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AI and Robotic Revolution: A Glimpse into the Future of the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

You take your seat at a table embedded with a touchscreen menu. Why hire food runners when Servi can handle the job without missing a beat? And with robots like Tao greeting customers at the door, even front-of-house roles might be at risk. Need a drink? They weren't alone. Many people can’t fathom this future.

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Three Data-backed Strategies to Reduce Restaurant Operating Costs Without Sacrificing Service Quality

Modern Restaurant Management

From there, you’re forced to vet and hire more employees on a revolving-door basis, and according to CareerBuilder, “introducing the new cost of hiring someone to replace the employee who left.” Replacing a front-of-house employee costs an average of $1,056, while back-of-house replacement jumps to $1,491.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

7 Shifts

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. Focused training also speeds up the onboarding process.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

On the flip side, poor operations can lead to inefficiencies that snowballlike staffing issues that slow down service, supply chain mishaps that throw off the menu, or rising costs that eat into profits. Front-of-house teams need clear expectations, strong training, and a service mindset that ensures guests feel valued.

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

ChowNow

Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Whether its takeout, delivery, or even in-house orders via QR codes, customers want a seamless and convenient way to order online. In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 billion in revenue.

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How to Consolidate Delivery Apps: Streamlining Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub for Your Restaurant

ChowNow

New hires need to be onboarded on multiple systems, and experienced staff members must continuously switch between apps, which affects productivity and increases stress levels. Managing multiple third-party delivery platforms can feel like running several businesses at once. Order management issues. Consumers report that 24.4%

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