ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pick your event idea by looking at your: Venue size and layout Customer demographic Available resources Time of year (season) Community Write out each of these factors, and a picture will emerge of which restaurant event idea will best fit your location. Get the word out to regulars and people curious about your restaurant.

Events 195

Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding your target market is the foundation of making smart decisions for your menu, pricing, and overall guest experience. Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one.

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

Understanding what customers order, when they order, and how often is an untapped goldmine of information for restaurant operators. Restaurant data analysis eliminates the guesswork and helps you turn ordering information into actionable steps that will improve your restaurants performance. Which dishes are getting ordered the most?

Ordering 195

Ordering Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. On such a pivotal weekend for restaurant delivery, promotions, menus, pricing and operations should all be informed by holistic customer intelligence.”

Food Order 311

Food Order 2024 Delivery Sports 311

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. These kinds of loyalty programs also allow you to track information like what locations customers frequent and what time of day they visit.

Loyalty Program 489

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 489

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Without KPIs, spotting inefficiencies in your workflow is nearly impossibleleaving you without the data needed to make informed decisions and grow your online sales. Seasonality: Demand can fluctuate based on the time of yearfor example, colder months often see more delivery orders because diners dont want to leave home. Portion size.

Delivery 195

Delivery Online Ordering Loyalty Program Food 195

The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

Explain the reasons behind the move whether it's to accommodate growing demand, enhance customer experience, or introduce new menu offerings. Posting progress updates, sneak peeks of the new location, and staff reactions helps maintain excitement and ensures your audience stays informed.

Social Media 130

Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Events 130

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Add high-quality photos and videos regularly, posting as soon as new dishes are added to your menu. Keep your hours updated as well, especially if you have special holiday hours or seasonal changes. Another great way to partner with local businesses is by featuring their products on your menu or in your restaurant marketing.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2025 Social Media Email Marketing 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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. How long should restaurant staff training be?

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Increase sales by promoting high-margin menu items and special offers. Factor in seasonal trends: If your restaurant has seasonal peaks and slow periods, adjust your budget accordingly. You might need to spend more on marketing before busy seasons and scale back during slower months. Looking to promote new menu items?

Marketing 195

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

2020 482

2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 482

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

Users also see the information displayed in the video to be more valuable. In addition, a report suggests that 95% of information is retained when people watch a video in comparison with only 10% from reading blocks of text. Highlight Your Menu. With this in mind, you can highlight your menu items through a video.

Email Marketing 572

Email Marketing Marketing Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 572

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. And it works 59% of respondents say marketing emails influence their purchase decisions. You can access this information anytime through the ChowNow Dashboard.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Marketing 2025 Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When customers order through a third-party app, you dont get access to their contact information, making it harder to bring them back. That means you dont have access to valuable customer information or an easy way to engage with customers to encourage repeat orders outside the platform.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 2, 2025

The umbrellas are up, the patio lights are glowing, and the tables are fullpatio season has officially arrived. But after the initial rush of sunny-day diners, many restaurants face a mid-season slowdown. Use your POS data to track which menu items are trending each weekand which ones are lagging.

Seasonal Menu 104

Seasonal Menu Outdoor POS Social Media 104

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu. Restaurateurs don’t all have the skill set for social media; they’re not trained marketers, photographers, or influencers.

Social Media 450

Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Understand Your Audiences As a franchise restaurant brand, you have multiple audiences, and they are all looking for very different information. Relevant: For a story to be effective, it must convey timely information your audience wants and needs. Let’s talk about how to tell your story.

Franchise 450

Franchise Franchising Marketing Social Media 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

The market is influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, the growth of digital ordering, and consumer demand for convenient and affordable dining. Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74 Perkins American Food Co.

Fast Casual 251

Fast Casual Food Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 251

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience. Backed by industry data and Southern Glazer’s internal insights, Masilionis and his team identified several key factors that are influencing these trends. .

Guest Recovery 474

Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Hotels Travel 474

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Online Ordering Customer Service 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. It is affected by seasonality, market prices, and even pop culture. It all depends on the kind of restaurant and what's on your menu.

Food 370

Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Pricing 370

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Also consider sending an Announcement to your team about the grand reopening, the menu, and what they can do to prepare. Plan your menu To maximize the exclusivity of the event, plan a limited-time, reduced menu to showcase new dishes in your restaurant. Invite influencers ?? You can book online or give us a call.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. ” Food Retailing Report. Paytronix Systems, Inc.,

2021 447

2021 Retail Online Ordering Loyalty Program 447

The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Consider having a seasoned team member from your original location help with onboarding at the new one. Partner with local influencers and consider hosting a grand opening event.

Management 147

Management Management Equipment Hiring 147

ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

Menu 221

Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Experience 221

EATER

JULY 21, 2022

It’s a familiar scene: After sitting down at a table, the waiter brings you a sheet of fancy paper with the day’s menu printed in pretty fonts. There are around a dozen dishes, which can be ordered as a tasting menu or a la carte. “We But just as that information once did, the minimalist menu is disappearing.

Menu 261

Menu White Paper Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu 261

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto! It makes everything easier.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent. 58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options.

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will increasingly become more reliant on using their transaction data to inform and automate their businesses. Restaurateurs may very well look to expand beyond the typical pop up, food truck, festival or off-premises event to more interesting, intimate venues like social influencer kitchens, dining rooms and gardens.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

EATER

JULY 11, 2024

Miyazaki/Knopf Just in time for peach season, it’s a beautiful meeting of Italian and American cooking Back in 2017, Renato Poliafito had just left Baked, the beloved Brooklyn bakery he co-founded in 2005. A lot of its menu is influenced by Italy; “I thought, maybe one day the cafe will beget a cookbook,” Poliafito recalls.

2005 291

2005 Influencer Book Back of House 291

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding your audience helps in crafting a menu and ambiance that resonates with them. Guests should find menus, contact information, and reservation options without a hitch. Collaborate with Influencers and Food Bloggers Partnering with local influencers and food bloggers can expand your reach.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Through regular posts, you can remind people of your menu, special deals, and events you’re hosting. Pay attention to which posts get the most likes, shares, and comments, and use those insights to plan your menu and promotions. or "Best drink of the season goes to…" depending on current trends or customer interests.

Social Media 221

Social Media Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Customer Service 221

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Smarter Menus : Analyze sales trends to adjust menu items, pricing, and promotions for what customers love most. POS-driven loyalty programs not only influence spending behavior but also help restaurants build lasting relationships with their customers while keeping operations efficient.

POS 78

POS Loyalty Program Email Marketing Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Deciding where to eat has changed. In the U.S.

2020 480

2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 480

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% ! This is according to a study by Toast.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 195