Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2024

Customer data plays a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency and promoting innovation. Data insights can also drive menu innovation, helping restaurants stay ahead of culinary trends and dietary preferences. Customer data plays a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency and promoting innovation.

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience Point of Sale Customer Service Innovation 106

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. This means that managers tend to bear more of the marketing responsibilities and have to know how to use digital marketing platforms effectively.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

24/7 Waiter

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Restaurant marketing tools are essential for growing your business. The best marketing tools for restaurants can send out automated messages to boost sales and draw people in using images and video content. Restaurant Marketing Tools 1. Mailchimp – Do you want to personalize e-mail marketing campaigns?

Innovation 36

Innovation 2023 Marketing Website Management 36

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

Innovation 52

Innovation Fast Casual Retail Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

Food Safety 177

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Audits Food Supply 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. By leveraging predictive analytics, AI provides planners with deep insights into guest preferences, optimizes inventory management, and significantly cuts waste.

Events 176

Events Innovation Customer Experience Technology 176

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future.

2024 188

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 188

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge. Creative Solutions.

Waste 88

Waste Food Food Supply Government 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

When presented with Budderfly's innovative Energy as a Service (EaaS) offering, we recognized the opportunity to not only optimize energy consumption but also to pioneer a new era of sustainability within the industry. Streamlined operations and reduced waste contribute to overall cost savings and improved profitability.

Sustainability 106

Sustainability Fast Casual Customer Service Technology 106

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. In such a growth-driven market, integrating the latest smart kitchen configurations and streamlined service zones can substantially cut down order time.

Fast Casual 114

Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Casual 114

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Today’s food packaging has moved beyond practicality and has incorporated security and marketing. According to Future Market Insights, since 2021, online food delivery services market is growing at over 9.5% of overall waste generated in 2021. What Makes Intelligent Packaging So Popular. million tonnes or 28.1%

Compost 203

Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2024

With rising salaries, inflation, and higher crime rates, it's clear that we need to adapt and innovate to thrive in this ever-changing landscape. By identifying high-margin dishes and eliminating underperforming ones, you can simplify your menu, reduce waste, and maintain the integrity of your culinary offerings.

Online Ordering 106

Online Ordering Innovation Customer Service Events 106

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. This means that managers tend to bear more of the marketing responsibilities and have to know how to use digital marketing platforms effectively.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2023

People-Powered One effective way to invite more customers to embrace new technologies and showcase a company's commitment to innovation is by demonstrating how people like them have already embraced these advancements to improve their experiences. This was repeated a few times to capture a variety of experiences.

Technology 166

Technology Customer Experience Online Ordering Communication 166

Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

Chicago (May 10, 2024) – RATIONAL is excited to announce its participation at this year's National Restaurant Association Show, where it will showcase the iVario and iCombi, two of its innovative, intelligent cooking systems designed to transform professional kitchens worldwide. Contact RATIONAL USA Brad Pector, Communications Specialist Tel.

2024 98

2024 Innovation Events Technology 98

Sante

JANUARY 12, 2020

Hoshizaki’s award-winning MODwater dispenser not only delivers four types of water instantly, it also provides costs savings and reduces plastic waste. Customers not only anticipate cost savings by no longer having to buy/deliver bulky dispenser bottles, but also a drastic reduction in plastic water bottle waste.

Waste 130

Waste Innovation Leadership Sustainability 130

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 185

Customer Experience Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 185

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Budgeter Cost Controller and Analyzer Marketing Resource. To do this, the chef must understand and practice solid cost control measures such as inventory control, recipe costing, portion control, as well as theft and waste control. THE LAW: First and foremost – the restaurant must be profitable!

Restaurant Law 413

Restaurant Law Coaching Café Sourcing 413

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

The restaurant business is one of the most competitive industries, and this shows in the fact that only 20% of restaurants succeed in the market. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top. This can reduce your budget for ingredients and, at the same time, minimize food waste.

