ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

With a few key optimizations, your restaurant can rank higher on Google, get noticed by people searching for places to eat, and ultimately drive more foot traffic and online orders. Restaurants that rank higher in local search results get more foot traffic, online orders, and reservations. Leave us a review on Google!

SEO 195

SEO Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Businesses can set themselves apart from competitors by supplying niche experiences.

Loyalty Program 508

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 508

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

However, restaurant owners are looking for more: They want to streamline the checkout process further and for customers to complete the whole process – from ordering to payment – on their mobile devices. Voice Ordering to Ease Restaurant Interactions. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

Technology 492

Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order 492

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The restaurant industry, along with the rest of Travel and Hospitality have been among the industries most negatively impacted by COVID-19. DoorDash released a commission-free service that provides customers a way to order and pay at restaurants by scanning a QR code. Enable Touchless Capabilities.

2020 529

2020 Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 529

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Support a range of ordering scenarios and preferences. Now, customers can even order remotely from their own devices. As these values shift, an advanced restaurant point of sale should support multiple methods for guests to place orders. It should also account for how that order is managed from placement to fulfillment.

Technology 531

Technology Point of Sale POS Mobile Ordering 531

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

“With almost 40 million alcoholic drinks sold weekly in America’s casual dining chains, small $ gains per beverage order can very quickly add up to some serious revenue gains. This signals that the mobile order-ahead, curbside pickup and delivery capabilities that gained traction during the pandemic are here to stay.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler. Why it matters for hotels and resorts: Guests, especially younger generations, are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their travel choices.

2025 94

2025 Hotels Travel Dietary Restrictions 94

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Report highlights include: During the pandemic, the number of people commuting dropped precipitously as the shelter-in-place orders kept people at home. A recent analysis from App Annie (mobile data and analytics provider) shows how QSRs have pivoted to a mobile-first strategy amidst COVID-19. In 2019, 15.7 percent in 2020.

2020 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests. Plus, integrating guest management and order analytics tools can unlock the potential of limited menus for highly targeted customization.

Seasonal Menu 472

Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Food Order Menu 472

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Overwhelming top response was fear of catching/spreading COVID-19, followed by a corresponding reduction in travel. More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Only about seven percent of respondents said they anticipate rarely or never eating out.

2020 474

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

Operations 449

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

Local sourcing keeps food fresher by cutting travel time and helping surrounding farmers. 3 Improve Technology for Accelerated Service Consumers value faster orders and payments made possible by adding or enhancing technology. People can order at their pace without waiting by using tablets or self-service kiosks.

Social Media 130

Social Media Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety Food Safety 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

I own a restaurant supplies delivery service and a month ago we were faced with a warehouse full of food and perishables and massive orders that were suddenly cancelled. The community was now aware of how they could help by ordering takeout and buying gift cards. We all had to act quickly. But we only had two locations in the Bay area.

Food Supply 473

Food Supply Mobile Ordering Supplies Back of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

2020 493

2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

In terms of technology, just like the rest of our lives, the trend has been toward mobility and flexibility and the last year has pushed this faster than we would have otherwise seen under “normal” conditions. environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between.

Fast Casual 390

Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 390

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March. 88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March. Mobile advance ordering will become normative, as well as alerting local customers to restaurant openings and any deals.

Marketing 442

Marketing Franchise Franchising Social Media 442

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

3 in 4 restaurants plan on offering contactless ordering and payment options across all channels, with 61 percent utilizing contactless payments on-premise. Restaurants that are using online ordering for delivery and takeout expect. 42 percent of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs.

Social Media 395

Social Media Retail Website Management Online Ordering 395

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

In Taiwan and South Korea, where restaurant dining rooms remained open during the pandemic, frequent users actually reported ordering more takeout and delivery. Providing fast and convenient food options is the name of the game, with casual, fast-casual and fast-food concepts making up 74 percent of third-party delivery orders in this study.

2020 479

2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Long Island City-based JetBlue and United Airlines are offering free round-trip flights for medical volunteers traveling to New York City to join the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. “We are fully mobilized and doing all we can to support as many people as possible during this difficult time.”

Hospitality 388

Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

2024 474

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This reflects the positive impact loyalty programs have on driving revenue, with 83 percent of restaurant leaders saying their loyalty program successfully drives up order or basket size, as well as repeat visits (82 percent) and return on investment (78 percent). An analysis of insurance claims processed in 2024 compared to 2023 shows a 4.4

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Place high-profit items in the middle or top , which is where most customers’ eyes travel when looking at a menu. Review your inventory and spot areas where there’s over-ordering and spoilage, especially for perishable items like food and garnishes. Aside from price, menu engineering also involves looking into its design.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. The concept of self-service will continue to evolve as consumers become accustomed to placing orders with devices. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Nearly two-thirds of people (65 percent) ordered food delivery in July 2020 as food options remain in-demand, but restaurant profit margins decrease with delivery. Still, people try to support local businesses as 43 percent order from individual restaurants rather than using a massive app platform. Food Service Orders Begin to Rebound.

2020 553

2020 2030 Hotels Food Safety 553

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 is already impacting restaurants across the world—some more than others, with restaurants and other eating establishments being shut down by government order across the country. Enforce short quarantine periods for any staff returning from travel. Encourage guests to order take-out or delivery.

Management 369

Management Management Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 369

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 305

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

Loyalty Program 275

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 275

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here are some ways technology can boost F&B RevPAG: Faster Service, Higher Ticket Sizes Consider a scenario at a luxury resort where a server takes orders on a mobile device, instantly sending the details to the bar or kitchen. Moreover, this improved efficiency could have a ripple effect on overall guest satisfaction.

Hotels 251

Hotels Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Technology 251

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Fazoli’s fans in Atlanta can order delectable Italian dishes for delivery, carryout and catering only. ” Fazoli’s off-premise initiatives and upgrades continue to evolve, and Fazoli’s loyalty guests can order and receive the brand’s delicious Italian fare, served exactly how they want it, when they want it.

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

EATER

MAY 26, 2021

For the first half of the 20th century, hungry travelers couldn’t do better than a roadside tea room. If you happened to be traveling from Washington, D.C. There were tea rooms at various price levels — “Look at the prices and watch the Fords go by,” wrote one customer in an early guest book — though not all welcomed any traveler.

Back of House 329

Back of House Advertising Travel Small Business 329

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience." Upon entering flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter. Guests will also be able to order their food online in advance and pick-up their items from a designated to-go area or have it delivered.

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

. – Matt Eisenacher, Chief Brand Officer at First Watch With international conflicts waging overseas, I believe the travel industry will continue to be affected in 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

2024 332

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 332