Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 17, 2025
Nick Kokonas was trying to solve Alinea's costly no-show problem and the resistance they faced when introducing prepaid reservations. In the decade that has passed since, reservation technology has become a vital part of the restaurant industry. "We've Tock's origin story is all about problem solving.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The average restaurant operating a sit-down dining experience can miss 15-30 percent of incoming calls on average, with that number possibly being even higher during busy hours. The most common asks are to make a reservation, ask a Frequently-Asked-Question (e.g., menu, hours, etc.), or place an order (for take out).
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As digital transactions become ubiquitous, businesses across all sectors are embracing innovations that reshape the way they interact with customers. In 2025, the restaurant industry will continue to adapt to these payment innovations, with a focus on eliminating cash transactions and prioritizing seamless, digital payment methods.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 31, 2024
What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 11, 2020
Now that states are beginning to loosen their lockdown restrictions and reopen small businesses like restaurants, it’s fair to wonder how drastically the dine-in experience will have to change to accommodate the new safety requirements. And even with stricter guidelines in place, will customers actually risk dining out in public spaces?
Culinary Cues
MAY 12, 2025
Guests spending hundreds of dollars for a memorable meal and making reservations months in advance just to garner a seat. Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission. Its an incredibly difficult life, one that only a few have been able to master. Act as if your family name was on the line.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 18, 2025
Other restaurants are integrating AI into reservations, guest messaging, and even menu pricing—helping them react to demand in real time. It’s about taking friction out of operations—so staff can spend more time focused on hospitality, not paperwork. Artificial Intelligence doesn’t necessarily mean human-like behavior.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
251 
Let's personalize your content