Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

The pent-up demand for al fresco experiences is palpable, and smart operators are taking strategic steps to make the most of this lucrative opportunity. Sidewalk cafes, rooftop terraces, and courtyards are all excellent options for expanding seating. This experience offers a more private and open-air setting for guests.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Seating Reservations 88

7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

The warm weather is upon us, and with longer days, successful vaccinations, and customers spending more time outdoors, restaurant sales across the country rose 20% in April. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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Outdoor Point of Sale Seating Dine-in 370

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Have your chefs experiment with new dish ideas beforehand to attract old and new diners to try some fresh cuisine! You can book online or give us a call. Set a budget ?? Need some ideas?

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

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.

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Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Increased employee engagement and productivity: Less time spent haggling, arguing, and pleading about shifts that they can’t cover is more time spent focused on productive and customer-facing work. Other QSR brands, including Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s, are all experimenting with digital-first or digital-only restaurants as well.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Restaurant bookings in May were up 48 percent compared to May 2019, and revenues are increasing as on-premise dining picks up heading into a busy summer season. Streamlining the In-Person Experience. Today’s diner has come to expect a new experience, one that is driven by technology. Guest Data Brings It All Together.

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Dietary Restrictions Email Marketing Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 177

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here's what the team at Hamburger Mary's did to alter their operations in order to keep customers and staff safe during the pandemic: PPE - Customers must wear face masks at all times except when eating or drinking. We know that that person is cute, but you must stay seated with your party. No mingling with other tables.

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Airlines Food Safety Mobile Ordering Website Management 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. You often have young employees who go outside of their duties to make sure the restaurant is running smoothly and ensure each customer receives the best service possible.

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Management Management Back of House Customer Service 166

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?

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Customer Experience Email Marketing Demo Loyalty Program 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ken McGarrie is the cofounder of Korgen Hospitality and uses his decades of experience to help restaurants across the country become more profitable and reach their potential. So he created a universal training manual, his book— The Surprise Restaurant Manager. Your best marketing asset are the customers you already have.

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Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Google My Business is a free tool you can use to manage your Google Search and Google Maps presence without taking potential customers to a website or a listing account. It helps to cut the customer’s path to your contact information, offers, reservations, and more. Here are a few examples.

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Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Book 253

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Surveys have shown that these trends are driven primarily by a Millennial customer base, with 64 percent of Millennials saying food delivery and takeout are “essential to the way they live. When online reservations first arrived, plenty of restaurants scoffed at the idea of axing customer interaction. Lessons Learned.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, restaurants have many technological tools to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and grow their brand through positive word of mouth. For instance, a customer who frequently orders vegan dishes might appreciate a discount on the new vegan menu items.

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Reservations Loyalty Program Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 52

Web Diner

JANUARY 30, 2019

But, when it comes to customers and seating arrangements, that couldn’t really be further from the truth. While more customers mean more service – which then, in turn, means more profit -, it’s absolutely vital to take into consideration that clients are interested not only in the food but also the experience it comes with.

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Seating Fine Dining Customer Experience Customer Service 48

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Smart business owners who find inexpensive, creative ways to anticipate and fulfill customers’ needs will stand out through COVID-19 and beyond. Here are some needs that customers are likely to be prioritizing right now, with some low-cost ideas on how to meet those needs. Safety and Normalcy. The Human Touch.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Hospitality 189

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Don't stop there!

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list on a restaurant or cafe website helps the business and the customers. It also improves the customer experience, with clear, concise answers to customers’ most common questions, making their website browsing experience smoother – it saves time and phone calls.

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Dietary Restrictions Book Events Customer Service 60

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.

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Hospitality Dietary Restrictions Social Media Online Ordering 142

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver. It definitely wasn’t like any other upscale steakhouse I had ever been to before, and I welcomed the change along with the large windows, bold wall art, and booth and bar seating.

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Dine-in Fine Dining Book Seasonal Menu 114

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

With this efficiency, staff knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and guests enjoy a delightful experience with your brand. Tables and surfaces need to be cleaned frequently so customers don't have to wait too long (and can feel safe when dining at your restaurant). Customer Service. Service Model.

