Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. Restaurants should keep menus, hours, and branding consistent across multiple platforms to increase visibility amongst a wider range of customers while avoiding confusion.

Loyalty Program 189

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. Suppose a customer goes to a search engine like Google or Google News API and types in 'Find local restaurants near me.' Engagement on Social Media. The key is in the way they handle their social media.

Marketing 397

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. To go contactless, customers scanned a small black and white square called a QR code on their mobile device to see a digital copy of the menu.

Social Media 215

Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 215

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 189

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Most large F&B brands know the power of messaging apps to respond to customer queries.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2022

Restaurant owners must develop new ways to work more efficiently and attract more customers. The food and beverage industry is no stranger to new technologies, especially in the past couple of years with the boom of online ordering apps and QR code technology. Food Delivery and Service Robots.

Mobile Ordering 203

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Customer Service 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Restaurants pivoted to contactless ordering with open arms for sanitary and social distancing purposes, and embraced digital platforms and apps that enabled streamlined delivery and curbside pickup. The benefits of automation are two-fold for your existing and future employees and your customers.

Technology 189

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

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 203

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 203

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands.

2021 170

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. Engage your Customers with Loyalty Programs Restaurant loyalty programs have come a long way from the days of the “10 stamps on a business card = 1 free beverage” system.

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

ChowNow

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that you’ve invested in your own restaurant app for online ordering , your next question is likely, “How do I encourage my customers to use it?”. Incentivizing app downloads is important because it gives you a boost in visibility and customer loyalty. You can use a service like Mailchimp to send out promotional emails.

Email Marketing 148

Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Social Media Download 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

As the novel coronavirus outbreak leads to state-mandated dining room closures, many food service franchisors are struggling to maintain business. In response to the influx of delivery and pickup orders at Teriyaki Madness, the brand has added drive-thrus in TMAD parking lots where they didn’t exist originally.

Technology 189

Technology Healthcare Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. While some had well established services already in place, others have had to start from nothing to provide these capabilities. Create Frictionless Transactions. The more you can integrate the better.

Customer Experience 239

Customer Experience Fast Casual Customer Service Mobile Ordering 239

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Patrons can simply scan a QR code to view a menu, order, and pay.

Online Ordering 189

Online Ordering Website Management Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Tork research, 44 percent of people say they feel good knowing they are supporting local restaurants when they order takeout or delivery. Restaurants can benefit from reaching out to diners on social media or via email to let them know their support is appreciated. Support Women. Offer Value. Build a Connection.

Loyalty Program 198

Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 198

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 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time. Recently, they’ve encouraged followers to play outside and also thanked nurses for their service. Social Kitchen & Craft Bar: Giving Back to the Community.

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Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2020

carminesnyc reposted customer content on their Instagram Stories to highlight their charitable efforts during the pandemic. Advertise & Promote Your Restaurant on Social Media. Social media channels like Instagram are more important now than ever. Use this time to modify your social media plan.

Social Media 163

Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering Food Safety 163

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools. The goal of restaurant loyalty programs is to incentivize customers to purchase from the establishment regularly.

Loyalty Program 148

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Airlines Merchandise 148

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

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Two, there will continue to be pushback on high commission fees from third-party delivery services, and more and more restaurants will find that, given the commission-free alternatives, they simply don’t need them. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Benefits of offering a restaurant loyalty rewards program Four examples of customer loyalty programs Setting the foundation for your restaurant loyalty program Engaging guests regularly to increase success Creating devoted regulars with OpenTab le The next generation of loyalty for restaurants What is loyalty for restaurants?

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. The pandemic accelerated the rise of contactless solutions like mobile ordering and payment and self-ordering kiosks. Marketing is an integral part of every business plan.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, operators get the opportunity to grow their customer databases and turn new customers into loyal regulars. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A direct digital online ordering platform can help boost efficiency in several ways.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

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. Gives front-of-house teams the resources to provide better customer service. The real money is with repeat business.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 197

Open for Business

JANUARY 28, 2024

On the flip side, many successful restaurant groups are now looking at food trucks as opportunities to more successfully service their internal catering needs and serve as a marketing vehicle for their restaurants. That figure can range all the way up to $200,000 for a “totally customized, pimped-out, brand new construction vehicle.”

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Food Social Media Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Did you know that three in four customers will visit a restaurant's website before dining at that restaurant? In an era when enabling online ordering is essential to running a restaurant, having an online presence for your restaurant is critical. However, relying on your restaurant's Facebook page or Instagram just won't cut it.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering SEO Hiring 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center. It's a full-on media company. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center. Why texting?

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

Hospitality 208

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 208

Restaurant Engine

APRIL 26, 2023

You can create customer engagement in many places, including the digital arena. Customer engagement is a term you hear a lot about these days. In fact, one study shows that 80% of customers say the experiences they have with your business are as important to them as your food and services. Showcase new product offerings.

Email Marketing 105

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 105

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

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. Will you use social media marketing? Coffeehouses. Drive-Thru Only. Animal Cafe. Don't stop there!

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

“When a certain time limit is reached for the order, the screen flashes, which helps with overall speed. “We We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”. and Ed say.

Technology 188

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Look for an expansion of physical and digital accommodations to support delivery service (like more parking spaces and pickup lockers). Mobile food trucks are adopting new technologies, reducing costs, and responding to change.

Food Truck 215

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This new year is a perfect time to begin shaping a long-term vision and identifying opportunities for growing your restaurant or food services business over the next ten years. The sheer market size of Gen Z and their discretionary spending dollars should make restaurants and food services businesses sit up and take notice.

Marketing 209

Marketing Social Media Fast Casual Influencer 209