Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus. Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report.

Social Media 170

Social Media 2024 2025 Seasonal Menu 170

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

Food 385

Food Seasonal Menu Waste Point of Sale 385

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More difficult than you may have thought, more chaotic than you might expect, more poetic than you realize, and more fulfilling than you would understand: this, to me, describes the environment of the professional kitchen that few customers are able to view or experience. TEN THINGS YOU DIDN”T KNOW ABOUT A RESTAURANT.

Seasonal Menu 520

Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 520

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.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. This is why 62% of managers feel burnt out , especially on days leading to peak seasons.

Operations 221

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Make sure you have enough staff to cover the busy summer season with 7shifts’s Hiring Tool. You have the ability to build custom job postings in order to find ideal, qualified candidates for your restaurant's roles. Staffing for summer. Reduce that cost with 7shifts.

Tip Distribution 391

Tip Distribution Certification Document Seasonal Menu 391

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Get granular.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

The Restaurant Group

MAY 13, 2024

Crafting a Profit-Driven Menu: Expert Tips From TRG Restaurant Consultants Optimizing your restaurant menu helps with your profitability if done right. As a crucial part of your success, TRG Consulting can help you craft a strategic profit-driven menu. This information can help you decide which ones to highlight on your menu.

Menu 78

Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Service Customer Experience 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering.

Menu 161

Menu Cash Management Seasonal Menu Influencer 161

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. Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand?

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. These insights can also aid in negotiating bulk purchase deals and ensuring timely deliveries by providing operators with automated alerts for low stock levels on frequently ordered ingredients.

POS 115

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 115

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

2024 181

2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 181

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. 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.

2024 221

2024 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 221

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.

Loyalty Program 173

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 173

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. Building a loyal fan base is all about creating great experiences and, for this, automation can be a very useful tool.

Mobile Ordering 155

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 155

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

Technology 221

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 221

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.

2024 210

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 210

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Restaurant operators are now looking for solutions to retain customers as colder weather and economic conditions threaten their bottom line. Customers now expect more than a simple rewards program or general mailing list. Enhancing the In-Person Experience.

Loyalty Program 179

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 179

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. Seasonal signature drinks have also become commonplace in coffee shops across the world. For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest.

Design 157

Design Menu Seasonal Menu Social Media 157

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Evidently, restaurants will still have to work to meet increased demand, and customer service must be a focal point even when tightening budgets.

Front of House 193

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 193

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.

Mobile Ordering 196

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Point of Sale 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

2024 148

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

But as we enter 2020, it’s important to recognize how digital technology drives our society and its major impact on consumer reactions and ordering habits. It’s been said that customers eat with their eyes. If the food looks good, they are more likely to drop some hard-earned cash on it. Enhance the Wait Experience.

Seasonal Menu 173

Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service Food Order 173

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. Define the one or two KPIs most critical for your top growth goals.

Leadership 194

Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 194

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. Create a fixed-price ‘Mix and Match’ menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches for customers to choose from. (If Pop a promotional banner at the top of your lunch menu to catch diners’ eyes when they’re hungry but in a rush.

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

From the rise of Instagram food bloggers and selfie walls to paying outrageous prices for the #SaltBae experience , consumers are now expecting restaurants to deliver an experience beyond flavor. If they take the risk of stepping outside their homes, diners look for more than casual, throw-away experiences.

Social Media 171

Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 171

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.

Customer Experience 61

Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

Pricing 177

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 177

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Requirements: Conceive and update menus that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients, featuring a diverse range of dishes with considerations for dietary preferences.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. A JD Power survey found that 71 percent of consumers said they would continue to order delivery as much as or more than they had during the pandemic. Room for Technology.

Casual 202

Casual Design Fast Casual Outdoor 202

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Consider options such as food-delivery services to attract and retain new customers, QR codes to reduce menu costs and expedite orders, using social media and other potentially low-cost digital ways to attract customers, and online business checking accounts that cut out unnecessary fees are all great ways to proactively manage costs.

Cash Management 187

Cash Management Food Supply Seasonal Menu Social Media 187

Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

Menu 59

Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service 59

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Restaurants have been making a comeback while a global pandemic still clutches owners, staff, and customers. Recent industry studies have reported that 63 percent of restaurant consumers prefer to order delivery directly from restaurants, mostly due to the excessive customer fees associated with third party ordering apps.

Loyalty Program 178

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 178

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3 Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices.

Operations 183

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 183

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Who is the target customer base? Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Who is the target customer base? Your customer base likely has many categories of guests.

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Part of this strategy involves understanding the role your servers should be playing to accommodate more diners and ensure service functions efficiently without downplaying the guest experience. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. Restaurants that spent much of the last year trying to win back customers, are now struggling to win back employees.

Management 184

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 184