Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Your business’s grand opening is a very exciting — and important, and nerve-wracking — time. It’s vital to get it just right in order to set the best tone for your business going forward. Grand Opening Ideas For Small Businesses. Check out The Guinness World Records’ websites for help with business-related ideas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2021

.” With months of experience under their belt, many restaurants have established their own takeout ordering system. Most modern POS services make it easy to set up an online ordering form that integrates with the rest of your operations. But how do you let customers know to bypass the delivery apps and order direct?

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Ordering Online Ordering Social Media Delivery 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives. Some establishments are trying to pass on these costs to customers by increasing their prices, causing disgruntlement among their long-standing patrons. Self-Ordering Kiosks to the Rescue. Added Benefits to Boost Business.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Indoor Media

JULY 22, 2021

Do you have any social media accounts for your business? For most businesses, it’s worth maintaining at least one social media account. However, depending on what your business does and sells, different social media platforms offer specific benefits and uses. That said, your business might do well on other platforms.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats are among the most popular third-party ordering (“TPO”) platform services on the market, which tout online ordering and delivery solutions to restaurant owners across the country. With some TPO services, restaurants only pay a pre-set delivery amount once an order is placed.

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Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 181

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2021

The pandemic has created unprecedented demand for online ordering platforms. Customer demand for delivery is 135 times higher than before COVID-19, according to Yelp. Contactless ordering has become an integral part of business rather than just a tool to navigate this crisis. The Ups and Downs of Ordering Apps.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. As a business owner, you’re always trying to maximize your operational efficiency. There are plenty of ways people cut costs to try and save a business that simply don’t work.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

While large foodservice suppliers are maximizing revenue by accurately forecasting demand and supply needs, small businesses are still anxious about making a move. Many manufacturers, suppliers, and local restaurants are worried about the cost or difficulty of introducing demand planning into their business. Table of Contents.

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Small Business Supplies Food Supply Technology 78

Bingage

MAY 9, 2021

Are You facing less customer interaction? Customer engagement is all about converting a new customer into repeat customers, but… It’s not that much easy in such a competitive era where everyone is trying to capture more and more customers, so what is the measure you should adopt to stand ahead of the competition?

Small Business 98

Small Business Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service 98

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Big names like Sysco, Restaurant Depot and others are now fighting to maintain their customer base as more and more SMB restaurants are making the transition to smaller, honest distributors like Cheetah. Operators who are opting out of the traditional big supplier-small restaurant relationship have good reason to do so. Good for you!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. The restaurant industry is one of the toughest businesses to work in.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Now that food security has been restored, it’s time for us to refocus our resources on our core mission – helping businesses thrive. We will continue to supply high-quality, restaurant-grade products and groceries, just as we will continue to support our customers and our communities in any way we can. A short recap.

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Small Business Food Supply Mobile Ordering Supplies 78

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 21, 2021

This is particularly true for small restaurant businesses. This industry has had to adapt its offerings significantly, with restaurant management needing to expand its models to include food delivery services. Moving forward, we will be entering an entirely new world for all businesses. Prioritize Time Tracking.

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Indoor Media

MAY 13, 2021

Let’s face it, a lot of work goes into running a business. Small business owners are asked to wear a lot of hats and manage many projects simultaneously. Tap into Specialized Knowledge If you’re running a salon, restaurant, or dry cleaning business, there’s no need to master the world wide web.

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Small Business Hiring Advertising Website Management 78

The Restaurant Times

JULY 9, 2021

Customer experience plays a crucial role in determining the success of a restaurant business. It is thus important to give your best in making customers happy by coming up with creative restaurant customer service ideas. These small but significant gestures leave a positive impression on the customer’s mind.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

My town leaders, bless their hearts, try to figure out ways to strum up cash flow for small businesses. If you are not in the restaurant business, then maybe this sounds reasonable. This is who we are, we are in the service business. A tip of the chef’s toque for the good old college try.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently. Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates.

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 203

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Not only that but with their powerful data integrations and flexible formats, they’ll change how you run your business. Why? The restaurant industry’s dramatic shift to digital tableside ordering systems is undeniable.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.

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Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 410

BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

How To Improve Restaurant Service and Win Back Customers . Before entering a restaurant, most customers and restaurant guests already have certain assumptions and expectations in mind. Customers rely on restaurants for good service and great guest experience, which includes tasty food and the type of service attached to it.

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Customer Service Point of Sale Customer Experience Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Modern payment solutions that provide the ultimate convenience and enable customers to order and pay how they prefer are on the rise this holiday season, empowering restaurants to deliver an improved experience without sacrificing the quality of service. remain eager to dine out. In the U.S.

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Sling

MAY 25, 2021

Setting business goals is one of those concepts that all business owners and managers know they should work on, but very few actually do. In this article, the experts at Sling discuss some of the more common business goals and how to go about setting — and achieving — your own. Common Small Business Goals.

Small Business 78

Small Business Hiring Article Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is another casualty in the restaurant business – one that is far more detrimental than the loss of another corner operation. We are witnessing the death of service to those who service the end consumer. If any part of this service formula is broken, then the chef’s hands are tied. That time is long gone.

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EATER

OCTOBER 16, 2020

I was raised in Philip, South Dakota, a small rural community located 80 miles from the nearest big-box shopping center. I make my living working from home as a software engineer for a large avionics corporation, but about four and a half years ago, my mom, sister, and I became business partners and opened Ginnys coffee shop.

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Small Business Online Ordering Leadership Merchandise 145

Focus POS

MARCH 31, 2021

5 Ways Restaurants with Online Ordering are More Successful. . Changing customer preferences have encouraged tech-savvy trends to soar in every industry, and restaurants are no exception. It’s important to note that this trend won’t be going away anytime soon; now more than ever, customers crave the convenience of online ordering.

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Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Back of House 99

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Walk down any street, uptown or downtown, and there are still numerous ‘closed’ signs on the front of restaurants and other service businesses. This can disproportionately impact small businesses. Taking pictures of all items in a delivery order. For restaurant owners, it’s delivery dine and dash.

Mobile Ordering 199

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Service 199

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. And restaurateurs get great customer reviews and a higher check average. Higher tips and checks.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Digital transformation is no longer optional – it is required for restaurants to remain up to date, save costs and retain customers. Small-medium sized business owners may not fully grasp how important technology is due to a lack of knowledge and experience. The resistance to adoption can be attributed to several factors.

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Front of House Back of House Small Business Technology 185

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. What’s in store for 2021?

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 148

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. More data-driven decisions Bar management software also typically collects all sorts of data on your operations and your customers.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. More data-driven decisions Bar management software also typically collects all sorts of data on your operations and your customers.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board. What’s in store for 2021?

Online Ordering 146

Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 146