Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

2020 196

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food.

2020 167

2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Do you have accounts on online ordering sites like GrubHub and Uber Eats? Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

Food is fascinating, and dining out often leads to cherished memories, but a restaurant’s transaction system does not make it into those memories. There’s a reason there are millions of food photos on Instagram and just a few thousand of point of sale systems (POS). A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Front of House Mobile Ordering Back of House 78

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. Depending on how you use them, they could revolutionize how you interact with your customers.

Seasonal Menu 40

Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But what if I told you it is not the only place where you can find innovation, that if you go to the next food show and not find a product that dazzles you, that there are other channels to bring something new and different to your customers. Bringing customers value by reducing friction. Innovation Through Service.

Innovation 145

Innovation Menu Back of House Front of House 145

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

In an industry that’s so closely tied to fluctuations in the economy and consumer behavior, restaurants depend on customer loyalty for survival. If you’re looking for inspiration for how to structure your customer loyalty program, you’ve come to the right place. A restaurant loyalty program plays a major role in customer retention.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering Customer Experience 52

EATER

APRIL 25, 2023

On the road that leads to Santa Teresa (one of the most visited destinations in the country), dozens of food stands blanket the sidewalks with plastic tables, chairs, and signs advertising “caldosas here.” The caldosa at Fory Fay, the home of the original recipe. Others become representative of a city or a region.

Fine Dining 104

Fine Dining Back of House Point of Sale Merchandise 104

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

It is also not an easy one–regardless of the restaurant size and business model–with plenty of competition to contend with while trying to stay on top in terms of the quality food it serves and its prices. For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 Gross profit .

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Online Ordering 52

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Follow our guide on How To Build Your Restaurant Brand and learn how to present the best version of your restaurant to your customers! Your restaurant’s brand is the sum of the public’s experience with your restaurant. Merchandise. There’s much more that goes into the restaurant experience than good food or cheap prices.

Social Media 78

Social Media Merchandise Consumer Goods Advertising 78

BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

It is one of the most vital key performance indicators (KPIs) for any type of establishment with food – which makes sense because without this crucial information there would not be enough revenue coming in from customers each day (or week). Most average restaurant revenue statistics reflect pre-COVID sales numbers.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Cash Management Fine Dining 52

Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

They make it hard for food businesses to remain competitive and turn a healthy profit. They make it hard for food businesses to remain competitive and turn a healthy profit. The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. AI tools even allow you to automate core tasks like food preparation or production.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Food Supply Customer Service 52

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

At this point, the specialty coffee scene was still a long way from becoming established. China might be the fourth-largest country in the world and have the largest population on earth, but it has one of the world’s lowest coffee consumption rates, with citizens consuming an average of just one cup a year. .

Marketing 138

Marketing Social Media Consumer Goods 2018 138

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. So, why do it?

Email Marketing 72

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. For example, fast-food margins can be much higher than full-service restaurants. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. So, why do it?

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

In order to meet customer expectations and improve satisfaction, the industry will need to develop and implement new processes and approaches. Since its launch, the management has reported a boom in sales, easier and more effective operations, and minimized friction in service delivery. Optimize Packaging and Quality-Control.

Customer Service 36

Customer Service Menu Front of House Point of Sale 36

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

" Macaluso added that the sales lifts from upgrading to a newer, smaller and more efficient prototype have been unlike others he has seen in his 25-year QSR career. The brand has rebuilt nine restaurants since 2018, generating first year-over-year comp sales ranging from +29.8 Krystal Eyes Refranchising. percent to +107.5

Franchise 86

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 86

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Fat Sal’s Deli, El Pollo Loco, Green Rabbit, Smart Foodservice, Slice,A&G Real Estate Partners, Mastercard, Temporis, The Flavor Experience and Chicken Guy! Green Rabbit has also earned SQF Level 3 Certification, considered the highest food safety compliance measure in the industry.

Food Supply 86

Food Supply Franchise Franchising Customer Experience 86

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

2024 197

2024 Fast Casual Insurance Food Safety 197

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

The metrics and calculations in this list will help you bring order to the chaos and manage the performance of each unit in the chain. From customer satisfaction to profitability, there are countless metrics that restaurant owners and managers should track to gain a better understanding of their operations. Why Are Metrics Important?

