Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? Gaining trust from today's guests requires a steadfast commitment to safety protocols, and those protocols should be communicated to guests to demonstrate the brand’s commitment to safety.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

While the family-owned and operated firm has evolved from a public relations boutique into a full-service digital and design agency, their main vision has remained: helping food companies tell their stories and connect with the right audiences. However, these challenges also create opportunities for synergy.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

An integrated response plan should include a designated response team that includes IT staff, management, legal counsel and an insurance representative. First, activate your response team by bringing together your designated incident responders, including legal counsel and your insurance representative.

Insurance

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Investing in regular staff training is also essential. Modern tools can assist in managing the delivery operations for your catering business and tracking performance, while also providing ongoing training and support to drivers to ensure your brand is properly represented. Break down each step from order placement to delivery.

Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

How should operators train their staff to look for signs of fraud? It's no surprise that technology designed to help everyday users work faster also has very applicable use cases for bad actors looking to make their schemes more legitimate and convincing. Today, GenAI continues to be a fantastic fraud accelerator.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Plaid represents structure, heritage, and intentional design. From there, we can start developing the brand identity (think color palettes, typography, and logo design). The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. It’s a timeless and bold pattern, much like a strong brand identity.

Social Media

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains. without interruptions. They just want to have something really delicious.” We had been at $2.50

Sustainability

The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These features help restaurant owners and interior designers draft layouts and experiment with configurations. They also help ensure that traffic flow is efficient and that the overall design matches the restaurant’s brand identity. This preemptive training reduces the learning curve.

Innovation

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I have always made sure that these smells are part of the grand design of how a kitchen must operate. The smells of the kitchen are individually unique, yet somehow blend to make sense. I think, even if these items weren’t on a menu, I would find a way to bring them into the fold. These are my memories of cooking for the soul.

Food

ChowNow

JANUARY 30, 2025

It communicates your purposewhy your restaurant exists, what makes it unique, and what emotional connection you want to build with your customers. This includes your: Logo Color palette Typography These elements all work together to communicate your personality and values. Design your brands look and feel.

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Investing in teamwork, internal training, and career development—such as structured in-house wine education—creates a sense of belonging and shared growth. During COVID staff had to keep their distance from one another while still communicating properly to serve the clientele. – Stewart McClintic, Co-Owner of HQ98.com,

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

We provide full training, marketing support, and ongoing guidance to help them succeed. JA: We have strict guidelines, standardized recipes, and regular training. What are you looking for in franchisee partners and what support will you offer them? JA: We want partners who are passionate, committed, and excited about the brand.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

In our experience, this is especially helpful with coleslaw, as a foodservice operator can control consistency of the menu item, reduce preparation time, and streamline back-of-house training. This is another area where produce buying groups have experience and will help food service operators navigate.

Food Supply

The Rail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Internet connectivity is the backbone of effective delivery software, enabling seamless communication between restaurants, drivers, and customers. A reliable and well-trained team is essential for handling the various logistical challenges during the delivery process.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the restaurant industry, an education program should emphasize the development of durable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Training in team leadership, strategic decision-making, and supervisory techniques prepares workers for advancement opportunities and builds a strong internal management pipeline.

Education

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s dive into a foolproof guide designed to make your launch a resounding success. Engaging Your Team Training Staff on New Menu Items Your team is your greatest ambassador for the new menu launch : Host training sessions to familiarize them with ingredients, preparation, and presentation.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s also critical to get complete, accurate information from your suppliers, share accurate information across your organization, communicate about the incident to consumers and other key stakeholders, and remove all contaminated products from your restaurant and supply chain. Communication.

Management

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Prioritize a clean design, fast load times, and a seamless mobile experience since most customers will be searching from their phones. A well-designed rewards program does just that, turning one-time customers into loyal regulars. The next step to optimizing your online presence is to take advantage of SEO so more customers find you.

2025

Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That’s why having a solid restaurant management training program is so important for owners and operators looking to build a successful team. A well-structured management training program equips new leaders with essential skills while promoting ongoing development. Show how to make smart choices when resources are tight.

Training

The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

This guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of opening your second restaurant location. From planning the move to training new staff and maintaining quality across locations, you’ll find valuable tips to help ensure your expansion is a success. Hire and Train the Right Team Staff can make or break your new restaurant.

