Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. With lower overhead, streamlined staffing, and limited menus, QSR models offer flexibility to guests and operational efficiency for staff. Quirky Combos : This year, we also saw some unique combinations!

2024 189

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

OpenTable

MAY 5, 2020

When they do, there are a number of simple, practical and budget-friendly ways you can begin marketing again—here’s a guide to getting the word out and welcoming guests, new and old, through your doors again. . Before COVID-19 hit, guests wanted to get the inside scoop on restaurants. Tell your story . Communicate your safety measures.

Marketing 93

Marketing Guest Recovery Social Media Dine-in 93

Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. Immediate Cash Flow. Go Digital.

Marketing 98

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Guest Recovery 98

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. Do you need a host to seat guests or someone to hello pack up delivery orders? You can link to the page via your social media profiles or on other job boards to bring potential candidates to your site.

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

Guest Recovery 107

Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 107

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. " Remarkable Resiliency. foodservice industry.

2021 189

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To aid with these needs, we are assembling a full portfolio of solutions, such as enhanced sanitation needs, social distancing strategies for the dining room and new tools to support the operational changes our customers will need to make moving forward,” Osborne said. Best practices for calculating cash flow.

Webinar 185

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 185

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To aid with these needs, we are assembling a full portfolio of solutions, such as enhanced sanitation needs, social distancing strategies for the dining room and new tools to support the operational changes our customers will need to make moving forward,” Osborne said. Best practices for calculating cash flow.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

To drive your growth rate higher, implement marketing and social media tactics that will help you win over new guests or find ways to get current guests to come in more frequently. Learn what your guests are saying, so you can address their pain points and improve overall service. Average Check.

Guest Recovery 80

Guest Recovery Point of Sale 2021 Fast Casual 80

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle’s brand is iconic, navigating new challenges to bring their menu to more customers, prepared in a healthier environment by staff in better working conditions that adhere to social distancing needs is something only Miso Robotics can do. We look forward to being a part of White Castle’s next 100 years.”

Mobile Ordering 164

Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 164

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. These closures presented the surviving brands with the opportunity to acquire new guests. South Florida Recovery on the Way.

2021 189

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Being present in delivery partner marketplaces, having a functional website with online ordering, and a solid social media game are keys to success not only in the current situation but also with today’s consumer. Adapt your dining room to give guests more space and your delivery/ to-go business room to grow.

Food Safety 88

Food Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Social Media 88

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In the highly competitive restaurant and grocery sector, it’s important to continually monitor the factors impacting share of stomach, especially as the pandemic and recovery continues to unfold. Twin Peaks consistently reports sales and traffic increases, attributed to making improvements on guest experience. Social Media Pro.

Point of Sale 76

Point of Sale Consumer Goods Social Media Customer Service 76

Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

Leaders need to understand that the majority of these independent operators are good at two things: making consistently good food, and providing real service for guests that they work hard at knowing and caring for. How about boosting the breadth of assistance that the SBA offers to include building recovery strategies for small restaurants?

Leadership 61

Leadership Supplies Guest Recovery Small Business 61

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Since the week ending June 28 the industry’s recovery remains stagnant. Guest Trend Insights from Black Box Guest Intelligence™ Restaurant Staff Key to Retaining Guests by Maintaining a Clean & Safe Environment. Read more in the latest Restaurant Guest SatisfactionSnapshot. See details here.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The model recognizes the importance of in-person interactions, while continuing to practice social distancing guidelines. Clean Juice will also feature Tebow in social media, web, point-of-purchase materials product development, and more.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

POS data integrated with your restaurant accounting software is especially important to forecast sales revenue, allowing you to adjust costs as needed and create strategies to meet your business goals throughout your recovery. Offer promotions for takeout and delivery on social media.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

restaurant recovery is underway, but it will take time for it to return to pre-pandemic levels fully,” said David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. The restaurant industry has made progress restaffing, but job recovery for the industry is lagging the overall economy. “The U.S.

