7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

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. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option.

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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. Market Cafe is completely contact-less: guests scan and pay for all their items and leave.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. 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. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. Increase online orders?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

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. This can be done by making interactive menus available online or in an app. Contactless Ordering. Contactless Payments.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Practice social distancing when delivering food.

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Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. So how can the food industry try to keep its head above water during these difficult times, and how can consumers continue to support their local food and hospitality businesses?

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. 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? Extra Services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Offer Disposable Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. With grocery store shelves barely stocked, you can (and should) successfully add grocery items to your delivery, take out, or drive thru menus. Simplify Pricing. Booze it up. Incentivize.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

From a cash flow point of view, it’s also more efficient. Contactless Wi-Fi-based Ordering. In spite of restrictions being eased on dine-in restaurants, customers might still be apprehensive about touching the same menu card that has been touched by many. QR code-based ordering. Robust Online Ordering Systems .

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Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

The Great Resignation , food inflation , supply chain shortages, and more have caused automation to become a major advantage in streamlining operations for restaurant operators. Order and pay for food or beverages using a computer tablet at the table: 67%. Order and pay for food or beverages using a smartphone app: 64%.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. trillion), while food-at-home spending grew by 10%.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 26, 2022

Pay attention to all of your costs when looking at food service financing solutions. For your food service business, the bottom line represents success, and it represents the continuation of your business. In this article we look at how to improve your food service bottom line with these seven financing solutions. #1:

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 3, 2021

To keep the list manageable, some points contain a couple of service factors. Finding the business on Google or Apple Map, or a Google search – clear description and useful information with correct opening times, useful photos and website links. The menu is easy to read, and can be accessed in advance online and on a phone.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software. . If you’re in the beginning stages of looking for a restaurant management system , you might have multiple questions or concerns. Why do you need restaurant management software?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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ChowNow

MARCH 10, 2021

When you’re researching online ordering providers like ChowNow for your restaurant, you’re bound to have questions. ChowNow builds restaurants their very own online ordering systems. One: We connect their online ordering to their profiles on the world’s most popular sites, like Google, TripAdvisor, Instagram, and more.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 3, 2021

To keep the list manageable, some points contain a couple of service factors. Finding the business on Google or Apple Map, or a Google search – clear description and useful information with correct opening times, useful photos and website links. The menu is easy to read, and can be accessed in advance online and on a phone.

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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? The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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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. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 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-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A panel of judges will pick a winner who will receive either US $5,000 in cash or US $15,000 in credit for MTPak Coffee products. The food and ingredients company and USAID have jointly invested US $8.1 decrease in 2022 net profits – reflecting the impact of rising inflation and food costs.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As restaurants turn to new tech, from online ordering to touchless payment and more, it’s time to take a look at what’s working and what you might consider adding. 1: Online Ordering Availability. Giving your customers the ability to order their food online is a technological imperative today. tweet this).

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harnessing the POS software, restaurateurs have enhanced their restaurant management systems to stay pro-active in the competition. . One of the most important reasons you will deploy a POS system in your restaurant is for efficient management of labor and food costs. Simplify Ordering & Billing Procedures.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

There may be special licenses or permits you will need in order to open your bar. It is important to research what type of licenses you need in order to serve alcohol in your bar. On the other hand, you may need to hire a manager and/or assistant manager to help with the day-to-day operations. Do your research.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In fact, the demand for online restaurant ordering continues to grow among restaurant consumers. Restaurant owners and managers consistently look for solutions that allow customers to place orders online and have food delivered fast. An online ordering and delivery system is crucial for the modern restaurant.

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The Rail

MAY 1, 2023

However, recent trends suggest that ghost restaurants are a unique and low-cost opportunity for investors looking to enter the food industry or existing operators looking to expand their business into other cuisines. This allows for improved focus on the quality of food, variety in menu items, better packaging, and improved delivery services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

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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. As startups have “disrupted” the restaurant industry, they’ve replaced menus and hand-written orders with kitchen display systems (KDS), ordering tablets, and QR codes.

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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. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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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. Customers can also sign up on the website to receive email updates as new information is posted on the site.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 3, 2020

No tipping policy: by not accepting gratuity and instead raising the price of menu items, restaurant owners are able to pay employees a living wage and provide them with benefits. Although diners end up paying the same price for the meal, this might make your menu seem more expensive. Less preparations means less cooks in the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

“Uber and Postmates have long shared a belief that platforms like ours can power much more than just food delivery—they can be a hugely important part of local commerce and communities, all the more important during crises like COVID-19," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. "As Adam Marcus, Managing Director at PSG.?

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