ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

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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.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

We bought gift cards for future use, donated to employee relief funds, and shared our favorite spots on social media. ” At PepsiCo, our Foodservice team works with customers across the industry including franchise and locally-owned restaurants, so we’ve seen first-hand the challenges and opportunities around delivery.

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Delivery Kitchen Safety Social Media Online Ordering 421

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. “Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

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. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers.

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. The customer's needs always come first, even though my prices continue to rise.

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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. You never know at what point of service the diner could ask a staff member questions.

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Coaching Kitchen Safety Food Safety Training 520

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all restaurants, bars, and cafés had to be shut for dining-in customers. From takeaways to contact-free deliveries, discounts, and collection services, hospitality businesses have rolled up their sleeves to try and provide their regular services from the distance. to 2 p.m.

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Food Truck Social Media Customer Service Government 468

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? They know that at this point their primary job is to make the customer feel safe. Ask your staff!

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 432

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. There may be more reasons, but these are the most common.

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2022 Food Truck Front of House Point of Sale 477

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. Sellers can pass this fee entirely to the buyer or offer custom delivery promotions.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. To take advantage of the Cox Media offer, restaurant owners should email MarketingInsights@CoxMedia.com and include the name and location of their establishment. "In

Online Ordering 530

Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Any restaurant — Toast customer or not — can be listed on the site.Toast is committing up to $250,000 in matching contributions to World Central Kitchen and the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. ” NCR wants to help its restaurant customers during this difficult time.

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Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software. Try 7shifts for Free.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

The study found before engaging with a business or service, nearly all consumers (97 percent) conduct a local online search, with 78 percent of purchase decisions influenced by social content. When executed effectively, localized marketing can help brands: build and maintain an engaged base of loyal customers.

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Social Media Food Order Small Business Delivery 526

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

In early March at Oracle's Food & Beverage conference held prior to the COVID-19 outbreak shutdown, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine discussed the company's plans for products and services designed to help Mom and Pop restaurants with Chris Adams, VP of Strategy for Oracle F+B about their future plans in the above video.

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Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 383

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kateryna Reshetilo, Contributor Are you a restaurant owner looking for ways to keep up with the fast-changing demands of your customers? Today, more than ever, restaurants are turning to custom-built apps to improve convenience, streamline operations, and foster customer loyalty. Social media login for easy access.

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Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, and embracing change and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and the customer experience is essential. Balancing operational and guest needs involves adopting technology that makes back-end processes more efficient and improves the front-end customer experience.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

From logistics to marketing, staff communication to moving the kitchen, reopening a restaurant successfully is all about the details. Are you moving to provide a better customer base? This clarity also lets you communicate confidently with your team and customers, helping them buy into your vision for your restaurants future.

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License Uniforms Social Media Customer Experience 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Some of the biggest disruptors will result from the increase in information technology, autonomous vehicles, automation and robotics in the kitchen, and AI chefs. Kiosks that Personalize Customer Experiences. Automation and Robotics in the Kitchen. This is just the beginning, and AI will transform every aspect of the industry.

Food Order 520

Food Order Waste Online Ordering Email Marketing 520

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. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers.

Webinar 463

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 463

7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

While your first concern should be for the health and safety of yourself, staff, customers, and loved ones right now, it would be a lie to say you’re not allowed to be worried about your restaurant during COVID-19. We will be announcing a delivery meal kit service beginning this Wednesday through a pre order system.

Delivery 366

Delivery Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 366

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Most Important safety initiatives. 73 percent said social distanced tables. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. restaurants are very likely to have fewer dine-in customers this fall/winter than usual.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 474

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.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Employees should also be disinfecting their hands any time they are in contact with customers or other employees before returning to food prep.

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FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

: A seating capacity goal (such as 100% of the allowed seating capacity) or a reservation booking goal A revenue goal—such as a volume number or percentage compared to pre-COVID A follower goal on social media from gaining new interest in your restaurant A return visit goal for diners who return to your restaurant after the grand opening 2.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. Customers will see Black-owned carousels on DoorDash in select markets including Washington D.C,

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Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 410

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The model recognizes the importance of in-person interactions, while continuing to practice social distancing guidelines. We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.”

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

The next youre racing to keep inventory stocked while customers wait for tables. Whether youre a seasoned owner or just starting out, this advice will help you boost efficiency, keep your team motivated, and turn customers into regulars. Motivated teams deliver better service. That keeps customers coming back for more.

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Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

™” with an initial donation, aiming to raise $125,000+ for Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), a nonprofit that assists the families of service industry members navigating life-altering circumstances. Newark Working Kitchens. mrus– a line of India-inspired cream liqueurs, launched “Small Brand.

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Healthcare Small Business Kitchen Safety Front of House 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Created in collaboration with BBDO New York, the campaign will launch in both English and Spanish on Monday, June 8, and will be featured on TV and digital, including a full suite of customizable assets to be leveraged based on individual franchise needs, including social, radio, out of home, job templates, and in-store POP. metro area.

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Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

By Andrea Abbondanza, Contributor In today's fast-paced digital age, restaurants are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the dining experience for their customers. QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House FOH Food Safety 277