ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Website Your restaurants website is one of the first places customers will look for event information, so make sure the details are easy to find. A well-maintained restaurant website is key to keeping your customers informed and involved. Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Evolving Consumer Expectations – Consumer expectations continued to evolve in 2023, particularly in the areas of transparency, ethical sourcing, and dietary preferences. Restaurants adapted by providing comprehensive information about ingredients, sourcing practices, and sustainable initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. When customers pay and note their dietary needs, the kitchen gets an alert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. Additional findings indicate that 44 percent favor a balance of human staff and some technology, while 41 percent prefer no AI use at all in their dining experience.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customer Insights : Track orders, dietary preferences, and trends. POS systems are transforming dining by making personalized experiences easy and efficient. POS systems also provide insights into seasonal trends, dietary restrictions, and even price sensitivity. This ensures menus are always accurate and up-to-date.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a paradigm shift for the dining industry, restaurants are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tailor their menus to the individual nutritional needs of customers through personalized online ordering systems. With AI-driven online ordering systems, like the company BigZpoon provides, this vision is becoming a reality.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Because of COVID-19 restrictions on on-premise dining, customers are turning to takeout and delivery like never before. Because of COVID-19 restrictions on on-premise dining, customers are turning to takeout and delivery like never before. Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

Tenzo said this appears to occur when the restaurant has a larger variety of vegan dishes, showing that people like to have a choice of meals when dining out instead of just one or two options. The evidence is clear: more restaurant guests are interested in plant-based and vegan menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What More than half (55 percent) said they were fed up after five minutes of waiting for food in a drive-thru, and 54 percent were annoyed waiting more than 10 minutes for food while dining at a restaurant. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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EATER

JULY 21, 2022

The minimalist menu trend replaced the descriptions and information that may have previously accompanied the names of dishes — details like preparation — with austere, spartan lines that are simply lists of ingredients. But just as that information once did, the minimalist menu is disappearing. And right now, more context is king.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

Miso Robotics understood where we could improve and stay true to White Castle’s brand of taste, innovation and best-in-class dining. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Combining our backgrounds in tech, automation, and culinary fine dining, we knew we could fill this void to give more people access to healthy, high-quality food.” In traditional smoothie shops, 1 in 10 orders are wrong, and this is at best a bad experience, and at worst can be life-threatening for people with dietary restrictions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unique experiential opportunities will further enhance customer engagement, providing memorable moments beyond just the act of dining. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley are creating a blueprint for fine dining’s queer future with their upcoming New York City opening, HAGS The dining room at 163 First Avenue in New York’s East Village is barely big enough to fit two people standing side by side.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. This was largely due to a favorable shift in the Thanksgiving holiday. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percentage points.”

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Focus POS

MARCH 2, 2023

A good self-service system like @table , allows guests to take their dining experience into their own hands. Customers will love having the capability to take more control of their ordering, peruse your specials, and see dietary and nutrition information. Some POS software providers place restrictions on what you can offer.

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Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

Read on for more about how to handle common complaints people make about restaurants both in the dining room and online, with examples of how your team can turn complaints into great hospitality. Restaurant complaints are unavoidable in the hospitality industry. It’s just a fact of life. Empathize with their feelings of frustration.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2024

In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, your online presence is more than just a digital storefront; it’s your direct line to hungry customers eager to place a takeout order, make a reservation, or discover their next favorite local dining spot. Complete Your Info: Accurate information builds trust with customers.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Your reservation system is a goldmine of information just waiting to be tapped. This information gives you a solid foundation to build on. That’s interesting, but it becomes truly useful when you combine it with other information. Do they have any dietary restrictions? How often do guests visit?

