Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Stay Connected. But these short-term savings come with long-term costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Point of System Cost / Our 2020 Guide to the Benefits of Today’s Merchant Software. As a business owner, the cost of a point of sale system you’re currently paying may be limited based on what seems affordable. Having a POS software system in place is a key way of creating immediate and more frequent sales.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost—saving your restaurant money and time. SkiptheDishes.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue. A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 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. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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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

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. When restaurants got the green light to reopen their dining rooms, they implemented a host of safety procedures to prevent the spread of germs.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Incorporating a POS terminal within your bar’s point of sale system elevates the efficiency and accuracy of managing your inventory, directly influencing your ability to grow your business. Order Customization: Lavu vs. Lightspeed Restaurant POS Systems Not all bars offer the same drinks. What are your profit margins?

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Who can imagine the restaurant industry today without off-premise dining options like delivery, takeaway, curbside pickup, ghost kitchens, and drive-thru? It’s safe to say that off-premise dining has become an essential part of consumers’ lifestyles and a massive driver of industry growth. The reason is simple.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Most notably is the shift to mobile and the way in which consumers patronize their favorite restaurants. Rather than dining in, more consumers are now opting for drive through, pick up curbside or carry out. With in-person dining revenues gone and high-margin liquor sales halted, these sky-high fees were all the more onerous.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. You can now determine what percentage this is off your overall sales to get a picture of your restaurant's financial health. Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. But what should be measured, and how?

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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. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly. percent of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2021

They can order and pay through a server (old school), or directly from their mobile phones (contactless ordering and payment – new school), or blend the two experiences all on one tab, through its easy-to-use mobile point-of-sale (POS), contactless ordering and payment features, and kitchen management systems (KMS).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. When customers are paying higher prices but wait a long time for their order or receive the wrong items, it casts a more negative impression on their experience and can keep them from visiting again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. QR Codes and the Concept of Ordering or Paying Ahead The restaurant experience has changed in many ways, and, over the past few years, the pandemic accelerated a major shift. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From a consumer perspective, this means not only that food is more expensive across the board, but also that restaurant prices are rising at a higher rate than grocery-store prices, which might make going out to eat a less appealing option than dining at home. These days they are often connected to a brand’s mobile app.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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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

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Consequently “more than 80 percent of Gen Z-owned businesses expect to get more than half of their revenue from digital (web, mobile, online delivery, social media) by 2022 versus only 33 percent of Baby Boomer-owned businesses.”

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MadMobile

APRIL 26, 2023

It includes online shopping and in-store pickups, and enables food ordering for takeaway and delivery. It’s changing both the retail and restaurant industry, with companies like Mad Mobile and Salesforce leading the pave. Connected commerce makes it easier for customers to access products and services at any time or place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants implemented new safety measures designed to encourage social distancing and limit points of contact. Many of these protocols continue to remain important to guests, and some changes have also made the dining experience more convenient. Leveraging QR Codes & Mobile Pay.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

However, the right point of sale system can help alleviate some of these restaurant challenges so business owners can stay ahead of their competition. Point of sale systems that require a series of clicks to make selections or switching between screens can be frustrating to learn and use.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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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

APRIL 22, 2022

Different innovative payment methods are being leveraged to increase food services efficiency in fast-food joints to fine dining. Text to order is already popular as a replacement for downloading apps, especially as customers can save their repeat purchases. Voice Ordering to Ease Restaurant Interactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

Now, with consumer behavior increasingly shifting toward intuitive and automated restaurant experiences, Canadian brands are faced with the need for the support, flexibility and efficiency of the right technology suite in order to confidently and successfully expand into the U.S. Perfecting Off-Premise and Mobile Integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

That said, the processes that became norms during the pandemic, such as online ordering and contactless pickup, are here to stay for the convenience of hungry customers. Beyond the applications that customers use to order, there are a myriad of other apps that keep restaurants running on the backend that should never be compromised.

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SpotOn

MARCH 4, 2024

While those classic cash registers did wonders back in the day, point-of-sale (POS) systems have now become the industry standard for small businesses and restaurants. To help make the best decision, we'll define the key elements of a robust POS system and the critical questions to ask when looking for a point-of-sale.

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