Management

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, train kitchen staff to prepare orders in the order they were received. If mistakes are common, consider these fixes: Standardized packing procedures: Use a designated final check station to catch errors. Staff training: Ensure employees double-check orders before sealing bags.

Delivery

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Customers get a benefit, and you gain a direct line of communication for future promotions. Train Staff to Encourage Sign-Ups : Your servers and cashiers are on the front lines of customer interaction. Be aware of using free restaurant email templates; many free templates come with images of food already in the design.

Email Marketing

The Rail

JULY 18, 2025

Designing for Efficiency and Simplicity Over-packaging is a common issue in the food industry. Smart packaging design not only looks cleaner but also saves money by minimizing waste. Training Staff to Support the Transition Going green is a team effort. Use fewer materials by choosing versatile, multi-use containers.

Compost

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. Modern POS systems can help by automating allergen tracking, improving communication, and ensuring compliance with regulations like FALCPA and FSMA.

Allergens

Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A well-designed floor plan naturally improves the flow, making it easier for staff to move between tables and for guests to navigate the space. If possible, create a designated area for guests to wait that doesn’t interfere with server traffic or seated diners. Consider the placement of your host stand, too.

Seating

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Effective communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff is essential for smooth restaurant operations. POS systems improve kitchen staff communication by streamlining order processing and enhancing real-time information sharing. These features reduce mistakes, speed up preparation, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Communication

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore five essential POS features designed to reduce wait times and deliver faster, more efficient dining experiences. Automated Kitchen Communication : Replaces paper tickets with digital systems, improving order accuracy by 56% and cutting kitchen delays. Staff training is equally important.

POS

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Training and Engaging Staff Your staffs commitment to waste reduction is pivotal. Employee Education on Waste Reduction Raise Awareness : Train staff on food wastes environmental and financial impacts. Foster Communication : Encourage staff to share ideas for improvement. Recycle Properly : Train staff to sort recyclables.

Waste

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Key Benefits: Efficiency Boost: Kitchen Display System improves communication; payroll tools simplify staff management. Main Features of Lavu POS Lavu’s iPad-based POS system is designed to be user-friendly. The system’s customizable interface allowed them to design specialized menus for wine tastings and events.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

These emails include promotions, menu updates, special events, feedback requests, and loyalty program details, serving as a direct communication line to keep your restaurant prominent in customers’ minds. Collecting Emails from Your Customers Ask Customers When They Dine In Train staff to politely request emails during customer visits.

Email Marketing

ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Its more than just designing a cool logo, picking a catchy name, and slapping it on everything. Its the sum of everything about your restaurant, from your menu design and decor to the tone you use when replying to comments on social media or greeting customers walking through the door. But how to brand a restaurant isnt always clear.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

These menus enable restaurants to better communicate with a diverse range of customers, streamline ordering processes, reduce errors, and improve overall guest satisfaction. Better Communication : Customers can view menus in their preferred language, reducing confusion and improving their dining experience.

Operations

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

How Virtual Reality Is Shaping New Restaurant Technology for Staff Onboarding Training a new hire takes time and patience, whether it’s to be a server, a cashier or cook. Thankfully, one of the newest restaurant technologies available was designed specifically to tackle this problem. The good news is that now you can.

Technology

The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2025

Definition and Importance Picture this: you spend weeks training a new server, and just when theyre finally getting the hang of things, bam! Training and Recruitment Costs Every time someone quits, youre tossing cash straight into a bonfire. Effective Communication Channels Bad communication breeds bad blood.

Cash Management

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Reduce errors, save money, and streamline operations with our easy-to-use payroll system designed for restaurants. This system is designed to help manage labor costs, which often account for 30-35% of a restaurant’s revenue. Train Your Team Assign specific team members to handle payroll and provide them with proper training.

Tip Distribution

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Each marketing communication should align with your brand identity. From the design of your menu to the look of your pizza boxes, every element should reflect your brand’s personality and values. Happy, well-trained staff create a positive atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. Invest in proper training.

Website Management

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

There are numerous ways to improve your table turnover rate, such as implementing efficient reservation systems, optimizing menu design, and training staff to handle table management effectively. Instead, train your wait staff to save those precious minutes by asking customers if they have visited before.

Seating