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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

They can even send SMS messages to on-the-ground restaurant staff, pretending to be a delivery service driver getting in touch about an issue with an order; in this scenario, unsuspecting restaurant staff are tricked into clicking on a malicious link, unwittingly installing malware or granting unauthorized access to the restaurant’s network.

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Why Hospitality Still Matters: The Heart of Restaurant Success

Goliath Consulting

Hospitality isnt just serviceits the emotional connection that keeps guests coming back. In todays competitive dining landscape, hospitality is what truly sets a restaurant apart. Hospitality vs. Service Though often used interchangeably, hospitality and service arent the same. Providing good food is just the beginning.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

Modern Restaurant Management

or place an order (for take out). Most people are calling to book especially when the online booking system says there are no available reservations, so many patrons call anyways thinking there is likely still capacity left. Access to the POS/online booking system if necessary. menu, hours, etc.),

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. Volume-Based Deals : Offer discounts on larger orders, particularly for takeout and delivery, to encourage diners to order more.

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7 Strategies To Increase Your Restaurant’s Average Order Volume (AOV)

ChowNow

Many restaurant operators have misconceptions about average order volume (AOV) and how it works, making statements like: I need more customers to make more money. For example, lets say you have 50 orders in a day that total $2,000 in revenueall you need to do is divide the total revenue by how many orders you have for the day.

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What Restaurateurs Need to Know about Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks

Modern Restaurant Management

How Cybercriminals Exploit Third-Party Vendors to Attack Restaurants As online ordering continues to triumph and restaurants become more digital, opportunities for cybercriminals increase. ” As online ordering continues to rise, opportunities for cybercriminals are increasing, too. Also rising?

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

Modern Restaurant Management

. “AI should be introduced where it adds the most value—fast food and fast casual restaurants can benefit from kiosks and automated ordering, while full-service restaurants should focus on enhancing hospitality and personal service rather than automation,” said Fink.

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