7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches. There are several factors to consider.

Marketing 398

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 398

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Can customers find you? Think for a moment about your restaurant’s current online presence.

Marketing 199

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 199

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. 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. Obtain Permits and Licenses. Create a Menu. Find Quality Suppliers.

License 461

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 461

Focus POS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Restaurant owners and managers work long hours, holidays, and most weekends. That’s a lot to have on your plate—on top of the normal day-to-day management of a restaurant, café or coffee shop—so it’s important to simplify whenever possible. Customer Experience. How an Experienced Restaurant Solution Provider Can Benefit You.

Mobile Ordering 146

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Loyalty Program 146

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Some leaders, including brands like Wingstop, Chipotle, Starbucks, and others, as a result of early investments in the digital customer experience, were already experiencing well-above-average digital sales numbers, and were much better prepared for what came next. Customer Engagement, Redefined. In March of 2020, the world changed.

Mobile Ordering 189

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell. In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts.

Customer Experience 219

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Mobile Ordering Customer Service 219

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

And more restaurant owners are searching for ways to encourage repeat customers and successfully grow their businesses. Music can help restaurants strengthen relationships with their customers and build loyalty. Today, customers anticipate more than just delicious, high-quality food.

License 185

License Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 185

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A well-thought-out bar floor layout considers all the important logistics and rules, makes your bar appear welcoming to clients, aids in smooth service, and keeps everything organized. All things considered, your floor layout can significantly affect your setup and operating costs as well as the overall customer experience.

Design 69

Design Bar Customer Experience Seating 69

Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

Restaurant operators have chosen to go digital to ensure customers’ health and safety as these touchless menus can help mitigate virus spread. In Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study , it was found that 37% of diners prefer to dine at restaurants that do not have a paper/physical menu.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 148

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Online ordering has flourished with time and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Customers are now seeking convenience and expecting timely and hygienic doorstep delivery options. This article discusses how restaurants can enhance customer loyalty by customizing their online ordering system. .

Online Ordering 98

Online Ordering Ordering Mobile Ordering Social Media 98

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Luckily that’s easier today with mobile advertising and restaurant owners should consider embracing this modern technology to market their business effectively. One of the most personal forms of mobile marketing, targeting based on location, has two main strategies every restaurant owner should be aware of.

Advertising 177

Advertising Mobile Ordering Website Management Customer Service 177

Cheetah

MAY 31, 2021

Black and Mobile. Black and Mobile is a black-owned delivery app alternative. Website: [link] Where: Atlanta, Baltimore, Detroit and Philadelphia Fees: Black and Mobile take 20% commission from partner restaurants and only 15% from those that deliver exclusively through the service. Table of Contents.

Delivery 148

Delivery Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 148

Cheetah

JANUARY 27, 2022

As 2022 kicks off, operators that wish to stay competitive must upgrade their website and social media presence to keep up with the changing restaurant world. The time and skill set required to keep all your social media channels, website, POS and scheduling systems and other tech tools up to date and effective is becoming harder.

Social Media 78

Social Media 2022 Website Management Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, operators get the opportunity to grow their customer databases and turn new customers into loyal regulars. Oftentimes, the best solution isn’t as elusive as we think, and that’s certainly the case with new restaurant tech designed to enable you to do more with less. And that's not all. Go Digital.

Loyalty Program 193

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 193

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. It offers countertop, portable, and mobile options.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. “This new feature helped us keep our doors open and continue serving our customers during the recent downturn,” he said.

Guest Recovery 212

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” So, for the first time, restaurant owners and marketers are able to see exactly what their customer’s buying journey looks like.

Mobile Ordering 212

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2020

Ensuring a positive digital customer experience entails optimizing various channels and technological infrastructure to improve how customers navigate a restaurant’s online persona. And with economic uncertainty looming, many consumers are ordering out less frequently and cooking at home more.

Customer Experience 221

Customer Experience Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Our company welcomes technology that will help our team members maximize time and efficiency and make their jobs more doable and enjoyable, creating a better experience for them and customers alike. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

2022 186

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. “Will this look good on Instagram?”

Fast Casual 133

Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 133

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Space is limited, so click here to register.

Kitchen Safety 199

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 199

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.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Tip Distribution Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

” The space earned that moniker because staff used it to handle delivery orders from a multitude of online platforms. He also added a POS system and created a mobile-friendly website. Each platform was independently designed, with its own system and hardware. For them, it had become a logistical nightmare.

Hospitality 227

Hospitality Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 227

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As QR codes, app-based service, and robotic servers become more and more common, that makes the job tougher for the humans working alongside them This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones.

Mobile Ordering 113

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order Online Ordering 113

The Restaurant Times

JULY 14, 2020

Over the years, the online ordering culture has flourished and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Customers are now seeking convenience and expecting timely and hygienic doorstep delivery options. How To Optimize Online Ordering Experience And Increase Customer Loyalty. Promote Better Transparency .

Online Ordering 97

Online Ordering Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media 97

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates and COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants.

Webinar 187

Webinar Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 187

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. ” The TableUp guest retention platform empowers restaurants of all sizes to increase customer engagement and reward guests for their loyalty.

Food Safety 205

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 205

SpotOn

MAY 8, 2024

A transactional email is a message sent to a customer after they take a specific action on your website or mobile app. You might provide shipping notifications after a customer makes a purchase, send an email with invoice or order confirmation details, or alert someone if their payment fails.

Small Business 52

Small Business Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The winners of The 3rd GCA were generated by a combination of voting from consumers on the official website (70 percent) and elections from the members of The American Food Association and The 3rd GCA Committee (30 percent). Please refer to the full list at the appendix below or the GCA’s official website. New York, NY.

Leadership 167

Leadership Online Ordering Website Management Customer Experience 167

Deliverect

AUGUST 15, 2020

They might be at home on a laptop, out and about on their smartphone, or using a third-party delivery service. If you want to compete in today’s bustling marketplace, you need to be reaching customers through as many channels as possible. That’s why choosing the right ordering partner is a key decision for restaurateurs.

Ordering 78

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Website Management 78

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. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music. Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When the Coronavirus pandemic swept the nation, The LEE Initiative (Let's Empower Employment), led by James Beard Award winning chef, author and restauranteur Edward Lee and Program Managing Director Lindsey Ofcacek, teamed up with Maker's Mark to establish the Restaurant Workers Relief Program.

Mobile Ordering 125

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 125

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website. Adhere to protocols addressing the protection of both customers and employees.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. In 2020, too many restaurant websites are still little more than digital brochures.

Website Management 186

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 186

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A POS system is used to process transactions, store data about transactions, and provide many other features that help a business owner manage the operations and sales at their store. Also, given their bulk and design, legacy point-of-sale systems are difficult to update and often require you to manually update the system yourself.

POS 60

POS Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management 60