Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

These agents are naturally sounding conversational assistants made to be intelligent with a restaurant operators’ intended processes, logic, and information – Not to be mistaken with IVR technology when waiting to hear a robotic menu of options represented by pressing a number 1 through 8.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Encouraging Participation : Host brief, informal sessions to explain options, empowering your team to make confident decisions for themselves and their families. Bonus Tip : Sign up for industry alerts to stay informed about proposed and future legislative changes.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By automating customer data collection from a wide range of sources and shaping that data into unified – and actionable – customer profiles, Chipotle improved customer loyalty in the following ways: Communications tailored to individual consumer’s preferences, including suggestingproducts and add-on purchases, providing coupon code (..)

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

– Salad House CEO Joey Cioffi In 2025, restaurant chains will increase their usage of connected equipment to be more responsive, resilient, and ready to meet evolving customer expectations in a data-first, efficiency-focused world. This is where e-commerce solutions can help, by.

2025

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. Kitchens of great renown are staffed with dozens of talented young cooks, some even there as a stagiere working just to learn and build their resumes. Finally, take care to wrap this work of art correctly.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When companies work independently, it often results in inaccuracies, inefficiencies, and confusion, as information and action aren’t streamlined between manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, and other points of sale. Planning and managing recalls individually vs. collaboratively with trading partners can be risky.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Route Optimization : This technology uses real-time GPS data, alongside information on weather and traffic patterns, to optimize how a restaurant’s food delivery gets from A to B. If a fridge breaks down, for example, IoT ensures that an alert is immediately sent out.

Food Supply

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? When wait times are longer than expected, a manager who can keep customers informed and satisfied maintains a positive dining experience. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages?

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative relationships with knowledgeable distributor sales reps help restaurants stay current and make informed choices that align with their vision and goals. Vendor showrooms also provide restaurant buyers with an opportunity to touch and see samples firsthand to match product with persona.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Armed with this information, you can start making needed adjustments to your processes or equipment to reduce overall energy consumption. Strategize: Extract crucial information from your data and develop an actionable strategy. Act: Observe how people, processes and mechanical equipment impact your energy usage.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2025

Electrical equipment: Are your POS systems and lighting fixtures built to withstand outdoor conditions? This information is provided as a convenience, and it must not be assumed that it has detected all unsafe acts or conditions. Do you have a rapid move-in plan should inclement weather suddenly appear?

Outdoor

The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By Lindsay Lawrence, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is no small feat, as it involves managing the transportation of kitchen equipment, reestablishing the space’s atmosphere, and ensuring minimal disruption to your business. These tools make it easier to ensure that equipment will fit properly.

Innovation

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen. Use short surveys or informal one-on-one discussions to gather insights.

Training

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

In August 2023, Golden Corral suffered a devastating breach where attackers stole personal information — including Social Security numbers, financial details, and login credentials — from more than 180,000 current and former employees and beneficiaries. And customers aren’t the only ones at risk.

Loyalty Program

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Real-Time Data Sharing: Multiple teams can get the latest information when data is shared in real-time. This enables better communication mechanisms; Multiple teams can get the latest information when data is shared in real time. Oversight: Better reporting for informed decisions. Accuracy: Reduces payroll and inventory errors.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2025

“I think knowing the information when you’re going into it would be wonderful,” he says. Whether you need to purchase catering equipment, renovate space for private events, or expand your kitchen capacity, good business credit translates to more options and potentially better terms.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

They’re comfortable telling technology pertinent information about themselves and then allowing technology to do the work on their behalf. The workforce has changed; the game has changed, and it's affecting your ability to effectively hire for your restaurant. Said another way: they don’t search.

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

When you have your order tracking system in place, you can inform customers about how their choices directly impact the eco-friendly or green initiatives you and your team are trying to implement. Understanding how regular analysis and refinement can boost the process of e-commerce is fundamental to making well-informed future decisions.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

As Brian Rice, chief information officer at McDonald’s, told The Wall Street Journal: “We have customers at the counter, we have customers at our drive-through, couriers coming in for delivery, delivery at curbside. That all sounds like good news for time-pressed consumers and stressed-out kitchen and counter staff.

