OneDine

JANUARY 29, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving dining landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technology has become a pivotal factor in enhancing the guest experience. Traditional methods of ordering at restaurants are undergoing a remarkable transformation, ushering in the era of self-service kiosks and mobile ordering solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2021

With restrictions easing, customers are excitedly returning to their favorite restaurants. Mobile order and pay solutions are a cost-effective way to support the current skilled staff you have to deal with peak periods while also helping to maximize sales. Mobile order and pay takes care of a lot of the admin side of a shift.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

That said, the processes that became norms during the pandemic, such as online ordering and contactless pickup, are here to stay for the convenience of hungry customers. Beyond the applications that customers use to order, there are a myriad of other apps that keep restaurants running on the backend that should never be compromised.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. However, the benefits of improving the customer experience go beyond just getting better reviews. Ultimately, many of the same things that help your guest experience also end up helping support restaurant operations as well.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 22, 2023

When people think about automation in foodservice, they often picture cold, indifferent efficiency—the last things any operator wants to provide in a great customer experience. In reality, automation brings valuable efficiency gains to labor-strapped operators while also helping them provide better customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the ways we live, work and dine, the restaurant industry has been experimenting with different ways to adapt and continue serving customers who cherish dining experiences. Digital engagements with customers are going to remain the norm long after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Who is the next-generation customer and what are their expectations? Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. Menu and order Customization. Guest experience starts with service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2020

Ensuring a positive digital customer experience entails optimizing various channels and technological infrastructure to improve how customers navigate a restaurant’s online persona. And with economic uncertainty looming, many consumers are ordering out less frequently and cooking at home more.

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Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) systems offer several benefits for servers and restaurants, making them a valuable tool for improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operations. This minimizes waiting times and streamlines the ordering process.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

The idea of allowing users to skip the queue as well as the enormous revenue opportunity available in table ordering mobile app category is driving restaurants and app development companies to innovate. Quick-serve, fine-casual, and fast-food restaurants have taken to restaurant ordering apps faster than full-service restaurants.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 22, 2020

The customer experience starts with your online presence before it gets to your dining room. It’s often the “door” your customers first walk through. You want to always be working on improving customer experience for your restaurant online. How to Boost Customer Satisfaction. Ask your employees, too.

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Rocket Fuel

MARCH 19, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS– March 19, 2024 – Investments in mobile apps and in-store kiosks continue to drive demand among quick-service restaurants (QSRs), with growth in third-party delivery showing no signs of slowing down, according to Delaget ’s annual QSR Operational Index report. Mobile app sales are up 57.2 percent year over year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Now that consumers have become more particular with dining, service standards have skyrocketed, and expectations are higher than ever before. When people decide to dine in your establishment, they don’t just want to eat good food; they want to have a pleasant experience, as well. Online Ordering and Mobile Apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty. Data indicates a notable spike in orders for popular items like chicken wings and pizza during the tournament.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Strengthen Customer Retention. Set the Bar. Stay Connected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You wouldn’t be alone; well-known brands including Prezzo, Itsu and Côte Brasserie have all made the decision to go card-only for good as a means to reduce costs and speed up customer service. Around 950 million mobile users make online mobile payments , leading to the rise of pay-at-table technology.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The last couple of years have proven that digital experiences will continue to play a central role for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators. Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Easing Customer and Employee Friction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences. As the convergence of technology and gastronomy continues to unfold, the dining landscape is evolving across every sector, spanning the swift pace of quick-service restaurants to the relaxed ambiance of family dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes. A recent Paysafe study with 200 U.S.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Related: Customization is King: Using POS Systems with Open APIs 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation. These numbers may be troubling, but to address these issues, restaurants must focus on providing the best service they can within their budgets. Adopt In-House Technology to Improve Service and Reduce Errors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion by 2027.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of customer habits –– much of it catalyzed by the pandemic, but some of which was already beginning to take shape even prior. Most notably is the shift to mobile and the way in which consumers patronize their favorite restaurants. Owning the End-to-End Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

First, Segment Your Audience Your guests want you to know their lifestyle and consumers often feel frustrated when the buying experience feels impersonal. Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thanks to the labor shortage and increased profit pressure, savvy restaurants are going digital to provide the best customer experience and to keep up with the hefty competition. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As consumer options and demand shifted, businesses were forced to adapt and prioritize new technologies and alternate ordering experiences that would allow them to deliver on customer expectations. Adopting a digital-first environment quickly became a priority and mobile technology is playing an integral role.

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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. What are AI and ML?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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