Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Manage your team and costs. Communicate with guests. Table management software. Quick links.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Encourage open communication and provide frequent feedback and recognition for outstanding performance. Develop a strong employer brand and use multiple channels to attract talent, including social media, job boards, and networking events. Be flexible with staff member scheduling to help reduce your restaurant staffing shortage.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. And that's not all.

Loyalty Program 192

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 192

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Just prior to the pandemic, off-premises orders accounted for 60 percent of restaurant engagements, according to a National Restaurant Association report.

Technology 199

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 199

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. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Sling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A well-designed restaurant website is the cornerstone of this online presence and can serve to both attract new customers and build loyalty in existing customers. But how do you create an inspiring restaurant website? Effective Restaurant Websites. Don’t settle for washed-out, blurry photos on your website.

Website Management 78

Website Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Space is limited, so click here to register.

Kitchen Safety 197

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 197

Open for Business

JANUARY 28, 2024

We talked to Matt Cohen, founder and CEO of Off the Grid, a network of gourmet mobile food trucks that hosts weekly markets at various locations throughout the Bay Area. They have an idea of how to market themselves, how to communicate to their customers, and what their core value is that they’re delivering.

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Food Social Media Mobile Ordering 78

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Should you hire a guest experience manager? From there, they may check out your website and menu. To make it a good one, ensure your website and especially your menu are easy to read and navigate on mobile devices. As of August 2022, 59% of web traffic was mobile.) Communicating in advance. Repeat business.

Technology 78

Technology Online Ordering Website Management Mobile Ordering 78

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

That’s why it’s critical to understand at least the basics of restaurant website design so that you can keep your restaurant website up-to-date and stay competitive. It’s also vital to understand the basics so that you can design a website that’s right for your restaurant. Design Inspiration.

Design 84

Design 2021 SEO Mobile Ordering 84

BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The answer lies in restaurant ordering systems. This easy add-on feature gives you the power to stay efficient while managing food orders, all the while providing a wealth of backend information to help you manage your restaurant teams for improved performance. What is a restaurant ordering system?

POS 98

POS Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 98

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

2021 185

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Our team is thrilled to partner with BurgerFi’s senior management to support the numerous growth initiatives underway and to drive operational excellence.” In conjunction with the investment, PSG Managing Director Adam Marcus will join SevenRooms’ Board of Directors. Adam Marcus, Managing Director at PSG.?

Mobile Ordering 167

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 167

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When the Coronavirus pandemic swept the nation, The LEE Initiative (Let's Empower Employment), led by James Beard Award winning chef, author and restauranteur Edward Lee and Program Managing Director Lindsey Ofcacek, teamed up with Maker's Mark to establish the Restaurant Workers Relief Program. " On #GivingTuesday (Dec.

Mobile Ordering 122

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 122

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence with a well-maintained website, active social media profiles, and engaging content can set you apart. Tailor your marketing efforts to highlight your restaurant’s unique story, your commitment to quality, and your involvement in the community.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media 52

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

So, for example, choosing something descriptive like Jane Public Catering & Events is much better than something vague like Jane Public, LLC. 9) Get licensed You’ll also need to get a business license in order to operate legally in your state or city. Consider starting with a website. Do you need a rotating shift ?

Catering 78

Catering License Transportation Advertising 78

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

If it’s time to upgrade to a modern point-of-purchase system that improves your guests’ experiences, consider these key features: Mobility Streamlined ordering Refined business workflow Customer and management metrics. Increase Your Restaurant’s Mobility. Staff Mobility. Online Ordering. Let’s get started!

Customer Experience 61

Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

Mobile Ordering 212

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. In addition to product-specific resources, Tipping Point includes e-Learning and training materials to support both restaurant managers and servers.

Bar 124

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 124

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

“With almost 40 million alcoholic drinks sold weekly in America’s casual dining chains, small $ gains per beverage order can very quickly add up to some serious revenue gains. Deals are central to summer events. The survey was conducted by Credit Key, a provider of B2B e-commerce payments solutions. Paytronix Systems, Inc.,

2021 189

2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. The funding will be used to help more restaurants transition to online ordering during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding.

Online Ordering 136

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 136

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Ninety-five percent of Americans and 87 percent of those in the UK noted they often ordered take-out before stay-at-home orders began.

2020 193

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 193

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Most Important safety initiatives. Expanding e-commerce investments.

2020 185

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 185

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

In order to make sure customers remember your restaurant long after they’ve dined with you, it’s important to define your brand identity. This refers to the tone and language you use when communicating with customers. Build a Website and Optimize it. and adding a reservation or online ordering widget.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The answer lies in restaurant ordering systems. This easy add-on feature gives you the power to stay efficient while managing food orders, all the while providing a wealth of backend information to help you manage your restaurant teams for improved performance. What is a restaurant ordering system?

POS 52

POS Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. ” Tastewise Data. Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK.

Serving 190

Serving White Paper Food Recycling 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

This singular focus has allowed Bloom to create a world class enterprise analytics and marketing platform that saves at-risk customers, builds and manages online reviews, while increasing customers’ frequency. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk. Relish by ezCater.

Food Safety 116

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 116

Web Diner

AUGUST 27, 2020

Offer Online Ordering the Right Way. Even before all this, online ordering and delivery had already recorded a 300% growth compared to dine-in traffic since 2014. customers ordered takeout or delivery once a week. You want to keep as much profit as you can from your online orders and takeout. And at least 60% of U.S

Social Media 69

Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 69

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Looking at trends from hundreds of thousands average daily orders, Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on what has shaped 2021 thus far, including the top trending foods, popular restaurants across the country, and what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year. .: Top Vegan Orders. Top Alcohol Orders.

2021 124

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 124

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Yelp Economic Average. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp.

2020 163

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 163

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Ring stated, “This final rule gives our joint-employer standard the clarity, stability, and predictability that is essential to any successful labor-management relationship and vital to our national economy.” Today this location also includes a bustling takeout business and a conference and event center.

Mobile Ordering 115

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 115

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

The guidance and revised application forms are available on SBA’s and Treasury’s websites. My vision was to transform the delivery and pick-up ordering experience. For the 2019 financial year, Grubhub had 23 million active customers, recorded 180 million orders, GMV of $5.9 We could not be more excited.”

Food Safety 140

Food Safety Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 140

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs.

2019 103

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 103

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Consumers have become accustomed to the new forms of communications and services, and there’s no going back.” Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

2020 178

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. “Our goal has always been to support local communities and our beloved restaurant partners.

Fast Casual 132

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 132

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. Given the impacts of COVID-19, many food banks are struggling to meet the increasing needs of their communities as more Americans seek support.

Mobile Ordering 121

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Recycling 121