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.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers. Spotlight Your Star Dishes Your star dishes are the menu items that have earned a special place in your customers’ hearts (and stomachs).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering. Restaurants will entice their customers with the privilege of being among the first to savor new menu items, creating a sense of exclusivity and fostering anticipation. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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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.

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. That’s the definition of loyalty. So why does loyalty matter so much to restaurants? Developing an effective loyalty program that encourages guests to return to your restaurant takes time and effort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Price was the top priority for all consumers, followed by menu and location. For example, attractive menu items are important to nearly 60 percent of households without children but just 47 percent of households with children. The report also explored the various factors that help consumers decide where to eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Enhanced Customer Engagement – Restaurants intensified their commitment to customer engagement, using strategies including personalization, loyalty programs, and data analytics to customize offerings and experiences. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Putting Value Back on the Menu. Of those surveyed, 68 percent compare prices before making a menu choice, and 67 percent know the price of the menu item they’re ordering. Incorporate menu innovation into your value meal. Brands are moving away from very low price point deals ($1 menus, for example).

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

From table-side ordering systems to kitchen automation and artificial intelligence, these innovations promise to enhance the dining experience and reshape restaurant operations. Guests can browse the menu at their leisure, customize their orders precisely, and send them directly to the kitchen.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. This agility is crucial for staying relevant in a market where culinary innovation is critical.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. Creating a killer summer menu is key to attracting more customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

With these tough times innovation is required and restaurants are seizing the opportunity to turn simple WiFi into valuable guest engagement and ultimately a competitive advantage to drive guest loyalty and provide immediate revenue growth. But traditional loyalty programs are antiquated. Say goodbye to paper menus.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Next gen loyalty programs are a smart, effective way for restaurants to stand out and build a stronger connection with guests. These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts. The average person belongs to more than 14 loyalty programs.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Additionally, 81% of potential consumers express likelihood in joining loyalty programs, signaling a growing appetite for personalized and rewarding dining experiences.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 12, 2021

In an exclusive conversation with The Restaurant Times , Mr. Tapan Vaidya, CEO of PJP Investment Group, discusses the new menu innovations and proactive steps taken by the group to enrich their customer experience. Adapting The Menu To Ongoing Customer Trends. Significance of Technology in Streamlining Restaurant Operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Data reveals that bars with happy-hour programs had an average increase in revenue of 26 percent during happy hours. Happy hour promotions can help build brand loyalty and create a sense of community around your business. Make a Special Menu, Don't Include Everyday Things. Load Up the Menu With Shareables.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Get your digital ducks in a row: Your app, loyalty program, and digital ordering solution are just as important as when restaurants were closed.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can use a newsletter to update them about a new location opening , special offers, menu upgrades, or food-based events. It's also important to have multiple templates ready for different email themes such as recipes, weekend/payday offers, loyalty programs, and news updates. Limited menu dishes.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

According to CNN, the move is a part of the chain’s $20 million investment in digital menu boards, which will allow it to tweak the price of a Biggie Bag or Frosty in real time. Wendy’s also has plans to use “AI-enabled menu changes” and “suggestive selling,” according to Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner. Surge pricing is, of course, not new.

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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. Review menu items and strip away the slow movers. Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 30, 2022

Look for food bloggers with a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram, where people can see and interact with beautiful photographs of your menu. Customer Loyalty . One of the most important aspects of restaurant marketing is client loyalty. – can lead to loyalty. .

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Restaurant Excellence Guideline #10: Implement a managerial training program that grooms your team for a managerial role within three to six months. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu. It’s better to offer fewer menu items that are done excellently than numerous mediocre ones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Even our Diner Trends Report found that a whopping 84 percent of restaurant goers always or often look up a restaurant menu ahead of time, and 79 percent always or often look at a restaurant’s website. Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Remember that guest chef program that you tried before – do it again with real gusto – hype it up – make it your signature. Hold on to what works, but don’t let uncertain times keep you from being innovative. Social distancing is un-nerving in restaurant settings – how can you make it fun? HOSPITALITY FIRST. KEEP THE SURPRISES COMING.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Therefore, exploring effective ways to increase sales and carefully managing expenses, pricing, and menu offerings become vital strategies in maintaining a healthy profit margin. To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. How are a Restaurant’s Profits Measured?

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 12, 2021

With 200+ outlets, it has been essential for the brand to track the performance of each outlet, maintain consistency, customer loyalty, identify the gaps in the business and create innovative sales strategies. . POSist has really pushed innovation when it comes to this industry. Shrey Aggarwal. The Belgian Waffle Co.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Order mobile app features a list of rooms and tables, orders, items, and modifiers of both the main and quick menu, search through the item list by name, follow up the order status and send them to the kitchen. This innovative system helps to discipline a team through an additional control that cannot be cheated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty. For example, Google recently introduced a “ small business advisors ” program that, for a limited time, offers digital marketing advice for free. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This could include introducing loyalty programs, special offers, or custom menus based on customers’ past purchases. Innovating online ordering. One of the biggest trends in the industry is innovating online ordering. Introducing kitchen automation.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The real competition happens online, where attracting diners requires innovation, engagement, and a mouthwatering digital presence. So: Regularly update your delivery menu. Digital Loyalty Programs: Point, Click, Reward Digitize loyalty rewards to make the collection and redemption process seamless.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 23, 2024

From the ambiance to the quality of service and the variety of menu options, every aspect contributes to creating memorable dining experiences. Hotels can also capitalize on the trend of in-room dining by offering a diverse and high-quality room service menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Just Salad was the first national restaurant chain to label its entire menu with carbon emissions similar to how brands like Allbirds had done in the retail sector. Following our announcement that we carbon labeled our menu, Panera and Chipotle followed with something similar shortly after.

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MBB Hospitality

JANUARY 30, 2024

These deals play a pivotal role in drawing new customers and securing the loyalty of regulars. When restaurants deploy discounts, they strategically ignite interest among a broader demographic, extending their reach and fostering customer loyalty. Innovative promotions not only delight customers but also drive business growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Here’s how loyalty programs often pan out: A customer downloads the app. Although the average consumer belongs to 15 or so loyalty programs, they use fewer than seven. So how can you make your loyalty program stand out instead of going stale? Does that sound familiar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. The other reason for smaller menus is related to staffing issues.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 19, 2020

San Antonio, TX — August 19, 2020 — Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, introduces Focus Loyalty + Gift. Focus Loyalty empowers restaurateurs to keep in touch with customers even in the most difficult of times. Focus Loyalty plans can be configured in a variety of ways. About Focus POS.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Seasonal Menu Overhaul The taste of nostalgia is potent during the holidays. Revamp your menu to include seasonal dishes that evoke memories of family gatherings, childhood traditions, and comfort. Engage your chef to come up with innovative dishes that are exclusive to your restaurant.

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