Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come.

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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%). Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. Share your protocol with job candidates on the restaurant hiring page of your website. FOH Care for customer wellbeing.

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Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Delivery and takeout 60% of American consumers reported ordering delivery or takeout once a week. and 15% of the total bill.

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Sling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? FOH variables you might not consider include: Decor.

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Front of House Back of House FOH BOH 88

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

With a restaurant POS system , restaurateurs and managers can have an integrated platform where all aspects, from ordering to delivery, down to accounting can be effectively monitored. As the owner or manager of a restaurant, you know how much time and effort logging temperature takes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 418

Touch Bistro

JULY 1, 2021

Now, more than ever, restaurants are leaning into online ordering as a way to streamline takeout and delivery, and help their businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. Keep in mind though that each platform will come with its own tablet to manage orders. And for good reason. Third-Party Online Ordering Apps. Their fees.

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Online Ordering Ordering Back of House Front of House 52

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software. . If you’re in the beginning stages of looking for a restaurant management system , you might have multiple questions or concerns. Why do you need restaurant management software?

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Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78

Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Managing a chain of company-owned restaurants is very different from working with franchisees. Create a dedicated franchise program page on your website, include it in your social media strategy, and attend relevant tradeshows and networking events. Last but not least, don’t forget you can (and should!) 9 Be Open To Feedback.

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Franchise Franchising Sustainability Document 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some of the most valuable insights for restaurants are found in general operations data, customer data and website data. Take a look at your customer loyalty programs, email lists, website management and analytics tools and restaurant management systems, such as POS data, inventory management, CRM or reservation system.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Coupons 379

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. Takeout is the most frequent off-premises method, followed by drive-thru and delivery. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

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Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488