Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

In just three weeks, they created a native solution that allowed Clover restaurant merchants to enable online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup. This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering.

Mobile Ordering 245

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 245

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Last year, one of the first brands to go cashless, Sweetgreen, changed its policy to accept cash at all its locations. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) started accepting cash after Amazon confirmed it would take cash payments in all of its previously cashless Amazon Go stores. To eliminate cash is to eliminate customer choice.

Cash Management 173

Cash Management Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Employee Relations 173

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 197

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Kitchens in Wonder’s food halls can be as small as 750 square feet, and each location can serve food from up to 30 — 30! Three months after creating his menu, Johnson returned to the kitchen and Wonder’s chefs served him their version of his food. Customers place orders on the Wonder app for delivery or pick-up.

Delivery 137

Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 137

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.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As businesses grow and open more locations, developing these standard restaurant operating procedures (SOPs) becomes infinitely more critical in order to run an efficient and profitable business. Standard restaurant operating procedures help staff and leadership do their jobs better and ultimately, make customers happier.

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones. Things could sour quickly, and the customers often left frustrated and hungry. In 2021, I worked in a restaurant that promoted itself as the future of dining.

Mobile Ordering 119

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order Online Ordering 119

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. “The post-COVID dining experience will no doubt be different. “The post-COVID dining experience will no doubt be different.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. With cloud-based, mobile-friendly solutions, the change can be relatively simple, with no cumbersome hard-wiring or expensive new hardware needed. Multi-channel, Responsive Customer Support. On-the-Fly Menu Management.

POS 110

POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 110

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 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Focus POS

JUNE 2, 2020

It could be argued that the restaurant industry has been hit the hardest when it comes to stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates; however, the resilience of the restaurant industry cannot be denied, and as restaurateurs shift their thinking from, “How am I going to survive?” Illness Resurgence is Highly Likely .

Technology 187

Technology Fine Dining Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 187

Hot Schedules

MAY 25, 2021

Software Engineering Manager. Over the years, the team has worked alongside counterpart teams in the US and Singapore, all while growing the team and its IP to cover all functional areas of MacromatiX, including vendor integrations, portals, offline systems, store-level Biometrics, and all areas of customer and system support.

Cash Management 148

Cash Management Customer Service Customer Experience Sports 148

Lavu

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Technology is constantly changing and revolutionizing the way restaurants meet customer needs. Gone are the days when servers would approach a customer with a pen and paper. Today, technology is at the helm of on-premise ordering processes. The new technology also allows servers to enter customer orders on hand-held devices.

Technology 78

Technology Ordering Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

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. Update to Mobile POS System. The benefit of a mobile POS system is the freedom of mobility it gives your serving staff. Is it your staff?

FOH 78

FOH Mobile Ordering BOH Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Having served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Wyatt will oversee a newly created “Office of CEO” that includes Chief Financial Officer Caryn Doyle and Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Randy Miller. . He also previously worked with Taco Bell Corporation and Mobil Oil Corporation. ” P.F.

Online Ordering 122

Online Ordering Hospitality Leadership Design 122

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

With widespread concerns of a pandemic rebound, customers will now be more cautious of eating out in crowded places after the COVID-19 outbreak. And clearly, online delivery will start to become an indispensable part of the dining culture as customers dine-in less. Tech for Touchless, Contact-Free Dining. Conclusion.

Kitchen Safety 139

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Back of House 139

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You’ve finally settled on a tableside ordering system to streamline your restaurant systems. The staff is frustrated, the customers are annoyed, and don’t get us started on the back of the house! Today, we share some best practices and tips for training your staff to use an iPad POS ordering system like CAKE’s tableside solution.

POS 40

POS Training Management Management 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Snack, which has benefited from more flexible schedules blurring the dayparts and customers' hesitancy to dine in, is the only daypart that has increased visits over the past year. Another growth area could be packaged cocktails, said Andrew Hummel, CGA’s client solutions manager. Visits at P.M. People want printed menus.

2021 189

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. The most important thing to consider is whether or not you have the resources to manage the added work. Things to think about include: Who will manage the catering operations? And do you have space to put orders before they are delivered or picked up?