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The Rail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When everyone is involved and on the same page, your staff will be more informed and your customers will be safer. Let’s look at four management tips you can put into place to create and promote an allergen-friendly establishment. Train Your Staff. People aren’t perfect and mistakes can happen. Advertise Your Restaurant as Allergy-Friendly.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 31, 2025

Every second counts, every ingredient matters, and every team member plays a vital role in creating a great dining experience. With ConnectSmart Host managing waitlists and providing accurate seating times, diners stay informed and satisfied. In the ever-changing world of hospitality, efficiency is the name of the game.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether its half-and-half toppings or dietary preferences, Lavu ensures orders are accurate and efficient, reducing errors and delighting customers. Its dual pricing system allows operators to streamline dine-in and delivery operations while maximizing profits. Unbeatable Value & Flexibility Starting at just $19.99/month,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We look forward to a successful partnership with the Shariffs and to welcoming our Canadian guests to dine with us in Edmonton in the coming months.” Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. CPK Heads North.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This spring, as Tarun Bhalla was testing out eight-ounce curry packets for a new line of meal kits, he found that they had a tendency to burst open in a shipping test. He’s been looking for a company that can manufacture stronger packets ever since, but he still hasn’t found one. And meetings are hard to arrange during a global pandemic.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! The restaurant is located in the Ukrainian Village community and holds natural wood decor for a comfortable yet elevated dining experience. Sushi is available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2019

Table management is the process of tracking tables and managing customers throughout their dining experience. Record information about your customers. Record information about your customers. Part of turning a profit in your restaurant means effectively managing your tables. However, this is easier said than done.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s recently published State of the Restaurant Industry, the percentage breakdown of operators who plan on investing in back-of-the-house technology in 2022 are as follows: Family dining – 30%. Casual dining – 28%. Fine dining – 28%. Quickservice – 29%. Balancing staffing needs.

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Culinary Digital

MARCH 14, 2025

Louis found that 75% of students would like to dine more on-campus, but cant due to affordability concerns (1). Improve options with school menu software A major expense for students is spending on takeout or outside food; on average, students spend $410 per month on non-campus dining options, excluding groceries (4).

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Indoor Media

MAY 20, 2021

Drinks poured, laughter filling the dining room. What does the dining room look like? The first is so that when people use a search engine to find information on your business, your website appears in the results, ideally at the very top. What Information Do You Need on Your Website? What’s on the menu?

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For restaurants, that means packed dining rooms, a surge in demand, and the potential for record-breaking revenue. Learn more about deposits and credit card holds Maximize your floor plan for increased holiday revenue with Smart Assign Every square foot of your dining room is valuable real estate during the holidays.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 13, 2023

Menu Planning : ChatGPT can use its extensive knowledge to suggest dishes that complement each other, taking into account factors such as seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and dietary restrictions. Are you keen to make more use of technology in your culinary and business operations?

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Choosing the perfect venue is hard, though, when there are so many incredible options, so I thought I’d help a bit by putting together this guide to all the best private dining restaurants Dallas has to offer. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Dallas. Ocean Prime features 4 elegant private dining rooms for you to choose from.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last couple of decades, the Music city has also become known as a serious food city. It’s the center of a trend called New Southern Cooking, which has put Southern dishes and ingredients on the culinary world stage. However, that’s not all that Nashville offers. Lockeland Table. They also have great cocktails available for $7. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Growers, ranchers, and wineries thrive here in vast numbers, and at the heart of it all is the city of Sacramento. As the capital of California, Sacramento has a lot to offer outside of politics. Thanks to its perfect location between the Sacramento and American Rivers, it’s a foodie haven. The Kitchen. Make a Reservation. The Firehouse Restaurant.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

It adds interest to your website content, provides useful information, streamlines business operations and strengthens your marketing. Can I reserve a private dining area? What’s the dress code for dining at your establishment? What other dietary needs and preferences do you accommodate? Are walk-ins welcome?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Let's look closer at how restaurant menus are expected to change in the coming years due to shifting consumer demands and a fastly evolving dining landscape. More Plant-Based Options. ." We can expect to see more of these vegetarian/vegan-friendly ingredients featured on menus in the future: Jackfruit used as a meat alternative.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For instance, you can make sure you have enough food, cutlery, glasses, and dining wear for everyone. Make sure you have enough business cards to hand out and some kind of a self-standing roll-up banner that has your contact information on it. . A catering business is not easy to run, especially since there is so much competition.

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