Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2021

No matter the type of restaurant you own, the type of food you serve, or the usual customers who walk through your door, you need to focus on making your off-premise sales a keystone aspect of your restaurant business. And in 2020, Upserve reported a 783% increase in online orders. It happens automatically on every order.

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Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 10, 2021

one thing you may or may not know – you will often find yourself in the midst of a food truck extravaganza, especially if you are visiting the downtown area in the middle of the day. Food trucks are all the craze for Washingtonians. We know that the food will be fresh, delicious, and usually locally owned.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

You may even get client requests you’re not used to, like having to add a food truck or using non-traditional type venues you would have never thought of using (1). Those who can harness technological tools like online ordering and loyalty programs are better positioned to succeed ,,, minimizing friction for the end user” (2).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. online recipes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Cheetah

APRIL 26, 2021

In 2019, we published The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , where we covered the basics of buying a food truck, choosing the right location, working with suppliers, and more. Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea? The short answer is YES.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

Jeff had nailed bagel making by then, and started selling his bagels online, using social media. “The It’s a point-of-sale system that allows the team to pack orders, and it’s integrated with third-party delivery partners. But I was having fun.” Then the pandemic shut everything down. We’d sell out. Bagels are trending these days.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

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Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand. Things don’t just get loaded onto a truck by little magical elves.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. An even better option would be to create an app specifically for your food truck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. They also have the choice of using the MarketConnect app to order and pick up from a designated shelf onsite, avoiding interactions and maintaining necessary social distancing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

Times are even tougher for 64 percent of nonprofits, 50 percent of entertainers/artists, 48 percent of small businesses in the transportation sector, and 43 percent of event planners. For example, our survey found that 18 percent of consumers said they do all their food shopping online compared to 29 percent indicating this in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

ezCater announced the launch of Subway's new online catering platform as part of the sandwich chain's overall focus to create even greater digital convenience for guests. "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service." .” Subway on ezCater Platform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2021

No matter the type of restaurant you own, the type of food you serve, or the usual customers who walk through your door, you need to focus on making your off-premise sales a keystone aspect of your restaurant business. And in 2020, Upserve reported a 783% increase in online orders. Online ordering systems have built-in upsells.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Food trucks are fueled by more than just diesel. Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks. A Mobile Point-of-Sale System.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So you made it through part 1 of the guide , where we learned about buying a food truck, and choosing the best spots, and through part 2 where we dealt with limited storage and suppliers, and coming up with delicious menu offerings. An even better option would be to create an app specifically for your food truck.

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Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

Order and pay at the table technology is emerging as a game-changer, allowing guests to browse the menu, place their order, and complete paymentall from their smartphone or a tablet, without waiting for staff. Then, you might want to consider offering order and pay at the table technology.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Is it more foot traffic, increased online orders, or heightened brand awareness? Will you offer free meals, host events, or provide exclusive discounts? How to Track Your Campaigns Success Watch for More Online Orders or Visits Monitor your sales and reservation numbers during and after the campaign to gauge impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. “As factories in China continue to come back online, products are now flowing again. .

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Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s hard to find a gig that compares to being a food truck owner. Setting up a single location and drawing return crowds, while providing consistently great service and food—these are the basics for brick and mortar dining establishments. How Food Trucks Can Book More Events. Update Your Website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Brad Heald, King Arthur’s director of mill relations, says that when stay-at-home orders came down, the company’s entire stockpile of flour, one which should have lasted weeks and weeks, was obliterated. Our national grain stockpile wasn’t depleted, and flour still flowed in train cars and trucks and pallets.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

62% of consumers use the search engine to find restaurants, while 51% cite it as the best tool to get more information on a dining establishment, so you should maximize your online presence. However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. Costs are a big factor when it comes to Google Ads for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Founders Landon and Kat Eckles kicked off the event by welcoming all franchise partners and home office team members and outlining another record-setting performance in 2020 in which they served more than 2.2 Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

In the coming months, restaurants across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will undergo renovations without disrupting the amazing service and incredible food quality guests have come to love. The 24-hour restaurant will have a contactless ordering system and bring back the Automat of yesteryear with the technology of today.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

. “After almost four decades of learning and growing, our company has decided it’s time to go back to what first brought people to our brand – and that includes offering bolder-than-ever Tex-Mex food and pulling together design elements that are inspired by On The Border’s legacy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide.

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Lavu

MARCH 26, 2020

Coming off a hard winter and hoping sales would pick up for catering businesses, this sudden hit of all events canceling has pushed some catering businesses to the brink. While you may not be able to cater to 1,000-person events, you may be able to prepare 1,000 meals for pick up per day. Utilize Your Food Truck.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

20 Best Food Trucks in Nashville, TN. Inspired by Nashville’s chart-topping success, we decided to do a ranking of our own – and given how much we love food around here, food trucks were a natural choice. Califarmia Truck. How We Selected the Best Food Trucks in Nashville.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

There is no other food that will make you reminiscent of Summer all year long other than Barbeque food. While we would go just for their Macaroni and Cheese side, be sure to order their Pulled Pork Shoulder – you won’t regret it! . Texas Jacks offers both catering services and hosts private events. Order Online.

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BNG Point of Sale

JULY 30, 2021

Guide on the Food Truck Business and How to Increase Profits . You intend to start a food truck business, correct? Although the food truck business relieves some of the responsibility and worry that comes with running a brick-and-mortar restaurant, they also carry their own unique set of challenges.

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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?

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