Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

But in an increasingly technology-driven world, consumer expectations are shifting as AI reshapes digital marketing strategies. As third wave and specialty coffee proliferated in the late 2000s, the way that coffee brands communicated with their customers changed significantly. Print and offline marketing remain crucial tools.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 150

MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The way consumers interact with restaurants has changed significantly in recent years, driven by technological advancements and shifting customer expectations. Many restaurants adapted by investing in technology and expanding theirrestaurant delivery services. Meeting these demands consistently can be challenging.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Restaurants should i nclude language on its website and delivery profiles giving consumers contact information for concerns and refund requests. Its not uncommon for customers to skip direct communication with your restaurant and instead express dissatisfaction via an online review. Monitor online reviews.

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Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

By automating shift planning, minimizing scheduling conflicts, and offering real-time updates, this technology empowers managers to focus on service—not spreadsheets. In a bid to curb the risks associated with human error, many restaurants are choosing to rely on employee scheduling apps or online scheduling websites.

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2025 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering POS 78

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

The same theme must be on your website, social media, or other platforms used. Customers should feel welcome before, during, and after a purchase, regardless if from the brick & mortar site, website, or app. It manages orders, payments, staff, and inventory in one place. A secondary piece of branding includes your menu.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Check with your kitchen manager or accountant for these numbers. In most restaurants, managers can't see how the schedule affects profit margins, so they tend to overstaff to avoid trouble. Inventory management software does that for you. Look in your POS reporting for hourly labor and check your books for the others.

Operations 52

Operations Loyalty Program Online Ordering Fast Casual 52

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management. This volatility makes accurate forecasting and consistent cash flow management incredibly challenging.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Sustainability Cash Management Hotels 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. ” Black Market Reservatons In recent years, a black market for hard-to-get restaurant reservations has spread across the country.

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Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488

Web Diner

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Finally, they look at how well your website communicates with their systems through technical optimization. Weeks 2-3: We optimize your website’s technical structure to communicate effectively with voice assistants. Any discrepancy in your address, phone number, or business hours can hurt your visibility.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, characterized by fluctuating demand, intense competition, and escalating operational costs, revenue management for the hospitality industry isn’t just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Key Takeaways Learn proven revenue management strategies for the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

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. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before.

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2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 368

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Through communication with the customer, whether that be in person or through technology, situations can be remedied—stopping negative reviews before they happen. If something is not up to your expectations, you can text us or ask to speak to a manager. The key is understanding your customers and their expectations.

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Technology Social Media Customer Experience Communication 445

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. Communications. As the coronavirus has taught us, a robust communications network is critical to ensuring that everyone is kept aware of changes.

Food Safety 522

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 522

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Customer Experience Consumer Goods Social Media Dine-in 570

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

It’s a new world for restaurant owners and managers. Marketing and communications has never been more important, but it has shifted: It’s no longer just about marketing your establishment, but also communicating how your business is changing operations to help protect customers and employees.

Marketing 520

Marketing Food Safety Mobile Ordering Communication 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. Brand purpose is crucial in the management of restaurants as it can significantly enhance customer loyalty, employee engagement, and overall business performance.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Website Management 419

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Improve Communication Effective communication is vital in establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture.

Food Safety 520

Food Safety Allergens Food Audits 520

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Suddenly, the ability to engage customers digitally – to take orders via apps and websites, to fulfill orders via delivery and curbside pickup, all occurring “outside the four walls” – became existential. In March of 2020, the world changed. Something happened along the way, though.

Mobile Ordering 496

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 496

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. Restaurant operators should take time to analyze their menu and determine where ingredients can be used across multiple dishes to better manage food costs.

Food Safety 508

Food Safety Online Ordering Website Management Food Order 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Here are some examples of how connectivity technologies are helping QSR brands, like Dunkin’, connect with customers and redefine the dining experience. Looking Ahead to the Future.

Mobile Ordering 492

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 492

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Hourly hiring is traditionally a complicated process – requiring applicants to create accounts, navigate clunky job websites, and fill out paperwork. This technology opens up an easy path to connect with potential employees. Gen Z, the target demographic for the restaurant industry, prefers to communicate via text.

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Hiring Recruiting Website Management Social Media 506

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Suzi Tripp, VP of Insights at digital transformation firm Brooks Bell how restaurants loyalty programs are evolving and the importance of having a head of loyalty who understands why people buy, how they buy and how often they buy.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Online Ordering 544

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 491

Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2022

To continue to see success, restaurants need to take ownership of customer data through direct online ordering technology to better manage their digital channels and deepen relationships with diners. Streamlining Operations.

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Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Implement efficient cooking methods, improve workforce scheduling, and use technology for order processing.

Loyalty Program 453

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 453

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Kim Lawton, founder and CEO of New York City-based marketing agency Enthuse to discuss social media accountability, safeguarding a brand, best practices and more. What do customers want and how have their expectations changed, particularly when they are looking for value?

Social Media 442

Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 442

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Offering increased visibility for brands and expanding the pool of customers restaurants are able to reach, the dynamic services these apps provide are essential for owners and operators competing for relevance and market share in a rapidly shifting landscape of business models utilizing SaaS technology.

Delivery 492

Delivery Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 492

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. Instead of belaboring the issue, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine went to the experts for some solutions. Customers can order and pay without speaking to a human and a runner delivers the food.

Fast Casual 553

Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Ordering could be as simple as having a widget on your website that collects orders, to something more complex such as developing an app for your restaurant, or integrating a third-party app vendor or SMS technology into your process. It’s a unique time and space to own or manage a food service business.

Fast Casual 521

Fast Casual Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 521

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.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering 293

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Take Advantage of Technology. So if you have to deal with bigger crowds, your staff can easily manage the queues of orders, personalize staff alerts, and more. Go Digital.

Online Ordering 492

Online Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 492

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

This is particularly important if, like many restaurants, you have embraced new technologies like cloud storage and third-party accountancy software. The first is to ensure that all of your internal communications are encrypted using a high-quality VPN. Secondly, make sure that you secure your website. Choosing Vendors.

Website Management 509

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

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 Brad Duea – CEO, Restaurant REVOLUTION Technologies. Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. 4 Deploying easy to adopt contactless payment technology – rapidly, and at scale – is critical to enabling faster, more secure commerce.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

It can be stressful to manage a growing catering business without relying on technology. there will be logistical challenges in trying to keep track of every detail without a business management software. According to Daniel Smith, writer for QSR Magazine, “technology is playing a prominent and escalating role in catering.

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Catering Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program 378