The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Luckily, modern technology has introduced several innovations that streamline the restaurant relocation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and manageable. In this article, we’ll explore the key tech innovations that are simplifying restaurant relocation and helping owners make a seamless transition to their new space.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive. Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As the industry continues to digitally adapt, it’s critical for multi-unit franchisees to utilize innovative digital business solutions that can be customized to operators’ specific needs to stay relevant. By embracing digital literacy and innovative solutions, franchisees can better navigate these challenges.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. The second most-common use case is inventory management, 55 percent of those surveyed cite using AI in that process on a daily basis; another 25 percent say they are testing out such applications. At the same time, U.S.

Loyalty Program

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mobile ordering has become the preferred method for customers, with 71% saying they would rather use a restaurants branded mobile app over third-party platforms because its more affordable, easy to use, and personalized due to loyalty programs. Inventory and supply chain apps. Here is an example of a restaurants branded app.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This level of customization not only enhances guest satisfaction but also drives customer loyalty, which is crucial in our competitive market. Hoteliers and restaurant operators are increasingly demanding POS systems that seamlessly connect with CRM, loyalty programs, reservation systems, inventory management, and payroll.

Loyalty Program

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When integrated with other systems, it allows for easy syncing with online orders and real-time inventory management, making operations smoother and more organized. Staff and Inventory Management: Proper scheduling and inventory management are crucial for independent restaurants.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

"The leverage on loyalty programming and providing “value incentives’ is what’s helping maintaining consumer demand. "Installing software that can better manage inventory or can help customers self-serve can save time and may allow restaurants to operate longer with fewer staff.

Supplies

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

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2025

Showcase Local and Sustainable Ingredients Showcasing local ingredients in your menu has many advantages, including building customer trust, boosting loyalty, and supporting the local economy. If your brand is modern and innovative, your dishes should reflect this same spirit.

Menu

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

A customizable POS system gives restaurants the power to adapt, integrate, and innovate without being locked into rigid software limitations. Whether you’re connecting loyalty programs, online ordering, or inventory tools, open APIs make it possible to tailor your POS to match your exact operational needs.

POS

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. With features like dual pricing to cut credit card fees, real-time inventory tracking, and integrations with QuickBooks and Uber Eats, Lavu simplifies operations for businesses of all sizes.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Tools and Technology for Monitoring Food Inventory Software : Track stock levels and expiry dates to reduce spoilage. Implementing Inventory Management Practices Effective inventory management reduces overstocking and spoilage, keeping operations efficient and sustainable. Recycle Properly : Train staff to sort recyclables.

Waste

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

But automation doesn’t stop at order management – it also tackles inventory challenges. Smart Inventory Management Smart inventory systems are game-changers for keeping operations running without interruptions. Smart inventory systems provide detailed usage data, which can strengthen supplier negotiations.

2025

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

Optimizing the Bar Program with Digital Tools Beverages, especially alcoholic ones, offer some of the highest profit margins in the restaurant industry. To enhance profitability: Implement an inventory management software to track liquor usage and reduce waste. Partnering with food waste apps to sell surplus inventory at a discount.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. Restaurants are also adopting virtual onboarding, inventory tracking tech, and contactless dining to improve efficiency and customer experience.

Technology

Squirrel Systems

MAY 26, 2025

From how guests engage to how teams work behind the scenes, innovation is reshaping every touchpoint. Whether it’s adding a mobile ordering station, launching a loyalty program, or integrating new third-party platforms, the focus is on modular systems that grow with the business.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Loyalty is a huge factor now as guests desire rewards and perks for sticking with a favorite small business, and repeat customers are keeping many restaurants going. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. 2025: The Year of M&A Growth As lowering interest rates and technological innovation boost optimism, restaurant franchise leaders are turning their attention to mergers and acquisitions. Franchise 2.0:

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. more an hour.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

With the rise of digital payment platforms and mobile wallets, restaurants can offer rewards programs, targeted promotions, and personalized experiences that cater to individual customers’ preferences. This fosters customer loyalty and allows restaurants to gather valuable data and insights to inform their business strategies.

2025

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. Use this guide to make the best choice you possibly can, and to innovate your restaurant’s workflow in no time. What Is Restaurant POS Software?

POS

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Control COGS with inventory management Depending on your concept, you've got somewhere between 30 and 300 ingredients, many of which are found in multiple menu items in various amounts. Inventory management software does that for you. Innovative. A loyalty program can be integrated into online ordering.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In 2025, artificial intelligence will continue to drive efficiency, particularly in areas like inventory management, personalization, and workforce optimization. This wave of mergers and integrations will drive innovation and better support the evolving needs of the restaurant ecosystem.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

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. To improve retention, operators are focused on technology that delivers structured onboarding programs, leadership development, and real-time feedback tools.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Loyalty programs also matter: 65 percent of drive-thru users and over 60 percent of takeout and delivery users say membership affects where they order. The Cheesecake Factory rated highest for innovation with a net agreement score of 8 percent, beating out Texas Roadhouse (7 percent) and Chili’s (4 percent).

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Turning Tides: Restaurants Continued Navigativating Inflation In response to inflation, operators said they: adjusted food suppliers (37 percent), tracked ingredient prices (36 percent), increased menu prices (34 percent), managed a leaner inventory (32 percent), and reduced their menu sizes (26 percent). The average ticket size grew by 2.6

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From inventory management to predictive labor scheduling, AI tools will help restaurants cut costs and adapt in real-time, while providing operators valuable data to help inform business decisions. This is why it’s essential that operators invest in comprehensive training programs and foster a positive work environment.

2025

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. With the new changes, the previously humble POS systems can now track sales, inventory, cash flow, and more. It was a basic inventory product that would pinpoint top-selling items and print out a summary report.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

The concept now branded Freshii WFH (Work From Home), is an offshoot of their COVID response program, which focused on local hospitals and provided meals to front-line doctors and nurses in a safe and timely fashion. Expanding a traditional restaurant model to include new innovations requires focus and attention on daily business metrics.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, Innovation and Incubation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions How should restaurant operators approach digital investments moving forward? Waste management : Reducing food waste by monitoring inventory and expiration more effectively.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Common challenges include managing inventory across multiple locations, maintaining consistent brand identity, quality and service, and effectively analyzing data to make strategic decisions.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Restaurants that have an integrated POS solution are accepting payments more than any other function, but many also use these platforms for accounting services, inventory management, gift cards, mobile loyalty programs, and even leveraging internal customer data to drive social promotion and marketing campaigns.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. – Richard Patrick, Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery.

2023