The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. Blockchain technology may play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience.

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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. Leverage Technology Investing in technology can streamline operations and improve guest service, leading to better margins.

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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.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. Aggressive marketing with loyalty programs and limited-time offers drives customer traffic and increases sales. This involves sourcing wholesale ingredients, reducing waste, and adjusting menu prices as needed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Now, orders are still being placed via phone, but calls have been swapped out for texts, mobile apps or online, cash registers have been upgraded to more robust technology systems, and contactless payment options are all the rage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Now, you can resurrect your dead times and build a new stream of revenue through innovative technology providing messaging that appeals directly to each consumer on a personal level. Surprisingly, 88 percent of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Restaurant technology adoption has accelerated throughout the pandemic, shifting digital tools from futuristic nice-to-haves into critical components of day-to-day operations. Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

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. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

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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. Streamlining Technology-Driven Convenience For restaurants aiming to offer the utmost convenience, POS solutions are indispensable.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. 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. Get a Demo 6. Apple | Android 12.

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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. CRM systems also help build customer loyalty (through an actual loyalty program, more consistent messaging, and targeted offers) and allow restaurants to personalize service and offerings at scale.

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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. CRM systems also help build customer loyalty (through an actual loyalty program, more consistent messaging, and targeted offers) and allow restaurants to personalize service and offerings at scale.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. 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. Get a Demo 6. Apple | Android 12.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Loyalty programs. Loyalty programs are a great way to attract previous customers by rewarding them for their repeat business. VIP programs.

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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. For example, KFC even has facial recognition technology to cater to repeat customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing an off-premise presence with online ordering platforms to navigating the labor shortage and keeping costs down, it’s clear from the emerging trends we are seeing that technology is at the heart of helping FSRs not only survive but make gains during these extremely challenging times.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Unfortunately, many restaurants are using archaic training programs, so update your training to be current, relevant, and tech driven. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests. Boost safety and quality protocols.

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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 54% of restaurants plan to spend more on technology in 2024. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. million in 2021, to $974.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A tightly integrated technology strategy will be key to workplace satisfaction and profitability. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

While high stock prices of crypto companies like Bitcoin grab headlines, they are gaining traction with consumers since blockchain technology helps make transactions easier without needing an intermediary such as a bank or credit card company. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Innovative Loyalty Schemes.

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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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OneDine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From menu engineering to leveraging loyalty programs and instant guest feedback, these secrets are key to ensuring the long-term success of your restaurant. Menu Engineering: The Art of Profitability Menu engineering is a strategic approach to designing your menu that goes beyond listing dishes.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

As guest preferences change and new developments in technology come out, keeping up to date can help you in several key ways. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. They see the whole thing and it happens before their eyes.”

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Across the country, food truck operators are relying on the latest technology to streamline operations, manage wait times, inform customers, and so much more. Today, we list the must-have technologies for food trucks. Your guests are patient, but during a rush period, there is not a second to waste. Food Safety Technology.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Technology is transforming all aspects of our lives, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. Transforming customer service. Innovating online ordering.

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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. Strategies like those employed by Prairie keeps the supply chain moving, costs constant, and food waste limited.

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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. Leverage Technology Investing in technology can streamline operations and improve guest service, leading to better margins.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Modern cloud-based systems are one of the most powerful technologies to hit the restaurant and bar scene. 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).

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Modern cloud-based systems are one of the most powerful technologies to hit the restaurant and bar scene. 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).

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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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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. Download our free ebook: 4 New Must-Have Technologies for Your Restaurant. Loyalty program. In a restaurant environment, customer loyalty is everything. Do your research.

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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. Soul Origin , adding value to memberships with loyalty rewards programs.

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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. Soul Origin , adding value to memberships with loyalty rewards programs.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

When a technology solution affects as many areas of business as your restaurant POS system does, it can be difficult to track the true return on investment (ROI) that it offers. From front-of-house to back-of-house operations, restaurant technology can be leveraged to streamline it all. Labor Management.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Restaurant technology has revolutionized the way that restaurants are managed - replacing arduous and tedious task management with efficiency, automation, and clarity. In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. Apple | Android.

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