SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Upgrade your outdoor dining experience Summer is synonymous with outdoor dining. We can help.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Next gen loyalty programs are a smart, effective way for restaurants to stand out and build a stronger connection with guests. These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. Unfortunately, many restaurants are using archaic training programs, so update your training to be current, relevant, and tech driven. that the hospitality industry should leverage. Now, massive layoffs in other sectors (including tech, real estate, etc.)

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 190

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. These diverse skills and experiences have enabled him to have a holistic view of problems and solutions.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Having a strategy for plant-based is now a business imperative–your customers want it and your competitors are doing it. Qdoba Mexican Eats’ nation-wide Impossible Foods launch in 2019 made it a standout, with the restaurant chain allowing customers to add Impossible Foods’ plant-based meat to any of its core dishes.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Remember all of those exciting things that you did to draw customers in when business was great? Remember that guest chef program that you tried before – do it again with real gusto – hype it up – make it your signature. HOSPITALITY FIRST. How do you make it come alive with hospitality? Become obsessed with communication!

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

One surprising finding from the report was that, even with the popularity of online shopping and digital experiences, ordering in-person to carry out ranked as the top choice across all generations. However, Millennials were also more likely to cite loyalty points and special offers as a reason for using this option.

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Typsy

MAY 11, 2021

As your restaurant looks forward to offering in-person dining again, you may want to try innovative approaches to customer experience. Even though investing in technology can be a little daunting at first, it will help improve your customer service as well as help your restaurant grow and succeed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the storm of the pandemic, restaurants were able to serve orders efficiently and maintain the best-possible experience — and customers loved it. The benefits of automation are two-fold for your existing and future employees and your customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

” At Branded Strategic Hospitality, we heavily focused on early- and growth-stage technology in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Delivering beer, wine, and spirits straight to consumers’ doors, programs like these are dedicated to helping people drink better at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity.

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MBB Hospitality

JANUARY 30, 2024

The thrill of uncovering an exceptional deal through restaurant discounts and offers not only enhances the dining experience but also keeps patrons coming back for more. These deals play a pivotal role in drawing new customers and securing the loyalty of regulars. They’re supposed to be a siren call to food lovers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times. Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times. We’ve found our guests really appreciate and need that experience now more than ever.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). The program ultimately supported 95 restaurants and 1,000 workers in the industry. As the Head of U.S. Call 833-208-4160 or text a violation to 855-904-5036.)

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. Transforming customer service. Software technology has revolutionized the restaurant industry, particularly in customer service. Innovating online ordering.

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Harbor Touch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

These systems are rapidly transforming the way businesses handle transactions, elevating the customer experience while optimizing operations. Enhanced Customer Experience Your customers’ experience can make or break your business. A cloud-powered POS system can enhance this experience in various ways.

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Point of Sale POS Customer Experience Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

“White Castle is an industry innovator, and we take a great amount of pride in our history – never forgetting about the future ahead,” said Lisa Ingram, CEO of White Castle. Miso Robotics understood where we could improve and stay true to White Castle’s brand of taste, innovation and best-in-class dining.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 26, 2023

Dan Mesches brings a wealth of restaurant experience to his role as President and CEO of Sprinkles, which he has held since early 2017. He later attended the Masters of International Studies Program at the University of South Carolina. The keyword here is innovation.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. A common way for coffee shops to get financed is through business loan programs. You'll want to learn everything about their coffee preferences.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to the digital age of dining, where QR codes are becoming the cornerstone of a modern, efficient, and engaging restaurant experience. By scanning codes with a smartphone, customers are taken to your digital content instantly — be it menus, special offers, or even your social media pages. Why are restaurants using QR codes?

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Foodable

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Recover America is a virtual event committed to helping operators rebuild their business and better prepare for the future, providing local level consumer trends and key insights regarding the inner workings of the restaurant and hospitality industry. Episode Takeaways: The only goal for operators now is to survive until a vaccine arrives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal." Both sides agreed that a negative take-out experience – ranging from a reduced menu to poor service – was a deal-breaker. Personalization Drives Brand Loyalty. Can't touch this. Can't touch this.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods.

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Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 186

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Today’s customer wants a frictionless, safe experience and we’re evolving to meet that need quickly with these new formats,” said Tim Welsh, Chief Development Officer at QDOBA. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Not only does this save money on labor by having fewer hosts on staff , but it allows employees to stay focused on providing exceptional hospitality for guests—not dealing with phone calls during busy shifts. Restaurant customer relationship management (CRM) software. It can sync with a loyalty program.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 19, 2020

Regardless of the particulars associated with the business environment, the hospitality industry is resilient and will move forward, providing those moments that matter to its guests. New restaurants will open, established locations will reopen, and hotels will resume as keystones in communities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Loyalty rewards for their restaurants and bars: Almost 1 in 3 (32 percent). “When you think about hospitality, hotels are regularly the first thing that comes to mind. ” Building Loyalty. Hotels with multiple properties in a variety of cities may have the biggest opportunity to build loyalty with guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

But despite these concerns, 46 percent of people noted they will eat out daily to several times a week in coming months and showed a growing loyalty to their favorite brands. Kicking orders to the curb. 43 percent say it makes them more loyal to the eatery. ” What Restaurant Employees Want at Work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

” Ahead of the official launch, Yelp ran a successful pilot program with Denny’s, with the help of their media agency, ?Spark We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2020 and uncovering even more valuable ways to attract more customers to Denny's.” Spark Foundry?. Showcase Ads : ? Carl Mittleman.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The 5 trends we have focused on below cover pertinent changes in dining service, payment and ordering options, and customer preferences that operators ought to keep an eye out for while running their restaurants in 2021. 2020 brought several changes to the way hospitality businesses around the world were able to run and serve guests.

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