Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. The key lies in uniting staff with technology. There’s even technology that can help automate the training process.

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Foodable

JULY 6, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Dover discuss the evolution of technology and operations in the fast casual industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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Lavu

MARCH 25, 2020

In recent years, fast-casual establishments have dominated the restaurant industry. Fast-casual restaurants are adapting to meet the demand of their customers. With fast-casual restaurants popping up all over the United States, many restaurant owners are eager to get on board.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 28, 2023

alwaysAI is a computer vision solutions provider for quick service and fast-casual restaurants. While Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) and other Point of Sales technology help operators understand details like when an order was placed and when it was fulfilled, what happens in between has traditionally been a bit of a mystery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Accurate, reliable tracking requires digital technology. It could mean the closure of your business as evidenced by Chi Chi’s, which was once ranked the number one fast-casual Mexican restaurant in the US. They also invested in digital technology.

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Foodable

MARCH 17, 2022

BurgerFi Expands New Technology and Strategy" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. That's not acceptable. Things like that just help.”

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

You know you need restaurant promotions to bring in new customers, but when you’re a fast-casual restaurant owner, this is often at the bottom of a very long to-do list, especially if you’re just starting out. Check out these tips to avoid these advertising mistakes we’ve seen fast-casual restaurants make over the years.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 25, 2022

In 2002, Grégoire opened its doors as the first fine-fast-casual restaurant concept that serves gourmet sandwich and salad dishes, its famous potato puffs and scratch daily fresh-made french fries, all served in a custom-designed take out box. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. The post 164.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

percent) than they do in casual restaurants (16.5 Tipping on fast casual is going strong : In spite of the “tipflation” backlash, diners haven’t stopped tipping in fast casual restaurants, though the median tip size is still hovering under 9 percent—well below the 17.32 percent to 8.07

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Foodable

MARCH 3, 2021

The Fast Casual Global virtual event features the rising stars, executives, and innovators in the fast casual restaurant sector. This event series will present some of the most sought after research and insights driving fast casual restaurant business growth and innovation.

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Foodable

MARCH 3, 2021

The Fast Casual Global virtual event features the rising stars, executives, and innovators in the fast casual restaurant sector. This event series will present some of the most sought after research and insights driving fast casual restaurant business growth and innovation.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The shrunken labor pool inflation, turnover, and technology, all make up the stew that operating a restaurant is in 2023. As CNBC reported earlier this year , the hospitality sector is seeing wage growth, particularly in the fast food and fast casual segments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app.

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Next Restaurants

MARCH 25, 2020

Technology has played a huge part in changing how, where, and what guests eat at restaurants. Restaurant owners shouldn’t resent technology or be overwhelmed by it, instead they should utilize it to improve and grow their business. So which technologies can you invest in to improve your restaurant’s efficiency?

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s recently published State of the Restaurant Industry, the percentage breakdown of operators who plan on investing in back-of-the-house technology in 2022 are as follows: Family dining – 30%. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. Fine dining – 28%. Quickservice – 29%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!), Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fast- Food Restaurants Fast food chains are known for their speedy service, affordable prices, and convenient locations. To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. However, they often face low profit margins due to high operational expenses.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Implementing more nimble, digital-forward technology is no longer “nice to have” for quick serve and fast-casual restaurants. As Freebirds World Burrito chief technology officer (CTO) Dawn Gillis told us, fear of the unknown often keeps restaurant operators from making critical steps towards tech advancement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. The Technologies Behind Modern Restaurant Work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Implement New Technology. Whether it's online ordering, reservations, or touchless pay systems, many technology systems are both easy to implement and affordable.

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Foodable

JULY 22, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Flaherty explore technology integration, guest service changes, packaging, and meal kits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? Room for Technology. According to recent data from Morning Consult , 75 percent of U.S.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list. † gusto!

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Restaurant Technology Guys

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TaKorean, a fast-casual Korean-inspired concept with Latin-American influence, was founded by Mike Lenard in 2010 to bring a fresh twist on Korean flavors to the Washington DC food scene. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. Join Jeremy and TaKorean founder Mike where they talk about fusion food and growing an concept.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Technology is constantly changing and revolutionizing the way restaurants meet customer needs. Today, technology is at the helm of on-premise ordering processes. The new technology also allows servers to enter customer orders on hand-held devices. restaurants, and casual dining restaurants. Tableside Ordering System.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

There’s a plethora of options available to restaurants looking to increase loyalty and decrease operating costs, and technology is a great solution when it can be integrated in a way that reduces major friction points. What role can technology play in helping improve the situation?

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Foodable

JUNE 22, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Penumarthy explore the interconnectivity between technology and consumer loyalty post-pandemic.

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Foodable

APRIL 28, 2022

Listen to "Fast Casual Nation - Craig Erlich" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Produced by Lisa Pepe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As consumer options and demand shifted, businesses were forced to adapt and prioritize new technologies and alternate ordering experiences that would allow them to deliver on customer expectations. Adopting a digital-first environment quickly became a priority and mobile technology is playing an integral role.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Family and casual dining restaurants thrive with table ordering systems Taking the whole family out to dinner, especially with young children, can be stressful enough as it is. Fast casual restaurants: streamlining service with tableside ordering technology Customers expect restaurants they visit to keep up with trends in technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

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Lavu

MARCH 6, 2020

To improve restaurant customer engagement and satisfaction, restaurant leverage should technology to offer better services. At the heart of restaurant technology for marketing is customer analytics. Restaurant marketing technology allows the restaurant to reach customers and communicate with them easily.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. Far-and-away the biggest change for the hospitality industry has been the widespread adoption of technology, which has gone from a luxury to a necessity for restaurants to operate. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

As a result, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants are increasingly harnessing big data and automation to give their customers what they want before an order comes out of their mouth – or their brand’s app. But what if you aren’t the fast-food giants of the world? Hold the pickles but double-up on mayo.

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