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. Seek Out the Best Restaurant Tech.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to equipment that helps your restaurant run more efficiently, you’ve probably encountered phrases like “add this to your technology stack” or “these solutions will help simplify your restaurant.” Let’s review how restaurant technology can assist you with your daily operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

The simple reason is: technology. Now, with consumer behavior increasingly shifting toward intuitive and automated restaurant experiences, Canadian brands are faced with the need for the support, flexibility and efficiency of the right technology suite in order to confidently and successfully expand into the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

As chain restaurants continue to integrate new technologies into their daily operations, store-to-store standardization of these technologies is often an afterthought. Reliable experiences build brand loyalty, and systemic processes lead to reliable profit margins. And customers aren’t the only ones at risk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The good news is that restaurant owners can streamline the checkout process and increase operational efficiencies by leveraging the latest payment technology. Around 950 million mobile users make online mobile payments , leading to the rise of pay-at-table technology. trillion by 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion and is expected to grow to $223.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Over the past year, a record number of restaurants have invested in technologies to create more efficient operations and facilitate online ordering and delivery. In response, many restaurants have turned to technology to help address the labor gap.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet very few restaurants are applying business intelligence and data analytics to the “technology stack” deployed at each location. If there is a common industry attitude toward technology, it is this: The majority of companies will give acquisition and deployment choices close scrutiny. Maintenance is Often Overlooked.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app. Because patrons are not able to dine out, call-ahead orders have increased.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) technology. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

However, customers still sit physically in restaurants, blurring the lines between the online and offline. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Despite the many benefits it brings, there is, however, a belief that automation technology will replace human jobs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

According to The Enterprises Project , digital transformation can be defined as the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. The POS was hosted on a physical server. Most customers would phone-in carryout orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2025

stealing and selling passwords out of revenge or monetary gain) Whether through public-facing web apps or POS systems, restaurant owners without a clear cybersecurity strategy risk leaking private customer data and causing reputational damage. Does your POS system, online ordering platform, or accounting software hold sensitive data?

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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. The New Norm: Text to Order. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. Far more than just a way to process payments, todays POS technology is transforming the restaurant industryhelping you streamline operations, cut costs, and deliver superior customer experiences.

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ChowNow

JULY 17, 2020

We’re excited to officially announce that ChowNow’s online ordering technology integrates with Square’s point of sale system, uniting our two platforms into a single, streamlined option for your restaurant. . When it comes to POS providers, we know that Square has proven to be so valuable for the restaurants we work with.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Restaurant businesses need to adopt technology that enables collaboration among remote teams and simplifies management if they want to succeed. Why Technology in Restaurant Management Technology is key to managing multiple locations within a restaurant group be it your restaurants or management offices.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Point of Sale (POS) Terminals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The modern restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system has grown beyond simply handling payments. Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. The Evolution of POS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen. Panino Giusto is embracing technology, including Oracle MICROS Simphony Point-of-Sale to help pivot and deliver a safer, pleasurable experience to customers.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Climate & Seasonality: Does the weather impact what people order or when they dine out? Online Ordering Behavior: Are they more likely to dine in, take out, or order for delivery? Online Ordering Trends: See who prefers delivery vs. pick-up, and which menu items are most popular online.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Restaurants collect a ton of customer data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

But fortunately for at least some of those restaurants, the new rules allowed them to continue to offer take-out meals, thanks to online ordering and curbside pickup. Making the most of your move to a curbside POS system means never missing a transaction. percent uptime.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? The restaurant industry has perhaps seen higher adoption rates of this technology than any other industry. Thinking Long Term When Evaluating Restaurant Technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless. However, restaurants have discovered that not all online menus are made the same. Every restaurant should look into hosting its own online ordering.

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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 4, 2020

” The space earned that moniker because staff used it to handle delivery orders from a multitude of online platforms. He also added a POS system and created a mobile-friendly website. That meant that orders came into the deli on about nine different tablets and a fax machine.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By combining various tools like ordering, payments, and management systems into one cohesive platform, restaurants can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and create a more seamless experience for both staff and guests. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Investing in technology can be a key driver of success during these challenging times. In fact, as digital platforms have become more prominent during the pandemic for ordering takeout and delivery, restaurants can use the time their customers spend on their smart phones to their advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

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ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

A single missteplike a delayed order or a system glitchcan throw off an entire shift. Many of these issues come down to outdated processes, disconnected technology, and a lack of real-time insights. Whether theyre grabbing takeout, dining in, or ordering delivery, diners dont have patience for long waits or clunky systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Nevertheless, while self-service POS systems or AI-enabled customer service chatbots can definitely help in achieving better operational efficiency, these solutions can often feel cold or disconnected. But mass-merchant online retailers like Amazon can pull this off because that’s the type of market they’re in.

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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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