Point of Sale 222

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 222

QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s what keeps the industry afloat. As we raise our glasses to the future, let us toast to the bartenders and innovators who continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Social Media 64

Social Media Front of House Innovation Technology 64

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Aggressive marketing with loyalty programs and limited-time offers drives customer traffic and increases sales. Adapting to consumer preferences and market trends is key to their success. This involves sourcing wholesale ingredients, reducing waste, and adjusting menu prices as needed.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. Leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms, these platforms optimize stock levels, forecast demand, and minimize waste.

2024 147

2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 147

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 21, 2022

Marketing and advertising are some of the most crucial activities to boost your restaurant’s success. Along with your service and ambiance, restaurant menu and price innovation is a must for every restaurant that wishes to attract more customers and increase its sales. How To Market Your Restaurant’s New Menu And Pricing.

Pricing 52

Pricing Menu Marketing Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. – Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing!

2024 211

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 211

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry. It is imperative that product developers and marketers work together to make products with genuine benefits and credible claims.

2024 185

2024 Fast Casual Food Truck Allergens 185

The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

You can also leverage content marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. Supply chain management , inventory control, and minimizing food waste are key strategies to lower overhead costs and offer savings to customers. Future Outlook So, what does the future hold for a counter service restaurant?

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 52

Transact

MAY 6, 2022

Each year, NRA showcases industry-leading products, innovations, and solutions for some of the most difficult problems currently facing the nation’s kitchens. Add experience marketing opportunities with QR or promo codes on your grab n’ go labels. Reduce costly food waste. Keep your team on track and on task.

2022 148

2022 Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

Through tracking orders and managing produce, venues can also plan resources and product supply more effectively, reducing waste and saving costs. It’s imperative that the sector recognises that consumers now expect these types of innovations. Those who fail to keep up with the times risk losing out to the competition.

Technology 162

Technology Customer Service Online Ordering Hospitality 162

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Essentially, this model encourages the continued use of resources for as long as possible, with the goal of reducing waste production. When carried out properly in the long term, this can reduce waste and create a more mindful approach to consumption. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy. And with 10.88

Recycling 171

Recycling Compost Sustainability 2050 171

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Stoke Interest and Stay Engaged Constant evolution is a defining feature of an industry filled with seasonal ingredients, rapidly transforming business models and an unpredictable labor market. Fully embracing this fluidity means staying connected with your staff. “Everything should be done on phones,” he insists.

Training 175

Training Seasonal Menu Hiring Customer Experience 175

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

Loyalty Program 184

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 184

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario. Real-time data access and management are also pivotal in operational efficiency.

Operations 175

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 175

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Online Ordering Systems and Delivery Apps It’s believed that the global online food delivery market is estimated to be $130.2 This works to increase the accuracy of orders produced, as well as minimising wastage ( up to 18 percent of all food waste each year is estimated to be the result of the food service industry).

Technology 182

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 182

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

By Andrea Abbondanza, Contributor In today's fast-paced digital age, restaurants are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the dining experience for their customers. One such innovation is using QR codes , which are becoming increasingly popular in the restaurant industry.

Mobile Ordering 111

Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Kitchen Safety 111

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fine dining establishments provide a space for the most creative chefs and the boldest of all hospitality entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate and offer unique and upscale dining experiences–something that’s hard to replicate at regular dining establishments. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc.,

Fine Dining 193

Fine Dining Technology Front of House Sustainability 193

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 23, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, the restaurant industry stands poised to embrace innovation and transformation. Predictive analytics, for example, can empower restaurants to anticipate customer demand, enabling them to optimize inventory levels, reduce food waste, and minimize costs.

Email Marketing 78

Email Marketing Customer Experience Social Media Technology 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If a restaurant is underpricing the market and is busy relative to its peers, it may have room to increase pricing without damaging its customer base. This promotion gives the restaurant something interesting to market and it has found that the $3 upsell more than pays for the additional cost of food. The past 2.5

Pricing 181

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 181