Catering 113

Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the post-pandemic times, restaurants and eateries are reopening which means more customer footfall and higher occupancy. In the restaurant industry, effective capacity management is critical to success which depends largely on how well you can control the traffic. Customers also want to be able to order delivery and takeaway.

Technology 52

Technology Operations Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 52

Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

It’s a system that takes the place of a traditional cash register and provides much more than basic transaction functionality. Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. It can then alert wait staff when orders are ready.

Point of Sale 113

Point of Sale Cash Management POS Franchise 113

Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The words “restaurant management system” rarely cause excitement. While service and food remain the most important parts of driving your business, your restaurant’s management system is what keeps it running smooth and healthy. Restaurant Management Is Evolving Rapidly Too. A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Front of House Mobile Ordering Back of House 78

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Our 2020 merchant systems work with most payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, making it easy for customers to pay in a way that’s best for them, increasing your chance for a sale. Additionally, you can manage inventory, and maintain live updates from each of your locations anywhere you are, all on one merchant system.

Point of Sale 75

Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Merchandise POS 75

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

2020 has been quite a learning experience. Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1). Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2).

2021 135

2021 Point of Sale Food Safety Kitchen Safety 135

EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. The bag, held by a grappling hook, lowers to eager customers gazing up like guppies at flakes. Why should geography determine what restaurants you can order from? What a bold future.

Food 144

Food Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 144

Lavu

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Not accepting cash eliminates the risk of thefts and reduces crime rates in general. The fifth time the Park Café & Coffee Bar in Baltimore, Maryland, was held up at gunpoint, the owner decided to remove the cause: cash. Hart is considering ways to accommodate customers without credit or debit cards.

Cash Management 85

Cash Management Point of Sale Fast Casual Café 85

Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

This fixation has driven innovations like self-serve kiosks and kicked off fads like ramen burgers. Trend 1: Cash me if you can — cashless society will reach greater heights. Turning point: calling time on cash — Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The hospitality industry is fuelled by people’s obsession with food.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Cash Management Influencer POS 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Prizes range from discounts off a meal, free pizza for a year, a trip for two to California and cash prizes from $500 to $50,000. Each envelope contains a secret prize, redeemable on a future visit. Value Meal.

2023 100

2023 Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House 100

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. On the Road to Recovery. POS Performance Data.

2020 184

2020 Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 184

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs.

2019 128

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

. “The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. 8 percent say they plan to order more once the pandemic subsides.

2021 178

2021 Loyalty Program Retail Online Ordering 178

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

After all, they let you change sites, keep menus short and focused, and create an exciting and dynamic small company on wheels since they are smaller and most importantly mobile, unlike a restaurant. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers prefer to eat from food trucks rather than restaurants as they are relatively safer.

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Food License Mobile Ordering 52

Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When you are recruiting talent for your business, you learn that people come in different shapes, sizes, education, and experience. In addition to overcoming generational gap biases, hiring managers must also consider the resistance of others to assimilate new recruits. For example, is your application process mobile friendly?

Recruiting 75

Recruiting Hospitality Hiring Website Management 75

7 Shifts

AUGUST 24, 2022

A rise in third-party ordering and delivery coupled with mobile ordering and contactless pickup means fewer and fewer guests are even making their way to a counter where they can consider leaving a tip. And for those who do show up in-person at a quick-serve restaurant , they're paying in cash less than one-third of the time.

Cash Management 370

Cash Management Mobile Ordering POS Customer Service 370

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Many restaurants have quickly shifted to off-premise dining operations to keep serving customers during the pandemic. Whether you are a large multi-location operation or a small independent restaurant, Squirrel can help make sure the shift results in a hassle-free and safe experience for both your staff and customers.

Operations 52

Operations Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 52

iTab POS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Customer service is a big part of the highly competitive restaurant business, and whoever delivers it best gains a competitive advantage over its challengers. When we talk about customer service, a big part of that is opening your business to as many customers as possible and the best way to do that is providing multiple payment options.

Cash Management 40

Cash Management Mobile Ordering POS Point of Sale 40