Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Develop your standards, teach your standards, execute your standards, measure your standards, and solicit feedback on how those standards sit with customers, vendors, and staff. Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Chances are pretty good the answer will be: “Communication.”

Cash Management 366

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 366

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? The Big Question: What Do Modern Diners Really Want?

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 181

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Earning customer loyalty takes time and effort! but the first and most important step is to choose the best loyalty program which can help to gain customer loyalty, engagement, retention and of course revenue generation. Tier-based loyalty program: Enables VIP Tiers and sends exclusive perks to customers on achieving milestones.

Loyalty Program 105

Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 105

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Earning customer loyalty takes time and effort! but the first and most important step is to choose the best loyalty program which can help to gain customer loyalty, engagement, retention and of course revenue generation. Tier-based loyalty program: Enables VIP Tiers and sends exclusive perks to customers on achieving milestones.

Loyalty Program 104

Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 104

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

We've also included a roundup of interview best practices you should be aware of before showing up to speak to the hiring manager. Walk the interviewer through your experience working in restaurants, the roles you've held and your responsibilities. Can you tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer?

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience Website Management Hiring Back of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

There’s no question that the restaurant delivery and reservations experience has become increasingly digitized in recent years, and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down in the future. Despite the number of customer calls that come in, 62 percent of them go unanswered.

Customer Experience 119

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Reservations 119

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Customers can be stopped in their tracks by negative reviews, keeping your business from growing the way it should. 86 percent of customers hesitate to purchase from companies with negative reviews. 86 percent of customers hesitate to purchase from companies with negative reviews.

Technology 178

Technology Social Media Customer Experience Communication 178

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here's what the team at Hamburger Mary's did to alter their operations in order to keep customers and staff safe during the pandemic: PPE - Customers must wear face masks at all times except when eating or drinking. Their "Oscar-worthy" video (as one commenter put it) shows a customer catching up with a barista.

Airlines 370

Airlines Food Safety Mobile Ordering Website Management 370

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! From managing your budget to accounting and bookkeeping for national holidays and events, this document will be your year-long guide to tracking your restaurant's promotional strategy. Social Media.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. The experience your patrons receive is critical to your restaurant's success.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can’t fix your table turnover rate without understanding the two key components: the total number of tables and the total number of customers served over a specific period. This should include all tables available for seating customers. This period could be a day, week, month, or any time frame you choose.

Seating 173

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

Hospitality 237

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 237

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, according to link management service Bitly, QR code downloads increased by 750% over an 18-month period starting in 2021. As hospitality professionals reap the rewards of QR code implementation, they must be on guard against cyber attacks which can put their reputation and customer trust on the line.

Hospitality 180

Hospitality Download Website Management Customer Service 180

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. While some restaurants may see a decrease in business on Super Bowl Sunday due to the game being televised, many others see it as an opportunity to bring in more customers. It's hard enough to manage a higher workload without delivery.

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. CREATING A BUZZ.

Social Media 436

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Bingage

MAY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! There is a gap between customers and business. The problem is there are lacking in customer engagement. It’s pretty simple math.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This post will walk you through creating, optimizing, and managing your restaurant business profile not only for single-site restaurants, but also multi-location restaurants and franchises. This is the first indicator that there is a huge demand from customers. What is a Google My Business Account? Here are a few examples.

Website Management 253

Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Book 253

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The last couple of years have proven that digital experiences will continue to play a central role for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators. Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Easing Customer and Employee Friction.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Fine Dining 197

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. After all, intuitive design and up-to-date information can turn a website visitor into a paying customer. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is often a busy time for restaurants, but many are now dealing with various challenges amid the pandemic, like no indoor dining or limited capacity as well as more customers opting for carry out. Give Your Website All of the Love. Leverage CRM Tools That Will Make Your Customers Swoon.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward. As restaurants prepare for an increase in demand, digital CX is vital to ensure a smooth experience for diners.

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 192

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your point-of-sale (POS) system should evolve as your customer base transitions into more of a “cashless society.” A bulky or slow legacy system will prevent your business from creating a positive customer experience, so keep up with the business world as it changes. Personalized experience Enhanced outreach.

Customer Experience 61

Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the poster child of customer-centricity and always putting the customers’ needs first. Customers are now accustomed to a new level of customer care. Thus, those in the world of hospitality need to, again, elevate their own service and boost the experience they provide to guests.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 195

7 Shifts

JUNE 25, 2021

When candidates come in, they come through multiple mediums such as website notifications, site notifications, multiple email inboxes, texts, and walk-ins. Introducing Hiring: a free tool in the 7shifts team management platform for posting & sharing jobs, tracking applicants, and getting new hires on the schedule instantly.

Hiring 370

Hiring Website Management Social Media Certification 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Focusing on customer experience may seem like a luxury for restaurateurs struggling to keep their doors open, but it may prove to be the difference between those that survive and those that get added to the list of tragic COVID-19 business casualties. I have seen firsthand how this is playing out.

Kitchen Safety 221

Kitchen Safety Website Management Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As restaurants work to navigate through the seismic economic impact of the coronavirus, connecting with and engaging customers is more important than ever for driving revenue and weathering the crisis. Digital marketing is a key ingredient that can help restauranteurs connect with customers to achieve both. Keep them updated.

Marketing 225

Marketing Social Media SEO Website Management 225

Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Offering a smaller menu that travels well and packaging everything nicely can make the customer experience even better. And don’t forget about making deliveries on time and having great customer service – those things are super important for building a loyal customer base and getting a good reputation.

Delivery 166

Delivery Food Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 166

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now is the time when your restaurant can experiment with and implement new technologies to help reduce costs, improve margins, and stay safe during COVID-19. With features like automated scheduling, time tracking, and analytics reporting, labor management software can help your restaurant reduce its labor costs.

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. Create a contactless experience via QR Codes with a contactless menu and contactless check-ins. 'Safety' Here are their insights.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

SMS marketing is one of the best restaurant marketing strategies to reach out to more customers, retain them. Here are the examples of the SMS and emails you can send your customers to keep them hooked to your restaurant. Bingage helps you to send automated SMS campaigns to customers. Send Personalised SMS (Instead of Bulk SMS).

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Demo Loyalty Program 52

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Restaurant technology has revolutionized the way that restaurants are managed - replacing arduous and tedious task management with efficiency, automation, and clarity. In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. Top Restaurant Management Apps. Team Communication.

Management 195

Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience. Encourage open communication and provide frequent feedback and recognition for outstanding performance. This can free up your employees to focus on providing excellent customer service.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. 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.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

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. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees.

Cash Management 266

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 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.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195