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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Over the Christmas season, 63 percent of adults plan to eat out so your restaurant needs to be prepared for the increase in demand.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

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Meanwhile, extreme weather events are likely to disrupt transportation routes, damage crops, and lead to shortages of key ingredients, resulting in price spikes that impact menus. Seasonal Shifts : They may be predictable, but they still add another layer of complexity to restaurant management. Think of it as an adaptable tool.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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menu, hours, etc.), or place an order (for take out). A second emerging use case is to follow-up after a meal with patrons to gather feedback in order to maintain customer loyalty and minimize the intention for dissatisfied diners to post low rated Google Reviews. Access to the POS/online booking system if necessary.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

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While there was a brief dip in consumer awareness of menu price increases in late 2024, the spring of 2025 has seen a moderate rise, affecting dining habits and consumer perceptions of value. “With rising prices tied to eggs and imported goods, restaurants will need to think creatively about their menus,” Fink said.

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17 Restaurant Promotion Ideas To Boost Orders And Customer Loyalty

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When business slows down, its easy to blame the season, the weather, or people not going out like they used to, but sometimes all customers need is a good reminder or the right reason to show up again. Are you trying to increase your direct online ordering ? Start by asking: What are you trying to accomplish?

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

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Online ordering has transformed the restaurant industry, turning what was once a convenience into an absolute necessity. Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones. Why Every Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System The answer is simple: to stay competitive.

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Encouraging Diners to Order Direct—Here’s How to Make It Easy

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While these platforms do bring in orders, they also come with the price of high commission fees, loss of customer data, and a weaker connection between you and your guests. Its up to you to educate them on the impact and show them why ordering direct makes a difference. can be an eye-opener for customers.

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