Next Restaurants

APRIL 15, 2022

In other words, if a new customer arrives at your doorstep, they most likely found out about you on the web. Sure, it might be about the reviews or the type of food you serve, but your website’s design also plays a critical role in influencing the visitors’ decisions. . Optimize for Mobile Devices .

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Online Ordering Design Ordering Mobile Ordering 106

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

But the revenue restaurants get from digital channels like their mobile apps and websites surpasses the 32% of revenue they generate onsite and 26% over the phone. To help you out, we've listed some of the most used tools that even beginners in digital marketing can easily navigate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2021

A restaurant’s website is an important information tool for your customers. A well-designed restaurant website will help bring guests from online into your restaurant’s front door. Remove all of the sliding picture panes, which often take up the most expensive real estate on the website. Ordering Online.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Third-party delivery.

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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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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Even so, the list is growing of brands that have unveiled new, futuristic designs that prioritize off-premise consumption over dine-in. These next-generation restaurant units address customer demand for a seamless ordering and pick-up experience. Design Updates Not Limited to Limited-Service Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout.

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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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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More and more restaurants are launching their own websites, mobile apps, and online ordering channels. So much so that diners go out of their way to order directly from restaurants they love. We’re always looking for new ways to help restaurants get more from their online ordering and boost their revenue streams.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In today’s world, that means their mobile devices. To gain more diners and drive more orders, restaurants need to optimize their mobile marketing and make it easier to order. What’s mobile marketing? Why mobile marketing for restaurants? Here are some tips and tools to help you get started.

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Marketing Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 78

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Even through the most challenging and tragic experiences, when the lessons are quite vivid – we quickly push aside the need to change in favor of a return to what is considered “normal”. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens?

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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. Suppose a customer goes to a search engine like Google or Google News API and types in 'Find local restaurants near me.' Optimization of NAPs.

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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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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An efficient restaurant kitchen design should be high on your priority list whether you’re opening a new restaurant, expanding an existing one, or remodelling an existing one. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Detailed Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Design .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Here are their responses.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Do you really need us to share stats with you about why your café’s floor plan is important for your customers? A well-designed floor plan is the first thing that entices your first-time visitors. It can make or break their experience. In your floor layout, every inch of space matters, both indoors and out.

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OneDine

JUNE 6, 2024

Discover the Power of OneDine’s otg Tablet: Revolutionizing Restaurant Service In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount. That’s where OneDine’s cutting-edge otg (On-The-Go) tablet steps in, transforming the dining experience for both staff and customers.

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Website Management Mobile Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 40

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In fact, 77% of diners visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or ordering out. To really bring in sales, you’ll need one that’s optimized for orders. ChowNow recently partnered with Squarespace to build premium websites designed for restaurants. But not all sites are created equal.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. Your Menu: 93% of people view menus online prior to dining out. Mobile Optimized: In the U.S. alone, 72% of online searches for restaurants take place on mobile devices.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When it comes to your restaurant website , you want to put your customer first. Design your website and add features that will enhance the overall customer experience. Putting your website visitors first is vital if you want to convert customers into diners. Take it a step further and add nutrition info as well.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that you’ve invested in your own restaurant app for online ordering , your next question is likely, “How do I encourage my customers to use it?”. Incentivizing app downloads is important because it gives you a boost in visibility and customer loyalty. You can use a service like Mailchimp to send out promotional emails.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

.” – 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , National Restaurant Association The pandemic changed everything—especially the restaurant dining experience. Consumers are now 66% more likely to order takeout than they were in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

population, Gen Z is becoming a larger customer-base for restaurants. Below are a few ideas to attract Gen Z customers to your restaurant. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. They can be drawn in with the aspect of learning new flavor profiles and experimenting with sustainable farm-to-table recipes. percent of the U.S.

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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. The New Norm: Text to Order. Customers can input their own orders at the table and then pay on the same device.

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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. Take Advantage of Technology. Go Digital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

In my experience as a Google Certified Partner with over 15 years behind me in this industry, I'd go as far as to say that a lot of websites are actually slowing their respective businesses down – even though their owners have yet to realize it. The Power of Mobile-First Design. Represent the Kids.

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Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Point of Sale 233

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Focusing on customer experience may seem like a luxury for restaurateurs struggling to keep their doors open, but it may prove to be the difference between those that survive and those that get added to the list of tragic COVID-19 business casualties. I have seen firsthand how this is playing out.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. We’ve seen entire states reopen and re-close in short order due to spikes in cases. This has never been more true for ordering and procuring food, be it in the restaurant, grabbing takeout, or getting a meal delivered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones. Things could sour quickly, and the customers often left frustrated and hungry. In 2021, I worked in a restaurant that promoted itself as the future of dining. But what does it mean for workers?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Restaurants are scrambling to accommodate a new kind of market – the frenzied and fearful delivery customer. People are self-quarantining at home, on edge and ordering in. How are restaurants responding to this new type of customer? What does the delivery customer expect now? They expect safer food handling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of traditional restaurants to transform themselves into order ahead restaurants; pre-pandemic, only 15 percent of restaurants offered curbside pickup; today, that’s up to 70 percent. Automating Order Ahead Logistics. But they lacked a piece of technology to manage it.

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