Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

Seasonal Menu 40

Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% !

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program SEO Email Marketing 195

Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The menu matters, technology is a game-changer, and diners want you to know they are loyal customers, but first, they must find you. You know your food better than anyone else, so spend the time necessary to present it well on social media. Create A Stunning Menu. Your menu tells your story. Your menu tells your story.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Social Media Food Truck Coupons 78

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

25% to 95% Boost to profits spurred by a 5% increase in customer retention via loyalty programs. Imagine long wait times stretching customer patience thin, frustrated servers juggling overloaded orders, and the inevitable order mix-ups leading to disappointed diners and lost revenue. trillion U.S.

2024 40

2024 Technology Customer Experience Dietary Restrictions 40

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Consumers are still very willing to get mobile and visit your stores for pick-up. 15 percent are ordering take out/delivery with alcoholic drinks.

2020 166

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 166

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

2019 95

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 95

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Wahlburgers launched a mobile app featuring user-friendly experiences such as online ordering and access to extended member benefits through its WahlClub, the brand’s loyalty rewards program., Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. New App for Wahlburgers. For example: ?

Franchise 68

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 68

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

COVID-19 triggered an increase in remote, app-based ordering in the US On Premise. More than two thirds (69 percent) of consumers say it is still their preferred method, compared to 9 percent who want to order through their phone. While many younger people have embraced digital order and pay, older ones haven’t.

2021 185

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 185

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The award was presented during the 2021 Applebee’s Business Meeting, which was held in Scottsdale on November 16, top photo. ” FFH’s Heroes to Jobs Program provides a way to help veterans and first responders find employment placement within a franchise brand as a shift lead, assistant manager, or manager.

Franchise 149

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program 2022 149

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 367

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 352

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

Food Safety 184

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 184

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. " Demand for Contactless.

2020 118

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 118

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It also could provide a future outlook for the industry, especially if more states implement stay-at-home orders in response to rising COVID-19 cases. in a collaborative report with PYMNTS.com, revealed that about 93 million consumers would spend more if their restaurants offered loyalty and online ordering.

Loyalty Program 112

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 112

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The celebration continued with an announcement of nine more award categories presented than the previous year, bringing the total to twenty-one, which are all centered around the brand’s ‘Year of the Guest’ commitment. Upon entering flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter.

Franchise 180

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time.

Kitchen Safety 177

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

.” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. Plant-Forward Offerings.

Bar 115

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 115

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Everyday more and more people are using their phones and other devices to order food for delivery or pick-up. Their setup, layout and location [lean, focussed and near the target audience] make them better suited to handle online orders. That’s where tech comes in. We wouldn’t either. The interest goes both ways.

Delivery 52

Delivery Management Management Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. Some of these innovations include digital menus, contactless payments, marketing solutions, and cloud-based POS. The trends for next year are going to be touchless and contactless ordering. Berekk Blackwell, President of Daily Jam.

2021 164

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 164

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. The funding will be used to help more restaurants transition to online ordering during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding.

Online Ordering 120

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 120

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

17 percent said they were just avoiding dining-in (opting to pick-up or have food delivered), with 10 percent appearing to lean toward Ordering for Pickup only. Rakuten Ready’s ROI Study found that most consumers thought ordering in person or using the drive-thru would be fastest. Faster than order in person at Taco Bell.

Mobile Ordering 101

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 101

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

After nearly three years of proceedings, the General Counsel and McDonald’s USA, LLC presented a series of informal settlement agreements resolving all the alleged unfair labor practices. Upon entering Flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter. and another 100+ IHOP restaurants globally.

Mobile Ordering 89

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 89

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The James Beard Foundation’s programs exist to serve and bolster people at different points in their careers. The Awards are one of these programs.” To access the Leading a Fair Kitchen, free, online leadership training program, chefs and operators can visit FairKitchens.com for step-by-step instructions.

Food 137

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 137

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on. It’s vital to have accurate cost calculations and use menu engineering to optimize your recipes.

Management 52

Management Management Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 52

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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. A loyalty program is a fantastic way to get your customers to come back again and again. In-restaurant ideas.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

The metrics and calculations in this list will help you bring order to the chaos and manage the performance of each unit in the chain. For example, you can use sales data to track trends in customer spending and identify your most profitable menu items. Consider menu engineering software as your strategic ally.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Inventory Waste Employee Relations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Singapore recognized a similar increase.

2020 148

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

“With Relish’s delivery options, our employees can order and enjoy food from restaurants they love without leaving the building. Plus, Relish gives restaurants more of the high-value orders they love from ezCater.” xtraCHEF’s mobile app (available on iPhone and Android devices),?as immediately?begin

Food Safety 106

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 106

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

2020 126

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 126

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Looking at trends from hundreds of thousands average daily orders, Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on what has shaped 2021 thus far, including the top trending foods, popular restaurants across the country, and what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year. .: Top Vegan Orders. Top Alcohol Orders.

2021 115

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 115

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It may turn out to be a good investment, since previous Rewards Network consumer surveys have indicated that people expect to order delivery more in the coming months than previous fall/winter periods. Menu price changes. In addition, 44 percent of consumers would order delivery of uncooked meals they finish preparing at home.

2020 214

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 214

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

7010 – Paycheck Protection Program (PP) Flexibility Act of 2020 which extends provisions of the act to give more time to both use and pay back the funds. Independent restaurant owners can visit usfoods.com/reopen to order a free reopening kit through June 19, 2020. PPP Goes Flexible. President Trump signed H.R.7010

Guest Recovery 132

Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 132

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Allen comes to Checkers & Rally’s with a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry and deep expertise across brand strategy, menu and marketing, franchising, restaurant technology, and restaurant operations, among other disciplines. In 2019, Taco John’s unveiled an updated brand and restaurant design.

Franchise 108

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 108