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

If not, then you’re missing out on one of the best ways to experience everything that makes Charlotte so unique. Their semi-private and private rooms will accommodate up to 20 guests and come with exceptional Private Dining Managers to curate the experience to your specifications. Have you hosted a private event yet?

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Dine-in Fine Dining Website Management Book 117

Future Food

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A seat is a terrible thing to waste: Restaurateurs need to be proactive in eliminating no-shows. The hospitality industry - restaurants, cafes and the very people that operate these establishments - have received considerable customer backlash of late as they seek to receive advance payment for future table bookings.

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Book Seating Fine Dining Customer Service 78

Social Hospitality

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s vital to keep customers happy and provide a great experience to improve customer retention at your restaurant. Loyal customers stimulate regular revenue and often turn into brand advocates. When they recommend your business to friends and family, you can gain new customers, too.

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Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service Technology 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Restaurant customers do everything from their phones. They may have discovered you from an Eater article, booked their reservation through OpenTable, or located you via Google Maps, and they will surely review their experience on Yelp — whether positive or negative — when their meal is complete.

Online Ordering 203

Online Ordering Customer Service Fast Casual Recycling 203

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.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. Additional Panelists include: Ryan Volberg – SVP and GM, PAR Restaurant Solutions Group. US Foods Holding Corp.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 15, 2024

Background: Superior Shores Gaming Association, renowned for its diverse entertainment options, including 55 cabinet games and 262 seats for bingo, faced the harsh reality of closing the gaming centers during the pandemic.

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Guest Recovery POS Entertainment Customer Experience 52

EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. For McDonald’s, Sweetgreen, and others, reducing seating means chains can open smaller stores, saving on expensive real estate, especially in urban areas. Cost no longer seems to deter customers.

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Fast Casual Food Food Order Mobile Ordering 107

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

When I think of private dining, I think of personally customized menu choices that complement one another flawlessly and accommodate everyone in my group or party. The options below go above and beyond to create unique dining experiences for all. Any private dining experience needs to be unforgettable. Mason Street Grill.

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Dine-in Book Fine Dining Website Management 110

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. Both approaches might cause your restaurant to fail in attracting new customers. Book in advance, or wait half an hour for a table.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

Future Food

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Food and Entertainment driving immersive experience. In this blog my aim is to talk about the ever-increasing spend potential on food and beverage based around a number of “Happiness—hungry” experiences. Adam D'Sylva’s Lollo Restaurant Image Via Delicious. Grand Slam Dining Oval, Australian Open, Melbourne Image Via Broadsheet.

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Entertainment Beverage Customer Experience Customer Service 158

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For the respondents who reported having outdoor seating (or planned to add outdoor seating soon) and whose climates allow them to seat people outdoors nine or fewer months of the year, the decision to “weatherize” the patio for the colder weather was split. Diners savor a cohesive digital experience.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

From a safety perspective, communal tables can be easily adjusted based on current CDC recommendations as certain seats and portions of the table can be blocked off to limit capacity. While many are using online ordering platforms for their next meal, others are still drawn to the experiences of their local dining establishments.

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Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

The best restaurant management apps allow you to run your business from anywhere, provide you with valuable insights, empower your team , and let you focus on creating the very best experience for your guests. of ADP customers saying the platform keeps them more compliant than their previous payroll provider. Apple | Android.

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Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The restaurant offers customized menus, from circulated appetizer receptions to pre-fixed sit-down dinner menus. The Parlor Room seats twelve, the Small Boardroom seats eight, and the largest boardroom seats 24. The restaurant’s large private dining area can accommodate up to 100 seated or up to 150 standing.

Dine-in 111

Dine-in Fine Dining Book Website Management 111

Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

In fact, restaurant reservations and the technology that supports it is so valuable that public officials and organizations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recommend adopting a reservations-only model or call-ahead seating. Booking Management. That means a big shift has to happen soon. Let’s dive in.

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Reservations 2021 Online Ordering Book 98