Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. What are AI and ML?

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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 .

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. 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. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. While increasing grocery costs could lead some consumers to eat out instead , it’s clear that restaurants need to do more to justify higher prices and improve the customer experience. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

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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.

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Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Change is constant, especially when it comes to technology. 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.

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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Even through the most challenging and tragic experiences, when the lessons are quite vivid – we quickly push aside the need to change in favor of a return to what is considered “normal”. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone.

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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. Gathering and storing real time customer information.

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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. Provide a positive candidate experience and showcase your company’s values, mission, and vision during the hiring process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2020

Technology such as kiosks and mobile apps increasingly had become cornerstones of the new business model prior to the outbreak. Nowadays, though, owners and managers unable financially to bring back their full complement of staff are relying on the technology to facilitate almost everything with a food order, except make it.

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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.

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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. 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.

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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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Deliverect

JULY 24, 2020

The lockdown accelerated the adoption of online ordering and delivery tech as dining rooms closed and people were stuck at home. It has also brought contactless ordering and payment to the fore, especially as restaurants prepare to reopen with new sanitation and distancing measures in place. Inventory management tools.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. Instead, investing in new processes can streamline your eatery and cut costs while increasing efficiency and improving your customer experience! Times are tough for restaurants of every size.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. This includes raising wages, boosting benefits such as offering early wage access, and leveraging technology to improve scheduling, automate processes and streamline operations, ensuring a seamless shift every time.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Wonder controls the entire experience, from recipe to fulfillment, and the company has spent $60 million so far on intellectual property — recipes and restaurant concepts — from its partner chefs. Customers place orders on the Wonder app for delivery or pick-up.

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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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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. Like much of the world, new and ever-changing technology is a fact of life for restaurant workers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers. Mixed take-out bag.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

While sales, new menu items, and a fresh coat of paint can quickly bring more people into your restaurant, technology can help too. That’s where NFC technology comes in. NFC technology for restaurants is a great way to boost flagging sales and bring people into the establishment. . Convenience Equals Loyal Customers.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

While sales, new menu items, and a fresh coat of paint can quickly bring more people into your restaurant, technology can help too. That’s where NFC technology comes in. NFC technology for restaurants is a great way to boost flagging sales and bring people into the establishment. Convenience Equals Loyal Customers.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. But as cloud technology developed, the basic POS system transformed into a full-fledged restaurant management system. This adds a layer of complexity to POS systems.

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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? Whether you’re looking for a POS system that offers online ordering or in-depth sales reporting, we’ve got you covered. Easy-to-use POS terminals Modern point of sale (POS) technologies are integral to keeping your business moving.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The truth is, point-of-sale systems have come a long way, so here’s a brief overview of all the ways they can help you manage your business. It is a cash register, processes credit cards, debit cards, checks, cash, and even Paypal and Venmo funds. What is a POS system?

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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.

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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.

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Harbor Touch

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Restaurant of the Future: 7 Must-Have Technologies. The reality about the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) has made every business modeler begin to conceive the operations of their enterprises in a manner that overtly embraces technology. Here are seven (7) of the must-have restaurant technologies of the future: 1.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

The restaurant industry had to adapt to changes in consumer behavior during the COVID19 pandemic, testing out operational innovations and relying on technological solutions that allowed for social distancing and ensuring sanitation (1, 2). Tech for Touchless, Contact-Free Dining. Contactless-dining is expected to trend as a result.

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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! Even with technology meant to make their lives easier, people have a learning curve. Picture this.

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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.

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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.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The truth is, point-of-sale systems have come a long way, so here’s a brief overview of all the ways they can help you manage your business. It is a cash register, processes credit cards, debit cards, checks, cash, and even Paypal and Venmo funds. What is a POS system?

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