Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. Incorporate Rich Imagery and Multimedia.

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Hospitality Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 576

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. In other words, it means providing services to individuals through digital platforms and technology.

Hospitality 449

Hospitality Customer Experience Customer Service Loyalty Program 449

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

If you could sum up the word “hospitality” into one sentence, what would it be? Describe a time when you had to handle a long line and impatient customers. What strategies do you use to communicate with servers effectively to manage seating flow? Hospitality isn’t an easy industry to work with.

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Hospitality Seating Customer Experience Reservations 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. With the industry facing a 73% annual turnover rate and poor communication being the number one reason staff quit , there is a lot that effective team communication could do to improve the hospitality industry.

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Communication Front of House Back of House Mobile Ordering 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The hospitality industry served as the launch pad for the revival of the two-dimensional barcode, and now restaurants of all sizes are relying on this method to keep operations booming in a contactless world. In fact, according to link management service Bitly, QR code downloads increased by 750% over an 18-month period starting in 2021.

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Hospitality Download Website Management Customer Service 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2024

The hospitality industry, a vibrant tapestry woven from warm smiles and impeccable service, faces persistent challenges amid small signs of labor market improvement. Robots don't merely augment efficiency; they redefine the hospitality landscape by ensuring operational flexibility and service optimization.

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Hospitality Operations Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 489

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times. Technology is essential to best serve our customers.

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Hospitality Food Safety Customer Experience Online Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. What Risks Does The Hospitality Sector Face? For example, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the hospitality industry by surprise. Shortages in customer demand or employee services. Cybersecurity threats.

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Hospitality Insurance Food Supply Social Media 456

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

For years, hospitality businesses including restaruants have faced the challenges of using a paper-reliant process for both domestic and international payments. Here are five ways that the hospitality industry can benefit from an automated back office. Customer Service for Customer Service Masters.

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Hospitality Customer Service Franchising Franchise 552

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.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2025

In the food service industry, branded apparel is a critical extension of your business's identity. The uniforms worn by staff, from kitchen to counter, represent your brand in every customer interaction, making apparel a strategic business decision rather than merely an operational requirement.

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Uniforms Loyalty Program Front of House Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations.

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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Communication styles have never been as important to our employees and customers during this unprecedented time. Over the last month we've seen companies take on different communication strategies in a day-by-day changing marketplace. No evident change in marketing or communication strategy. No communication.

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Communication Social Media Email Marketing Franchising 363

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This ideally reinforces the connection in the customer’s brain between their everyday choices and the resulting impacts on the environment: “You’ve saved so many gallons of water, you’ve saved so many square meters of land and emissions and energy,” as Goldman says. Congratulations. without interruptions. So he took action.

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Sustainability Sourcing Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 331

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. There will always be a customer on the receiving end of that waste of time. On the other end of that spectrum, 91% of customers who are unhappy with your service will not do business with you again.

Mobile Ordering 221

Mobile Ordering Back of House Customer Service Online Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2020

Hospitality businesses are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis. However, states across the country are beginning to lift stay at home orders, which means these types of businesses can finally ease into serving customers in person. Practice Even Better Customer Service. Reward Customer Loyalty.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience 504

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The Charlotte-based hospitality branding agency has a wealth of experience developing comprehensive hospitality concepts. All that said, bringing a brand to life requires a partnership with open lines of communication. There’s also a bigger focus today on guest engagement and community than ever before.

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Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 252

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

However, as we surge forward, it's imperative to highlight what's missing from today's dining experience and identify the qualities that elevate a great manager to give the next level service assisted by AI, required to succeed in this new environment. For this reason we must uncover a way to bridge that gap.

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Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Technology 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2025

million , retail and hospitality remain prime targets for cyberattacks. stealing and selling passwords out of revenge or monetary gain) Whether through public-facing web apps or POS systems, restaurant owners without a clear cybersecurity strategy risk leaking private customer data and causing reputational damage.

Operations 221

Operations Online Ordering POS Retail 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

And with features like waitlist auto removal, hosts no longer have to manually track down unresponsive parties, freeing them up to focus on hospitality.” Restaurants can also generate custom booking links, allowing diners to make a reservation or join the waitlist directly from their preferred social media platforms.

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Operations Front of House Seating Reservations 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 558

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While some industries have thrived, the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit. Over the past year, restaurants have had to evolve their communications to consumers with a sensitivity and transparency never before required around issues of safety and health. Be Transparent About Safety. Think Beyond Your Four Walls.

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2021 Marketing Food Safety Back of House 563

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

After a tumultuous few years, hourly workers across industries, including hospitality, continue to feel the strain of the pandemic. According to Gartner , scheduling software is among the tools that have the most impact on service-based businesses worldwide. Unhappy employees, and likely, unhappy customers.

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2022 Communication Customer Experience Customer Service 547

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. This rarely happens on its own.

Front of House 545

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 545

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

How did you get the idea to contribute your food to hospitals? I knew the hospitals and ICU were going to be flooded, and thought adding new food options would benefit their workers in this time of need. It spun off to people wanting to donate to support these meals to more hospitals. This was really quick.

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Social Media Front of House Back of House Fast Casual 474

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. What does excellent customer service mean to you? Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer. How do you handle a situation where a customer complains about the wait time?

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Hiring Dietary Restrictions Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Alto-Shaam's team recommend that restaurant staff, including chefs, waitresses, waiters, and hosts, share this knowledge with customers to further feed their excitement and encourage social media promotion of their experiences. This follows a new love of customization, indulgence, and comfort in the US.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

All of them promise a seamless experience to the fast-food customer. Instead of having to scream an order into a speaker as cars honk in the background, you can communicate your preferences for extra pickles and no mustard on your cheeseburger with a few simple taps. It can also make restaurant service more efficient.

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Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Food Order 227

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

No matter how excellent your customer service is, you will always encounter the occasional aggressive customer. If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Six Tips for Handling Aggressive Customers. Prepare for Aggressive Customers.

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Cash Management Customer Service Food Safety Restaurant Law 493

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Consider a large Mexican fast-casual chain that implemented a tuition coverage program for employees pursuing degrees in fields like agriculture, culinary arts, and hospitality. What kind of skills are most in demand for restaurant and hospitality careers? Leading companies have successfully adopted this approach.

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Education Loyalty Program Leadership Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Rally for Restaurants is a grassroots movement built to support local restaurants and stimulate cash flow by encouraging consumers to order takeout and delivery so the foodservice community can count on the income to keep their businesses running. ” NCR wants to help its restaurant customers during this difficult time.

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Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 517

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you were to ask people who enjoy the finer things in life about the hallmarks of a luxury hotel, you would likely get responses that include quality, consistency, and service. Subtle Signaling What’s interesting are the subtleties when it comes to luxury hospitality. And as spending increases, so does engagement.

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Seasonal Menu 2024 Customer Experience Menu 251

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. What are some best practices brands need to put in place to maintain consistency throughout stores?

Social Media 442

Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 442

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Having already adjusted to the rise of takeout and delivery, now restaurants are figuring out how to reopen for dine-in service while navigating social distancing and other health guidelines. But we have already seen how signs and banners have helped communicate take out services over the past few months.

Marketing 520

Marketing Food Safety Mobile Ordering Communication 520

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. Service is off.” [] NOT ESTABLISHING STANDARDS.

Cash Management 462

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 462

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Understaffing can turn customers away when they’re frustrated by long wait times or poor service, and over staffing will instantly eat into your profitability. This builds their loyalty to the company, but also improves the service and efficiency in your organization and reduces costs by reducing turnover.

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Leadership Loyalty Program Communication Training 472