Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Shake off the dust of complacency, press the wrinkles out of that chef coat, polish those shoes and face the challenges straight on. 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. Become obsessed with communication!

Social Media 436

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

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.

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Earning customer loyalty takes time and effort! but the first and most important step is to choose the best loyalty program which can help to gain customer loyalty, engagement, retention and of course revenue generation. Tier-based loyalty program: Enables VIP Tiers and sends exclusive perks to customers on achieving milestones.

Loyalty Program 104

Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The restaurants that prioritize employee retention above all will come out on top. 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. Check your culture.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some have their feet planted firmly on the ground with a system that is time tested and solid, while others tend to drift in and out of consciousness. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

Cash Management 266

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

People who don't work in the restaurant industry think that all there is to being a server is taking orders, bringing out food, and sorting out the bill. However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye.

FOH 195

FOH Management Management Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take.

FOH 307

FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success. If you want to open a restaurant , or if you're going to take a fresh look at where you are in your journey as a restaurateur, you must develop a business plan.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

As some states begin to entertain loosening restrictions and easing out of “stay at home” directives – restaurants will consider their options. This is not a time to experiment with changing food perceptions and pushing the envelope with cuisine. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

Point of Sale 306

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your point-of-sale (POS) system should evolve as your customer base transitions into more of a “cashless society.” Otherwise, you’ll miss out on a huge market and wind up with disappointed guests. Personalized experience Enhanced outreach. As a restaurant owner, customer satisfaction should be your number one priority.

Customer Experience 61

Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

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.

Online Ordering 190

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 190

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience. Labor Shortage Solutions in the Restaurant Industry To address the restaurant worker shortage, restaurant operators have been taking several approaches.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

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.

Pricing 180

Pricing Consumer Goods Customer Experience Food Order 180

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. 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. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. It’s going to be the ride of your life. Erin, Rush Street. ?. ?.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

Customer Experience 224

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Social Media Dine-in 224

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. 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. 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.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. In theory, it's simple, but this tip-out method is subject to federal laws and another layer of state-by-state laws on top of that. Most importantly, employers must know what laws apply to their establishment and communicate this to their staff.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law 2023 Cash Management 195

Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Offering a smaller menu that travels well and packaging everything nicely can make the customer experience even better. And don’t forget about making deliveries on time and having great customer service – those things are super important for building a loyal customer base and getting a good reputation.

Delivery 166

Delivery Food Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 166

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us. – Team Bots’ It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? 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.

Front of House 204

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 204

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.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

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?

Front of House 155

Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 155

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. The restaurant dining experience has changed forever and menu items must also adapt to these times. Re-engineer Menus.

Front of House 209

Front of House Inventory Food Safety Social Media 209

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.

Retail 144

Retail Management Management Point of Sale 144

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

But, on a positive note, that means there is now an unprecedented opportunity for people to break into business on the strength of a great job interview without needing years of restaurant experience. A general manager might also wear a restaurant’s sommelier hat. Sometimes a cashier also takes orders from guests.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Cash Management Front of House Fine Dining 78

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. Be part of the solution; keep your local communities fed.

Social Media 203

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 203

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.

2020 154

2020 Online Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 154

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.

2023 193

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 193

Hot Schedules

MAY 25, 2021

The team is growing, and we thought this is a great opportunity to sit and talk with them about their work at Fourth and what it takes to further develop and enhance a product with 20 successful years of history, as well as what it takes to collaborate with peers in the USA, Australia, Republic of South Africa and Bulgaria.

Cash Management 148

Cash Management Customer Service Customer Experience Sports 148

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

The ability to make sales and keep people moving to allow for more customers is essential to a profitable business. However, some owners don’t realize they can leverage their bar POS data to make smarter table management decisions. Managing a bar comes with unique challenges. There’s a lot going on at any given moment.

POS 40

POS Bar Mobile Ordering Customer Service 40

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. All you need to do is type a prompt, as detailed or as vague as you wish, into the tool, and the AI will churn out a copy.

2024 52

2024 Small Business Cash Management Email Marketing 52

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In fact, surveys show that 56% of people dine out at least twice a week! Instead, investing in new processes can streamline your eatery and cut costs while increasing efficiency and improving your customer experience! You won’t need a central POS terminal taking up room in your dining area.

Ordering 52

Ordering Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Customer Service 52

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Manage cash flow by creating a cash flow forecast. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. Cost out your menu items and recipes.

2021 136

2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

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.

Advertising 148

Advertising Social Media Consumer Goods Cash Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. In fact, they generally cringe at the thought of taking on such a significant operational change. Two-Way Text Communication with Guests. Multi-channel, Responsive Customer Support. On-the-Fly Menu Management.

POS 106

POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 106

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Running a restaurant comes with long and short-term problems that will exhaust you if you don’t have any assistance or prior experience. Practices that were common in the restaurant business, only a few years ago are gradually being phased out in favor of more efficient and quicker methods of operating.

Management 98

Management Management Cash Management Front of House 98

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.

2022 177

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 177