Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Table service restaurants have been a cornerstone of the dining experience for many years. While the basic premise of table service restaurants has remained the same for decades, many innovations in recent years have transformed the industry and the way we dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. The art of hospitality, which thrives on personal interaction and the nuanced understanding of guest needs, is being augmented by technology's precision and consistency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sustainability Remains Essential Beyond just healthy living, consumers are continuing to prioritize the health of the planet with nearly 50 percent of Gen Z and Millennial respondents placing a premium on sustainably sourced products. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we step into a new year, the restaurant industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with technology playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping its landscape. This trend not only minimizes physical contact but also offers convenience and efficiency to both customers and staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Through the utilization of sensors, RFID tags, and software technology, restaurants can track foods’ movement from the point of origin to consumption.

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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. From leading software engineering at Macy’s Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

Against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer demands and rising costs, technology has become more than a mere necessity for restaurants to adopt. The ability to seamlessly integrate the technology stack with other applications meant that Tender Greens could enact more efficient financial processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset. They look for experiences that include craft beverages rather than viewing consumption as the end game. Craft beverage consumers have evolved.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the first of its fleet, the “sweetlane” provides an effortless experience for visitors in vehicles to pickup online orders through a drive-up window. “We hope this new experience provides ease and accessibility for the community craving deliciously fresh and healthy plant-forward food.”

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Open for Business

MAY 30, 2024

Industry leaders, innovators, and passionate restaurateurs gathered to explore the latest trends and tech shaping the future of dining. At the National Restaurant Association Show, our restaurant experts hosted engaging product demos and our on-site illustrator delighted guests with custom illustrations of their favorite restaurants.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. 25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. trillion in 2024. trillion U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In a world marked by technological progress, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game changer. As we step into the new year, it is crucial to examine how AI goes beyond being a buzzword and becomes a real driving force that shapes the way we experience dining. But AI powered technologies are not limited to kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants work overtime to deal with soaring costs, ongoing labor shortages and growing economic uncertainty, many are pushing the limits of what used to be their competitive space to extend their brand and get in front of new potential customers. And why not? Why the immense rise?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The restaurant sector is at an equilibrium in an era when convenience is key and customer preferences are continuously changing. Recognizing the different customer choices driving the growth of food delivery is one critical insight. The Tech Frontier The importance of technology in meal delivery goes beyond order processing.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention.

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic world of restaurant ownership, gaining valuable insights and shared experiences can be akin to finding a rare gem. Through these pillars, the Mastermind program equips restaurant owners with the skills needed for sustainable success. Learn about Digital Marketing that’s done-for-you.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. This recipe of deficiency, when left to simmer, becomes a potent brew of dissatisfaction and disengagement, both among staff and customers. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

They provide a hands-on experience that lets customers place their orders and enjoy quality eats at lower costs. It’s perfect for a quick bite, personal dining experience, or when guests are on the go. Let's talk about the advantages of counter service: Faster service and quicker turnover of tables/customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. A survey by RTi Research found that of the 30 percent of consumers who used contactless payment for the first time during the pandemic, 70 percent reported they plan to continue using this technology.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Despite some gains, seven in ten operators across all major segments say their restaurant currently does not have enough employees to support customer demand and most operators expect their labor challenges to continue through next year. Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. million by the end of 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Big changes are happening in modernization, innovation, food technology, and more, and if you’re not adapting, you simply won’t make it. Reinvesting in the design and atmosphere of stores will not only captivate loyal customers, but attract brand new ones, which is the name of the game.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 31, 2022

Restaurant Supplier Cheetah Technologies is Poised to Upend a $200 Billion Industry! Our funding, gathered by some of the most forward-thinking, sustainable, and creative minds in the food service industry, positions us as a leader in the space of bringing accessible health to restaurants. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

As indoor dining slowly begins to become a mainstream activity once again, it is worth reassessing the evolving customer preferences around foodservice restrooms. Now more than ever, poorly maintained restrooms can repel customers. Consider that most customers prefer paper towels over air dryers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

After speaking with some of our partners in the industry on how they toe the line between investing in innovation and cutting costs during this time, we found five things restaurant owners can do to boost profits and stay open beyond the COVID shutdown. Third, menus should take into account changing customer bases. Re-engineer Menus.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s also wise to periodically offer live trainers who can explain details, share experiences, answer questions, and supplement online training. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests.

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 23, 2024

Many retailers have already adjusted their approach to shopping and merchandising, introducing powerful omnichannel technologies to streamline operations and help them better compete in a new digital landscape. Innovative retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making informed predictions and taking action based on those predictions.

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