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 186

Customer Experience Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 186

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.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Inventory management Inventory management plays a huge role in a restaurant’s profitability, helping to reduce waste and control food costs. A CRM system helps restaurants understand their customer base, communicate more consistently and effectively, and target their marketing efforts to the right customers.

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Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Inventory management Inventory management plays a huge role in a restaurant’s profitability, helping to reduce waste and control food costs. A CRM system helps restaurants understand their customer base, communicate more consistently and effectively, and target their marketing efforts to the right customers.

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Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

Squirrel Systems

MAY 3, 2024

Additionally, simplifying the menu to focus on high-performing dishes can reduce kitchen complexity and waste. This involves meticulous inventory management to prevent overordering and minimize waste. Implement Effective Marketing Strategies Smart marketing can attract more guests and increase the frequency of visits.

Pricing 98

Pricing Loyalty Program Waste Social Media 98

Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Restaurant marketing has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. With the rise of the internet and the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, the vast majority of marketing efforts are concentrated online. But there are still effective marketing channels available offline too. 1) Produce A Food-Prep Video. Trust us, it’s not.

Marketing 78

Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Food Truck 78

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

JANUARY 31, 2023

5 Use social media and email marketing to promote Super Bowl specials and gift card promotions to attract customers. Create a loyalty program that rewards customers for repeat visits during the Super Bowl. Between social media, loyalty programs, apps and email/text, restaurants have a built-in database of loyal customers.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 165

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. POS data can be the key to unlocking these types of tailored marketing strategies and promotions to reach customers of today.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 116

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Brand purpose is crucial in the management of restaurants as it can significantly enhance customer loyalty, employee engagement, and overall business performance. Reducing waste, whether food or packaging, is another initiative that appeals to them.

Social Media 166

Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Sustainability 166

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This preference for environmentally conscious brands makes it critical for restaurants to find ways to integrate sustainability into operations and develop a plan to promote these sustainability initiatives through various channels including digital, marketing materials, and streamlined internal communications and messaging.

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Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 222

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Research by Too Good To Go states that around 50% of the UK bakeries have a documented plan in place to reduce food waste. Source: Pinterest.

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Waste Kitchen Safety Equipment Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AI is a program developed by humans to respond to a set of instructions under specific environments. AI programs factor in various variables like human response patterns, scenarios, locations, languages, and more to deliver what is expected of them. But before we learn more about it, here is a quick recap of what AI and ML are.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 201

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15

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Open for Business

JUNE 30, 2023

Done well, building a brand creates an emotional connection with guests before they step foot in a restaurant and builds long-term loyalty that keeps them coming back. Establishing a loyalty program can be a large part of a restaurant’s brand. Understanding your restaurant’s brand can bring in more loyalty.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media Customer Experience 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You’ll also gain powerful data into your guests’ behavior and preferences, which you can feed back into your marketing efforts or your loyalty program. However, Eat App's capabilities touch so much more than reservations: payments, email marketing , and streamlined operations all come with this app. Get a Demo 6.

Operations 367

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You’ll also gain powerful data into your guests’ behavior and preferences, which you can feed back into your marketing efforts or your loyalty program. However, Eat App's capabilities touch so much more than reservations: payments, email marketing , and streamlined operations all come with this app. Get a Demo 6.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

POS and Payments : Restaurateurs wasted no time investing in new point-of-sale (POS) and payments solutions to help them navigate the pandemic. Loyalty : Loyalty programs also saw a major uptick during the pandemic, with two in five operators implementing their loyalty programs in the last one to two years.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 179

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

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. Focus digital marketing on upsales by extending an offer while consumers are on site or creating an order off-premises.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 198

Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

And showing that you’re aware of the latest trends can attract new guests, build loyalty, and raise your profile. With the promise of lower labor costs, less waste, more effective marketing, and a better guest experience, it’s easy to see why. These are some of the latest hospitality trends to consider for your restaurant.

