Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2021

This year, 42 percent of restaurant brands plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. This is no surprise given that mobile has now become the restaurant industry standard, especially as the pandemic accelerated the need for digital ordering technologies. Restaurants must make loyalty programs accessible and convenient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering. Solutions like self-ordering technology have several benefits, like increasing revenue through algorithmically programmed upselling technology.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Engage your Customers with Loyalty Programs Restaurant loyalty programs have come a long way from the days of the “10 stamps on a business card = 1 free beverage” system. There are a few things you can do to take your loyalty program to the next level.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 13, 2020

For example, taking and processing orders, accommodating new arrivals at hotels and venues, processing booking and customer information, processing check-outs faster, and much more. Good customer communication is another vital pillar of long-term success in this industry. At the same time, they elevate security on the premises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Streamline ordering processes: Implement efficient ordering systems, such as tablet-based or mobile ordering, which allow customers to place their orders directly with the kitchen or bar staff without relying on a server. Transparent communication helps manage their expectations and reduces frustration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Last month, Pret A Manger became the latest restaurant chain to join the subscription economy, launching the YourPret Barista program that offers members up to five drinks per day in exchange for a monthly fee. Case in point: the Pret A Manger program costs $26.60 Customer Connections. Individualized Interactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Customer communications – Email and Text.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Mobile experiences will become tailored to a wider audience through increased adoption.

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Restaurant Engine

APRIL 26, 2023

(tweet this) Text messaging is cost-effective, and it can help improve customer loyalty while improving your bottom line. With text messaging, you can do the following things to increase engagement: Notify customers when their pick-up orders are ready. Let customers text to place an order. Tell them about specials and discounts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2023

Text messaging is now mainstream for many restaurant and food retail businesses and their communications plans. Within the past year, mobile carriers have implemented new rules for local business texting with 10DLC, short for 10-digit long codes, that are used to send business texts. And rightfully so.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A kitchen display system (KDS) can significantly improve your operations by digitally routing orders to the kitchen and then tracking them. And that's not all. Go Digital. Don't forget QR codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

Music can help restaurants strengthen relationships with their customers and build loyalty. The music played impacts customers’ reactions, inspiring them to linger and relax, order more or leave an establishment quickly because of the incorrect choice of music.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

This will require developers and publishers to obtain permission from users prior to using the mobile ad ID for ad tracking. A majority of restaurants have shut down in-person dining and are relying more heavily on online orders and delivery. Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Menu and order Customization. According to a consumer study by Deloitte , the number one factor that influences consumers when selecting a restaurant is menu options and order customization. Self-service kiosks for example, engage customers and make them part of their experience giving them freedom to easily customize their own orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Near field communication (NFC) technology then captures information from the card or device and continues processing the payment. NFC tech uses a radio frequency that allows it to communicate with the restaurant’s POS system. Improved Customer Loyalty Programs. Cons of Touchless Payments.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 14, 2020

Over the years, the online ordering culture has flourished and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Providing online food ordering facilities is also considered a proven restaurant marketing strategy that tends to increase the restaurants’ revenue, sales, and profit margin. Promote Better Transparency .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It combines different online and offline strategies to promote a restaurant and increase orders. Optimize the website for mobile screens. Communicate with Customers on Social Media. Despite the significant number of communication channels, email marketing isn’t as outdated as it may seem.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

While it’s possible to get by on manual processes, these are outdated, and won’t give you proper tools you need in order to handle the competition. It can increase mobility within your restaurant, and more importantly, improve communication between systems and staff. Online ordering. Loyalty program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). To make it easy for restaurants of all sizes and types to adapt to these changes, OpenTable is introducing a new Open Door ’ pricing program. For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. According to Administrator of the U.S.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 31, 2020

Optimize Your Online Ordering System. In a cloud kitchen business, most of the orders received are via the website/mobile app. Therefore, it’s essential to formulate strategies to increase your average order value on these channels. Incentive Programs. to generate repeat business and make better sales. .

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. Here are five restaurant POS trends to look out for in 2023: Centralize All POS Tasks Restaurant orders are made via multiple digital channels, from dine-in and take-out to curbside and delivery.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Today’s tools are high-tech, user-friendly, and mobile so you don’t have to be physically in the restaurant to stay on top of the business. Communicate with guests. It can sync with a loyalty program. Digital ordering is a simple way to allow each server on your team to get more done in less time. Quick links.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

POS stands for point of sale, and it refers to the transactional moments when a guest orders and pays for their meal. It includes both hardware and software that runs on computers and mobile devices. Sit down restaurants have a lot of moving parts, and a POS can be a clear channel of communication between front and back of house.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 29, 2020

A well-established website that enables online ordering for a cloud kitchen business is essential for generating more orders and widening your brand’s online presence. Provide clear redirect links and add a CTA button that would lead visitors to the online food ordering page and make it easier for them to place orders.

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Lavu

APRIL 8, 2020

From a simple ordering and point-of-sale processing, modules and software can add hospitality efficiencies, mobile/online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory management. Automatic table management and tracking can assist in order timing, proper seating timing, and kitchen workloads. Loyalty Apps.

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

In addition to scheduling, Sling offers task management and team communication features with notification alerts to keep your entire team on the same page. Toast offers both front desk and tableside hardware for taking orders, processing payments, and allowing guests to track the status of their orders.

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BNG Point of Sale

JANUARY 19, 2021

Running a POS system for your business is a key way to speed up orders and improve customer service; this is a universal truth for both restaurants and bars alike. Cash registers are still part of the equation, but today’s systems allow for greater flexibility in order taking and back-end organization and improved sales analytics.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Running a restaurant after a pandemic requires every restaurant owner to make an online food ordering system a necessary change. Online food ordering systems are crucial to your business’s profitability and sales management. You can no longer accept orders over the phone and expect to be happy with the outcomes.

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