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. Creating Digital Customer Experiences: Three Best Practices. This isn’t just about ensuring a website looks nice.

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Customer Experience Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. And better customer service also translates to tangible savings.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 115

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2022

You may be concerned about finding staff to work the specific hours you want to operate. But after three decades of operating solely in the breakfast and lunch space, I would love to share four things I have learned about the benefits of embracing a niche as a restaurant owner. Staffing Your Restaurant.

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Specials Coaching Customer Experience Customer Service 186

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

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POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 2, 2022

When consumers dine out, they choose where to go based on a number of factors—menu variety, value, the experience and service they get when they go to a certain place and more. Utilizing data to own the entire customer experience can help boost brand loyalty—and increase repeat visits—by enhancing the post-dining experience.

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Customer Experience Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Service 85

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To always, continuously search for ways to improve the guest experience. Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. Doing this helps to establish your brand and create a loyal customer base.

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Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 219

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Here’s how restaurant operators can evolve with them. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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2023 2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 181

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Get ahead of it with our 12 favorite restaurant lunch special ideas for you to feature. Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Lunch special ideas for restaurants As promised, here are 12 ways to get diners through your doors over the noon hour: 1.

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Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Foodable

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Listen to "Customer Experience Management | Season 2, Vol. Ovation is a customer experience and engagement platform that specializes in actionable guest feedback for multi-unit restaurants and retailers. Operators can also interact with dissatisfied customers directly. 4: Ovation" on Spreaker.

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Customer Experience Guest Recovery Management Management 88

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center.

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Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. Some brands’ apps even track mobile-order customers’ location to help ensure their food is fresh, whether it’s a burger or a salad.

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Pricing Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Service 191

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

You have the ability to build custom job postings in order to find ideal, qualified candidates for your restaurant's roles. With more customers dining inside and out on the patio this season, you need the ability to create custom tip pools that fit your restaurant’s needs. Special Events. Staffing for summer.

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Tip Distribution Certification Document Seasonal Menu 391

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

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Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

Let’s be honest - you’re a restaurant operator, not a marketing expert. Email marketing tools Email marketing is one of the best ways to connect with your diners, welcome your new guests, and spread the word about exclusive promotions and discounts as a reward to your loyal customers.

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2024 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 221

Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

This is a struggle for about 80% of restaurateurs worldwide, as they understand customer preferences and deal with higher food costs and fierce competition. From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale Online Ordering 106

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2024

.” While some might view fast food fraud as a victimless crime, the reality is quite different as it negatively impacts both restaurants and genuine customers. Not only can fraudulent activities disrupt the customer experience, but they can lead to significant financial losses for both consumers and businesses.

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Food Loyalty Program Consumer Goods Customer Experience 194

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.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 114

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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Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 139

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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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 163

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. In nearly every context, it means to “refuse service”, “get rid of” or “nix” something. More often than not though, 86'd items cause customer frustration.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 5, 2024

With TRG’s specialized consulting services , you can give your new restaurant the best chance of becoming a profitable venture. Here are some popular concepts you can use as inspiration: Fast food (quick-service restaurants) like McDonalds or Burger King. They offer table service and a relaxed unpretentious ambiance.

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License Food Truck Fine Dining Fast Casual 136

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. In contrast, customers are entering 2023 with higher expectations for stellar experiences when they do choose to spend money on dining out.

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2023 Guest Recovery Email Marketing Back of House 184

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. Contactless ordering lets customers pick their meals without speaking directly to staff, which is great for those with food allergies. When customers pay and note their dietary needs, the kitchen gets an alert.

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Dietary Restrictions Allergens Point of Sale Customer Experience 98

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. A restaurant’s back of house includes any area of operations the customer doesn’t usually see.

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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. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Restaurant Business

JUNE 3, 2024

In an increasingly complex and expensive labor market, automated coffee solutions can significantly enhance margins for coffee operators. For operators, this poses a critical question: how can consumers be drawn back out of the home for coffee purchases? For most Americans, coffee is a part of their life.

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Supplies 2024 Beverage Customer Experience 87

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Researchers sought to find out the effects of offering mints to restaurant customers on customer satisfaction. Offering mints led to a 20% increase in customer tips and customer satisfaction. In other words, good and personalized customer service yielded a positive impact for the restaurant business.

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Customer Service Social Media Email Marketing Reservations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are constantly looking for ways to attract new customers while keeping their existing ones happy. By displaying menu items, offers, and specials on screens, QSR operators can effectively communicate with their customers and influence their purchasing decisions.

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Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Advertising Customer Experience 121

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2022

During the pandemic, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) were forced to innovate if they wanted to succeed. That meant streamlining their operations – and consumers quickly got on board. Exclusive deals : Having special discounts and promotions on the curbside app will not only encourage adoption but increase engagement on the app.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Consumer Goods Food Safety 218

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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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 215

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 99

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The study also shows that 84 percent of consumers find new products, services, and businesses online through social feeds, search results, or recommendations. These were followed by proximity (49 percent), speed of service (49 percent), and brand reputation (46 percent). What are some best practices restaurants should follow?

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Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 170

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Although restaurant operators are no strangers to this shift in behavior, what they may be overlooking is the chance to leverage one of summer’s biggest revenue driving celebrations – Father’s Day. Offer Special, Personalized Upgrades Today’s diner is looking for more than just indulging in a meal.

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Marketing Email Marketing Online Ordering Specials 161

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. By continuously monitoring and optimizing profit margins, owners can unlock valuable insights that can guide them towards effective cost management and operational efficiency.

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