Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

No matter how excellent your customer service is, you will always encounter the occasional aggressive customer. If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Six Tips for Handling Aggressive Customers. Your Customer Should Feel Appreciated.

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Cash Management Customer Service Food Safety Restaurant Law 197

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The restaurants that are able to keep employees around treat the employee experience with as much regard as the customer experience, if not more. What about managers? Establish Clear Lines of Communication. Track and manage employee workload. What about managers? Communication breaks down.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. BE PRESENT.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now is the time when your restaurant can experiment with and implement new technologies to help reduce costs, improve margins, and stay safe during COVID-19. With features like automated scheduling, time tracking, and analytics reporting, labor management software can help your restaurant reduce its labor costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your point-of-sale (POS) system should evolve as your customer base transitions into more of a “cashless society.” A bulky or slow legacy system will prevent your business from creating a positive customer experience, so keep up with the business world as it changes. Personalized experience Enhanced outreach.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

What about mandatory service charges? Specifically, The DOL applied the updates to the amendments that occurred in 2018 in section 3(m) and other sections in the Fair Labor Standards Act: First, employers, supervisors, and managers cannot keep employee tips under any circumstances, even in a tip pool. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Dynamic pricing would add friction to the guest experience, according to Capterra’s 2023 Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants. The research indicates consumer sentiment on dynamic pricing is overwhelmingly negative, and that most customers are unlikely to utilize it in a way that benefits restaurants. The survey of more than 900 U.S.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Manager, Mercato Italiano. Focus on your service concept! Create an experience.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

As restaurants adjust their protocol to safely reopen, contactless experiences will be important in preventing the spread of this infectious disease. But after the coronavirus swept through the nation, touch-free transactions have spiked, likely because we are collectively realizing how easily germs can spread via cash.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. If you’re not sure what your customers are looking for, don’t be afraid to take to social media and ask them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

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? From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. Here are their responses.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES. However, creative food and hospitality operators have managed to innovate, stay agile, plan for the end in sight and have reinvented their business in order to prepare for the huge demand that has been building up and will let rip once the lockdowns end.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings. Offer Safe and Contact-Free Services.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. For part one, click here.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective retail management requires a vast array of skills. In a broad sense, those skills boil down to managing your time, managing your staff, managing their training, and managing change. Retail management 101 Master these skills one at a time. Retail management 101. That’s where we can help.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 25, 2021

T oday we are meeting with some of the team members behind MacromatiX, – Fourth’s global solution for Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). How is Fourth’s MacromatiX’s solution helping the leading quick service businesses in the world? Software Engineering Manager. Software Engineering Manager. Chad Marais.

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Cash Management Customer Service Customer Experience Sports 148

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For that to happen, it's necessary to understand the rules of tipping out, choose a structure that works for your staff, and communicate that structure to employees clearly. However, servers are not the only ones who contribute to a guest's dining experience. At full-service restaurants, even tip splitting is still an option.

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Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

Get Beyond

JANUARY 4, 2024

What’s more, consider sharing some or all of your mission with customers. Regarding strategy, the messaging can help current and future customers get to know you better and help you stand out. But, with the new year beginning, now is a great time for a refresher on customer service. Here’s why.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Instead, investing in new processes can streamline your eatery and cut costs while increasing efficiency and improving your customer experience! And for establishments with counter service, your staff can get orders started on their tablets to cut down on wait time. Even if you don’t offer food, it’s a complicated atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. Two-Way Text Communication with Guests. Multi-channel, Responsive Customer Support. On-the-Fly Menu Management. Gives your guests a consistent experience. Two-Way Text Communication with Guests.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2024

These movers have extensive experience with commercial relocations and are well-equipped to move your bar fixtures and alcohol inventory safely. Keeping the Flame Alive with Your Clientele A significant concern during relocation is maintaining a strong bond with your established customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

How will you manage your menu? What kind of reports do you need to manage your restaurant? Making sure it’s easy to take orders and payments on the go will be extremely helpful to both your staff and customers. Mobile POS systems empower your staff to take more orders efficiency, helping maximize labor and service.

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Indoor Media

JULY 8, 2021

If a customer sees an ad that suggests your business has a special “half-off all food during happy hour” deal, and then they come to your restaurant and find that the deal only applies to french fries…they’re not going to be too happy, and they probably won’t come back to your business. Truth in advertising is of crucial importance.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As QR codes, app-based service, and robotic servers become more and more common, that makes the job tougher for the humans working alongside them This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Things could sour quickly, and the customers often left frustrated and hungry. Shutterstock.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. Cash registers are a technology of the past as business owners now focus on greater flexibility and control. The Evolution of POS.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Knowing your audience will inform your menu, but more importantly, your restaurant’s overall vibe and service style. Customer experience is another factor, and your interior should resonate with the brand’s personality. Craft a comprehensive financial blueprint to manage your restaurant’s expenses.

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Sling

APRIL 2, 2023

We’ll answer those questions in this article and introduce you to an app that can help you manage your workforce better. In many ways, this reward for another year of service is tied to the success of the company. Casual incentives can take the form of anything from recognition to cash to a catered lunch.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Your team of employees can only do so much with what they’re given, so you might consider improving their modes of communication. Update to Mobile POS System.

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