Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This renaissance, characterized by a blend of tradition with technology, is reshaping the essence of wine selection, moving away from the notion that tech seeks to replace tradition. The days when the sommelier’s intuition, refined through years of experience and sensory development, solely guided wine selection are evolving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2024

These figures underline the industry's ardent search for solutions amid persistent staffing shortages and explain the adoption of transformative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics to alleviate operational strains and redefine guest experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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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

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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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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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. And while our business has evolved over the past decade, so have our customers. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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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

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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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 6, 2022

These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator. In an increasingly competitive market, operators can implement useful technologies to ensure success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

population, Gen Z is becoming a larger customer-base for restaurants. Below are a few ideas to attract Gen Z customers to your restaurant. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. They can be drawn in with the aspect of learning new flavor profiles and experimenting with sustainable farm-to-table recipes.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S. business."

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. The industry is even starting to see a rise in the number of CTOs, or Chief Technology Officers, to support this digital growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

“It’s a very exciting time and we’re thrilled for new markets to experience our beloved handmade donuts in their own neighborhoods. On The Border is taking it back to the 1980’s with the debut of its new prototype that pays homage to the brand’s first design and renowned experience, top photo.

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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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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog post will explore the current state of robotics in restaurants, examine its benefits and challenges, and speculate on how this technology might evolve. These robots use sensors and navigation algorithms to move around the dining area, avoiding obstacles and ensuring a smooth delivery of customer orders.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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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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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A streamlined menu serves as a powerful tool in the ongoing battle against food wastage, and it achieves this by implementing several key mechanisms that harmoniously contribute to waste reduction. This ensures that customers receive an amount of satisfying food without being excessive.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Technological developments, COVID-19, induced economic slowdown, inflationary pressures, and labor shortages—these will all affect the restaurant industry moving forward. 1. Experiential Dining Despite over two years of pandemic-induced slowdowns in dine-in traffic, unique dining experiences will continue to attract huge audiences.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

We use technology to help us be more consistent,” she says. Technology, such as temperature probes and roasting curves, are used alongside a roaster’s knowledge, so you use technology to your advantage. Customers want to know more about the person who grew the coffee they’re drinking, as well as how it was grown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A tightly integrated technology strategy will be key to workplace satisfaction and profitability. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

As we have endured the past 18 months of the pandemic it is not accurate to say that Covid-19 has influenced the trends we will see and experience in the near future, as many trends were already starting to gather momentum, the pandemic has however accelerated their inevitability. Robot Technology. ME&U contactless ordering.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Investing in labour-saving technologies and providing simple and fewer menu selections, for example, has allowed them to free up cash flow and recruit more people or raise compensation. Sustainable Business Practices . More than a decade ago, millennials started to advocate the cause of sustainability, and Gen Z has only added to it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

At Bacardi, we are driven by this purpose – with a family of premium spirit brands that are uniquely positioned to evoke emotions, catalyze experiences, and play an integral role in fostering connections, encouraging celebration, and enabling exploration,” says Tony Latham, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bacardi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. "We're very impressed with their quality of execution, product cadence and customer centric approach in these unprecedented times.”

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Lean Feast is a shining example of a healthy restaurant establishment that capitalizes on current technology, food and health trends to make a sustainable profit. They leverage technology and a franchising model to maximize efficiency and keep operational costs low. LeanFeast's Origins.

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OneDine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It demands a combination of strategic thinking, customer-centric approaches, and efficient operations. Embrace Loyalty Programs: Cultivating Loyal Customers Loyalty programs are an invaluable asset for any restaurant seeking to build a loyal customer base. Blanket rewards are OUT! Get specific.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Quiznos teamed up with digital asset provider Bakkt to allow customers to pay in Bitcoin.

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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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