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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020.

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Four Simple Ways to Integrate Contactless Solutions in Your Restaurant Reopening Strategy

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As consumers have come to rely on their cell phones in virtually every aspect of their lives, restaurants should consider letting guests order via mobile rather than at a counter. This can be done by making interactive menus available online or in an app. Contactless Ordering. Contactless Payments.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively.

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The Changing Guest Service In Casual Dining | Restaurant Recovery Series

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Cooper’s Hawk has been able to garner consistent revenue throughout the pandemic via online orders and its wine club , which currently includes over 400,000 members. Barron and McEnery explore the potential changes coming to the casual dining sector, and consider the manner in which guest service may evolve to meet those new needs.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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