The Rail

JULY 25, 2025

The rooms typically have 30 or more crane games, but they’re not thrown together like a warehouse fire sale. These spaces are branded, designed, and merchandised to create a mini retail experience where guests feel like they’re shopping, not just playing. By Nick DiMatteo, Fortyfivegames There’s a trend grabbing attention in the U.S.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

“Restaurant of the Future: How to Take Advantage of the Digital Transformation,” a panel discussion about how technology spurred by COVID-19 will help shape the way restaurants operate, will take place on Thursday, Aug. Brad Duea – CEO, Restaurant REVOLUTION Technologies. The Main Course. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc.

Kitchen Safety

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

License

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When

Mobile Ordering

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2024

She provided a wealth of knowledge on using technology and other strategies to improve profitability. Sukh Singh , Senior Sales Manager at 7shifts, offered deep insights into effective labor cost management practices. By monitoring your Point of Sale (POS) data and comparing this with labor expenses, you can identify inefficiencies.

Webinar

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

Coming as a result of improvements in card chip technology, this was ostensibly meant to encourage merchants to step up at the point of sale and ensure they are doing their part to safeguard transactions where the card is present. As it happens online, some defended the hapless manager and others disagreed.

Online Ordering

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. She is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features Aramark, Starbucks, KFC and FRCH NELSON, OpenTable and Capital One, Toast, MOD Pizza, Coolgreens, Virtual Kitchen, Punchh, The OC Restaurant Association, NCR Corporation and Shake Shack. The Best Chefs in the U.S. Aramark is hosting an intense culinary competition to determine its best U.S.-based based chefs.

Delivery

Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

In the “Integrating your online orders to your POS will help you excel” section of this article, we will give you more info about receiving Takeaway.com orders directly in your own point-of-sale system. Sales of merchandise and packaging. How does Takeaway.com work? How can restaurants sign up? Fees and commissions.

Online Ordering

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

One example is Chick-Fil-A’s rewards program (Signature Tier) that allows members to utilize their points by giving gifts to friends and family. What’s more, advertising deals about non-core products, like restaurant merchandise and swag , boost alternative revenue streams. Benefits of Restaurant Loyalty Programs.

Loyalty Program

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

At this point, the specialty coffee scene was still a long way from becoming established. China might be the fourth-largest country in the world and have the largest population on earth, but it has one of the world’s lowest coffee consumption rates, with citizens consuming an average of just one cup a year. .

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Green Rabbit secured a $31 million minority investment from Guidepost Growth Equity, a leading growth equity firm focused on high-growth technology companies. Pulp Fiction Halloween Homage. " Fat Sal’s will also be taking over the space next door to them and transforming it into the Pawn Shop from Pulp Fiction. 30 and Thursday, Oct.

Food Supply

Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

There’s a reason there are millions of food photos on Instagram and just a few thousand of point of sale systems (POS). The point is that restaurants and dining habits have changed dramatically in the past two centuries. Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

” Stockton Croft, partner at Eagle Merchant Partners, added, “We are extremely proud of Chicken Salad Chick’s achievements during our ownership, which resulted in a seven-fold increase in system sales and over 100 new restaurants. .” Brentwood Acquires Chicken Salad Chick. Terms of the deal are confidential.

Franchising

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s helpful for understanding your restaurant profitability, and there are two main types you need to consider: Gross profit margin measures profit from food and beverage sales before accounting for operating expenses. Determine your profit margin: Divide your net profit by your total sales, then multiply by 100 to get a percentage.

Point of Sale

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Based on sales averaging $300/hour for four hours daily and 5k every Sunday (working 3+days), earnings calculate to $34,000 a month. While the annual sales of the BBQ restaurant segment have grown to a whopping $4.0 An event for 50 people can bring in $500 based on an average sales price of $10 per serving. Sales options .

Point of Sale

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. But as cloud technology developed, the basic POS system transformed into a full-fledged restaurant management system. Read along! Read along! This adds a layer of complexity to POS systems.

