Remove License Remove Mobile Ordering Remove Ordering
article thumbnail

‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

Modern Restaurant Management

"If I had the opportunity, I would encourage them to employ voice analytics, not to automate ordering, but rather to analyze customer/employee conversations for insights into customer experience, operational efficiency, marketing effectiveness, safety compliance, employee engagement, and more, he said. "The

article thumbnail

Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

ChowNow

Keep them too low, and youre losing your net profit margin every time someone orders. Add in things like equipment repairs, licensing fees, and other expenses, and youre constantly fighting to stay ahead of significant cost increases. Drive more direct orders Make it easy for customers to order straight from your website or mobile app.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

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
article thumbnail

From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” The coffee giant is licensing the company’s order fulfillment tech while also bringing aboard Empower’s six engineers. Add these six terms to your vocabulary. TechTarget The U.S.

Hiring 167
article thumbnail

SaaS POS Systems: Why Cloud-Based POS is the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

Software, as a Service, commonly referred to as SaaS, is a relatively new business model where software is licensed to customers on a subscription-based plan over the internet. In contrast, SaaS platforms often have affordable monthly hosting fees and inexpensive license fees, if any.

POS 78
article thumbnail

How to Set Up a POS System for a Restaurant in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lavu

The right POS setup can make it easier to take orders, manage staff, track sales, and keep customers happy. Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Prepare for Future Growth With digital ordering expected to hit $90.3

POS 78
article thumbnail

What is a Virtual Brand?

The Food Corridor

Orders are placed through third-party delivery platforms, and the food is prepared in a professional kitchen space designed for production rather than customer-facing service. Let’s break it down. In many cases, a single kitchen may produce food for several different virtual brands at once, each with its own menu and identity.