Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Ghost Kitchens.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. In 2020, too many restaurant websites are still little more than digital brochures. That same data can be used to guide marketing.

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Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 502

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. The work doesn’t stop with launch though.

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Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 251

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. and Canada through free delivery and marketing efforts.” “These are challenging times for restaurants. ."

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Customer Experience Consumer Goods Social Media Dine-in 570

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.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

In a restaurant world filled with heavy hitters armed with deep pockets and marketing power, it can seem difficult for smaller concepts to compete. Glean data insights to help manage and build your team. Understand customer cravings and business needs through data.

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Front of House Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 490

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. 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. ” Tyga Bites Launches. .

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

A few months back, several Tim Hortons locations were forced to shut down after a computer virus infected cash registers at more than 1000 stores. Social media marketing for restaurants does not typically rely on detailed, sensitive customer data. Secondly, make sure that you secure your website. Prepare For The Worst.

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Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

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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Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Are you paying too much for your website, your payment solution, or your inventory management tools? If your poorly-fitting hat is marketing-related, maybe a few weeks of couch time is great for pouring over free marketing tutorials (courtesy of LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com). Build Your Skills.

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Social Media Small Business Customer Service Cash Management 488

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? WSJ reported that more than half of ad spending is shifting to digital platforms as the pandemic caused shifts in marketing strategies.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

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. Best practices for calculating cash flow. To view all of the available resources or connect with a US Foods expert, visit the company’s website here.

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Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 463

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. ” The BOHA! ” The BOHA!

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Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

EATER

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

DoorDash Capital is actually a cash advance and a fee, okay? In a FAQ on the company website , DoorDash is very clear that its new financing product is a cash advance, not a traditional loan. Shutterstock. The move comes as no surprise for anyone who’s been watching DoorDash over the last year.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Online Ordering Advertising 274

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 359

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. Best practices for calculating cash flow. To view all of the available resources or connect with a US Foods expert, visit the company’s website here.

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Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

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.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You'll have late nights and have to work on weekends and public holidays The market is saturated with loads of competition. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

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?” One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Store schedules and labor management.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

This process includes focusing on your daily finances , such as cash flow, payroll, and inventory. Invest in Technology Accounting and inventory management software are just a couple of the technologies that small business owners should invest in. Marketing is an integral part of every business plan.

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Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It all comes down to marketing, whether it’s a social media post or an email blast. Regardless of the size of your budget though, a restaurant marketing plan is what establishes your marketing goals and keeps you on track to measure your progress and achieve success.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

All markets within Texas experience negative trends in the week to April 17, following a week of positive trends to April 10. In CGA’s latest COVID-19 Impact study, it was found that 62 percent of American consumers had been out to Bars/Restaurants since their local market re-opened. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts.

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2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

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.

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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?

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering 293

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. Limited-service restaurants continue to be the clear winners in the market share battle within the leisure category.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. A hybrid grab-and-go market and cafe serves both breakfast and lunch, is tailored to the needs of sizable office buildings and features the best local restaurants in rotation. ” says John Cocker, FOODWORKS’s president.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed. Check your governor's website.

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Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 2, 2019

These partnerships brought a critical cash influx to the restaurant to support purchasing and planning expenses while capitalizing on joint marketing to promote our brand and increase customer awareness. To hire additional staffing, we marketed a job fair across multiple hospitality social media groups and targeted job boards.

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Events Cash Management Email Marketing Outdoor 260

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

The past year has turned servers into expert delivery packers, challenge chefs' creativity, and flipped the role of a restaurant manager on its head. When you're writing a job ad, you have to realize that it is marketing. When people think about marketing, they think about attracting customers. Consider your website.

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Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

See What Your Local Market Looks Like. For example, a restaurant that does $1 million would look to sell from anywhere between $250,000 and $400,000, depending on the area and market With restaurant startup costs as high as they are, there are clear benefits of buying an existing restaurant over starting from scratch.

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License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage. 46 percent would love to manage their dietary preferences with their favorite establishments.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

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. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp.

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2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches made a strategic investment in Los Angeles phenomenon Bangin’ Buns with plans to expand the young concept across Southern California and bring the brand to new markets. “Both Ike’s and Bangin Buns have unique flavorful products unlike anything available in the market today.”

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Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 471

ChowNow

MARCH 10, 2021

They can take unlimited, commission-free orders for in-store pickup, curbside, delivery, and contactless dine-in through their websites and ChowNow-built mobile ordering apps. . We have tools like email marketing, a free loyalty program, and print marketing to increase ticket sizes and repeat orders. We sure do!

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Loyalty Program Website Management 195

EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

“A lot of the Walmart stores we’re in are in places where we were traditionally not reaching people, and it’s been really interesting to see that we’re doing pretty well in those markets, probably because they just didn’t have access to the product before,” she says. I’d say we’re pretty happy with how things have gone.” at Walmart.

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Retail Point of Sale Food Supply 2023 305

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

" Restaurants around the world can continue to participate in the Dining Bond Initiative at no cost by answering a few questions on the organization's website, which has been translated into several languages. SmartBot™ can also be embedded at other locations including local websites, to capture traffic from all over the web.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376