7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online. With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners. Kiosk ordering Your busy customers don’t always have time to wait in line.

Management 397

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever!

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Events Catering 2020 Sustainability 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

With the Super Bowl and March Madness coming up, restaurant owners should be preparing now in order to capitalize on the influx of online orders. Offer gift card promotions to customers who purchase a certain amount of food or drink duringthe Super Bowl. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

Loyalty Program 184

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 184

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic.

Design 397

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app. Optimize for Search Engines It's important to make your restaurant stand out in an online marketplace. Listing your restaurant on delivery apps will help you reach more people and make it easier for them to order food from you.

Marketing 197

Marketing SEO Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Restaurant managers also either oversee or directly respond to online reviews. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Staffing When you manage your restaurant staff well, you manage your restaurant well.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automated Ordering AI-powered chatbots can handle customer orders, reducing the need for human intervention. Within a single chat interface, consumers can go through the entire menu, choose food and beverage products, add them to their cart, and make payments. For example, Gupshup partnered with India-based food joint Wow!

Technology 215

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

Drive traffic to your restaurant’s social media page by adding QR codes to posters, food packaging, receipts and table tents. QR codes bridge the gap between online and offline customer experiences, offering valuable and necessary information that increases engagement. Up the personalization ante by providing QR code ordering.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Social Media Coupons Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

Loyalty Program 181

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 181

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. In today's competitive market, you must ensure your business can be easily found online. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO!

SEO 197

SEO Bar Online Ordering Social Media 197

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. How will you be getting more diners to eat your food this year? Online Restaurants Advertising Ideas. For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content. Image Source.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Most diners now discover new dining places online. Why You Need a Restaurant Website Digital marketing is crucial to restaurant growth because most diners aren’t just looking up information on your website, they’re also examining your menu online. Online ordering Delivery and takeout have risen since the pandemic.

Social Media 196

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. Offer Easy Online Ordering.

Loyalty Program 223

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s look at some of them: relaxing with a cup of coffee ordering food home strolling with a drink in the park holding a meeting hanging out with friends in the evening going to a concert taking photos for social media. For example, consider a post idea: “You can order your morning takeaway coffee in our cafe.”

2024 208

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 208

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2023

A heart-shaped pizza is always popular on Valentine’s Day but it can also be done with other foods like burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Order Now FOR ONLY $21.99 +tax! Online ordering and pickup packages Perhaps the most important part of structuring your restaurant’s menu for Valentine’s Day is how takeout orders will work.

Specials 195

Specials Online Ordering Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online. With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners. Kiosk ordering Your busy customers don’t always have time to wait in line.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A direct digital online ordering platform can help boost efficiency in several ways. Go Digital.

Loyalty Program 197

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. That’s because 41 percent of people prefer to order food online rather than in-store. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained.

Marketing 203

Marketing Social Media SEO Front of House 203

The Restaurant Times

JULY 8, 2020

The number of food delivery orders placed online has seen a staggering increase in Saudi Arabia in recent years. According to statistics, the revenue in Saudi’s food delivery market is expected to show an annual growth rate of 9.8% How To Double Your Restaurant’s Sales Via A Robust Online Ordering System.

Online Ordering 52

Online Ordering Ordering Mobile Ordering Social Media 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2020

Traditional strategies for driving additional revenue in your restaurant such as new menus items, events, catering, or pop-ups have been displaced by changed consumer habits, regulatory guidelines, and dine-in restrictions. Or, sign up for the 7shifts Food Runner ??? Interested in getting more restaurant industry insights?

Social Media 195

Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering Website Management 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Word of mouth is fantastic, but when scaling a restaurant or reopening after months of closure, you need to rely on more than just the possibility of a customer loving your food and telling their friends about it. Why you create the food you do, why your service is different, and why customers should come and be a part of your story.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise. That’s not all.

2022 222

2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 222

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

Loyalty Program 189

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2021

A well-designed restaurant website will help bring guests from online into your restaurant’s front door. Ordering Online. The COVID-19 pandemic has more than doubled online food ordering and delivery. If ordering online is now a major part of your business, then you want this to stand out more.

Mobile Ordering 196

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 196

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Word of mouth is fantastic, but when it comes to scaling a restaurant or reopening after months of closure, you need to rely on more than just the possibility of a customer loving your food and telling their friends about it. What are they ordering? Maybe it’s the way you cook or serve the food like teppanyaki restaurants.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Identify Your USP and Use it to Conceptualize PR Events Identify what makes your brand stand out from the rest. You may then leverage this unique selling proposition (USP) when conceptualizing PR events. So, basically, you’re harping on your USP—which your customers love—to make your event a success.

Social Media 154

Social Media Email Marketing Influencer Events 154

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

is the second-largest online food delivery market​ and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. Situations where workers are kicked off platforms for reasons like saying no to too many orders or facing delays that aren't their fault are now looked at more closely.

Delivery 197

Delivery Food Consumer Goods Food Order 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2022

However, much changed for food service businesses throughout the peak of the pandemic. During lockdown periods, food service businesses were forced to adapt or die. According to a study by the British Takeaway Campaign, 32 percent of people said that they would continue to order more takeaway food following the pandemic.

Customer Service 218

Customer Service Presentation Food Order Online Ordering 218

SpotOn

APRIL 10, 2024

Their commissary kitchen turned into an event space, and eventually, demand necessitated a restaurant. CCK has been featured on the cooking channel, Food Network, and Chicago’s Best. They’ve gained a loyal local following, who show up for their events and stay in the loop on their daily specials.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Online Ordering Travel Events 52

Lavu

MARCH 23, 2020

With narrow margins, unpredictable crowds, and new trends such as delivery services, it is critical to provide customers a variety of dining opportunities, like hosting events. Since most people want food at their event, it really is a win-win situation. Then you’ve already got an ideal event space built in for private events.

Events 78

Events Social Media Customer Service Document 78

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They act as a one-stop shop, offering bulk ordering and eliminating the need for restaurants to manage multiple vendors for each item. What’s the difference between vendors and suppliers?

Food Supply 98

Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

  For restaurant operators, marketing often falls to the back burner when managing the daily challenges of rising labor costs, fluctuating food costs, and meeting guests' increasing expectations. For example, a March Madness campaign is created for a pizza restaurant wanting to drive more online orders. 

Marketing 115

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 115

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process. Among mobile gamers, more than a third (35 percent) of them eat fast food at least once a week, and nearly a quarter (22 percent) eat it more frequently.

2022 208

2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 208

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? Quick links What are restaurant promotions? What is the goal?

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

2021 189

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These errors prompted nearly half (47 percent) of all respondents to “break-up” with a business that shares inaccurate online information, opting instead for a competitor. Ensuring your online profile is as trustworthy as it is discoverable is crucial.”

Online Ordering 188

Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Picture the perfect dinner party: thoughtful food selection, a welcoming host, and an ambiance that takes your mind off of the troubles of your every day. They’re demanding increased levels of immediacy, having grown accustomed to ordering and paying — even ordering ahead — with a few taps of a smartphone.

Technology 223

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 223