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2023 Hospitality Loyalty Program Email Marketing 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. In 2023, companies should lean into growing brand loyalty and engaging more deeply with existing customers even more as they look to offset drops in visit frequency in the category.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The EV market experienced explosive growth in 2021, which is projected to continue into 2022. Experts predict that the EV market will more than double by 2027. Are you minimizing waste (and associated costs)? It’s not enough to implement strict QA programs in your restaurant. In January, Tesla reported $5.5

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Apicbase

AUGUST 5, 2022

If you look under the bonnet, you will see that struggling businesses often lack a clear restaurant marketing plan. Of course, marketing isn’t the only thing that makes or breaks a business, but it does give you an edge when you expand and open in new locations. You don’t need a fancy consultant to do your marketing.

Marketing 97

Marketing Operations Social Media Email Marketing 97

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Furthermore, it also improves food safety and minimizes waste; moreover, it will contribute directly to your bottom line, which has seen participation from Walmart and Nestle. After announcing the partnership, the company ran a pilot program in outlets in Denver this month. Innovative Loyalty Schemes. Marketing and publicity.

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Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 180

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne., Ali & the Queen - a café by day and cocktail bar by night.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne., Ali & the Queen - a café by day and cocktail bar by night.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

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. To encourage loyalty, you can give regulars coupons or a loyalty card that they can use to get discounts.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale Customer Experience 199

Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Don’t waste money paying for functions that you don’t need, and don’t sacrifice quality just for a cheap system that doesn’t quite fit right. Restaurants can leverage software like upselling prompts to conduct better and more effective marketing. Loyalty program. SMS and email marketing. Do your research.

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POS Loyalty Program Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 97

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many of the solutions on the market bundle several functions and features together, but truly comprehensive solutions are rare. Modern POS systems can handle contactless payments, support loyalty programs, and even speed up the ordering process (allowing customers to order without interacting with staff).

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many of the solutions on the market bundle several functions and features together, but truly comprehensive solutions are rare. Modern POS systems can handle contactless payments, support loyalty programs, and even speed up the ordering process (allowing customers to order without interacting with staff).

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2024

Additionally, simplifying the menu to focus on high-performing dishes can reduce kitchen complexity and waste. This involves meticulous inventory management to prevent overordering and minimize waste. Implement Effective Marketing Strategies Smart marketing can attract more guests and increase the frequency of visits.

Pricing 52

Pricing Loyalty Program Waste Social Media 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This gave rise to a variety of creative solutions including expansion to curated meal kits and market baskets. Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees.

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Supplies Innovation Food Supply Loyalty Program 160

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 25, 2024

In fact, we’ll tell you why sharing your secret sauce can even be a key to customer loyalty. To help control cost: By precisely documenting ingredient quantities, recipe cards can help minimize food waste –and as a result, optimize profitability. They can be traced all the way back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Not necessarily.

Design 52

Design Loyalty Program Social Media Allergens 52

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re a Restaurant Marketing Agency that’s worked with restaurants for over a decade. Restaurant Marketing Ideas. As such, it’s important to use unique marketing ideas in order to truly stand out from other restaurants. Establish a loyalty program to offer your customers rewards. In-restaurant ideas.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 20, 2022

Building a customer retention program is important for improving the lifetime value of current customers, which can make up a large portion of your restaurant’s revenue. And as an added bonus, customer loyalty helps bring in new customers since happy customers are more likely to recommend your product or service to others.

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Loyalty Program Customer Service Employee Relations Customer Experience 78

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control. Regularly reviewing vendor contracts and negotiating based on your volume and loyalty can significantly lower the cost of goods sold (COGS). Another aspect of strategic purchasing is the consolidation of suppliers.

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Seasonal Menu Food Waste Loyalty Program 52

Focus POS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

With robust reporting, you can easily identify ongoing trends during busy or slow periods and use the data to staff more appropriately, better forecast inventory needs, hold your staff accountable, reduce food waste and other costs, and offer more profitable promotions to customers. Loyalty and Marketing Tools.

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