Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers. By establishing a vibrant online presence, restaurants can cultivate a loyal following of hungry fans who are eager to post their next weekend outing.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Upgrade your outdoor dining experience Summer is synonymous with outdoor dining. We can help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

While many restaurants pivoted quickly to off-premises dining only, the model is not a fit for every brand. The concept now branded Freshii WFH (Work From Home), is an offshoot of their COVID response program, which focused on local hospitals and provided meals to front-line doctors and nurses in a safe and timely fashion.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

From table-side ordering systems to kitchen automation and artificial intelligence, these innovations promise to enhance the dining experience and reshape restaurant operations. This technology eliminates waiting for a server to take orders, reducing wait times and improving order accuracy.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Between dining restrictions, inflation, and the ongoing labor shortage, many businesses have been forced to close their doors, change their operations, or otherwise look for alternative solutions. For many, that solution lies in technology such as self-service kiosks, QR codes, and online ordering. It's Time for Innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2020

That path lies in innovation and adaptation, both of which restaurants have demonstrated in spades. Last month, Pret A Manger became the latest restaurant chain to join the subscription economy, launching the YourPret Barista program that offers members up to five drinks per day in exchange for a monthly fee. Booming Subscriptions.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Moreover, over 80% of adults are willing to capitalize on dining discounts during off-peak hours, offering businesses opportunities to optimize operational hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The arrival of colder weather probably means the end of outdoor dining in many parts of the country. Still, survey data from the National Restaurant Association offers hope that many diners will maintain current on-premises (outside dining) habits through the winter. The end is now in sight. Tough Economics, with Some Options Coming.

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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. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The real competition happens online, where attracting diners requires innovation, engagement, and a mouthwatering digital presence. If a diner always orders vegan dishes, they should receive updates on vegan specials. Offer exclusive discounts on app-based orders. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

3 in 4 restaurants plan on offering contactless ordering and payment options across all channels, with 61 percent utilizing contactless payments on-premise. 42 percent of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. 42 percent of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. By using POS business systems , restaurants can process orders more quickly and accurately than ever. Innovating online ordering.

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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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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We have also learned that our guests are willing to try new things and have really embraced our touchless ordering system as well as our new takeout offerings. We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features Canadian dining trends, American eating patterns, best and worst cities for burgers and pumpkin spice to the rescue. Dining Trends in Canada. Hiring Crisis Facts. That's because a whopping 85 percent of restaurant owners now report it’s very difficult to find the right help.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s about staying ahead of the game and thriving in a competitive industry. Profit margins can also serve as a benchmark for comparing your performance to industry standards and competitors, providing insights to improve your restaurant profit. What is Restaurant Profit Margin and Why Should It Improve?

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

Automation is the key to unlocking greater productivity and innovation, freeing up humans to focus on higher-level work and creative endeavors. And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . But why should you automate order taking when everything is working fine for you?

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

And showing that you’re aware of the latest trends can attract new guests, build loyalty, and raise your profile. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more. Instead, they show orders on a screen and can even help manage how meals are coursed out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. For starters, the dining room should have: A warm, appealing vibe for guests. To deliver the best dining experience possible, the right CRM is essential. It can sync with a loyalty program.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to the digital age of dining, where QR codes are becoming the cornerstone of a modern, efficient, and engaging restaurant experience. 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.

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Squirrel Systems

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This could include point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management systems, and kitchen automation tools to enhance efficiency in order processing, inventory tracking, and food preparation. Mobile apps for ordering, loyalty programs, and payment options can contribute to a modern and convenient dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. . Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Since the outbreak of novel Coronavirus disease, order taking in the restaurant business has undergone a complete transformation. Online food delivery now accounts for a substantial revenue share of the entire restaurant business. How to Choose A Restaurant Order Taking Software That Will Ensure Smooth Operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Once the lockdown restrictions were lifted, many people were still concerned about their health and safety when dining at restaurants. QR codes and digital menus allow for customers to order food and beverages at restaurants and avoid touching physical menus that may or may not have been sanitized properly. in July, climbing 4.6%

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