POS

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

Email Marketing

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How to Choose a Point-of-Sale System for Your Convenience Store. Nevertheless, convenience stores won’t be able to deliver the service they’re known for without a modern, robust point-of-sale business payments system. A Guide To Choosing the Best POS System for Your Convenience Store.

POS

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 21, 2020

Merchandise. Lastly, Point of Sale technology (POS) helps restaurant owners digitally keep track of sales and collect customer data. Follow our guide on How To Build Your Restaurant Brand and learn how to present the best version of your restaurant to your customers! What is Restaurant Branding? Visual Branding.

Social Media

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For restaurant owners aiming to update their security measures, technology plays a key role — from the value of integrated systems to innovative technology that can help transform CCTV efforts. These include an advanced point-of-sale (POS) system, as well as a security camera system. “If

Innovation

Squirrel Systems

MAY 17, 2024

Successful growth requires a strategic approach that balances revenue planning, technology integration, and effective staffing choices. This could include offering catering services, launching a food truck, or selling branded merchandise. They provide detailed sales reports, inventory tracking, and guest data.

Operations

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Therefore, you must learn how to develop a more resilient restaurant business just like the other types of restaurants who are finding new ways to ensure decreasing costs and an increase in sales. . For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 Average Gross Profit for Restaurants .

Point of Sale

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

Email Marketing

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This includes optimizing your inventory to reduce waste, negotiating with suppliers for better rates, and employing technology to streamline operations. Leveraging Technology for Efficiency Technology can be a game-changer for operational efficiency in restaurants. Diversifying revenue streams can provide stability and growth.

Loyalty Program

Touch Bistro

MAY 14, 2021

This marketing tactic helps create two-way relationships, which can do wonders for your restaurant’s reputation and sales. You can run a contest like this on a regular basis at a price point that doesn’t break your bank account – for example, once a month for $15 a pop. The Benefits of Running Restaurant Competitions. Another bonus?

Social Media

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

Whether you’re looking to improve customer satisfaction, increase sales, or reduce costs, tracking these metrics will bring clarity to your restaurants’ performance and help you achieve your goals. In practice, however, successfully managing a group of busy restaurants is an awfully tough undertaking. Why Are Metrics Important?

Point of Sale

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

The pressure to adopt new technology in your restaurant is everywhere. In a study by the Wharton School , researchers found that using tabletop technology can improve sales by 9.74% and productivity by 10.77%. The use of technology expedites each part of their process.

Seasonal Menu

Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. Technology can be an incredible help for achieving operational excellence and bringing in more revenue, so let’s look at the tech your restaurant needs today and in the years ahead. How does restaurant technology help you improve operational efficiency?

Customer Experience

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

From automated ordering systems to streamlined kitchen processes, restaurants are leveraging technology to compensate for reduced manpower. Yes, they’ve become the norm, but they should also enhance your business and improve the customer experience. One of the biggest drivers behind this shift is consumer behavior.

Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a lot of technology and robotic news, virtual food halls and healthy kid menus. Flippy ROAR for Sale. Miso Robotics plans to offer financing options through TimePayments to empower food service providers to quickly adopt automation technology.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. YEA reflects data from millions of local businesses and tens of millions of users on Yelp’s platform measuring U.S. “As U.S.

Franchising

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association projects restaurant sales will hit $898 billion this year -more than $200 billion more than in 2021. After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. For your restaurant, that means competition. Wall Murals.

Advertising

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Digital transformation accelerates forward as restaurants go virtual : Across both on- and off-premise experiences, technology played an integral role in powering safe options for customers. In addition to restaurants increasingly adopting technology, the popularity of ghost kitchens skyrocketed, increasing 60x in 2020 from 2019.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. PPP Goes Flexible. President Trump signed H.R.7010 Key takeaways include: Borrowers now have 24 weeks to use the funds instead of eight. President Trump signed H.R.7010

Guest Recovery