Clover - Restaurants

MAY 2, 2024

What is concierge service? While luxury is often associated with concierge services, all they really mean is a personalized customer experience. That kind of experience can be offered by all types of small businesses–from restaurants to retail shops to service businesses.

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Customer Service Loyalty Program Healthcare Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The study also shows that 84 percent of consumers find new products, services, and businesses online through social feeds, search results, or recommendations. These were followed by proximity (49 percent), speed of service (49 percent), and brand reputation (46 percent).

Online Ordering 188

Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 188

Bingage

MAY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! There is a gap between customers and business. The problem is there are lacking in customer engagement. It’s pretty simple math.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Banks have been reducing exposure to small businesses ever since the pandemic, and now with higher interest rates putting pressure on bank deposits and greater regulatory scrutiny, banks are reducing their loan books even more. First, run a self-assessment of your business by determining: Restaurants offer both a product and service.

Employee Relations 193

Employee Relations Small Business Advertising Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. To go contactless, customers scanned a small black and white square called a QR code on their mobile device to see a digital copy of the menu.

Social Media 215

Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 215

Indoor Media

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, 35% of people prefer to book their appointments online. For people under 35, that number is even greater, with many refusing to book over the phone or in person. Without a website to support online bookings, you may be missing out on an entire consumer base. Building a Website First things first, you need a website.

Book 78

Book Advertising Website Management Email Marketing 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2020

What precautions need to be in place to protect our staff and customers? Will customers return, or will they shy away from any contact with groups of people? Profits are slim, employees may be reluctant to return, the fear of the virus is looming, the food distribution system is heavily bruised, and customers are cautious.

Kitchen Safety 336

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Education 336

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. There may be more reasons, but these are the most common.

2022 375

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic. Lessons Learned.

Online Ordering 188

Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers. Retaining an existing customer is five times cheaper than acquiring a fresh face. How to measure customer retention.

Loyalty Program 370

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

Hospitality 237

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 237

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2021

He went from bored to booked… and soon opened up other locations. I suggested she run in a local coupon book, and she joked it would be a “going out of business” sale. Now the question was how to keep those repeat customers. Focus on Customer Service and Personalized Experiences.

Advertising 208

Advertising 2021 Small Business Customer Service 208

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. Add photos and videos to show customers what they can expect. Share press and customer reviews for external validation. Allow customers to place takeout and delivery orders through your website.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can’t fix your table turnover rate without understanding the two key components: the total number of tables and the total number of customers served over a specific period. This should include all tables available for seating customers. This period could be a day, week, month, or any time frame you choose.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. Many restaurants were ill-prepared to compete with food delivery services like GrubHub and DoorDash.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

Operations 370

Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, here is what we know and what we must learn to work with: [] COVID PROTOCOLS WILL LIKELY BE WITH US FOR SOME TIME: You’re tired of it, your employees are tired of it, and your customers are tired of, but it is the second-best tool in your toy chest (next to the vaccine) to help keep this pandemic under control and keep everyone safe.

Food Supply 416

Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! A common complaint among restaurant owners is that customers don’t feel like they’re getting enough attention. How does it work?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Demo Loyalty Program 52

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s frustrating when the customer service rep doesn’t understand the system or tries to shift the blame onto a third party. It has been an amazing experience from beginning to end. One of the most impressive aspects of 7shifts is the customer service availability. The price is great. Implementation was a breeze.

Customer Service 221

Customer Service Information Pricing Insurance 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Allow customers to express themselves. This rarely happens on its own.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize. Customer Data Will be at Risk More than Ever.

Customer Service 237

Customer Service 2022 Food Order Delivery 237

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. Their business is built on the power of word of mouth—one of, if not the most useful marketing tools in the book. So, where do you start?

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell. In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts.

Customer Experience 221

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Mobile Ordering Customer Service 221

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2023

Having strong employee retention means less time and money spent on hiring and training, less knowledge loss, increased productivity, and better customer service. This all translates to more satisfied customers and better business. So how can you ensure you are creating the right workplace culture to retain employees?

Coaching 195

Coaching Training Book Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Not to mention: you must always deliver a memorable experience for customers. They take reservations and automatically apply time allocations based on the number of bookings. Buzztime offers tablets that let customers play trivia and poker games. This means the only table service you need is someone to deliver the food.

Technology 195

Technology Website Management Entertainment Point of Sale 195

Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Think about how to deliver a great experience with fewer staff – that might mean more self-service and product outsourcing. Contact Previous Bookings. At a minimum have click-and-pay invoices to collect booking payments.

Email Marketing 153

Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. But how about booking catering gigs? How Food Trucks Can Book More Events. You’re ready to book your food truck—now how do you find events?

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Catering Book Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

Optimizing labor costs is one of the biggest “levers” a restaurateur can pull to maximize profitability without sacrificing the experience for staff or guests. Keeping the Mattenga’s team in-sync Mattenga’s Pizzeria keeps their operations on lock with over 60 Manager Log Book entries a day. Hengam Stanfield, Mattenga's Pizzeria.

Management 370

Management Management Document Communication 370

Gourmet Marketing

JULY 7, 2020

There’s more you can do to improve the quality of your guests’ hotel experience. The goal is to provide your guests with an exceptional experience that they will remember and lead them to book with you again. From customer service to accommodations, there is a multitude of ways to make their stay memorable.

Customer Experience 55

Customer Experience Hotels Coupons Customer Service 55

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Many services also allow you to add your recipes in and calculate actual food costs. If one guest is a big fan of martinis, having the data to let anyone on staff know can make for a special experience.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Restaurant service is one of the most important factors in any hospitality experience. Excellent customer service can be the difference between success and closing your doors. “We It’s actually the whole experience, the memories that are created … It’s the non-tangibles we remember.”

Take-out 78

Take-out 2023 Customer Service Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Instead, they’re hoping to have offers for those special, add-on services to customize their time and create memorable experiences, especially when celebrating Dad. Operators can successfully achieve this by offering guests upgrades from the very start – right at booking.

Marketing 177

Marketing Email Marketing Online Ordering Specials 177

Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

But how you handle complaints from restaurant customers determines whether a problem results in a happy regular for life or a one-star review. A complaint doesn’t have to ruin a guest’s experience—or your restaurant’s reputation—if your team handles it the right way. Empathize with their feelings of frustration.

Hospitality 142

Hospitality Dietary Restrictions Social Media Online Ordering 142

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Instead, they’re hoping to have offers for those special, add-on services to customize their time and create memorable experiences, especially when celebrating Dad. Operators can successfully achieve this by offering guests upgrades from the very start – right at booking.

Marketing 167

Marketing Email Marketing Online Ordering Specials 167