Remove Customer Service Remove Food Order Remove Kitchen Safety Remove Loyalty Program
article thumbnail

Five Keys to Success for QSRs Post-COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

It quickly became obvious that the brands best able to respond to the challenges posed by COVID restrictions and customer behavior changes were those with a strong digital foundation. Mobile-Based Loyalty Programs. With the collection of more customer data comes the opportunity to retool customer engagement marketing.

article thumbnail

Five Tips to Minimize Super-Sized Labor Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart fryers and ovens can automate food preparation and cooking, eliminating the need for numerous workers in the kitchen while still ensuring consistent quality and faster service. If a franchise needs four employees to serve 60 customers per hour, they’ll require only three skilled staff to complete the same task.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

article thumbnail

2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

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 132
article thumbnail

2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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 215
article thumbnail

8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Priorities for Restaurant Operators and How to Address Them

Squirrel Systems

Ensuring Consistent Food Quality Priority: Delivering high-quality food consistently is paramount. This involves sourcing fresh ingredients, maintaining proper kitchen procedures, and ensuring dishes meet the expected standards every time they are served. This includes managing food costs, labor costs, and overhead expenses.