Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Hospitality trends are constantly shifting, and there’s only so much a restaurant owner can do to predict what’s coming next. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Bar seating with light bites continues to be a hospitality trend.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that retail precincts and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that shopping centres and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living.

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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. " – Andrew Glantz, GiftAMeal Founder/CEO Guest data is the key to driving hospitality at scale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

A restaurant omnichannel strategy puts the customer at the center of the dining experience. Now more than ever, customers have more opportunities to engage with restaurants across multiple channels. Meeting Growing Customer Expectations Omnichannel is something customers have now come to expect.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. What are AI and ML?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2023

Since the early 2000’s, technology has been drastically changing year-over-year, including the way we travel, book hotels, and order food and beverages. Having the capability to view all your vendors and track orders and payments through a centralized dashboard will also benefit your quality assurance processes and staff efficiency.

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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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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

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

AUGUST 25, 2022

Restaurants pivoted to contactless ordering with open arms for sanitary and social distancing purposes, and embraced digital platforms and apps that enabled streamlined delivery and curbside pickup. The benefits of automation are two-fold for your existing and future employees and your customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Customer-centric. Customer experience management. In the wake of the pandemic, many restaurants have reshaped their entire approach to customer engagement prioritizing frictionless digital experiences, expanded delivery options, and increased health and safety precautions. Personalized. Digitize Tedious Tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. 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.

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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. These obstacles ultimately forced the spirits industry to focus on selling their beverages in an on-demand ordering capacity. In fact, The Distilled Spirits Council reported that U.S.

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Sling

AUGUST 30, 2021

At first glance, hospital marketing (or HM for short) may seem like a job reserved for hotels and resorts. In reality, hospitality marketing is essential for the success of all businesses that provide goods and services to the general public. What Is Hospitality Marketing? Why Is Hospitality Marketing Important?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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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

JULY 14, 2020

A great customer and employee experience is in our DNA, and we are thrilled to bring the future into our kitchen with solutions that will transform the industry and make the White Castle experience all that it can be for generations to come.” We look forward to being a part of White Castle’s next 100 years.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

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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). Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. Call 833-208-4160 or text a violation to 855-904-5036.)

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). 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. Coffeehouses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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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. A 2022 Deloitte Study found that consumers spend an incredible 20% more when ordering through technology like tableside ordering , online menus, and handheld POS devices. Absolutely not.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Customer retention plays a crucial role in the success of a restaurant. Loyal customers tend to order and spend more and are good for the business. It has been seen that a mere 5% increase in repeat customers increases profits exponentially. How to Increase the Customer Retention Rate in Your Restaurant in the UAE.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. Many restaurants today are using legacy technologies that cannot support must-haves like tableside ordering, delivery app integrations and loyalty/rewards tracking.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Today’s tools are high-tech, user-friendly, and mobile so you don’t have to be physically in the restaurant to stay on top of the business. There are digital tools that can help you create a customized floor plan and even preview it in 3D before moving all that furniture around. It can sync with a loyalty program.

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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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Focus POS

AUGUST 6, 2019

While the dictionary defines omnichannel as being specific to retail, restaurant owners are beginning to recognize its value in the hospitality sector as well. In an era of constant connectivity, providing positive customer experiences both online and offline is critical. Customers expect the ultimate in ordering convenience.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept.

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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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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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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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