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

Modern Restaurant Management

What used to be a basic employee benefit plan for only full-time workers has since changed to personalized benefits such as daycare assistance and mental health programs for both full-and part-time employees. Restaurants that tell a compelling story, offer meaningful engagement, and create purpose-driven experiences earn lasting loyalty.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

Effective labor management means hiring the right people, providing thorough training , creating efficient schedules, and building a culture that keeps employees engaged. A strong marketing strategywhether through social media, email campaigns , or loyalty programs helps bring in new customers and keep existing ones coming back.

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Understanding the Restaurant Employee Turnover Rate

The Restaurant Group

Training and Recruitment Costs Every time someone quits, youre tossing cash straight into a bonfire. Training and Development Programs Invest in staff training programs and professional development like your future depends on it because it kinda does! Hiring International Workers Think outside the box!

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Nearly half (47 percent) of diners say they engage with loyalty programs at least once a week, up significantly from just 34 percent in 2023.

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MRM Research Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, Diner Optimism, and Holiday Spending

Modern Restaurant Management

Bringing Back Brand Loyalty : To keep customers coming back, operators are reframing the idea of value in their loyalty programs. Reframing Restaurant Loyalty : With profit margins still slim, discount-based loyalty programs are no longer a sustainable option for operators.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

Because of the native integration with their loyalty program, Tocaya’s digital tableside capabilities ensure customer data is captured while customer patronage is rewarded with progress toward their loyalty account. Integrating loyalty program or CRM so guests are incentivized to seek out and use these channels.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

A recent survey of restaurant operators by the University of South Florida School of Hospitality found that hiring and turnover was their number one challenge. But there are tangible ways to mitigate these hiring and retention challenges, and they all start with putting the restaurant’s team first and foremost.