Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

As the world quickly came to a screeching halt in the early months of 2020, restaurants quickly accelerated an already existing shift towards digitalization to adapt to customers' new safety and priorities. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Prior to joining PAR, Yetter worked at Restaurant Brands International, overseeing Franchisee Operations for Burger King Restaurants in multiple global regions.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. In doing so, they improve the customer experience, which, in turn, increases loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

Establishments are grappling with a complex crisis characterized by empty seats in dining areas and behind the scenes, where a shortage of skilled workers is keenly felt. To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's about consistently delivering top-notch quality, exceptional service, and an unforgettable experience. Moreover, as the hospitality sector becomes increasingly competitive, tapping into the nuanced aspects of customer behavior becomes necessary. For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2024

Attracting new customers is important to every business owner. While there are many marketing strategies to get customers in the door, it is just as important to create customer service strategies that keep them coming back. Why prioritize the customer experience?

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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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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. Coffee in 2023.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Restaurants seeking to capture more Gen Z and millennial diners should support this fast-paced lifestyle with meaningful loyalty programs that save time and encourage return visits. First, Segment Your Audience Your guests want you to know their lifestyle and consumers often feel frustrated when the buying experience feels impersonal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

To capitalize on this momentum, here’s how to use QR codes as part of your recipe for creating brand awareness and improving customer experience. Customers can choose the content they’d like to see before being redirected to their final destination. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2024

Long lines do not have to scare customers away, however: 91 percent of diners who say they would skip or leave the line if there were too many cars also say they would be more likely to stay if they previously experienced speedy drive-thru service at the same restaurant. In what ways are customer’s post-pandemic needs shifting?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has challenged the relationship between restaurant operator and guest. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. However, it can sometimes take time to get customers to respond to surveys they're given. Customers can be lost to boredom or quit halfway if a survey is too long.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

This industry seeks to develop a value proposition that speaks to its consumers and convinces them to dine in their restaurants. 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?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. So what can restaurateurs and food business operators do to cope in this economic landscape?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As colder temperatures creep in and consumer disposable income dips , demand for on-premises dining could start to wane. Restaurant operators are now looking for solutions to retain customers as colder weather and economic conditions threaten their bottom line. Enhancing the In-Person Experience.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2024

Long lines do not have to scare customers away, however: 91 percent of diners who say they would skip or leave the line if there were too many cars also say they would be more likely to stay if they previously experienced speedy drive-thru service at the same restaurant. In what ways are customer’s post-pandemic needs shifting?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

With new health and safety guidelines and constantly-evolving regulations, restaurant owners are faced with unique challenges to continue delivering a positive dining experience to customers. And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Without customer loyalty, it’s difficult to succeed in any business, particularly when you’re competing in a crowded landscape like hospitality. Connect with Guests to Drive Loyalty Loyalty pays off in spades. Consider your own restaurant loyalty experiences. No Marketing Staff? No Problem.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention. Read the first part, here.

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. That’s the definition of loyalty. So why does loyalty matter so much to restaurants? They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. There are three main types of information your restaurant should collect: Customer Information.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

One of the biggest challenges that restaurants face is obtaining and retaining customers. With so many restaurants operating in the same space, competition is usually high. This calls for restaurants to be creative on what they offer their customers. Importance of Restaurant Loyalty Programs.

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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. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. By using a POS system, customers, waiters and cashiers reduce their chances of errors when entering orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Between dining restrictions, inflation, and the ongoing labor shortage, many businesses have been forced to close their doors, change their operations, or otherwise look for alternative solutions. The post-pandemic restaurant industry has been continuously plagued by challenges. It's Time for Innovation.

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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. Stemming from rising inflation, consumers are also uncertain on whether it’s less expensive to dine out or eat in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Offering discounts to incentivize customers to enroll and engage with loyalty programs has been a common practice in the restaurant industry for years. With the continued uncertainty of the current macroeconomic climate, brands must find ways to reduce marketing spend while driving more value from their customer base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. To stay ahead of the curve, restaurant operators are strategically directing their focus towards Millennial diners. For busy restaurant operators, staying on top of an online marketing program can be challenging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

While restaurants might have expected to see a bigger shift back to in-person transactions as a result of customers looking to cut costs, there simply hasn’t been a dramatic change in behavior. In fact, Gen Z consumers specifically prefer delivery over dining in person (only 24 percent say in-person dining is their #1 choice).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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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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