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Best Practices for Launching Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

Some of those challenges, particularly for smaller, local restaurants, include implementing online ordering, creating a digital presence, and offering delivery for the first time. Even before current events arose, online ordering capabilities and digital touchpoints were becoming nearly ubiquitous.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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1 Set goals for the event ?? Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Offer free stuff ??

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What's the future for delivery and online ordering in 2021?

Deliverect

Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech?

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What's the future for delivery and online ordering in 2021?

Deliverect

Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech?

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How Your Restaurant Can Take Advantage of the Virtual Event Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

With people staying home to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the popularity of virtual events has taken off. Virtual events allow people to feel connected and to enjoy themselves, despite the fact that they can’t do so in a restaurant, bar, or other venues. Does your venue host live entertainment such as bands, DJs, or comedy?

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Photos courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events. Cocktails : Ingredients such as bee pollen, teas, hibiscus and matcha will be found mixed in creative drinks at the trendiest events. Cake Balloon Station.

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Maximizing March Madness Profits for Restaurants Through Advanced Technology Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

With an average viewership of about 10 million , March Madness presents a prime opportunity for restaurant operators to boost revenue as consumers rush to order their favorite game-time meals. An integrated POS system, encompassing online ordering and third-party delivery services, offers a holistic solution.