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Boost efficiency—and employee satisfaction—for great customer service

Restaurant Business

Restaurants have long depended on operational processes running like a well-oiled machine to keep service seamless for customers. Quality customer service Operational delays can undercut customer satisfaction on multiple levels. On a national scale, eating and drinking businesses remain about 750,000 jobs—or 6.1%—below

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How Advanced Technology Can Foster a Fair Environment Amid New Tipping Regulations

Modern Restaurant Management

The newly proposed restaurant tipping regulations soon to be implemented by the U.S. The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks.

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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

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Advancements in AI-driven labor management solutions, accelerated by the pandemic, can not only help alleviate overburdened employees by streamlining operations, but it can also transform the service industry’s labor approach beyond the current shortage. Addressing Staff Concerns.

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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

Modern Restaurant Management

He has expertise in optimizing kitchen operations, reducing labor costs, improving food safety, and increasing efficiency through the use of technology and equipment. He is also on the advisory board of CFESA, the largest education, training and resource organization supporting commercial food equipment service technicians.

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[Guide] How to Implement Digital Tip Payouts at your Restaurant

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So, you've decided to implement a digital tip payout solution in your business—congratulations! Technology continues to revolutionize our lives and the world, and the restaurant industry is no exception. One third of that generation expects their employer to provide modern workplace technology.

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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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.

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

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