Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. People appreciate contactless service and it has become the new norm to order differently than at the front counter of a restaurant with an employee at a cash register. Technology has become a solution in staffing as well.

Front of House

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery). Social media login for easy access. Admin Panel : Order management system to track and manage orders in real time.

Delivery

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

I spoke with Ross Hindle, the Group COO of PDG Media , to find out which strategies work best. However, managing all of these is easier said than done, and the digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving. However, just because digital marketing is all-encompassing doesn’t mean it’s straightforward.

Marketing

EATER

APRIL 11, 2025

In food media, youre always a stones throw away from someone talking about how food brings people together. Its a minefield out there, and for diners looking to spend ever-dwindling cash on a meal where they cant even guarantee theyll like their dining companions, a communal table presents an extra calculation.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features rewriting the rules of seasonal marketing, snack wrap traffic driver, GLP-1 use impact on F&B, and restaurant marketing challenges. Non-essential eating occasions, like late-night snacking and social dinners, have seen notable declines.

2025

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

With enough customer data, you can send targeted emails or conduct specific social-media campaigns that attract repeat business. Take one week to shadow your employees and ask the management team to provide their observations. This data is essential for tracking trends, managing staff, and understanding customer preferences.

POS

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 23, 2025

Restaurants that adapt to this digital transformation gain a competitive advantage , broadened customer base , and improved cash flow while keeping up with modern dining trends. This efficient order management ensures a smooth experience every time. Cost Savings By managing orders directly, restaurants can cut out the middleman.

Online Ordering

Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2025

Franchised brands have been popular targets for investors that prefer their lack of capital spending and cash flow that is less susceptible to recessionary downturns like those of company-run operations. The company was founded in 1936 and is one of the nation’s largest donut brands.

Leadership

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the restaurant industry, it can be challenging to manage. When you have a reservation and waitlist platform , you can manage your unique experiences, reservations, and your waitlist all from just one place. Use email and social media to promote gift cards and drive holiday sales.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

For instance, users can integrate social media pages to their interface, or incorporate restaurant signage. Increase profits with a Cash Discount Program to help offset payment processing fees. This will save your staff time in managing it on paper or a spreadsheet and saves a lot of time by not having to answer the phone.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Let’s dive into what really works in today’s competitive landscape.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

From managing daily orders to tracking inventory and improving customer experience, today’s POS solutions go far beyond basic transactions. How a Coffee Shop POS System Helps You Manage Coffee Bean Inventory with Ease Sipping a beautiful cup of coffee, espresso, or cold brew can be a wonderful experience or a nightmare.

POS

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

Managing restaurant peak hours can feel like organized chaos—but with the right strategy, they can become your biggest profit drivers. With a smart restaurant POS system like Lavu , you can unlock insights, manage customized menus, and automate off-peak promotions — turning those “slow” hours into revenue-driving opportunities.

POS

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. New revenue opportunities will include marketplace offerings, retail media networks, and B2B services using internally developed assets and tools.

Marketing

The Food Corridor

APRIL 11, 2025

Delay large purchases if possible, or seek refurbished or lease-to-own equipment options to preserve cash. Celebrate small wins : shout-outs, success stories, and social media highlights keep morale up and engagement high. Choose investments with clear, measurable ROI and protect your cash flow in the process.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Escoffier is aiding restaurant owners and managers by preparing qualified candidates ready for engaged employment. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. Aligning tech with business goals is a must.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

Mobile Ordering

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

They’re an important tool for maximizing profit, managing inventory, and keeping your menu fresh and exciting.  That means your new menu templates, logo, social media, online menu, and restaurant website should all follow the same color scheme. Give yourself some freedom to change up the specials.

Design

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Berkeley, California, US) Mon, 2 Jun – Starbucks seeks two US Global Coffee Creators for year-long social media campaign. Kansas City, US) Thu, 5, Jun – Löfbergs appoints Henrik Biilmann as Managing Director of Peter Larsen Kaffe. Want to keep up with current affairs in the coffee industry?

2025

Restaurant Engine

MAY 14, 2025

Its the loyal, returning customers who generate consistent cash flow for your restaurant. Encouraging social media engagement and shares. Several platforms offer robust loyalty management systems. Do be sure to have a sign-up on your website and info on your social media channels. Getting new reviews.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. They then sell the reservations on unauthorized online resale sites and social media.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of how restaurants are a saving grace for malls, the economic impact of Taylor Swift in town, and how influential reviews can be. Though takeout is popular, dining out has its own allure, especially for social occasions.

Point of Sale

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 7, 2025

lb in early February and have remained volatile ever since, forcing roasters to rethink their sourcing strategies and product offerings to better manage already tight margins. But passion without a business plan, without understanding cash flow, logistics, green coffee sourcing, and customer acquisition, is now not enough,” Marius says.

Point of Sale

EATER

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater From giant cabbages to the occasional thirst trap, Martha’s social media presence has been a journey When I am scrolling on Instagram, there are few accounts more immediately identifiable than Martha Stewart’s. And that’s because on social media, Martha Stewart is a truly singular presence.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. For Gen Z in particular, easy online ordering and the use of social media as a restaurant discovery tool have become the norm.

2025

SpotOn

JULY 15, 2025

But the job isn’t just about muscle memory; it’s about reading the room and having sharp people and social skills.    Social, fast-paced: It’s a high-energy social environment where you can meet a lot of people—every shift is a chance to connect. 

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19. Does your dining room layout need a social distance inspired layout? Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

Cash Management

EATER

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From the creator fund to sponsored content and upstart new businesses seeking to capitalize on a newly massive social media following, influencers are cashing in. going viral on social media can get even businesses that are doing things right in trouble.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation. What are best practices for restaurant owners and operators to manage costs right now? How is inflation affecting food prices?

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It is important to consider if the first location has the cash flow to help financially carry the second location for a period of time if needed. Below are seven tips to improve the cash flow and make the most out of a current location to ensure a steady stream of revenue to serve as a buffer through those first months.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Burke to offer additional insights on how restaurants can best use Tik Tok in their marketing efforts. What makes Tik Tok an effective income generator, particularly for cash-strapped smaller restaurants? Developing a presence on multiple social apps helps users recognize your brand.

Marketing

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. Minimize the risk of contact between the customer and the cashier by installing a protective screen at cash registers.

Social Media

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Every business requires controls in pricing, consistency, quality, and cash handling. All of the tools are available for inventory control, purchasing systems, cash handling, costing templates, and quality assessment. Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Service is off.”

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. And don’t forget a long-time, well-established business management tactic: the employee suggestion box.

Healthcare

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 capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

2024

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

With new social distancing and self-isolation strategies, it’s clear that COVID-19 will have, and is having, an extreme impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. How restaurant managers can navigate COVID-19. Leverage social media to provide updates to guests. Communicate with staff and managers.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. Social media presence is free and a great way to remain connected to customers and build a community. Optimize Inventory.

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