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

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency. Contactless payments have become the industry standard and the future of ordering and payment solutions for restaurants of all sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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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

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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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

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2020

They embraced third-party delivery services like Uber Eats as a lifeline to their customers, rushed to expand outdoor and street dining options to comply with distancing rules, and experimented with ghost kitchens to capitalize on customers' online migration. Case in point: the Pret A Manger program costs $26.60

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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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OneDine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From menu engineering to leveraging loyalty programs and instant guest feedback, these secrets are key to ensuring the long-term success of your restaurant. With a digital interface, such as OneDine’s mobile ordering interface, you can prioritize these high-profit items with images, or higher in the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

And with a sustained uptick of restaurant spending – January 2023 was up 24 percent on the same month last year, according to the US Census Bureau – the conditions are ripe for flourishing. A voice assistant can look through the menu and promote something that goes with the customer’s order.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Highlighting the Challenge While not all cost of living pressures affect the consumer segments in the same way, the current range and depth of cost pressures across the Australian economy has started to make an impact on F&B spend, eating out and sustainability of F&B businesses.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Highlighting the Challenge While not all cost of living pressures affect the consumer segments in the same way, the current range and depth of cost pressures across the Australian economy has started to make an impact on F&B spend, eating out and sustainability of F&B businesses.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Through stay-at-home orders and extended shutdowns, restauranteurs had to be nimble and creative, relentlessly searching for new business avenues and strategies to keep their businesses afloat. Consumer behavior has also shifted, many preferring contactless options and off-premise dining than dining in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want.

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BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. Own a restaurant that requires a mobile point of sale system? Curious what value they can bring to your mobile business? The investment in a good handheld POS System to improve your mobile business is one without regrets.

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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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The Restaurant Times

JULY 14, 2020

Over the years, the online ordering culture has flourished and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Providing online food ordering facilities is also considered a proven restaurant marketing strategy that tends to increase the restaurants’ revenue, sales, and profit margin. Promote Better Transparency .

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. And during the current climate, it has become more important than ever.

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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. Due to the massive impact of the COVID-19 virus on restaurant businesses, there is a dire need for operators to establish robust order taking processes in their restaurant. Contactless dining.

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ChowNow

MARCH 17, 2021

It also sped up adoption of digital tools to facilitate takeout, delivery, and on-premise digital ordering. 42% of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. 42% of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs. Restaurant Industry Statistics: Online Ordering. Constant Contact ).

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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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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The slowdown in the F&B sector due to the pandemic has compelled restaurant operators to think about better ways to sustain and grow their businesses in the future. Introducing online ordering systems, efficient menu engineering, and controlling food costs have further helped restaurants to boost their sales amidst the pandemic.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 13, 2020

Customer Data is vital for the long term sustainability of any business. To get a competitive advantage, restaurants collect and analyze data on everything from which menu items sell the most, the efficiency of promotions, which source has the highest online ordering rate, etc.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we explore the fascinating insights derived from this episode of Restrocast by Ashish Tulsian featuring Karl Goodhew, offering a glimpse into the captivating transformation of a retail tech leader into a visionary figure in the world of fast-casual dining. From leading software engineering at Macy’s Inc.,

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BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. Own a restaurant that requires a mobile point of sale system? Curious what value they can bring to your mobile business? The investment in a good handheld POS System to improve your mobile business is one without regrets.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. . QDOBA's New Concept.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Restrictions imposed on restaurants as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, on the other hand, have led several to reassess their strategies for reaching and sustaining operating efficiency. Train your employees on how to properly handle curbside orders and take payment. Online Ordering. Source: Unsplash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

The ability for restaurants, particularly full service restaurants, to operate at total capacity, consumer comfort with dining in, and more business and recreational travel will aid recovery at the dinner daypart. The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. foodservice industry. Visits at P.M. ” 2.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Tools like cloud-based scheduling and centralized mobile apps for employees can help make labor scheduling more efficient. Tools based on accurate inventory, like smart ordering, suggested purchasing amounts, or smart receiving (tracking when vendor ingredient costs are above normal), help maintain the profit margin of individual menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March. ” Guest Counts Plummet as their Guests Shelter in Place.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. 25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. Available restaurant technology is already reshaping the way your guests experience dining in 2024. trillion in 2024.

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