ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors. 4 Reasons Why You Cant Ignore Restaurant Marketing in 2025 Restaurant marketing in 2025 isnt just a nice-to-haveits a necessity. Everything is getting more expensive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. Instead of belaboring the issue, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine went to the experts for some solutions. March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels.

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Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

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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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. Leverage Data to Personalize Experiences Every day, restaurants generate vast volumes of data from their point-of-sale (POS) systems. Coffee in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. A survey by restaurant management software company Upserve found that 64 percent of respondents were either slightly or very optimistic about the future. Revamping the Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests.

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Catering Website Management Point of Sale Travel 493

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. Online ordering and delivery apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

He brought in his teen brother, Larry, to manage their first location in Vincennes, IN. We chatted with Allie Bobe, Owner/Manager, about managing almost 100 employees across five locations and keeping tradition alive while modernizing operations. 7shifts was very easy to get started with.

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Website Management Communication Point of Sale Coaching 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

On the basic side of the spectrum, in some restaurants’ systems, the scanned QR code opens the restaurants website to display the menu. The pandemic has led to profound and, in many cases, likely long lasting, changes in the way we live, work and conduct businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Thankfully, using the right technology the right way can help you do more with less to elevate your guest experience and improve profit margins. Take Advantage of Technology. So if you have to deal with bigger crowds, your staff can easily manage the queues of orders, personalize staff alerts, and more. And that's not all.

Online Ordering 492

Online Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 492

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Invest in Technology The simplest way to reduce labor needs in any business is to use technology to streamline and automate processes. One smart idea is investing in software that can schedule employees’ working hours, manage HR processes, prepare payroll, analyze labor data, and monitor employee attendance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

While the top three third-party delivery services dominate the food delivery market , 70 percent of consumers prefer to order from a restaurant’s own website or mobile app, and 52 percent of US diners trust those websites and apps more than other portals. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Appeal to Mobile Gamers.

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2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 520

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Several measures restaurants can take include: Integrating sales channels and Point-of-Sale systems to streamline orders. Employing back-of-house technology to centralize and collect orders in a single place can help workers minimize errors and save time. percent in the second quarter of 2022.  Today in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2022

There was a single point of sale or channel. As technology has evolved, however, the number of potential channels has increased, giving rise to first multichannel and then omnichannel marketing. To respond to these demands requires flexibility in technology, and access to real-time, meaningful customer insight.

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Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 537

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

He also added a POS system and created a mobile-friendly website. At one point, he had the deli on 14 online delivery service platforms, believing that if the family business was not on them, it did not exist to the people who used those services. For them, it had become a logistical nightmare.

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Hospitality Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 576

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Create or enhance your website and make sure you offer an “order online” option that is easy to find. With the right partner, mobile ordering: Integrates seamlessly with your point of sale, enabling employees to focus on the guest experience, not managing delivery orders by phone or a separate app.

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Offering increased visibility for brands and expanding the pool of customers restaurants are able to reach, the dynamic services these apps provide are essential for owners and operators competing for relevance and market share in a rapidly shifting landscape of business models utilizing SaaS technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

The Rail

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A huge part of this experience is the customer service they receive at every contact point within the restaurant – and even after they’ve left. Leverage Technology for Better Service Implementing useful technology within your restaurant benefits both your business and its customers.

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Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience Point of Sale 130

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

As it happens online, some defended the hapless manager and others disagreed. 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.

Online Ordering 546

Online Ordering Customer Service Website Management Food Order 546

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're SpotOn Transact, Inc.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

Securing more resources guarantees that your restaurant can manage more demand without compromising quality, whether it comes to equipment upgrades, automation investments, or production facility expansion. Service-based companies, like restaurants, often flourish by growing their workforce or modernizing technology.

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Small Business Cash Management Social Media Consumer Goods 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 388

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 482

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

By performing an honest assessment and diving deep into point-of-sale (POS) reporting, payroll data, online customer reviews, and various other analytics, even the most successful restaurant operators can identify areas that can be streamlined to cut costs, save time, and boost revenue in the new year. Automate, Automate, Automate.

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2020 Website Management Online Ordering Point of Sale 364

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Brad Duea – CEO, Restaurant REVOLUTION Technologies. Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly. Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. Optimization of NAPs.

Marketing 397

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Technology can help, as long as it is the right technology ( the stats don’t lie ). Here are the top technologies you can utilize to improve your restaurant business. Technologies for Restaurant Management. It’s tricky to run and manage a restaurant. It’s hard work to run a restaurant.

Technology 195

Technology Website Management Entertainment Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

Small Business Administration (SBA) as the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). “The SBA is partnering with point-of-sale providers to leverage technology to better reach the smallest businesses that need our help the most.

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Point of Sale Webinar Small Business Customer Service 322

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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