Restaurant Engine

JUNE 23, 2021

The pandemic presented an opportunity for restaurant delivery services. Did you know that more than 60% of consumers in the United States say they order food for delivery once a week? For most of your restaurant customers, delivery is an expected service. Yet, offering delivery can be expensive for restaurants.

Delivery 80

Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Customer Service 80

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options. A good mobile experience. Creating a contactless ordering experience for guests at your restaurant is important in order for your business to stay competitive and profitable.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 227

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

Loyalty Program 110

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 110

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. This includes integrating point-of-sale terminals, fixed and mobile POS devices, and tabletop tablets for easy ordering and paying.

Technology 180

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

This success is based on a pivot to seamless mobile experiences and tech-driven data amid an ever-changing set of variables from regulation to consumer behaviors. The NPD Group predicted that restaurant digital orders would triple in volume by the end of 2020 , with mobile leading the way. Simplified Mobile Experience.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Tork research, 44 percent of people say they feel good knowing they are supporting local restaurants when they order takeout or delivery. Fifty percent of people who do not order takeout or delivery report meals being too costly as their primary reason. Offer a variety of ordering options for your diners.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 198

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.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

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.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Health and Wellness Focus The health and wellness trend will evolve further in 2024, with menus offering a broader array of nutritious, balanced options catering to various dietary requirements, such as keto, paleo, vegan, and gluten-free. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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2024 Technology Menu Mobile Ordering 52

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools. 3 rd party delivery apps, ghost kitchens and privately owned franchises are all fighting for the same market share.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Airlines Merchandise 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the shift from dine-in to pick-up and delivery; and while the dine-in option will resume post mass vaccination, there is certainly a new segment of users that will remain loyal to food delivery. An increase in orders necessitates an increased focus on fast delivery and accuracy.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Retail Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app. Because patrons are not able to dine out, call-ahead orders have increased.

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Technology Healthcare Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Paul Dioguardi, owner of Colorado-based Hickory House Ribs, realized there was only so much he could do with the amount of available restaurant tables so he decided to focus on growing the catering side of the business. With COVID, restaurants were shut down completely, only offering takeout and delivery.

Marketing 197

Marketing Front of House Back of House Food Truck 197

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 4, 2020

With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, doorstep food delivery has picked up the pace. Despite restrictions being eased, customers are still preferring online food delivery over dine-in services. However, it has become more crucial than ever to ensure that doorstep delivery is safe and hygienic. Optimize Order Taking .

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Delivery Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 72

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Social networks, mobile banking apps, chatbots, robo-readers, connected devices and even ride-sharing apps are all powered in one way or another by AI technology. They expect digital ordering options, on-demand choices and services that cater to their online lifestyle. The Rise of Digital Channels.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering 2025 Customer Experience 175

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want. The vast majority will revisit a specific drive-thru if their order is always correct (68 percent) and service is fast (62 percent).

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Do you want to cater to the business crowd? In order to market your daily lunch specials, you need to determine your target audience, so you know who you’re marketing to. For example, if you’re catering to office workers, you want to get them in and out of your restaurant in under 30-45 minutes. Use Mobile Ads.

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Specials Mobile Ordering Catering Social Media 116

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? The company is catering to changing customer needs and preferences and positioning itself as socially responsible and sustainable.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Sustainability Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, it means enacting ways to incentivize guests to order from a brand’s direct ordering channels, with offers like exclusive items and pricing, to drive in-house digital sales and therefore retain owned guest data. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate more change.

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

Future Food

JUNE 27, 2023

The internal communities of our workplaces and assets can look out and connect with visitors and communities with a fine-grained F&B retail strategy to meet the needs of occupants and visitors with a diverse range of food and beverage options, catering to different tastes, dietary preferences, and cultural backgrounds.

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Hospitality Food Mobile Ordering Beverage 78

EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Partnering with the Mexican grilled chicken chain, the drone system has completed about 500 deliveries so far, mostly in North Carolina, with plans to expand in the Dallas area soon. What a bold future.

Food 144

Food Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 144

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. Thus, the platform has excellent features for restaurants, like online ordering , e-commerce, events management, contactless dining, and catering capabilities.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering SEO Hiring 370

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. Additionally ordering online is always an option to customers with an internet connected device, offers them a higher level of convenience, and it helps restaurants reach a much larger audience. Holiday meals.

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Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Loyalty programs are made to cater to customers' ever-changing needs and expectations. Moreover, loyalty programs are seamlessly integrated into digital platforms, including mobile apps and online ordering systems, to enhance the customer experience and make participation more convenient.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. Robot servers, QR-Code Ordering and Even More Tech!:

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Methodology: Grubhub took a look at order trends on its platform from January 1 – June 20, 2020, as compared to the same timeframe in 2019 to find the top items rising in popularity so far.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

The Restaurant Times

MAY 29, 2020

Today, customers can easily order food online and have it delivered to their homes within the shortest time possible. The growth rate for online food ordering and home delivery has been over 20% over the last five years alone. The rapid rise of e-commerce and mobile technology has also helped. Unavailability of Time.

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Delivery Marketing Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 59

Sante

OCTOBER 30, 2020

One of their products, the Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology , is an affordable, mobile, plug-and-purify air purifier. Underutilized kitchens can use Kitch to rent their space to caterers, food manufacturers, bakers, mobile food vendors, and other businesses.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Delivery Food Order 130

Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

Since then, they have evolved into a crucial resource for any mobile kitchen operator, as well as for other food producers. Most commissaries today need to go beyond parking and electricity if they are to attract mobile kitchen businesses. But what is a commissary kitchen after all? Working alongside other food truck businesses.

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Food Truck Food Supply Food License 147

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In this third and final part of the guide we’ll walk you through the final steps of creating a memorable concept, getting people talking about your brand and other ways to make your mobile kitchen stand out from the crowd. Create a Solid, Memorable Concept Getting customers to talk about your brand is a powerful strategy for organic growth.

Food Truck 108

Food Truck Mobile Ordering Food Social Media 108

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Running a restaurant after a pandemic requires every restaurant owner to make an online food ordering system a necessary change. Online food ordering systems are crucial to your business’s profitability and sales management. You can no longer accept orders over the phone and expect to be happy with the outcomes.

Management 52

Management Management Online Ordering Loyalty Program 52

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolution of the Coffeefy Brand: But Coffeefy didn’t stop at its inception; it evolved to cater to a diverse crowd. They focused on food delivery and takeout, trimmed expenses, and expanded their food menu. Their mobile app lets customers order food, book private rooms, and connect with the Coffeefy community.

Customer Experience 97

Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Innovation Technology 97

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. Takeout & delivery are changing the way restaurants operate ?? Our entire business model has changed also from fine dining courses to take away bento boxes and limited delivery options.”

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Future Food

JUNE 16, 2021

We used to get cash sales only, now the expectation is predominantly EFTPOS based physical transactions that are bolstered by a range of sales opportunities, including order/click & collect, vending, mobile concessions, elevated dining and beverage choices, a range of environments plus pre & post-game entertainment.

Sports 148

Sports Entertainment Hospitality Point of Sale 148

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In this third and final part of the guide we’ll walk you through the final steps of creating a memorable concept, getting people talking about your brand and other ways to make your mobile kitchen stand out from the crowd. Create a Solid, Memorable Concept Getting customers to talk about your brand is a powerful strategy for organic growth.

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Food Truck Mobile Ordering Food Social Media 92