2021 180

2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. No-touch digital menus enable guests to view menus on their personal mobile device instantly, for free and without downloads or ads by scanning a QR code. Here are three ways to leverage technology for restaurant re-openings: 1.

Technology 240

Technology Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Social Media 240

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2020

People can’t order from you if they can’t find you, so be everywhere including social media, Google Maps, and third-party marketplaces. Make sure your hours of operation are current and consistent on your website, social media, and your voicemail message. Up Your Digital Game. Deliver on Delivery.

Guest Recovery 180

Guest Recovery Social Media Catering Merchandise 180

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

Food Safety 210

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 210

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

While many find hope for the industry as the country re-opens, the road to recovery is a very long and uncertain one. While the operational and financial impact of social distancing must be top of mind, nearly as important as what you do will be how you communicate these changes to your guests. Safety and Trust. Anticipation.

Guest Recovery 189

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The importance of making guests feel comfortable. The importance of making guests feel comfortable. 73 percent said social distanced tables. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant. Restaurants with a loyalty program should also highlight the benefits while remarketing to guests. Small Business Recovery.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Posting appropriate signage and floor decals to encourage social distancing. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Key projects in the next six months will address topics including post-crisis recovery and resilience, urban mobility, closing equality opportunity gaps and insights into the gig economy. 'Travel These include sanitation procedures, mask-wearing guidelines, social distancing policies, and more. 'Travel Safe' Tools.

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. Additional key findings from the survey include: Over a third (38 percent) of respondents plan to have between 1-20 guests, with 32 percent planning to have under 50.

2021 189

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Using order data from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and a national consumer survey, DoorDash’s mid-year report checks in on popular food trends, nationally and regionally, how users ate through social distancing, cravings across the country, and more. ” The pace of recovery for Yum! ” Investment.

2020 195

2020 Franchise Franchising Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. “We know that seismic changes continue to take place within the food and media industries.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Reach3 is taking an ongoing look at consumer sentiment about restaurants and food retailing to determine how Americans really feel about issues such as sanitization, social distancing and the potential for exposure to infection and how they might be a barrier to visitation as restaurants reopen. Social-distancing services are here to stay.

2020 180

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 180

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Limit the number of employees allowed in break rooms at the same time to promote social distancing. Apply operational changes in order to maintain social distancing for customers ordering takeout. Establish designated customer pick-up zones to help maintain social distancing. Practice social distancing when delivering food.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

With the industry’s recovery expected to be sluggish, some even estimating that the full recovery could take years (1), there’s little doubt that this trend of off-premise dining will continue to grow in 2021. Consumer behavior has also shifted, many preferring contactless options and off-premise dining than dining in.

2021 114

2021 Mobile Ordering Food Guest Recovery 114

EATER

MAY 20, 2022

Then she reached out to Emily Schultz, a social media manager at the restaurant tech company BentoBox (and a follower of @bayousaintcake). As she waited for those folks to accelerate the recovery process, she worried: Pretty much all of her cake sales come from customers who see her new menu drops on Instagram.

Email Marketing 109

Email Marketing Guest Recovery Point of Sale Social Media 109

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media.

Tip Distribution 170

Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 170

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ” Curbside Olo.

Mobile Ordering 147

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Six igloos for outdoor dining or 27 propane heaters or 183 tanks of propane to keep guests warm. Americans know that third-parties stand in the way of restaurant recovery, and, while 4 in 10 Americans (37 percent) say they want to do all they can to directly support restaurants, they know more is needed. Sluggish Restaurant Recovery.

2021 136

2021 Point of Sale Fast Casual Delivery 136

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. With the ability to cover and heat all areas, AQUAlounge will ensure a comfortable guest experience while sipping cocktails, dining or relaxing on the water. The findings?

Coaching 167

Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

We encourage Congress and the Administration to consider bipartisan options to support the industry’s recovery.” Shared responsibility – hand hygiene, social distancing, staying home when sick, showing kindness. Diner responsibility – planning ahead, know what to expect, complying with restaurant rules.

Mobile Ordering 192

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 192