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Mobile Ordering’s Role in Customer Retention

Modern Restaurant Management

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Set the Bar. Stay Connected. What does this mean for restaurants today?

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21 Unique Tip Jar Ideas + Advice on Getting More Tips For Your Restaurant or Cafe

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A rise in third-party ordering and delivery coupled with mobile ordering and contactless pickup means fewer and fewer guests are even making their way to a counter where they can consider leaving a tip. And even with a rise in mobile payments, the tip jar is still a mainstay. Table of Contents. Cash Tip Jar Ideas.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

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How to Start a Food Delivery Service for your Business

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Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. You need to invest in reliable and easy-to-use delivery platforms that work well with your restaurant’s ordering system. Is online food delivery a profitable business?

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How To Create a Fair Holiday Work Schedule For Restaurants

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You can reference average party size, takeout vs. on-premise orders, the popular menu items, and other key metrics to to forecast restaurant sales. The bad news for restaurants is that food service businesses are facing ongoing difficulty hiring. 7shifts employee availability and time off requests on desktop and mobile.

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

According to data from the National Restaurant Association, 95 percent of restaurants have experienced significant supply delays or shortages of key food items in recent months. The system would alert an operator of these changes, giving them access to these unique insights and allowing them to quickly adjust orders to prevent waste.

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TO BE A COOK – DON’T LET OTHERS DEMEAN THE JOB

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How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. I have thanked that manager (in my heart) countless times for that advice over the years.