Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mobile orders were expected to drive $38 billion in restaurant revenue in 2020. Although mobile ordering isn’t the new kid on the block, it has certainly become the most popular because it’s one of the safest – and easiest – ways to order and pay for food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

Right now, restaurant operators are doing anything and everything they can think of to earn revenue and they’re asking us a lot of questions in terms of technology challenges and opportunities. The number one thing operators can do right now is think of themselves as outside the traditional space.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What we saw less of was the fun stuff like robotic cooks and waiters, AI-powered ordering systems, and drone delivery, as the industry focussed on getting through a tough year. Changing delivery order preferences.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What we saw less of was the fun stuff like robotic cooks and waiters, AI-powered ordering systems, and drone delivery, as the industry focussed on getting through a tough year. Changing delivery order preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Advanced networking solutions have emerged as a critical player in this revolution, offering the potential to enhance restaurant operations dramatically. At the core, these solutions include high-speed internet, ensuring all digital operations run smoothly and without interruption.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The Inception of Online Ordering. In 1994, a customer placed an online order for a pizza from Pizza Hut, marking the first ever online order recorded in the United States. And while online ordering methods have diversified and become more widely available since, the general premise remains the same.

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TastyIgniter

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize your restaurant's potential with a user-friendly, branded online ordering system. Streamline operations with strategic pricing, diverse payment options, and efficient order management to enhance customer satisfaction and stay ahead in the competitive food industry.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 21, 2021

The restaurant has become so popular, in fact, that they were having trouble managing the high volume of phone calls they were receiving for takeout and delivery orders. However, busy phone lines were not the only challenge the restaurant faced in managing its takeout and delivery operations. Goodbye busy tones, hello online ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many others, however, had to build their off-premise operations from scratch to combat sudden dine-in closures. ” With months of experience under their belt, many restaurants have established their own takeout ordering system. But how do you let customers know to bypass the delivery apps and order direct? Menu Disclaimer.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Chris Webb, the chief executive officer and co-founder of ChowNow , to explore how restaurants today are enhancing and elevating their online ordering system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s an important – but often overlooked – truth for the restaurant industry: To make your customers to feel valued and appreciated, you must get their orders right! Perhaps they’re understaffed and struggling to keep up with incoming orders. Why is order accuracy so important for a restaurant?

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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.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Online ordering has flourished with time and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Providing online food ordering is also considered a proven restaurant marketing strategy that tends to increase its revenue, sales, and profit margin. Create an online menu that is designed well and easy to read.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the ordering process has changed, and the delivery channel skyrocketed. To process the high volume of orders coming in from numerous channels, you need to have a very smart online ordering system. How To Pick an Appropriate Restaurant Online Ordering System?

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The internet and technological advancements are having a great impact on restaurant operations. In fact, the demand for online restaurant ordering continues to grow among restaurant consumers. Restaurant owners and managers consistently look for solutions that allow customers to place orders online and have food delivered fast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

Diners are increasingly turning online to get their favorite dishes with same-store pickup orders in the U.S. Diners are increasingly turning online to get their favorite dishes with same-store pickup orders in the U.S. Consumers are adventurous when ordering for delivery or takeout. While Friday at 6 p.m.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When looking for the right online ordering platform for your multi-location restaurant, it’s important to choose one that will help you remain profitable and give you the tools you need to run a successful business. . While there is no shortage of online ordering services to choose from, not all online ordering partners are alike.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 23, 2021

From placing orders by phone to directly ordering via apps, ordering from restaurants has undergone a revolutionary shift, especially post COVID-19. In the pre-COVID times, online ordering was used to compliment the dine-in services of restaurants. 5 Ways Online Ordering System Enhance Restaurant Sales.

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Lavu

MAY 27, 2020

Khatri, CEO of Lavu and MenuDrive, wrote that the National Restaurant Association 2019 State of the Industry report indicated that nearly half of adults were more likely to order food delivery online than just two years prior. While, on the other hand, restaurants adjust to curbside delivery and takeout orders.

