The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An efficient restaurant kitchen design should be high on your priority list whether you’re opening a new restaurant, expanding an existing one, or remodelling an existing one. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Detailed Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Design .

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In today’s world, that means their mobile devices. To gain more diners and drive more orders, restaurants need to optimize their mobile marketing and make it easier to order. What’s mobile marketing? Why mobile marketing for restaurants? Here are some tips and tools to help you get started.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It was a job and a paycheck, a signal that I wanted to take on some responsibility, and the beginning of a six-decade work ethic, but there were no pats on the back for a choice of careers. In some ways we have come a long way over the past sixty some odd years, and in other ways we haven’t budged an inch.

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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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. 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. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More and more restaurants are launching their own websites, mobile apps, and online ordering channels. So much so that diners go out of their way to order directly from restaurants they love. We’re always looking for new ways to help restaurants get more from their online ordering and boost their revenue streams.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Okay, so there are certainly employers out there who probably don’t deserve good employees, and, in those situations, I can understand some level of discontent, but not to the extreme of stating that being a cook is a dead end. You must give and invest in order to receive. Argue with me if you like, but I’m telling you the truth.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. Your Menu: 93% of people view menus online prior to dining out. Mobile Optimized: In the U.S. alone, 72% of online searches for restaurants take place on mobile devices.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Obtain Permits and Licenses. Create a Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. 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.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In addition, it helps bartenders speed up their services and have customers spend less time while checking out. 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.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A well-designed floor plan is the first thing that entices your first-time visitors. A good layout is simple, friendly, and engaging, whereas a bad design may force clients to take a pledge never to return. In your floor layout, every inch of space matters, both indoors and out. Ordering station. Coffee bar.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In fact, 77% of diners visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or ordering out. To really bring in sales, you’ll need one that’s optimized for orders. ChowNow recently partnered with Squarespace to build premium websites designed for restaurants. But not all sites are created equal.

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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

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

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

The Power of Mobile-First Design. It's no secret that millions upon millions of people own smartphones, tablets and other types of mobile devices these days. Therefore, you need to make sure that your menus are easily readable on any mobile device a customer happens to be using. Represent the Kids.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that you’ve invested in your own restaurant app for online ordering , your next question is likely, “How do I encourage my customers to use it?”. In fact, diners who download restaurant apps order twice as often as diners who don’t, according to ChowNow internal data. Run an app only promotion.

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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. “Will this look good on Instagram?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using par levels based on real usage and not just a “guess” creates more accurate orders. Schedule deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with vendors. When training staff on inventory management, part of the training should also focus on concepts like first in, first out (FIFO).

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Design your website and add features that will enhance the overall customer experience. The basics are vital on your restaurant website as many people visit your site to find out where you are located and how long you’re open. Using a pdf menu means that mobile visitors will have a hard time viewing your menu on their cell phones.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Restaurant email campaigns and newsletters enable you to reach out to both current and potential consumers. You can stand out from the rest if your messaging is well-crafted and relevant. Short messages can be sent straight from a software app to a user via a mobile app or a web browser. Practical Website Design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the average vehicle driven 15,000 miles per year will pass in front of nine million other vehicles – a marketing opportunity for food and beverage business owners with mobile operations. ’ Just having this van parked out front drove that sale.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Training on best practices and templates for printed materials to promote employee and customer safety in accordance with City, County, State and Federal orders.

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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. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Here are their responses.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones. As restaurant owners search for solutions, many are turning to automation and other technology designed to replace humans as a silver bullet. But what does it mean for workers?

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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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SpotOn

MAY 8, 2024

We won’t take long. A transactional email is a message sent to a customer after they take a specific action on your website or mobile app. You might provide shipping notifications after a customer makes a purchase, send an email with invoice or order confirmation details, or alert someone if their payment fails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Take Advantage of Technology. Oftentimes, the best solution isn’t as elusive as we think, and that’s certainly the case with new restaurant tech designed to enable you to do more with less. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Consumers are now 66% more likely to order takeout than they were in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association. But as customers flock to apps and drive-thrus for easy ordering, how does it affect their view of your restaurant? adults who order from restaurants at least once a month.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 25, 2023

A website developer can help you take your website to the next level. Your restaurant’s website is in good hands with a web developer because not only will they create an aesthetically pleasing website for you, but they’ll design one that’s fast and easy to navigate. A pro knows the ins and outs of web design.

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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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Web Diner

JUNE 14, 2021

This is the main reason why today’s restaurants have to take graphic design very seriously. Graphic design services are required for creating advertising materials for restaurants , including websites, business cards, promotional postcards, table tents, delivery bags/flyers, social media posters, leaflets, and banners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But that does not mean that they are married to the idea of cooking at home for every meal, so offer as many dining options as possible including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Take an Environmental Stand. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly. Offer a Unique Dining Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

There were a couple restaurant management software companies out there, but it was just inventory and budgets. We started doing to-go orders but that was still through your POS. We would take all our invoices, mail them to the accountants and they would process all the invoices for us in financial reports. Where are we now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of traditional restaurants to transform themselves into order ahead restaurants; pre-pandemic, only 15 percent of restaurants offered curbside pickup; today, that’s up to 70 percent. Automating Order Ahead Logistics.

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