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. The possibilities are truly endless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

million jobs due to the pandemic-related closure of dine-in services — roughly two-thirds of restaurant employees in the U.S. The constantly evolving pandemic-related regulations and confusion forced many restaurants to lay off and then rehire staff. According to new federal data, the restaurant industry has lost 5.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Importantly, employees are freed up to fulfill orders more quickly and accurately, allowing for increased speed of service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

You can capitalize on peoples’ cabin fever during this time of self quarantine by promoting your order pickup services. Try offering free curbside pickup for all orders placed directly through your establishment, saving the cost of third-party services. This idea can be applied to dine-in, pickup, and delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2021

The pandemic has created unprecedented demand for online ordering platforms. As a result, restaurants that have historically relied on in-person dining have either scrambled to create their own food ordering apps or have leaned on third-party services to do it for them. The Ups and Downs of Ordering Apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Takeout tips are down : Tips for online orders and delivery dipped slightly, falling from 8.83 In spite of earning the biggest in-house tips, bars were hit hardest on takeout, with the median online and delivery tip falling from almost 10 percent to 8.54 percent) and fine dining restaurants (19.9 percent to 8.07 percent average.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. We are going to fight like our lives and our businesses depend on it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. Demonstrating the importance placed on the health and well-being of employees and customers. Creating clear and consistent communications with employees and customers to boost efficiency, morale and consumer sentiment. No point of sale?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

For example, implementing a seamless online reservation system optimizes the restaurant's scheduling while offering convenience to customers. When was the last time you placed an order in a restaurant app for curbside pick-up? In what ways are restaurants investing in integrated technology right now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

A flexible public relations and marketing program can help create interesting promos to draw consumers to your business, as well as generate timely media stories of interest to your customers and community. Post recipes, cooking tips, and photos of your best dishes to tempt taste buds – and let folks know how to order them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many operators are starting to realize that this omni-channel approach is increasingly essential to guest engagement in order to ensure they’re top of mind from the moment customers discover your restaurant (which often begins online) until well after their meal ends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. NCR Corporation added technology that builds diners’ confidence by empowering them to both order and pay via their own mobile device.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Thirty-nine percent of those in the US and 36 percent in the UK ordered more frequently from their local restaurant than before the crisis. "Throughout Ninety-five percent of Americans and 87 percent of those in the UK noted they often ordered take-out before stay-at-home orders began. Mixed take-out bag.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pizza chains still getting orders via phone 70 percent of the time. People want to know about safety measures in order to know what rules they must follow. Up to date info and employee processes will make the research and dining/ordering experience all the more impressive. Make sure your online presence is locked in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This has led to many perks for consumers, such as reduced wait times, contactless ordering, and more personalized offers and rewards. Even with these enhancements in service quality, consumers still value having a real employee on the other end providing services. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Easy online ordering – Easy online ordering was nearly tied for second. Gift Card Sales Boom.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

More importantly, we are going to see a stronger first party connection between restaurants and their guests, one that is more personalized–and therefore more satisfactory, as well as better experiences for restaurant employees who have a real opportunity to redefine the role of service. So what exactly does this future look like?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Restaurants were harder hit than most because many food related businesses weren’t ready to transition to digital services. Enforce face-mask wearing for both employees and customers. People are looking up restaurants more and more online. Sign up your restaurant for online directories, such as Google My Business and Yelp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Most recently, he managed the western region franchisee relations for Coca Cola with Dairy Queen, working with franchise owners across 22 states to improve and grow their businesses. It's important to guide them in adjusting to specific parameters in order to achieve a successful partnership.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

For months, many states had strict stay-at-home orders, and as the quarantine slowly lifts, many people still feel uneasy about returning to restaurants. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe. Increase Self-Assessments at Every Location. Invest in Software Solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Heloise Blaure, founder of HomeKitchenLand.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation. Dining rooms will be smaller, and the back of house will grow larger to accommodate an increase in demand for online orders and third-party pickups.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 is already impacting restaurants across the world—some more than others, with restaurants and other eating establishments being shut down by government order across the country. Employees do not require a doctor’s note. Encourage guests to order take-out or delivery. Employees no longer require a doctor’s note.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2020

And even if the business has no online presence, they can start by taking phone orders until their site is up and running. And even if the business has no online presence, they can start by taking phone orders until their site is up and running. Repurpose Store Employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

When the kitchen relies on its electronic ordering system and customers expect a seamless experience with a tabletop POS system, any outage can lead to chaos, disappointment, and lost business. Get the most out of existing IT systems because they and the network are online and available, 24/7/365.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

This surge of revenue and demand for food related services – mostly paid for through digital, contactless transactions – could potentially attract cybercriminals to commit acts of fraud all the more. This is due to two reasons. This is due to two reasons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

In Taiwan and South Korea, where restaurant dining rooms remained open during the pandemic, frequent users actually reported ordering more takeout and delivery. Respondents across all countries said their top food-related concerns were: safety and hygiene, access to healthy foods, and nutrition. Singapore recognized a similar increase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

The program connects people who want to support healthcare workers with local restaurants who need orders, through contributions of any size. $10 “With orders down so much right now, feeding hospitals makes a huge difference to our business,” said Paul Barker, Owner of Pauli’s in Boston.

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The Rail

APRIL 30, 2025

AI can also successfully identify trends, which can help an establishment stay relevant (and trendy) online. A LinkedIn post by Raj Rupesh Bharadwaj highlights the successful efforts of TGI Fridays, which has used artificial intelligence in order to both analyze social media data and identify trends (in addition to other tasks).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Marketing and communications has never been more important, but it has shifted: It’s no longer just about marketing your establishment, but also communicating how your business is changing operations to help protect customers and employees. The best part? Invest in Reusable and Disposable Print Materials.

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