Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

Traditionally, this has meant that the manager comes out and apologizes to the guest, then offers a discount or a comped meal. Widespread adoption of branded apps, online ordering and delivery, accelerated by the Covid crisis, has forced restaurants to deal with an issue that they’ve mostly avoided until now: chargebacks.

Online Ordering 487

Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering Food Order 487

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

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 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

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 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

To cope with their current challenges, food-service businesses need to look back on their lockdown experiences — and keep on innovating in order to keep customers coming back for more. Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business. First-Rate Service.

Online Ordering 470

Online Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 470

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

Loyalty Program 419

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. One of the most impactful changes – and the stickiest – is contactless payment.

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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Neiman highlights the role of technology-powered tactics such as upselling menu add-ons and optimizing digital ordering in addition to using collected data to better meet the needs of the still-value conscious guest. For example, we’re seeing the value trend call for a wider need within the QSR industry for cash kiosks.

Loyalty Program 449

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Coupons Customer Experience 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. QR Codes and the Concept of Ordering or Paying Ahead The restaurant experience has changed in many ways, and, over the past few years, the pandemic accelerated a major shift. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes.

Mobile Ordering 419

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. "We hope that these dining bonds help by bringing in much needed revenue to these restaurants now.

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

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. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. High-quality food not only satisfies hunger but also creates memorable dining experiences that customers will want to repeat. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Online Ordering Customer Service 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. The Value of Trust. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2024

.” Those words from Katherine Pendrill, Senior Manager, Content Marketing at TouchBistro, should be quite telling for restaurant operators as they point out the opportunity that exists to reach a valuable audience. Diner Report found Gen Z diners are willing to cash out for immediate gratification. average of 43 percent.”

Operations 473

Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. Financial Trends Insights. Day parts performing best for the industry during June were mid-afternoon and dinner.

2020 487

2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Food Supply 487

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. Real-time order tracking. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery).

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Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

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 450

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

2022 474

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering 293

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 reducing to approximately 3.0x

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 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 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In 2021, I worked in a restaurant that promoted itself as the future of dining. 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. And when customers don’t tip, servers can end up paying out of pocket to pad a manager’s paychecks.

Mobile Ordering 328

Mobile Ordering Food Order Customer Service Online Ordering 328

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Space is limited, so click here to register.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Seating 515

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

According to Restolabs, a restaurant management software that offers online ordering systems, continued social distancing measures are expected to bring about an upward trend of automation for customers (3). And clearly, online delivery will start to become an indispensable part of the dining culture as customers dine-in less.

Kitchen Safety 349

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Back of House 349

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Four-page menus do not reflect business common sense – inventories become unmanageable, waste is much more difficult to manage, the level of expertise required of employees grows exponentially, consistency and quality are challenging, and profit is hard to predict and realize. What if……happens? How will we react?”

Customer Experience 449

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Yelp Economic Average. Consumer interest in restaurants dropped by 52 percent from March 10 to April 19. Trust in restaurants remains high.

2020 479

2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. “With all that is going on, we cannot allow these businesses to be forgotten,” Swonger added.

Fast Casual 405

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1).

2021 339

2021 Food Safety Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 339

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Aside from the traditional full-service or counter-service dine-in models, they aren’t set up to support the non-traditional service models such as ghost kitchens, drop-zones or first-party delivery that have become a necessity throughout the pandemic. On-the-Fly Menu Management. QR-Based, Contactless Ordering and Payment.

POS 275

POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 275

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. How Coronavirus Affected Dining Behavior. COVID-19 Foot Traffic at QSRs. Some Placer.ai percent and 2.9

Mobile Ordering 305

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

A modern Restaurant POS System does far more than just process payments—it powers the entire dining experience. From managing orders and tracking inventory to analyzing sales data in real time, today’s POS systems are essential tools for restaurants of all sizes. Historically, cash registers in restaurants served one purpose.

POS 78

POS 2025 Front of House Back of House 78

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 23, 2025

Ever noticed how ordering your favorite meal has become as easy as pie? That’s the magic of online food ordering systems. They’ve not only spiced up our dining experiences but also served up a platter of benefits for restaurants. The benefits of online food ordering system go beyond convenience.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Food Order Ordering Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Dining Bond Goes Global. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business.

Mobile Ordering 376

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376