Food

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

Informal check-ins to assess mental well-being and reduce employee burnout. Regularly Inspect and Maintain Restaurant Fire Safety Equipment Functional fire safety equipment is non-negotiable for your restaurant's safety and longevity. Proper use and maintenance of equipment. They should assess: All cords and outlets.

Kitchen Safety

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

With margins and cash flow stretched thin, a machine that just roasts coffee is no longer enough; today’s roasters are increasingly demanding more from their equipment. Coffee roasting equipment, in particular, is a significant investment, and with costs rising, the decision to purchase a new machine is more crucial than ever. “

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

How should operators better inform themselves about AI concerns for their business? It’s crucial for businesses to continue to keep their employees informed on the latest developments of fraud in the food and beverage industry. While some may think the time lost is not worth the extra step, the cost of fraud is much greater.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2025

The margins are too fine for inefficiency and waste to compound challenges – not to mention bigger problems that can result from incorrect food information. The better and more consistent each customer touchpoint, the clearer information can be provided to staff to execute operations.

Menu

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

To avoid costly damage, your kitchen equipment, bar fixtures, storage units, and decor pieces require careful handling. This is where hiring professional restaurant equipment movers becomes crucial. A well-informed team is more likely to feel like part of the vision and not just a cog in the machine.

License

ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

You might fulfill the order, but youre left in the dark about who that person is, their contact information, how often they come back, or what they like to order. That extra margin can make a real differencewhether youre reinvesting in your staff, upgrading equipment, or just catching your breath.

Ordering

The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

Posting progress updates, sneak peeks of the new location, and staff reactions helps maintain excitement and ensures your audience stays informed. Leverage Your Website for Maximum Visibility Your website is often the first place customers check for information, so ensure it clearly displays details about your move.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Also, incorporating a severe weather preparedness plan into new hiring training and posting it in break rooms and common areas ensures staff are informed and prepared. Keeping one of these devices in the manager’s office ensures easy access to accurate information for timely decision making.

Training

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2025

By aggregating information from a variety of sources, such as Yelp, Google Business Profiles, reservation apps like Resy, and social media, these search engines provide a comprehensive view of restaurant options, reviews, menu offerings, and more.

SEO

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Accounting Tip: Log equipment purchases in your accounting software under equipment. Equipment: tables, chairs, POS systems. Sync it to your accounting software for a smooth handoff. It cut his taxes clean that year.

Point of Sale

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Real-Time Data & Analytics : Track sales trends, top-selling menu items, and peak business hours to make informed decisions. By analyzing sales data, these systems help restaurants adjust their spending and make informed decisions, leading to higher profits. Less waste : Smart monitoring prevents food spoilage and overcooking.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

When you have your order tracking system in place, you can inform customers about how their choices directly impact the eco-friendly or green initiatives you and your team are trying to implement. Understanding how regular analysis and refinement can boost the process of e-commerce is fundamental to making well-informed future decisions.

Sustainability

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Claiming and optimizing your profile makes sure that your restaurant information is displayed accurately across all Google platforms, like Google Maps and the local 3-pack, which shows the top three results on Google searches. Once you’ve done this, ensure that all the information on your profile is accurate to build trust.

Book

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They want education that fits into their busy lives and equips them with transferable skills that they can apply in their roles. Effective communication courses help employees interact professionally with customers and colleagues, while conflict management training equips them to handle challenging situations gracefully.

Education

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Start with a detailed business plan that lays out every cost, from food costs and equipment to licensing and operating expenses. Use this information to make smart adjustments to your menu items, pricing, or food quality. Create a buffer for unexpected expenses and slow times. Is a once-popular dish suddenly getting lukewarm reviews?

Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2025

As users discovered Google and learned best practices for finding sought-after information, QR codes began to feel superfluous – an extra or unnecessary step for consumers to get where they wanted to go. Product information and tutorials. Customer feedback. Not at all.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2025

If you are a caterer, you’ll face traditional restaurant risks like equipment breakdown and damage to your property; however, you may have a greater interest in coverage such as hired and non-owned vehicle insurance. This information is provided as a convenience for informational purposes only.

Insurance