Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. When was the last time you placed an order in a restaurant app for curbside pick-up?

Loyalty Program 473

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. percent stating these hikes have changed their ordering decisions.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Youre delivering a great dining experience, yet foot traffic remains inconsistent, online engagement is low, and new customers arent coming in as often as youd like. Optimize Your Restaurants Online Presence Your restaurants online presence is often the first touch point for potential guests, so make it count.

2025 195

2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

Insurance 282

Insurance Document Employee Relations 2023 282

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. Create or enhance your website and make sure you offer an “order online” option that is easy to find. You can also consider creating your own mobile app.

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 493

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, customers rely on Google searches, online reviews, and social media to decide where to eat. People want convenience, transparency, and a connection to the brands they support, and that starts with how you market your restaurant online. A strong online presence means more visibility, more orders, and, ultimately, more revenue.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

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. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing 2025 Marketing Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

If you want to increase order volume for your restaurant, focusing on online takeout and delivery is key. But growing online order volume isnt always easy. Many restaurants struggle with high third-party app fees, low website traffic, and clunky ordering experiences that drive customers away.

Ordering 195

Ordering Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing 195

ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

For a long time, third-party delivery apps seemed like the easiest way to get your restaurant online and in front of new customers. Instead of giving up control to outside platforms, some restaurants are shifting to a more direct approach: first-party ordering. First-Party vs. Third-Party Ordering: Whats the Difference?

Ordering 195

Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 195

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this guide, youll learn how to use ChowNow tools along with a handful of other effective strategies to increase order volume, boost your current customer traffic, and grow your overall sales. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to stay top-of-mind with customers and remind them its time to order again from your restaurant.

Ordering 195

Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

Mobile Ordering 518

Mobile Ordering Cash Management Online Ordering Front of House 518

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

If you’re like me, chances are you’ve probably ordered food online or through an app at least once in the last couple of weeks. We’re not alone — market research company Frost & Sullivan projects that online/mobile ordering will be a $200 billion dollar industry by 2025.

Online Ordering 540

Online Ordering Email Marketing Website Management Franchising 540

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Before the pandemic, many restaurants across the country experimented with contactless order and payment solutions but did so with a relative lack of urgency. Contactless payments have become the industry standard and the future of ordering and payment solutions for restaurants of all sizes.

Mobile Ordering 563

Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Employee Relations Customer Experience 563

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Climate & Seasonality: Does the weather impact what people order or when they dine out? Online Ordering Behavior: Are they more likely to dine in, take out, or order for delivery? Online Ordering Trends: See who prefers delivery vs. pick-up, and which menu items are most popular online.

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. Updates to the “Make it Now” platform are made regularly as industry needs and available information evolves. According to Administrator of the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T.

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

According to the National Restaurant Association's new Restaurant Technology Trends Report 2024 , the addition of convenience-enhancing options, like accessibility to the restaurant via smartphone, web- or app-based ordering systems and digital or contactless payment options, were most important to customers.

Loyalty Program 458

Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 458

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2023

By now, loyalty programs have shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a “need-to-have” for restaurants looking to retain customers and drive revenue amid record inflation figures and increased prices. In fact, research from Accenture found that more than 90 percent of companies have some sort of loyalty program.

Loyalty Program 449

Loyalty Program Customer Experience POS Customer Service 449

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

2020 493

2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A kitchen display system (KDS) can significantly improve your operations by digitally routing orders to the kitchen and then tracking them. And that's not all. Go Digital. Optimize Your Menu.

Online Ordering 492

Online Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

Ordering 450

Ordering Technology Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

Loyalty Program 503

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 503

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. can be an eye-opener for customers.

Ordering 195

Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering Social Media 195

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

When you send consistent, thoughtful updates, you build a direct relationship with your most valuable customersthe people most likely to leave positive online reviews, tell their friends about your restaurant, and keep coming back for more. A great newsletter will create excitement and inspire them to start making plans for their next visit.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 195

The Rail

APRIL 6, 2025

Understanding consumer loyalty psychology can enable restaurants to create systems supporting recurring business and assist in overcoming financial difficulties. Implementing Strategic Loyalty Programs Well-crafted loyalty programs create important data on consumer preferences and behavior in addition to concrete incentives for returning.

Guest Recovery 130

Guest Recovery Loyalty Program Consumer Goods Customer Service 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

This will require developers and publishers to obtain permission from users prior to using the mobile ad ID for ad tracking. A majority of restaurants have shut down in-person dining and are relying more heavily on online orders and delivery. Try offering a discount in exchange for some of their information.

Marketing 508

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 508

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Today, more than ever, restaurants are turning to custom-built apps to improve convenience, streamline operations, and foster customer loyalty. As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. Real-time order tracking. If so, you’re not alone.

Delivery 147

Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. 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. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Consider these three ways to accomplish both of those goals and to cultivate a positive workplace environment that will trickle down and inform positive diner experiences. Order accuracy is a pivotal part of the diner experience. Digitize Tedious Tasks. More often than not, restaurant digitization simplifies employees’ work.

Loyalty Program 471

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 471

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. One option is to include important information like your company name and phone number at the top of your page. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches.

Marketing 397

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2021

There are two new digital technologies available for restaurants to automate the ordering process that owners need to understand. PWAs are web-based experiences that appear like a mobile app but require no user download. Users would scan a QR code or click an online link to open the PWA. Yes, certainly.

Online Ordering 364

Online Ordering Food Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 364

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490