Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

As a result, consumers learned to become less dependent on outside sources for meals and became accustomed to cooking at home more often than ever before. Here are a few ways restaurants can use consumer insights to improve their overall business and profitability: Analyze Customer’s Day-to-Day Routines.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves. As a result, restaurants had to quickly adapt by offering takeout and delivery options to cater to their customers' changing needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Support a range of ordering scenarios and preferences. Now, customers can even order remotely from their own devices. As these values shift, an advanced restaurant point of sale should support multiple methods for guests to place orders. It should also account for how that order is managed from placement to fulfillment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In terms of where they are searching, respondents mostly find brands’ online profiles on mobile apps like Google Maps (51 percent) and Facebook (49 percent) to be helpful and informative. “Now, they include online booking information, online ordering, reviews and Q&As to provide customers with a richer experience.

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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. For the second part, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. Below, we review five common mistakes recruiters make when hiring seasonal workers and how to prevent them in order to reach your yearly goals. How to avoid.

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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.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also see this gaining traction with consumers similar to how calorie labeling became a major source of information for our personal health. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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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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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Even through the most challenging and tragic experiences, when the lessons are quite vivid – we quickly push aside the need to change in favor of a return to what is considered “normal”. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With technology evolving at a rapid pace, the way customers engage with eateries has undergone a drastic transformation. If a diner always orders vegan dishes, they should receive updates on vegan specials. Offer exclusive discounts on app-based orders. Ensure that the delivery presentation mirrors the in-house experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Patrons can simply scan a QR code to view a menu, order, and pay.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. 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. Design the Floor Plan Layout. Find Quality Suppliers. Market and Promote the Opening.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their food choices, leading to a surge in demand for locally sourced, organic, and plant-based options. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself. Consumers are seeking unique, memorable dining experiences that engage all senses.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But there’s much more that tech has to offer, especially when it comes to AI being integrated into guest order systems, training, and restaurant operations. Here are some standout tech innovations that forward-thinking business owners are investing in today in restaurant technology: Smart ordering.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Since the last few years, online ordering has evolved on so many levels. With technology getting more advanced each passing second and customers becoming increasingly tech-savvy, online ordering has become more prevalent around the world. Why Self Ordering Is The Future Of The Restaurant Industry?

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Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Streamlining Foodservice Operations From order management to inventory control, digital solutions have streamlined foodservice processes to reduce errors and wait times. These tools enable businesses to track sales trends, identify popular dishes, and adjust their menus accordingly to meet customer demand.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Adults are always tired, so if you park a mobile concept serving caffeinated beverages (especially near colleges and offices), customers will certainly come. You can serve all the classic coffee drinks, like lattes, americanos, and cold brew, but use a food truck model as an opportunity to experiment. Mobile milkshake machine.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Table service restaurants have been a cornerstone of the dining experience for many years. These establishments offer a higher level of service, often featuring waitstaff who take orders, serve food and drinks, and attend to the needs of guests. This speeds up the dining experience and reduces the risk of fraud and theft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

In terms of technology, just like the rest of our lives, the trend has been toward mobility and flexibility and the last year has pushed this faster than we would have otherwise seen under “normal” conditions. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more. Innovations like AI, robots , and even QR codes can help restaurants succeed by keeping labor costs down while still delivering on guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

“We understand our customers extremely well,” said Ville Myllyniemi, CEO at Fafa’s. Our customer is at the center of every business decision we make, from what we serve to how we serve. ” Fafa’s desire to expand their business, while ensuring the safety of employees and customers is as strong as ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

. “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. “The post-COVID dining experience will no doubt be different.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I argued that, as consumers gradually become more acclimated to tech-enabled options like mobile ordering and click-and-collect, we were going to see chargebacks become more of a concern. The reason: a flood of chargebacks coming in through online ordering apps. Segmenting Chargebacks by Source.

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Culinary Digital

APRIL 5, 2023

Be it a CXOs, manager or food service operation experts, investing in the right software for your foodservice business is crucial to streamline operation, improve efficiency and enhance customer experience. It should be able to handle a growing number of customers, orders, and menu items without slowing down or compromising efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

People love to eat out and return when the experience is special. Customer-led Ordering and Payment. Outside of fine dining establishments (which constitute only a small percentage of restaurant businesses), customers no longer want to be dependent on a host to seat them or a server to take their order or process their payment.

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Restaurant Engine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Have you ever placed an order yourself on your restaurant’s website? As more and more websites look toward website accessibility, one place that often gets overlooked is the online ordering system. A user friendly website and online menu are important for several reasons: It puts the customers’ needs first. tweet this).

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The Inception of Online Ordering. In 1994, a customer placed an online order for a pizza from Pizza Hut, marking the first ever online order recorded in the United States. And while online ordering methods have diversified and become more widely available since, the general premise remains the same.

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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.” Customers can now: Easily create and print QR codes to join the waitlist.

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Deliverect

JULY 24, 2020

The lockdown accelerated the adoption of online ordering and delivery tech as dining rooms closed and people were stuck at home. It has also brought contactless ordering and payment to the fore, especially as restaurants prepare to reopen with new sanitation and distancing measures in place. Online reservation systems.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. Here, the card is stamped or punched each time a customer makes a qualifying purchase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When done right, SEO can build brand awareness, increase web traffic and drive overall online customer engagement. That’s great for visibility and web traffic, but what about when a restaurant is looking to drive conversions (clicking to make an online delivery order, for example) or good old fashioned foot traffic?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Consumer demand has majorly fueled food delivery, and traditional restaurants which used to see barely five-to-ten percent of their total revenue being driven by online orders as recently as three years ago, now see over 30 percent of their revenue come from delivery platforms.

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