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Lavu

MARCH 19, 2020

It is on the top of everyone’s mind and unavoidable online – the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. This is why having an online ordering system for takeout and delivery is more important now than ever. In fact, establishments that already provide such services have seamlessly transitioned and continue to operate.

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24/7 Waiter

AUGUST 24, 2023

The best online ordering system for restaurants will improve your visibility, increase your sales, and streamline your processes. Customers want a simple way to choose their meals and place an order all from your website. Are you ready to reap the rewards of an online ordering system and increase your sales?

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 14, 2020

Over the years, the online ordering culture has flourished and completely transformed the way restaurants deliver food. Providing online food ordering facilities is also considered a proven restaurant marketing strategy that tends to increase the restaurants’ revenue, sales, and profit margin.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Online food ordering has been booming for the past two years on the back of changing customer preferences. According to Statista , the revenue from online food ordering channels is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 10.39% between 2021 and 2025. The data is collected from every online channel. Source: PYMNTS.com.

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EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Chipotle announced it’s opening a new “Digital Kitchen” restaurant this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (about 40 miles south of Cleveland) — which will exclusively accept online orders. Hungry customers should avoid knocking on that pickup window expecting to have their order taken. Image: Tabasco.

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ChowNow

MAY 21, 2019

You monitor and respond to your online comments, and you don’t skimp on the small touches, like offering free bread and greeting regulars by name. One answer, surprisingly, lies in your to-go business: Implementing your own online ordering system will improve your customer experience and strengthen loyalty.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 1, 2021

Now, more than ever, restaurants are leaning into online ordering as a way to streamline takeout and delivery, and help their businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. Get TouchBistro Online Ordering. Third-Party Online Ordering Apps vs. Direct Online Ordering. And for good reason.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 8, 2019

It’s not surprising that in the age of online ordering, pizzerias are uniquely poised to profit. Online ordering grows order volume and size , increases revenue, boosts efficiency , and fosters customer loyalty. Many pizzeria owners and operators are already fed up with these third-party online ordering fees.

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ChowNow

MAY 7, 2019

If you haven’t started offering online ordering yet, you’re not alone. If you have online ordering at your restaurant but you’re still trying to figure out how to give your customers a superior experience without breaking the bank—well, you’re not alone there either. How many orders do you currently do per day?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Multichannel Ordering. One of the biggest COVID-born shifts in the industry was the widespread adoption of technology solutions to streamline the ordering process. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Marketing. Direct Delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

After a whirlwind of economic impacts in the past three years, restaurant operators are feeling more optimistic about the future — and current forecasts support this newfound perspective. Similar AI technologies can be helpful for operators who are in need of free or low-cost creative solutions to help them stay competitive.

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ChowNow

JUNE 13, 2019

That said, if you haven’t yet considered online ordering for your restaurant, you could be ignoring a lucrative sales channel. The online ordering market is growing quickly, and orders placed online are, on average, 20% larger than in-restaurant purchases. Read the eBook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty. Data indicates a notable spike in orders for popular items like chicken wings and pizza during the tournament.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S Additionally, the report found that AI is already part of mainstream restaurant operations as 89 percent of operators surveyed are already using it in their restaurants in some way. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. These days, it’s difficult to imagine a restaurant operating successfully—and safely—without them.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Just be sure to order soon, as Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away. The Best Turkey to Order Online. There are dozens of places to get a turkey from online, but Gaby Melian, the test kitchen manager at Bon Appétit , says that she’s always turned to D’Artagnan for high quality birds. Need a brine for that turkey?

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Since the last few years, online ordering has evolved on so many levels. With technology getting more advanced each passing second and customers becoming increasingly tech-savvy, online ordering has become more prevalent around the world. Why Self Ordering Is The Future Of The Restaurant Industry?

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