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Inventory Waste Employee Relations 52

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. Adhere to protocols addressing the protection of both customers and employees. Research new codes, and make sure you stay in compliance to ensure your customers and staff have a safe experience.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Table of Contents.

Merchandise 78

Merchandise Marketing Loyalty Program Cash Management 78

SpotOn

MAY 15, 2024

You just need the right perspective, some great dad jokes, and the right point-of-sale system to make your life easier. We all know dads love to eat, and there's no better way to celebrate dad on Father's Day than to bring him to a restaurant for a fantastic meal. Don't just offer a bowl of candy by the cash register.

2024 52

2024 Social Media Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 52

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Implementing a tableside ordering system doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are inherent challenges you’ll have to overcome. Hopefully, our decades of experience in the dining space will help you navigate the changing waters.

Ordering 40

Ordering POS Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 40

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When

Mobile Ordering 150

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Recycling 150

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Based on sales averaging $300/hour for four hours daily and 5k every Sunday (working 3+days), earnings calculate to $34,000 a month. As a result, industry revenue for barbecue food options has increased at an annualized rate of 2.0% While the annual sales of the BBQ restaurant segment have grown to a whopping $4.0

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Loyalty Program Merchandise Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

EST. Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc. for approximately $25 million.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

An evolving customer base makes the restaurant industry a dynamic space. This is why running a successful restaurant business needs more than good food. Good and personalized packaging , excellent customer service , and good ambience are some prerequisites. Build and connect with existing and new target customer base.

Social Media 69

Social Media Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 69

EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pandemic-related materials, food, and labor shortages make running an independent restaurant near-impossible. Where eating at restaurants became an option, the experience felt different. Along with environmental conditions triggered by global warming, COVID has snarled supply chains across the world, and food supplies are no exception.

Front of House 117

Front of House Food Supply Back of House Supplies 117

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales. In order to make sure customers remember your restaurant long after they’ve dined with you, it’s important to define your brand identity. For example, Sweetgreen’s “mission is to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food.”. Elevate Your Food Photography.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a lot of technology and robotic news, virtual food halls and healthy kid menus. Flippy ROAR for Sale. Flippy ROAR hits the market with advanced cooking capabilities to quickly learn menu items, allowing operators to appeal to new customers and retain eaters with consistently cooked options.

Kitchen Safety 154

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Safety Point of Sale 154

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Implementing customer feedback systems and keeping a close eye on industry trends can position your restaurant to pivot effectively when necessary. Robust Restaurant Marketing Effective marketing goes beyond mere exposure; it’s about creating an emotional connection with your customers.

Loyalty Program 52

Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 29, 2021

Pricing Food in the Restaurant Business. What is even better than running a restaurant with delicious food? In this article, we review what businesses are most profitable and how to maximize the food profit for the business you run. Food trucks: 6 to 9%. What food items are most profitable? Tasty profits!

Customer Service 52

Customer Service POS Point of Sale Food Truck 52

RGU

JANUARY 20, 2020

Mobile influences the purchasing and ordering process, regardless of whether the product is ultimately delivered or picked up in-store. Rewards and loyalty programs are being retooled to drive personalized offers and promotions to acquire and retain customers. ​ Purchases are shifting from individual brands to marketplaces.

Mobile Ordering 52

Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Supply Retail 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 16, 2021

Yet even after all this hard work, your restaurant still isn’t seeing the sales you hoped. Maintaining growth in the restaurant business requires more than delicious food and an inviting design; it also means adopting specific and powerful sales strategies. How Can Restaurant Owners Increase Customer Sales? .

Social Media 52

Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program Merchandise 52

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As such, it’s important to use unique marketing ideas in order to truly stand out from other restaurants. Establish a loyalty program to offer your customers rewards. A loyalty program is a fantastic way to get your customers to come back again and again. After five purchases, they could get a free meal or drink with their food.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. The National Restaurant Association projects restaurant sales will hit $898 billion this year -more than $200 billion more than in 2021. For your restaurant, that means competition.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370