Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. percent stating these hikes have changed their ordering decisions.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. Fuel and e-commerce order management systems help streamline delivery routes.

Sustainability 251

Sustainability Delivery Food Recycling 251

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

One location might offer seamless mobile ordering, while another struggles with glitchy payment systems, creating inconsistencies that can frustrate customers and impact revenue. Customers crave simplified steps at the beginning and end of their food service experiences, and it’s not hard to understand why.

Loyalty Program 282

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 282

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2025

In today’s fast-paced dining world, guest satisfaction goes beyond just great food—it’s about delivering a seamless experience. A well-informed team can anticipate issues before they affect the guest. Clear signals (verbal or non-verbal) between the kitchen, servers, and hosts help reduce wait times and missed orders.

Front of House 324

Front of House Communication Back of House Fast Casual 324

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

2025 419

2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419

SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2025

An online ordering system is table stakes for every restaurant these days. But if you're still on the fence about implementing online food ordering software at your establishment, take a look at some of the latest stats from the National Restaurant's Association's 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.

Online Ordering 82

Online Ordering Ordering Website Management Point of Sale 82

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow? These metrics give you a clear picture of your delivery performancefrom order volume and customer retention to delivery speed and profitability.

Delivery 195

Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. Fuel and e-commerce order management systems help streamline delivery routes.

Sustainability 221

Sustainability Delivery Recycling Food 221

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

77% of diners look at a restaurants website before going out to eat or ordering takeout or delivery. If you dont have a website, that means over three-quarters of the people near your restaurantyour potential customerswill never come in or place an order because they have no way to find you when theyre looking for a place to eat.

Social Media 195

Social Media Online Ordering SEO Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

The impact of the global pandemic has fast-tracked the restaurant industry's need for digital ordering, particularly for off-premises dining options. million users of food delivery apps in the U.S., Digital ordering channels are vital for your restaurant’s success in 2021. and up to 53.9 million by the end of 2023.

Ordering 566

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing 566

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2021

A restaurant’s website is an important information tool for your customers. Since this is the case it is crucial to update your website with the most recent and relevant information for your establishment. A well-designed restaurant website will help bring guests from online into your restaurant’s front door.

Mobile Ordering 491

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Social Media Food Order 491

ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

When youre updating your online menu or online ordering system, its tempting to just copy over the dish names from your restaurant menu and call it a day. With a few simple techniques, you can write menu descriptions that sounds natural, highlight your best dishes, and help guests feel confident (and excited) about ordering.

Menu 195

Menu Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 195

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Point of Sale 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. People want convenience, transparency, and a connection to the brands they support, and that starts with how you market your restaurant online. A strong online presence means more visibility, more orders, and, ultimately, more revenue.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

2020 threw unprecedented challenges our way, causing chaos throughout the food and beverage industries. In order to survive, restaurants needed to rethink the way they do business with many turning to technology to keep them afloat. Go All Out with Online Ordering. Digitize Your Menu. Don’t forget social media.

2021 520

2021 Technology Online Ordering Email Marketing 520

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Are you doing all the right thingsserving amazing food, delivering top-notch service, crafting perfectly balanced drinksbut the tables still arent filling up like they should? Youre delivering a great dining experience, yet foot traffic remains inconsistent, online engagement is low, and new customers arent coming in as often as youd like.

2025 195

2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this guide, youll learn how to use ChowNow tools along with a handful of other effective strategies to increase order volume, boost your current customer traffic, and grow your overall sales. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to stay top-of-mind with customers and remind them its time to order again from your restaurant.

Ordering 195

Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Marketing 2025 Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

If you’re like me, chances are you’ve probably ordered food online or through an app at least once in the last couple of weeks. We’re not alone — market research company Frost & Sullivan projects that online/mobile ordering will be a $200 billion dollar industry by 2025.

Online Ordering 540

Online Ordering Email Marketing Website Management Franchise 540

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Is online ordering inefficient? Do you lose money due to food waste? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales? Are labor costs too high? The best tech investments solve real problems. Too many missed reservations?

2025 195

2025 Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless. However, restaurants have discovered that not all online menus are made the same. Every restaurant should look into hosting its own online ordering.

Mobile Ordering 568

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 568

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

With a few key optimizations, your restaurant can rank higher on Google, get noticed by people searching for places to eat, and ultimately drive more foot traffic and online orders. Restaurants that rank higher in local search results get more foot traffic, online orders, and reservations.

SEO 195

SEO Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Online food delivery thrives as phones become one-stop shops for ordering and tracking meals. This convenience has made the online food delivery market massive, with global revenues of over $1 trillion in 2023 alone. They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house.

Delivery 448

Delivery Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 448

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. restaurant operations.

Front of House 520

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 520

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. Customers log into the service’s app, select food options from nearby restaurants and submit an online payment.

Delivery 579

Delivery Insurance Customer Service Online Ordering 579

ChowNow

JUNE 20, 2025

It gives people everything they need to make a decision about where to eat, including business hours, phone number, location, menu, photos, reviews, and links to online ordering, all in one place. Add high-quality photos of your food, staff, dining space, and even signage. Even minor differences (like “St.”

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Website Management Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 195

ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

Understanding what customers order, when they order, and how often is an untapped goldmine of information for restaurant operators. What do repeat orders say about our customer preferences? Ordering data includes more than just what gets sold. Which dishes are getting ordered the most?

Ordering 195

Ordering Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 195

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

The restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, and mobile food ordering is at the center of this transformation. These mobile food ordering statistics reveal just how quickly digital habits are shifting — and what it means for restaurants trying to stay competitive. At first, mobile ordering seemed like a long shot.

Mobile Ordering 78

Mobile Ordering Food Order 2025 Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

Nine out of 10 people who own a smartphone use it for information regarding their location, which allows vendors to access relevant and timely data in a nonintrusive way. Promote Online Ordering and Reservations. Online menus are one of the best ways to utilize technology within a restaurant.

Marketing 530

Marketing Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 530

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

2025 195

2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

As a result, the use of self-ordering kiosks and QR codes during the pandemic went up by 750 percent, with 77 percent of survey respondents saying they would prefer contactless ordering and payment once the pandemic ends. consumers being new to ordering meal delivery services (up from 47 percent in March 2021).

Online Ordering 472

Online Ordering Management Management Point of Sale 472

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s an important – but often overlooked – truth for the restaurant industry: To make your customers to feel valued and appreciated, you must get their orders right! Perhaps they’re understaffed and struggling to keep up with incoming orders. Why is order accuracy so important for a restaurant?

Ordering 562

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 562

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Each system has its own tablet, order flow, and set of requirements, making it difficult to keep up with operations smoothly. Each platformUber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDashrequires its own tablet, login, and order management system. Order management issues. Consumers report that 24.4% Staff training and inconsistent efficiency.

Delivery 195

Delivery Online Ordering Customer Service POS 195

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The tool from the East Coast vegan chain — a digital take on a split-flap mechanical display that appears on its website and in the chain’s ordering app — estimates the amounts of water, land, CO2, and oil saved by eating vegan burgers. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating.

Sustainability 326

Sustainability Sourcing Consumer Goods Compost 326

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. Restaurants should have a robust marketing strategy and strong online presence to attract new customers these days.

Mobile Ordering 493

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

That system needs access to the internet in order to keep functioning. However, if you don't have an internet connection to support this, you can end up with frustrated guests who don't have a way to pay for their orders. Your delivery management and online ordering will also be impacted.

POS 520

POS Front of House Cash Management Online Ordering 520