Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5 While factors such as convenience impact that decision, the experience of dining out is important. While factors such as convenience impact that decision, the experience of dining out is important. In 2024, restaurants should make the dining-out experience worth the price tag.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches. Loyalty Rewards.

Marketing 397

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers. Retaining an existing customer is five times cheaper than acquiring a fresh face. How to measure customer retention.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Loyalty programs are commonplace today, a necessity and important part of restaurant marketing strategy. What do these programs provide to an organization? Suzi Tripp.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Online Ordering 217

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.

Marketing 197

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Coupons 197

Lavu

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

One of the biggest challenges that restaurants face is obtaining and retaining customers. This calls for restaurants to be creative on what they offer their customers. Gift cards, loyalty benefits, and customer reviews are some of the most effective ways of attracting and retaining customers.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Website Management Customer Experience 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. So, to me, finding out that over a quarter of restaurants don’t have a website was a bit surprising.

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2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 203

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

And more restaurant owners are searching for ways to encourage repeat customers and successfully grow their businesses. Music can help restaurants strengthen relationships with their customers and build loyalty. It’s no surprise that music has a powerful impact on our emotions and overall satisfaction with an experience.

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License Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. This recipe of deficiency, when left to simmer, becomes a potent brew of dissatisfaction and disengagement, both among staff and customers. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Conversely, speed of service was identified as a key factor by 32 percent of households with children but only 21 percent of households without. One surprising finding from the report was that, even with the popularity of online shopping and digital experiences, ordering in-person to carry out ranked as the top choice across all generations.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 110

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can’t fix your table turnover rate without understanding the two key components: the total number of tables and the total number of customers served over a specific period. This should include all tables available for seating customers. This period could be a day, week, month, or any time frame you choose.

Seating 173

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

This means big business for restaurants, and a surge in customers and sales. While some restaurants may see a decrease in business on Super Bowl Sunday due to the game being televised, many others see it as an opportunity to bring in more customers. It's hard enough to manage a higher workload without delivery.

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Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table. The application supports the function of ordering with a car plate number as well that opens more opportunities for food services in the fast-food industry.

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Mobile Ordering Cash Management Online Ordering Front of House 207

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.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

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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Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For retail centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

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. I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Here are their responses.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your point-of-sale (POS) system should evolve as your customer base transitions into more of a “cashless society.” A bulky or slow legacy system will prevent your business from creating a positive customer experience, so keep up with the business world as it changes. Personalized experience Enhanced outreach.

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Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

For shopping centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

When I see a restaurant with a lackluster website or a Facebook page of sporadic posts with lengthy gaps in activity then I sense that the business has lost its energy. Remember all of those exciting things that you did to draw customers in when business was great? FIND WAYS TO MAINTAIN THE EXPERIENCE. CREATING A BUZZ.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

In early March at Oracle's Food & Beverage conference held prior to the COVID-19 outbreak shutdown, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine discussed the company's plans for products and services designed to help Mom and Pop restaurants with Chris Adams, VP of Strategy for Oracle F+B about their future plans in the above video.

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Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 153

Restaurant Engine

JUNE 22, 2022

A POS is really worth it because it lets your customers take ownership of their payment options. Because you are a customer facing business, and you want to provide the best overall customer experience to your diners, a POS system is a vital tool in your operational and marketing arsenals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“Restaurants are embracing new channels for customers to interact with their business, effectively meeting them wherever they are. Each of these channels represents a revenue stream for the restaurant and they connect to the same kitchen and are all managed by the same centralized POS system.”

Social Media 158

Social Media Retail Website Management Online Ordering 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. Data shows that a large part of the consumer experience has extended beyond the four walls.

Website Management 201

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 201

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?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Demo Loyalty Program 52

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. You'll want to learn everything about their coffee preferences.

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

The Restaurant Times

JULY 14, 2020

Customers are now seeking convenience and expecting timely and hygienic doorstep delivery options. As the trend of online ordering is at its peak right now, it is also gaining importance for restaurants in terms of enhancing customer loyalty and boosting ROI. Create A Well-designed Website/App.

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Online Ordering Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media 97

Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Restaurant service is one of the most important factors in any hospitality experience. Excellent customer service can be the difference between success and closing your doors. “We It’s actually the whole experience, the memories that are created … It’s the non-tangibles we remember.”

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 24, 2022

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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POS Loyalty Program Point of Sale Customer Experience 59

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? Make sure that staff know about your COVID-19 restaurant closure before customers do.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Thanks to the pandemic sweeping the globe, and an increased focus on customer safety, online ordering is now a staple. Beyond keeping customers safe from the spread of pathogens by reducing face-to-face interactions, online ordering increases customer satisfaction by delivering on the conveniences customers now expect.

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POS Loyalty Program Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 97

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 212

Bingage

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Let us start with the introduction part, Bingage is an AI-enabled CRM for Restaurant helps to boost customer retention, customer engagement & ROI of a restaurant. It’s tough for restaurateurs to manage every aspect of the business such as employees, service, marketing, finance and much more. Cashback Loyalty Program.

Marketing 105

Marketing Loyalty Program Demo Website Management 105