7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. Average customer headcount. Customer Acquisition Costs. Customer Retention Rate. If it's not measured, it won't be managed.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

Here’s a look at how these technologies are setting the stage for a new era in restaurant service. Here’s a look at how these technologies are setting the stage for a new era in restaurant service. Guests can browse the menu at their leisure, customize their orders precisely, and send them directly to the kitchen.

Technology 111

Technology Dietary Restrictions Loyalty Program Download 111

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

To maintain a healthy business and working environment, restaurant technology must enable ease and efficiency among employees and service staff as much as guests. To maintain a healthy business and working environment, restaurant technology must enable ease and efficiency among employees and service staff as much as guests.

Technology 212

Technology Point of Sale POS Mobile Ordering 212

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. In nearly every context, it means to “refuse service”, “get rid of” or “nix” something. Whether you're a diner, restaurant employee, or owner, “86” is a term you should know. Table of Contents.

Definition 360

Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Point of Sale (POS) Terminals. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over.

Point of Sale 306

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

When profit is measured in more significant profit from fewer sales then I will make a statement that may cause many chefs scratch their heads in disbelief: “Food cost percentage is far less relevant – it’s all about contribution margin.” In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. SP = $43.33.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s tech-driven world, customers and workers alike expect a seamless payments experience wherever they go. In turn, more engaged employees can help deliver a better customer experience , too. Here are three key ways restaurants can leverage payments technology to benefit their customers and their workforce.

Technology 123

Technology Cash Management Customer Experience POS 123

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Evolving Your Restaurant Technology Stack 1. Partender 3.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

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. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Consumer Goods Online Ordering Customer Service 141

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. 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. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. Table of Contents.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

Loyalty Program 189

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. This trend is primarily driven by advancements in point of sale (POS) systems and the availability of white label, plug-and-play online ordering systems.

Hospitality 179

Hospitality Customer Experience Loyalty Program Customer Service 179

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

By significantly reducing the time between when a customer arrives at a restaurant and when they receive their order, the Seat & Send solution enhances satisfaction for diners while improving operational efficiency and increasing profits for restaurants.  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

2024 98

2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. Expanding your place in the food service industry happens in one of two ways — developing a new restaurant concept or replicating an existing one.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers. Restaurant suppliers source and deliver a range of ingredients, from fresh produce and meats to dairy, dry goods, and even desserts.

Food Supply 98

Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. Anyone who has access to email is a source of ransomware risk through phishing attacks. Anyone who has access to email is a source of ransomware risk through phishing attacks.

Operations 240

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2022

Yet, as such businesses move their sales, ordering, operations, and bookings online, the rates of fraud have only increased. A process first required for financial services, it has expanded outside that sector to help those running food and beverage businesses of any scale. But with the intention of seeing if any sales are suspicious.

Beverage 211

Beverage Food Point of Sale Online Ordering 211

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.

Technology 153

Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 153

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

These challenges include the increase in costs of operations, labor shortages and unpredictable shifts in customer bases. According to The Wall Street Journal, food prices are estimated to rise on average five percent in the first half of 2022, while other sources point to a seven-percent increase by the end of the year.

Restaurant Law 197

Restaurant Law Government Outdoor Customer Service 197

The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

By Emma Carter, Contributor The 2024 National Restaurant Association report shows that sales are up and restaurants are hiring. You can also identify a competitive advantage that would make you the preferred choice, such as your cuisine, ambiance, or customer service. Know when to replenish them so you don’t run out.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing 2024 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

An increase in sales. So, basically, you’re harping on your USP—which your customers love—to make your event a success. Your customers won’t just participate. Here are some ways: Ask your marketing and sales team. That will make them feel like a relationship with you as a source is worth it.

Social Media 154

Social Media Email Marketing Influencer Events 154

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A failure to handle complex orders with speed and accuracy can damage the customer experience for almost half of customers and lead to lost business. In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Fifth place goes to guacamole.

2024 196

2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 196

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 45

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 45

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Multiple restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food stores integrated takeout and at home delivery to their services to gain customers and keep their business afloat during the crisis.

Compost 208

Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully.

2024 52

2024 Technology Menu Mobile Ordering 52

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants. Install a POS System for Restaurant Food Waste Management Implementing a Point of Sale (POS) system in your restaurant is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a strategic move toward reducing waste and managing resources more efficiently.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

Yet they share a similar objective – influencing and serving customers wherever they are and with whatever they want. Modernizing customer experiences and maintaining satisfaction are top priorities for retail and restaurant owners. In fact, effortless navigation was critical for survival during the time of no-contact service.

Retail 189

Retail Customer Experience Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 40