Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Customers now want to see what’s in their food and have the option to adjust meals to fit their dietary needs. Restaurants can meet this expectation with modern POS systems that show detailed menu information, including what allergens dishes may contain. When customers pay and note their dietary needs, the kitchen gets an alert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028. With modern threats proving to be more persistent, severe, and impactful, franchisors and franchisees must work together to protect the brand’s reputation and maintain customer trust.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Industry-Focused POS. Look for POS software made specifically to handle the industry challenges you face on a daily basis, and the data necessary to identify and solve those challenges. Cloud-based POS is especially important. Online ordering isn’t just important for customer safety and satisfaction, however.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting restaurants, seeking to steal sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. First, they typically store significant customer and employee data, including names, addresses, and credit card information. For example, POS systems have proven to be particularly vulnerable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To attract customers while accommodating tightened budgets, restaurants should consider employing marketing strategies that leverage data-driven insights to tailor messaging according to consumer needs. However, to best promote potential discounts, they’ll need high-quality insights into what customers want.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 24, 2022

Thinking about a POS system? Your customers will thank you. As a restaurant owner or manager, you know how important the overall consumer experience is to the success of your restaurant. What your customers experience with your restaurant is as important as the food they eat. 1: Your Customers Get Faster Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. For the second part, click here.

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SpotOn

MARCH 12, 2024

Gigi Cohen is the Director of Marketing for MDP Restaurant Group. In her role, Cohen sets the restaurant marketing strategy, develops social media ads, and tracks the success of their online advertising and email marketing. The rest of our restaurants are in food courts, requiring different marketing strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Restaurant operators are now looking for solutions to retain customers as colder weather and economic conditions threaten their bottom line. Customers now expect more than a simple rewards program or general mailing list. Enhancing the In-Person Experience. Connecting On- and Off-Premises Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

While there is plenty of technology out there to optimize your establishment, one food service trend is becoming a mainstay: Internet of Things. There are different IoT-based solutions on the market designed to decrease downtime, increase energy and operational efficiency and improve overall customer experience.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. You need to be relevant, and to do that, you must be in touch with what customers want so that you can deliver on those expectations. Customers love loyalty programs. Believe it or not, this isn’t always easier said than done.

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Bingage

MAY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! There is a gap between customers and business. The problem is there are lacking in customer engagement. It’s pretty simple math.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Types of Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems. Point-of Sale (POS) systems are increasingly powerful tools for improving sales and profits. Business owners have many POS systems from which to choose. Business owners have many POS systems from which to choose. Different Types of POS Systems. Features of a POS System.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. There are generally two approaches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. The best solutions always put the focus on providing a fulfilling end-to-end experience for both your your customers and your staff.

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

POS systems are devices used by waiters and managers to place orders at tables, online, and communicate them to the kitchen. Getting an order wrong damages your profit and customer retention. This new online ordering system allows waiters, managers, and customers to send orders directly to the kitchen.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2024

From transforming your space into an outdoor retreat to making the most of occasions like Father’s Day and Pride Month, there are several ways to elevate your dining experience, attract new guests, and boost your bottom line this season. Engage customers with mouth-watering photos, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and seasonal deals.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts.

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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

Guests are also looking for more personalized dining experiences. A thorough competitor analysis for restaurant businesses may include access to the following data: Operations Menu items and pricing Marketing methods Customer reviews In each area, data can help you to see what’s working for these other businesses that you can learn from.

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Bingage

JANUARY 29, 2021

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! A common complaint among restaurant owners is that customers don’t feel like they’re getting enough attention. How does it work?

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Mobile POS For Retail: How Retail Businesses Boost Sales with Mobile Devices. When you think of a point of sale POS system in retail, a cash register likely comes to mind. A similar tool not only rings up merchandise, it improves sales, service, and the way your business functions. It’s called Mobile POS.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Think about how to deliver a great experience with fewer staff – that might mean more self-service and product outsourcing. If you haven’t heard from them, phone, text or email – this year needs more aggressive marketing.

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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. Customers don’t want to be bogged down with a massive library of food apps on their phone. The New Norm: Text to Order.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The Advantage of a Point-of-Sale (POS) System for a Convenience Store. Benefits of a POS System for Your Convenience Store. You can satisfy customers and make more sales with an upgraded POS. For example, it’s possible to connect a POS terminal to a server in the backroom or another location.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 18, 2022

Mobile POS. They want the most out of their experience with as little effort as possible. Offer a new level of customer service by speeding up checkout times with mobile POS systems. According to market researcher NPD Group, restaurant digital orders surged 124% this past year.

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SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Kim Dieu knows marketing. Before she opened the modern Vietnamese concept Mi' N Tea , alongside her brother, Troy, and parents, Kim Tran and Dan Dieu, she worked in product marketing and graphic design, helping build brands.   When they first opened, third-party platforms helped Mi' N Tea find potential customers.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Quick links Market research and business plan Location and layout Budgeting and costs Licenses and legal requirements Creating the menu Staffing Technology and systems Marketing and branding Opening your restaurant Market research and business plan Market research and crafting a solid business plan are foundational steps in opening a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Some have white-labeled those same delivery services for integration within their organizations, and others have built out programs for pick up or delivery entirely in house. In fact, almost half of the surveyed customers – 46 and 42 percent respectively – had utilized curbside or carry out during the earlier mentioned period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, operators get the opportunity to grow their customer databases and turn new customers into loyal regulars. Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Here is your 2022 guide for a successful Restaurant Week.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. That’s why digital marketing is so important. Read on to learn more about creative digital marketing ideas you can get started on today. Not convinced?

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

There is an ever-growing market of specialized software for all of the outside-the-kitchen things restaurateurs have to think about. Kudos helps you do that and also allows employees to recognize each other, with the ability to set up custom rewards, like gift cards. It offers countertop, portable, and mobile options.

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Ordyx

MARCH 28, 2021

Service is key here. This article will cover some restaurant tips and a couple of ways your POS system can help boost productivity in your establishment and ultimately increase profits. Your POS system is a great tool for enabling confidence in choosing the exact number of employees needed for each shift.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools. 3 rd party delivery apps, ghost kitchens and privately owned franchises are all fighting for the same market share.

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

POS systems are devices used by waiters and managers to place orders at tables, online, and communicate them to the kitchen. Getting an order wrong damages your profit and customer retention. This new online ordering system allows waiters, managers, and customers to send orders directly to the kitchen.

POS 52

POS Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 52

SpotOn

APRIL 10, 2024

Parties and catering have their own logistical challenges and going whole hog on a counter-service restaurant is its own beast.  From their food and beverage program to ordering progress and customer outreach, technology has had a profound impact on CCK. Like many restaurants, CCK encourages guests to sign up for emails.

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