Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. Basant Baruah, Senior Content Marketer, Beaconstac. An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Here are their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

Marketing agency Thought For Food & Son has been doing a lot more than just think about food for 20 years. “As we celebrate this milestone, it’s inspiring to see the next generation bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to the table, ensuring we remain a leader in food marketing for years to come.”

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Email marketing might not be as flashy as social media marketing, but for restaurants, its possibly the most effective way to stay connected with customers. When used correctly, restaurant email marketing keeps your restaurant top of mind, turning occasional diners into loyal regulars.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Many restaurant operators have misconceptions about average order volume (AOV) and how it works, making statements like: I need more customers to make more money. In fact, boosting AOV is one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase revenue while improving the customer experience for your guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners. This not only frees up labor but also reduces order errors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I often travel alone as a result of my career, and business travel is changing too: for many companies, having large numbers of employees traveling isn’t financially prudent – but being a solo diner doesn’t mean our expectations around our dining experience have changed. Just the “cover count.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Inconsistent Customer Experience Customer experience is the lifeblood of any catering business. Consider a scenario where two different clients have vastly different experiences with your service. Investing in regular staff training is also essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

With nearly every organization today adopting digital transformation strategies, many companies are focusing on providing more digital solutions to customers. Why Is Humanization So Important to a User’s Experience? Create Personalized Experiences A lot is being said when it comes to personalization in marketing these days.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tableside caviar service A prosciutto cart An authentic kaiseki tasting experience and members-only Japanese whiskey lounge Tableside s’mores These are just a few examples of ways restaurants across the country are hoping to attract guest by elevating the dining experience and creating a vibe highlighted by superior food and presentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Today, Google reviews have become a massive deciding factor for customers, who are now more likely than ever to leave their own feedback.But here’s the twist: a good star rating isn’t enough anymore. In many cities, restaurants need thousands of reviews to even be considered by customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Quick-service restaurants maintain a steady customer satisfaction score of 79 (on a 100 point scale), while full-service restaurants — despite slipping 2 percent to 82 — remain one of the highest-rated industries in the Index, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Both approaches might cause your restaurant to fail in attracting new customers. Train your staff to build other taking points.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2025

The seasonal surge in foot traffic can drive significant business, but without proper preparation and training, teams can quickly become overwhelmed. At the same time, these offerings should spark excitement among existing customers and attract new guests through your doors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When done on a large scale, this wastes the platform’s marketing budget and eventually leads them to cut down on promotions, slowing order volumes for restaurants. Fake orders can lead to lower ratings and poor customer reviews, which diminishes the credibility of genuine restaurants and reduces consumer trust. In 2023, over 1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Businesses can now utilise reservation platforms that seamlessly integrate booking, point-of-sale (POS), and customer management systems. These links can be sent via SMS, email, or social media, creating a smooth and convenient experience for both businesses and customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Make the tomato an experience. Youre a chef, dont take the easy route of buying pre-cooked cold cuts for your meat roast, smoke or braise your own; make it your signature and let the customer see the product being sliced in front of them. Leave your customers speechless and your employees beaming with pride.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Running a restaurant isn’t just about crafting the perfect plate or creating an unforgettable experience for your guests, it’s about making money. It’s like training a pilot to fly but not teaching them how to fuel the plane or maintain it. Here’s an example from my own experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. A strong restaurant brand goes beyond a logo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Joe Gale has more than 30 years of sales, operations and account management experience, including 20 years with Coca-Cola North America Foodservice where he worked closely with numerous QSR and fast casual brands. Financial stability : Franchisees need a solid financial foundation to cover start-up costs and initial marketing efforts.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 5, 2025

Providing a seamless, enjoyable restaurant experience is essential for long-term success. Heres how to craft an experience that leaves customers delighted and eager to return. Staff should be knowledgeable, offering helpful suggestions based on customer preferences and dietary needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Based on all the buzz, it’s touted as AI-mazing for marketing. This has led many businesses to view it as a marketing magic bullet to solve their revenue woes. The benefits of AI for restaurants are undeniable from automation, to real-time control and information analysis, to improved customer service.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Implementing a proactive holiday security plan ensures the safety of your staff, customers, and business. Train employees to identify phishing attempts and maintain PCI compliance to safeguard customer data and ensure secure payment processing. Their visible presence also reassures customers and employees alike.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Regular customers make up the backbone of any restaurants sales , but if you put a group of restaurant owners around a table, the conversation inevitably focuses on growth through new customer acquisition. But first, why is customer retention such a big deal? Marketing = tons of your money. Thats huge!

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. However, productivity is more easily trained than managed. In a survey by Toast , 46% of restaurateurs listed hiring, training, and retaining staff as their biggest challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. JA: The biggest challenges are supply chain logistics, maintaining quality, and adapting to different markets. Each country has its own rules and customer preferences, so we must be strategic. Experience is great, but notr equired. Strong business model 2.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. The promise of something special adds unique value to a meal that elevates the experience beyond the transaction of product for price. Do the math.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

The real wins come from small, smart shifts; things like improving your online ordering system, highlighting your most profitable dishes, and giving existing customers more reasons to come back. Create Limited-Time Offers That Drive Action Limited-time offers (LTOs) give potential customers a reason to order now, not later.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating. The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For instance, we're seeing a significant shift towards personalized guest experiences. This level of customization not only enhances guest satisfaction but also drives customer loyalty, which is crucial in our competitive market. What does the Canadian guest expect from a restaurant experience?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To always, continuously search for ways to improve the guest experience. This is why it is crucial for owners to have a system of best practices to follow so they can maximize necessary restaurant operations, reduce overhead costs , and help provide the best quality of service to customers. Create A Successful Marketing Plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We remain more committed than ever to supporting these vital businesses—the backbone of local economies and communities—by providing training and resources to build business resilience, as well as championing and spotlighting our industry across all our platforms.”

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Youre not just managing food and staff, youre battling slim profit margins, high operating expenses, and constantly changing customer preferences. And while the odds improve with experience, restaurant ownership is still tough. The Alternative: Validate your idea, clarify your customer base, and align pricing with your market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. How important is continual training?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

“Now, you will be able to come inside of any of our four locations and get your food fresh to order with great flavor, amazing taste and superior customer service.” Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Murray for her insights on how and why to change a restaurant’s concept, social media marketing, and more.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2025

Some may view dining out as a luxury that can easily be put aside, but time and experience has demonstrated otherwise. So, here we are at a point when I believe it is important to do just that. This is not just an American thing (although we are, as a nation, very generous) it is a human being thing.

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