Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Order Customization: Lavu vs. Lightspeed Restaurant POS Systems Not all bars offer the same drinks. In addition, your bar POS system should be able to handle any volume of orders without any delays. In addition, it helps bartenders speed up their services and have customers spend less time while checking out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

Traditionally, technology also equips humans (and businesses) with tools that they can use to thrive. In a demanding new world where customers say they’re only willing to wait 30 minutes or less for food , pleasing customers and processing their orders and questions quickly is undoubtedly a win. In restaurants across the U.S.,

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Third-party delivery.

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Focus POS

APRIL 16, 2020

Set up Designated Pickup and Delivery Space. In order to avoid as much face-to-face interaction between employees, it’s good to designate specific areas for delivery prep and packaging. If you’re just taking orders over the phone, consider implementing an online ordering solution to assist.

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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. The big chains and national brands may be more well equipped than independents to embrace the evolving industry, but independents can thrive with a bit of strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. In such a growth-driven market, integrating the latest smart kitchen configurations and streamlined service zones can substantially cut down order time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts. Technological advancements such as self-ordering kiosks , mobile apps and tabletop devices empower customers to peruse menus, place orders, and settle payments conveniently.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 30, 2021

For example, restaurant interior design has a direct influence on the ordering behavior of customers. However, it is vital for restaurants to include certain design guidelines in terms of restaurant layout and floor plan design. Restaurant design may vary significantly for different types of formats.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. Online Ordering Systems and Delivery Apps It’s believed that the global online food delivery market is estimated to be $130.2 billion and is expected to grow to $223.7 billion by 2027.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout. As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This might mean weaving elements of fast-casual dining into your design. A Forbes report detailing an interview with industry expert Jason Clampet highlighted the growing move toward spaces designed for Instagram users. And restaurants have a chance to capitalize on the trend through design choices aimed at social media users.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 18, 2021

Kitchen layouts are just as crucial as the kitchen equipment or any other part of the restaurant and should be given significant importance. It should be designed keeping in mind the equipment and space available, thereby reducing the need for future modifications. An Ordered Kitchen. Time And Cost Efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Some utilize commissary kitchens serving numerous restaurants, while others bring mobile trailers or container kitchens to parking lots. And for established eateries, ghost kitchens enable them to take full advantage of the boom in delivery orders without creating permanent changes to their business including rent,staff, equipment and so on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As consumer options and demand shifted, businesses were forced to adapt and prioritize new technologies and alternate ordering experiences that would allow them to deliver on customer expectations. Adopting a digital-first environment quickly became a priority and mobile technology is playing an integral role.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are many platforms in the marketplace designed to help owners with restaurant operations like table management service (TMS), online reservations, scheduling, and payroll to marketing. Meanwhile, mobile delivery and online takeouts, or even opening an online store can be new revenue streams. How do we move forward from this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

In just three weeks, they created a native solution that allowed Clover restaurant merchants to enable online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup. This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering. Ellen Linardi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

This success is based on a pivot to seamless mobile experiences and tech-driven data amid an ever-changing set of variables from regulation to consumer behaviors. The NPD Group predicted that restaurant digital orders would triple in volume by the end of 2020 , with mobile leading the way. Simplified Mobile Experience.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

Since then, they have evolved into a crucial resource for any mobile kitchen operator, as well as for other food producers. A commissary kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen regulated by the local health department where foodservice providers can safely and legally prepare, cook and store food and equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2022

The food and beverage industry is no stranger to new technologies, especially in the past couple of years with the boom of online ordering apps and QR code technology. For example, the rise of ordering and delivery apps was due to consumers staying indoors to abide by social distancing rules. Staff Shortages Due to the Pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. 2 What’s more, even when ordering takeout or delivery, there is an increased hygiene expectation for restaurants. In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

Following integration, Flippy ROAR’s zero-footprint design will be tested to improve employee and food preparation, for wider location integration. Leverage two-way SMS to notify diners of order status updates from ConnectSmart Kitchen, including when the order is complete – allowing for no-contact pickup.

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Tableo

JULY 25, 2023

Pay attention to little things like lighting, music and design to set the right ambiance 2. Provide knowledgeable & attentive staff Invest in comprehensive training programmes to make sure your workforce is well-equipped. Train your personnel to make visitors feel welcome and appreciated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Mobile experiences will become tailored to a wider audience through increased adoption.

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Social Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Other restaurants — especially in fast food — adopted mobile payments. Customers can order food and pay through an app or online service. With VR, everything is done digitally, so trainees don’t touch or interact with actual food orders or other items. Here are four examples. IoT and Bluetooth Sensors.

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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. This has never been more true for ordering and procuring food, be it in the restaurant, grabbing takeout, or getting a meal delivered. Even back in 2017, Domino’s was seeing 90% of its orders being placed through its app or online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts. QR Code Malware : This attack operates similarly to phishing by infecting any user’s mobile device with a virus that can then pull gigabytes worth of data from the device.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Solutions designed to stir up new revenue streams during the pandemic will be further utilized – expect more meal kits, retail or grocery offerings, subscription- or membership-based options from restaurants, beyond special holidays or occasions.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Food Truck Golden Rule: Get Practical So You’ve figured out the cost of your truck, designed a delicious menu and set camp in the perfect location. As you probably already know, serving through rush-hour is no easy task, and mobile restaurants, especially, run the risk of running dry mid-service. Be careful not to over order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

We started doing to-go orders but that was still through your POS. BD : Another thing that has really sparked the evolution of restaurant technologies- and I’m certainly not the first person to say this- is the mobile device. We want to help automate nightly produce ordering. It wasn't all that great, to be honest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

People are self-quarantining at home, on edge and ordering in. With this option, customers can order and purchase food with their credit cards ahead of time, allowing drivers to leave the food delivery order at a person’s door, or other designated location without having to interact with the driver.

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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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