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. Boosting sustainability efforts. Elevating customer experiences. IoT is also improving the overall customer experience. and energy consumption.

Food Safety 194

Food Safety Operations Management Management 194

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Savvy food and beverage professionals are recognizing the craft beverage category as a gateway to loyal, higher-value customers. Creators entering more fully into the on-premise business model are becoming better partners for their B2B customers. Employees today also have greater access to choices for banking and EWA.

2023 120

2023 2024 Insurance Employee Relations 120

Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Improving the sustainability of your restaurant during challenging times – a lesson for everyday trading. Melbourne institution Shark Fin House closed after customer numbers fell by 80%. However, standing still in a marketplace that is continuously moving on to the next is not a recipe for a sustainable operation.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Social Media Communication Customer Experience 88

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Leverage new employees’ tech expertise. Reduce employee turnover.

Food Safety 186

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 186

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. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

This surge of revenue and demand for food related services – mostly paid for through digital, contactless transactions – could potentially attract cybercriminals to commit acts of fraud all the more. This is due to two reasons. This helps finance teams spot red flags and potential areas prone to fraud.

Technology 185

Technology Cash Management Employee Relations Sustainability 185

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão.

2023 193

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite a slowed holiday hiring season, there is still a demand to hire restaurant employees to keep up with the inevitable influx of folks who eat out more frequently around the holidays—in fact, 17 percent of restaurant leaders are still looking to hire workers. How to avoid. For instance, hiring support for current staff (i.e.,

Hiring 196

Hiring Recruiting Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year has shown us that the demand for drive-thru is growing, and continues to meet consumer demands with quick, efficient, and convenient service. Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. Here are some of their insights.

2023 114

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 114

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Without a direct physical loss due to a covered peril, property programs will not provide protection for business interruption-related loss. The burden has been on Insureds to “prove” that employees and/or third parties (i.e., customers or contractors of restaurants) contracted the illness at their property.

Insurance 163

Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Front of House 163

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation. This past year has been excruciatingly brutal on restaurants that simply haven’t been able to weather this relentless storm of pandemic related restrictions and consumer concerns. Mesa is a victim.

Fine Dining 433

Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 433

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

Equipment 114

Equipment Outdoor Sustainability Fine Dining 114

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. A drive to create better working conditions and benefits for industry employees. million Instagram followers.

2024 163

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 163

Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Note how the business manages its employees , markets its products, provides customer service , and develops its business model. 2) Research laws that apply to the food service industry Starting a food service business of any kind comes with a long list of laws, rules, and guidelines. your target market).

Restaurant Law 78

Restaurant Law Customer Experience Customer Service Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge.

2022 199

2022 Employee Relations Outdoor Fast Casual 199

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2021

The guidance informs employees of what they should know. In addition, the guidance, while characterized by OSHA as making recommendations that are “advisory in nature,” appear to impose additional obligations on employers to make their workplaces safe for employees as the COVID-19 pandemic trudges into 2021.

Employee Relations 133

Employee Relations Food Safety Restaurant Law Education 133

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

Front of House 155

Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 155

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Another factor may be the sustained shift among the unvaccinated to utilize options other than indoor dining, such as outdoor seating, drive-thrus, to-go pickup and delivery orders. It would also be naive not to consider the possibility that a significant proportion of restaurants and customers are not following policies as directed.

Employee Relations 198

Employee Relations Dine-in Customer Experience Sustainability 198

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. This is using the Chat in ChatGPT PROMPT: Act as an experienced restaurant trainer who is using ChatGPT to develop content and training activities for restaurant employees.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Thus, restaurant owners must prioritize cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention to give customers peace of mind.

Kitchen Safety 187

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 187

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Implementing the latest tools of the trade can simplify tasks for employees and help restaurants wow diners. A Window into Warewashing.

Kitchen Safety 198

Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety Equipment 198

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. The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever.

2022 186

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation. Architectural Considerations in HVAC.

Design 209

Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 209

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

2024 129

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 129

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

Healthcare 179

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 179

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

Moreover, in response to economic pressures, guests continue to choose more affordable dining options, trading down toward limited-service restaurants—in particular, quick-service brands. According to our research, limited-service restaurants are operating with 1.7 fewer front-of-house hourly employees.

Webinar 81

Webinar Employee Relations Point of Sale Customer Service 81

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Once you put these into practice, you just may notice an upward swing in diners, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Tip #1: Treat Your Employees Well While this may not be the first thing that pops into your mind, it is one of the most important things you can do to level up your restaurant. Have employee events.

Compost 52

Compost Recycling Website Management Employee Relations 52

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. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

SpotOn

MAY 20, 2024

While tips are intended to incentivize exceptional service, some workers see tipping policies as a barrier to a living wage for all. Operators have to navigate the complex world of tip pool options, service charges, and minimum wages and ensure their employees are motivated and paid well, all while striving for profitability.

Definition 52

Definition Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. 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

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

Webinar 186

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 186

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. Consumer-facing industries like food & beverage see more short-term purchases based on emotional triggers—which means maintaining a healthy bottom line becomes a challenge without a dedicated customer base.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022 177

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

That means refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, chilled service areas, and other electric-operated food storage or displays, can be protected during a power outage caused by the grid. Community Relations. Restaurants with solar panels have the opportunity to share their sustainability commitment by actually pointing to it!

Food Supply 230

Food Supply Employee Relations Waste Leadership 230

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

Mission critical elements of operational agility and what they ‘mean’ for individual restaurant, food service and hospitality businesses, and the industry at large, in the post-pandemic era. Below, are a few observations on some of the hard lessons learned amid the pandemic and offers some strategies in relation.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Employee Relations Customer Experience 2025 116

7 Shifts

MAY 26, 2021

Have fewer than 500 employees (if you own multiple restaurant locations, then you'll need fewer than 500 employees per location). Have 300 or fewer employees (if you own multiple restaurant locations, then you'll need 300 or fewer employees per location). Still be open and operational. Maintain Staffing Requirements.

2021 195

2021 Cash Management Document Employee Relations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

. … “Our focus will now shift toward achieving similar bipartisan results in the Senate because enacting these PPP changes will help restaurants get the relief they need to get employees back to work and the industry on the path to recovery.”

Guest Recovery 135

Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 135