Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

Different innovative payment methods are being leveraged to increase food services efficiency in fast-food joints to fine dining. Payment technology data could help with forecasting store demand patterns and identifying demand drivers. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 30, 2022

And, throughout the pandemic, which has already been underway for over two years, restaurants have had to make significant adjustments to adapt to the new normal—whether by embracing delivery and takeaway, investing in technology in response to labour shortages, or operating at 50% capacity in line with government regulations.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 25, 2022

French-trained chef Grégoire Jacquet had a vision of a local restaurant offering quality fine dining-style food with the convenience of a quick carry-out experience. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. Check them out at Grégoire | French Restaurant in Berkeley, CA (gregoirerestaurant.com). The post 164.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

In pursuit of these objectives, restaurants must reimagine dining experiences through enhanced restaurant technology, deepen their commitment to sustainability, and fine-tune their core offerings. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. percent) and fine dining restaurants (19.9 percent year-over-year at fine dining and 3.53

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Restaurant Technology Guys

JUNE 25, 2023

Randy Sharpe is the CEO of Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG), bringing extensive operational expertise to one of the nation’s leading operators of casual, polished casual, and fine dining brands. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. I believe in collaboration and partnership,” Sharpe says. “I

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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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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. Restaurant technology can increase that level of customer satisfaction by making it easier to provide top-notch hospitality.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. Earlier this year, the team embarked on a top-to-bottom re-evaluation of their technology. Tara Gilad started Vitality Bowls to solve a problem. Undisclosed ingredients and cross-contamination made it a risk. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. Earlier this year, the team embarked on a top-to-bottom re-evaluation of their technology. Tara Gilad started Vitality Bowls to solve a problem. Undisclosed ingredients and cross-contamination made it a risk. “We

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2022

No matter where you go or what you buy, technology has touched nearly every part of dining out right now. With this new technology comes new rules of etiquette. Does that well-known rule of 20 percent for sit-down dining apply to counter-service, takeout, or other orders? But what are the rules of engagement?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. Technology has clearly played a huge role in restaurant modernization, especially in light of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. Casual Dining Restaurants Casual dining restaurants offer relaxed atmospheres with moderately-priced menus. Despite industry challenges, efficient operations and customer engagement help fast-food chains thrive.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

fell in the category of “fine dining”. Now I mention these statistics because they will help to frame what the future may hold for the industry and those considering a career in kitchens and dining rooms across the country. FOURTH: Know that fine dining (as we have defined it in the past) may truly be on the way out.

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Transact

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Every year brings changes to how customers interact with restaurants, and every year new technologies pop up to help restaurants keep up. . Mobile Technology. But we can also expect fine-dining restaurants to explore this option as well, such as all-you-can-eat restaurants that allow diners to self-order via tablets. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Here are some examples of how connectivity technologies are helping QSR brands, like Dunkin’, connect with customers and redefine the dining experience. Enabling Flexible Ordering.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. Is your ventilation system designed to push positive kitchen odors to the dining room or outside the entrance?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When dining out, more than half of consumers are watching their pennies and selecting cheaper items on the menu or cutting out desserts and/or appetizers to save on the bill. “As Americans are cutting back on their dining experiences, restaurants must be more proactive in getting customers in the door,” added Fink.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category , which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology.   “We are thrilled to see SpotOn’s innovative advancements to restaurant technology recognized by Fast Company,” said Matt Hyman, Co-CEO of SpotOn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Implement New Technology. The more you can integrate the better.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

How to improve customer experience, capitalize on new opportunities, and implement innovative technologies. Here are the tips three leading industry leaders have for improving customer experience, capitalizing on new opportunities, and incorporating innovative technology: 1. Implement Innovative Technology. They are thriving.

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Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

Presented by Shaun Shankel, the chief executive officer of FreshTechnology and ToGoTechnologies , this session dives into how food leaders can integrate and expand on contactless, curbside, and new age consumer interaction technology in their businesses. About 20 percent of American restaurants may not reopen.

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Restaurant365

MAY 13, 2020

While your restaurant may never be able to prevent turnover entirely, your company can retain more employees than ever with strategic technology tools. For example, fast food restaurants generally have a higher turnover rate than fine dining, because of the difference in things like tips and earning potential. Conclusion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of high hygienic standards and good air quality. Let’s delve a little deeper. What Makes Customers Happy?

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively. Consider using smaller tables for smaller groups, flexible seating options, and appropriately-sized dining areas for different occasions (e.g., casual dining vs. fine dining).

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

Against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer demands and rising costs, technology has become more than a mere necessity for restaurants to adopt. Since 2006, Tender Greens had established its presence as a go-to fine-casual restaurant that offers more than a meal.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public.

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

As a result, the demand for quick and convenient dining options has been met. It’s perfect for a quick bite, personal dining experience, or when guests are on the go. Table service, on the other hand, encompasses both a fine dining experience and a full-service restaurant that offers variety and a complex menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Reach guests choosing to order-in by creating a Restaurant Week takeout menu—all you need is online ordering technology that enables you to pace and fulfill to-go orders while also serving a full dining room (providing you with two revenue streams). Do More with Less with Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Pay-at-the-table proved its value through the pandemic and breathed new life into old technology like QR codes. By delivering on customers’ expectations for this type of technology, operators are able to offer the best-possible customer experience (CX). However, while an investment, this technology can yield substantial payoffs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2021

Outdoor dining during the warmer months provided a means for many restaurants to remain largely operational and in compliance with pandemic safety measures. Implementing Mobile ID Technology. Not only could this help promote increased social distancing, but it can also make for a more customized dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

Rising advancements in mobile app development technologies will also boost the preference for mobile-payment solutions.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Using Technology to Run Multiple Locations. Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. Table of Contents.

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