Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Being present in delivery partner marketplaces, having a functional website with online ordering, and a solid social media game are keys to success not only in the current situation but also with today’s consumer. ServSafe is offering a free Food Handler course and some additional training for take-out and delivery best practices.

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Food Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Social Media 88

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 24, 2021

Trend# 2: Delivery will continue to evolve. Delivery went from a steadily rising trend to a must-have capability last year. It’s hard to predict how much, and how long, the increased interest in delivery will persist. And that raises questions around how much to invest in delivery technology and capacity.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 7, 2020

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times. Many even want to.

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 78

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

Recovery from the pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever seen; you can’t compare it to a typical recession or major crisis like a natural disaster. Whether you have lagging beverage sales or poor guest reviews, it’s likely that a number of factors contribute to those numbers. Taking on the Recovery with the right Data.

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Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Customer Service Sourcing 98

Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

After many months of on-again, off-again indoor dining restrictions, outdoor dining capacity limits, and relying on delivery/take out only, a brighter future is on the horizon. If your restaurant business switched to a delivery or takeout only model during the pandemic, you may have slimmed down your menu offerings, as well as your inventory.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Guest Recovery 88

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Monitor takeout and delivery sales since the beginning of restaurant restrictions to identify trends, and then leverage that information to predict future sales. By analyzing this data you can make smart decisions about labor hour allocation for the delivery and takeout segments of your business. Forecast by revenue center.

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Point of Sale POS Employee Relations Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. " Remarkable Resiliency.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, QSR restaurants, particularly chains, benefitted from well-established off-premises services, like carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery. In this year’s second quarter, off-premises grew by +5 percent compared to a year ago, driven by gains in carry-out and delivery orders. “The U.S.

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2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. I've included more highlights below followed by the final blog post.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect. Trust, a Human Element.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 269

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). Better Delivery. Off-premise dining will continue trending in 2021, with the food delivery market expected to expand (1).

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 418

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Offer “no touch” deliveries by sending text alerts to customers when their food has arrived at their homes. Do not allow guests to congregate in waiting or bar areas. Consult the U.S.

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Food Safety Cash Management Social Media Point of Sale 142

Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2021

More than ever before, adopting efficient practices and processes, especially in tight margin segments of business, like alcohol, is a key to successful recovery and resurgence for 2021. Without efficient processes, businesses from bars to hotels can get lost in the weeds and lose time that should otherwise be spent with their guests.

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Bar Guest Recovery Cash Management Food Truck 158

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Guest Recovery Point of Sale 98