Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This marks the first time the restaurant industry and third-party delivery companies have come together to create guidelines and culminates a year-long effort by the Association to develop national policies based on the experiences of restaurant operators of all sizes.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. Here are a few ideas: Contactless is King While contactless cards, drop off delivery, app-based payments, and QR codes have been around, the pandemic has made them more popular than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

As more states implement restrictions and seating bans on restaurants to curb the spread of COVID-19, many restaurants are offering delivery for the first time and are now more vulnerable to challenges arising from delivery services. Keep delivery cars clean and provide drivers with disinfectants to help them keep their cars clean.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Delivery, takeout and drive-thru. 5-11 with 800 US respondents, one in three (36 percent) consumers reported using delivery, takeout and drive-thru “more or much more” vs. pre-pandemic. Those using delivery “much more” jumped from 19 percent in April to 37 percent in August. Chief among those habits?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When looking for the right online ordering platform for your multi-location restaurant, it’s important to choose one that will help you remain profitable and give you the tools you need to run a successful business. . While there is no shortage of online ordering services to choose from, not all online ordering partners are alike.

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Focus POS

APRIL 16, 2020

Though your regular in-house dining may be closed down, you can leverage pickup and delivery services to stay in business while ensuring the safety of employees and customers alike. . Set up Designated Pickup and Delivery Space. This can also streamline your pickup and delivery operations. . Choose the Right Packaging.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

.” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They act as a one-stop shop, offering bulk ordering and eliminating the need for restaurants to manage multiple vendors for each item. What’s the difference between vendors and suppliers?

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Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Can corona spread through food ordered online. Follow Safety guidelines.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Restaurant managers also either oversee or directly respond to online reviews. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Oversee incoming deliveries. Stock incoming inventory.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Customer Trends As eateries chart new courses in the tech terrain, they also face the challenges of keeping up with changes in customer preferences, specifically toward transparency in ingredients and more health-focused foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options. The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2022

Convenience, digital accessibility, and safety reign supreme. Online Ordering: How Gift Cards are an Essential Piece of the Process. As the public has gotten used to the prevalence of curbside pickup and delivery, restaurants who do not offer online ordering may find they are struggling more to generate business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Should I pivot my business model and start offering delivery? But is delivery something you should pursue? First question: before the current crisis, had you ever considered delivery for your customers? You’re not set up for taking orders over the phone, or online. If not, why? What happens during a lockdown?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 31, 2021

Ordering is a critical part of the service, and guests today are very comfortable with the variety of methods available. Customers want to be able to order food regardless of location and with little delay. As a result, Omni-channel ordering capabilities have quickly become a must-have for restaurant off-premise service.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Even in states that now allow indoor dining with safety measures, many customers still have concerns that keep them away, perhaps because a significant percentage of this summer’s outbreaks are linked to bars and restaurants. You can also ask staff to complete online questionnaires to assess COVID-19 risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. In lieu of available labor, companies are turning more to automation.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 20, 2020

There always were advantages to restaurants offering online ordering. Many people prefer to order online and have their food ready for them by the time they pick it up. Others are shy and would rather order using an app than calling in, so having mobile ordering reaches a broader range of customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. One, the new normal will become the old normal, and a takeout- and delivery-first model will become the standard in the restaurant industry. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 20, 2020

There always were advantages to restaurants offering online ordering. Many people prefer to order online and have their food ready for them by the time they pick it up. Others are shy and would rather order using an app than calling in, so having mobile ordering reaches a broader range of customers.

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Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Over the past few months, delivery and takeout have become a lifeline for restaurants across the globe. Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. Delivery and takeaway are here to stay.

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The Rail

APRIL 25, 2023

By Madhu Kesavan, Contributor In recent years, restaurant delivery has become increasingly popular as consumers demand more convenient ways to enjoy their favorite meals. However, with increased demand comes the need for effective delivery management. However, with increased demand comes the need for effective delivery management.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. It’s a connected way to ensure the customer remains happy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted chains to create, improve upon and increase mobile app and loyalty program adoptions, aligning customers’ shifting preferences toward safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, it means enacting ways to incentivize guests to order from a brand’s direct ordering channels, with offers like exclusive items and pricing, to drive in-house digital sales and therefore retain owned guest data. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate more change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

We’ve seen entire states reopen and re-close in short order due to spikes in cases. It’s a giant expense to gear up to reopen, invest in perishable supplies, rehire staff, upgrade safety measures … all just to close up shop again. Go All In on Digital Delivery. Simple online ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants. The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. But now there is an added message about the safety precautions that are in place for a restaurant.

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