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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Apply for awards and certifications : Third-party validation goes a long way; look for award opportunities to highlight restaurant sustainability efforts.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. "The program is inventive and very attractive to our guests." In Dunkin’ U.S.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

Modern Restaurant Management

Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “We are particularly pleased that 27 percent of the program’s reach in low and moderate income communities which is in proportion to percentage of population in these areas.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re going to see companies come to market with the ability to tap into their security systems and use facial recognition and audio, enabling them to: Identify customers and attach them to loyalty programs. This is already creating major shifts in customer discovery, loyalty, and relationship. Reduce theft.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. The program will kick off in the 50 largest U.S. Plus, Square is also waiving dispatch fees until July 1, 2020. Visa SMB Help.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Cloud Kitchen Business

The Restaurant Times

The major licenses required to open a cloud kitchen are FSSAI licenses, GST registration, Food and Safety License, Fire License, No Objection Certificate (NOC), etc. . (f) This would help you build a better relationship with the customer and generate loyalty. . f) Sourcing the Raw Materials . e) Customer Engagement.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-October-2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

With 78 percent of restaurant operators considering off-premises programs a strategic priority, restaurant brands are investing big in technology, but are struggling to keep up with changing consumer expectations. 56 percent of surveyed consumers join loyalty or frequent shopper programs at small businesses.

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