance is through an AI-driven WFM platform, which serves as the nexus for staffing, scheduling, payroll, and other key operations functions influenced by labor laws. This will give them an informed perspective on how the technology can best benefit their business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Quick service restaurants (QSRs) that can deliver this caliber of experience cement customer loyalty and keep them coming back for more. Take a step back and assess the entire drive-thru experience through the eyes of your customers. The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

One could claim, and rightfully so, that he had the greatest influence on the profession and that the chefs’ job was elevated to new levels because of Escoffier’s efforts, approach towards cooking, vision, and skill. He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

This allows you to avoid paying the 25-30% third-party commission fees and keep more revenue in-house. Understanding the Key Factors in Menu Pricing Before you develop your menu pricing strategies, its important to ground your decisions in the numbers. If thats not enough to cover the bills, your menu pricing may need an adjustment.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

weather or a larger than average party size will influence any small adjustments based on the data. Canyons has also seen success in breaking down labor percentages into the back and front of the house to better understand where they may be overstaffed. Crumpton had a background in tech and knew there was a better way.

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The Rail

MAY 22, 2025

It stands out, piques interest, and keeps people coming back for more. Tip #1: Creating a Signature Brand Voice that Matches Your Dining Experience The personality of your brand should reflect the experience you provide in-house. A brand that resonates does not get lost in the shuffle.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Choose the Right Technology Stack For back-end development, PHP frameworks like Laravel are an excellent choice because they offer scalability, robust security features, and seamless integration with APIs and third-party services. Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners?

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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. The report analyzed data from more than 30,000 QSR restaurants that generated a total of 4.5 billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. labor costs at 3 percent.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Proper staff training keeps your team knowledgeable, confident, and able to provide the kind of customer service that keeps guests coming back. Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. Focused training also speeds up the onboarding process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on. I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. To deal with it, restaurants need to offer ready-made solutions for customers. How can you achieve this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

The restaurant industry has changed significantly in recent years, not least due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. 11% of Americans spend between $100 and $149 more each month, while 22 percent spend an additional $50 to $99, on average.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

This dates back to the Renaissance, through this time of enlightenment, the growth of human intellect, during times of conflict and war, struggling through recession and depression, when the structure of society and its government seems to falter and of course, when times are great and life seems to glow with optimism.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the decades that have followed, places like Alloy (decorative cherry blossoms, pink walls), Model Milk (airy, multilevel dining areas), and Sukiyaki House (sushi counter displaying seafood flown in from Japan) — which offer experiences devoid of steak and ornate dark wood — have continued to change what diners expect of fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Knowing these customer experience factors can help you create a positive and welcoming environment that will keep guests coming back for more. These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It was a job and a paycheck, a signal that I wanted to take on some responsibility, and the beginning of a six-decade work ethic, but there were no pats on the back for a choice of careers. We have all heard it before; it is perpetuated in the media, by our politicians, guidance counselors, professors, our peers, and sometimes even parents.

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