Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A kitchen display system (KDS) can significantly improve your operations by digitally routing orders to the kitchen and then tracking them. Go Digital. Optimize Your Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s look at some of them: relaxing with a cup of coffee ordering food home strolling with a drink in the park holding a meeting hanging out with friends in the evening going to a concert taking photos for social media. For example, consider a post idea: “You can order your morning takeaway coffee in our cafe.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Robots are helping with food prep and even serving dine-in customers. ChatGPT-style technology is writing food descriptions and generating meal imagery. Voice AI is taking orders over the phone, at the drive thru, and at kiosks to help reduce customer wait times and drive more sales. Can you give me a live demo right now?

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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. Implementing a tableside ordering system like CAKE from Mad Mobile can reshape how you run your business. Orders go directly from the server to the kitchen, reducing mistakes and miscommunications.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Because testimonials by peers carry a lot of weight in the gluten-free community, published reviews can be a great way to publicize your restaurant—provided, of course, you follow the proper procedures for preparing gluten-free food, as the gluten-free community can be very tough, since even one mistake can have health consequences for them.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

List all the cash that’s going out each week and each month, including: Rent, loans, or mortgage payments Food and drink ingredients Labor costs Supplies An essential tool for monitoring cash coming in and out of your business is a point-of-sale (POS) system. It’s important that your food and labor costs are covered despite cancellations.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Diners want easy ordering options, accurate service, and to receive their food fast. 1) Self-Ordering Kiosks Most quick service and fast casual restaurants have customers place orders with a person at a counter. But, this process can be automated through the use of self-ordering kiosks.

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ChowNow

MARCH 8, 2022

Facing notoriously low profit margins , it’s easy to shy away from the idea of selling your food for a smaller profit. I don’t know about you, but the discount code “123get50percent0FF456” wouldn’t necessarily have me reaching for my phone to place an order. Does your restaurant have a mobile ordering app ? Think “GREEN” for St.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nation’s Restaurant News has unveiled its predictions for 2024 , encompassing everything from finance to the ever-evolving landscape of food & beverage. Schedule a demo today and witness firsthand how ConnectSmart® can elevate your restaurant to unparalleled heights! Welcome to a gastronomic journey into the future!

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. " While contactless ordering and payment is here to stay, many operators remain concerned about how this new service model will impact their guest experience. ."

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ChowNow

JULY 28, 2020

It only makes sense that curbside pickup—in which customers pick up their food straight from their cars—has skyrocketed in popularity. . Because it entails fewer touch points, consumers see it as a safer way to get the food they love. Then, when a customer begins Curbside order, they’ll choose their vehicle type and color.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Here’s a look at some anticipated trends and why the new year is the opportune moment to integrate new technology: Contactless Ordering and Payments : The pandemic amplified the demand for contactless services. In 2024, we can expect a surge in the use of QR codes for menu browsing, ordering, and payment processing.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

Invest in the right online ordering platform. Online ordering became a vital lifeline for restaurants at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even long after the pandemic has ended, consumers will continue to use online ordering to patronize their favorite restaurant. Keep delivery on the table.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 10, 2021

We added product features to help with some of these challenges and watched in admiration as restaurants quickly rethought outdoor dining, takeout, delivery, online ordering, and ghost kitchens. If you’re interested in learning how these tools can boost your restaurants to new heights, we’d love to put together a personalized demo for you.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Do some research to decide what is best for you based on the kind of food and beverages that you serve.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You can use back-office restaurant technology to support a positive guest experience in areas such as payment, inventory and food costs, and staff scheduling. QR codes can be used to streamline how guests reserve a spot in line, as well as how a customer views a menu and places an order. Offering Multiple Convenient Payment Options.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

Upgrading to a handheld point-of-sale device will save your servers valuable time when taking guest orders. Or perhaps experimenting with using QR codes, which are a great option for customers to view the menu, order, and pay from their cell phone. You may consider establishing a 90-minute dining policy in order to keep turning tables.

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome the simplicity and efficiency of tableside ordering services. In this blog, we will share the advantages of using a tableside ordering system that can elevate your establishment from good to delicious. What is tableside ordering? There are several forms of tableside ordering where the ordering method has the same result.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Today, amidst varying local regulations around social distancing, and a restaurant industry trying to stay afloat, diners remain unsure of which restaurants in their area are open and accepting orders. Bring in new diners with these strategies, including using multiple restaurant ordering channels. Create a digital menu.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control. HACCP protocols.

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EATER

AUGUST 25, 2020

With sample stands canceled due to COVID-19, emerging food brands have few options to reach shoppers Last year, Daniel Maloney could often be found working a sample table at specialty food markets around New York City. Sam Miller is founder and CEO of Phoodie Marketing , a third-party company that helps brands arrange in-store demos.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

Wearing masks is of utmost importance for food handlers, even if it’s hot in the kitchen! Able to maintain strict hygiene standards , including ensuring up-to-date food handling certification. Book a demo of 7shifts’ new Hiring feature, and start finding new team members today.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Offer a small discount off online orders.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

Many had never thought about offering delivery as a channel before because it just wasn’t right for their brand of food and service. In fact, many were so grateful for takeout orders helping them survive, they are now looking at how they can expand upon this and incorporate delivery channels into their long-term strategies.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2022

If you can get through to your next ordering day with no leftover product, no spoilage, and not having to 86 any menu items, then you are winning at ordering. Why is proper purchasing of food supply important? Here are some best practices to help with easing the flow of food purchasing and receiving. Evaluate your needs.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line. Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. Track your restaurant food waste manually.

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Restaurant365

MAY 20, 2020

Making smart, effective decisions around your food and labor costs as you continue with take-out and delivery options and begin to open your dining room can help you emerge from the economic shutdown with improved processes on a path to profitability. Controlling food costs. Controlling food costs begins with a smarter menu.

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ChowNow

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The holiday season flies by fast, especially for those in the food and hospitality world! How: Snap fresh, new food photos. ChowNow restaurants can make their menus shine by signing up for a professional menu photoshoot for their online ordering. You can also be your own food photographer and opt to do it yourself.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

When you misjudge ordering or overspend on food cost, it directly affects your bottom line. Customized forecasting based on historical data helps you improve restaurant operations by reducing food costs over time. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs has always been challenging.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Prior to expanding how they used Restaurant365, says Mr. Steinbach, Eli’s wasn’t generating consistent nor accurate data for food and labor costs. For instance, because Eli’s had loose recipes that weren’t consistent between the six restaurants, there weren’t comparable food cost numbers across locations.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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ChowNow

JUNE 7, 2021

Online ordering has opened up a new world of restaurant upselling and optimization possibilities that reach far beyond the capabilities of the paper menu format we all know and love. Your in-house goal is to make sure they can easily navigate through your menu in order to find their perfect dish. Read the eBook.

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ChowNow

MAY 7, 2019

If you haven’t started offering online ordering yet, you’re not alone. If you have online ordering at your restaurant but you’re still trying to figure out how to give your customers a superior experience without breaking the bank—well, you’re not alone there either. How many orders do you currently do per day?

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A 2022 Deloitte Study found that consumers spend an incredible 20% more when ordering through technology like tableside ordering , online menus, and handheld POS devices. Implementing QR code ordering is one of the fastest ways to quickly implement digital ordering. Customers still expect great service and amazing food.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2022

Invest in the right online ordering platform. Online ordering became a vital lifeline for restaurants at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even long after the pandemic has ended, consumers will continue to use online ordering to patronize their favorite restaurant. Keep delivery on the table.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. Food costs are responsible for most of the expenses a restaurant has.

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