ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For restaurant operators, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to implement an online ordering system that maximizes revenue while maintaining control over their customer relationships. Third-party delivery apps take a big cut of every salesometimes as much as 30%. You keep more of your profits.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New concepts, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only brands are popping up constantly, making it harder for any single restaurant to stand out. If your restaurant isnt showing up in search results, maintaining strong reviews , or engaging on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, youre missing out on a huge segment of potential diners.

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2025 Marketing Email Marketing Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc.

Marketing 585

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

To help you out, here's what this SEO expert has to say. But you’re missing out on a ton of opportunity if you’re not asking your customers for a review of your product or service. But you’re missing out on a ton of opportunity if you’re not asking your customers for a review of your product or service.

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Email Marketing Customer Service Website Management Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Long-term success will depend on re-envisioning traditional concepts and strategic development of new operational practices that integrate practical social distancing protocols with more permanent delivery/take-out platforms. Take-out and delivery sales were slow to get started early on in the initial pandemic shutdowns.

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Food Safety Consumer Goods Hospitality Food Order 508

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When we sign our work, we take full responsibility for it. “I Think about it for a moment – would you be willing to put yourself out there and take ownership for work that is less than stellar, less than the best you can do? Are you proud to present this to your teammates, manager, or guest?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As the general manager of Yelp for Restaurants , my job is to help restaurants succeed. Instead of panicking about the unexpected roadblock, he calmly embraced having to take a detour because he knew his final destination hadn’t changed. So we set out to design the services and bundles that would meet these needs.

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Front of House 2009 Reservations Website Management 488

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2022

To continue to see success, restaurants need to take ownership of customer data through direct online ordering technology to better manage their digital channels and deepen relationships with diners. Streamlining Operations.

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Ordering Online Ordering Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. However, it can sometimes take time to get customers to respond to surveys they're given.

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Management Management Loyalty Program Social Media 490

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

It seems like no one goes out to eat anymore, but maybe today’s consumers are just looking for something new. Although consumers have returned to restaurants in gradually increasing numbers, behavior around eating out has changed. The act of dining out is increasingly tied to people’s social media presence.

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Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 450

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

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. If a customer searches for a restaurant and finds their website, all the better is that they can place their order once something delicious catches their eye. Go Digital.

Online Ordering 492

Online Ordering Loyalty Program Social Media Mobile Ordering 492

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

By taking a new and smarter approach to digital marketing, human capital management and delivery, restaurateurs will be positioned to drive sales despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. Having a basic website or relying on a third-party delivery partner to market a virtual brand is not sufficient.

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2030 Customer Experience Delivery Uniforms 520

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Framing the thoughtful end-to-end management of all aspects of delivery app services as a top priority can empower restaurants to cultivate fruitful partnerships and capitalize on opportunities from a powerful stance of planned execution rather than reactionary necessity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with co-owner Stuart Snyder to discuss the Southwest Harbor, Maine landmark’s past, present and future. They created “Beal’s at Home,” a direct-to-consumer service, shipping its lobsters via its website and through Goldbelly.

Seasonal Menu 474

Seasonal Menu Food Truck Consumer Goods Customer Experience 474

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.

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Take your time when taking your Instagram photographs and make a plan first. Plate presentation matters. Your success is also about presentation. You know that presentation inside your restaurant is key, but did you know its also key in the social stratosphere? This is essential to effectively showcase your dish.

Social Media 52

Social Media Presentation Website Management Customer Experience 52

Culinary Cues

JUNE 22, 2020

There are times, possibly many times, when you question your own skill – whether in cooking or presenting food, or even with the operation of a kitchen. It is what is felt and experienced deep down inside that made these individuals stand out as accomplished and authentic. They were one with what they played and sang.

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Food Presentation Café Leadership 474

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 Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Seating 515

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MARCH 27, 2020

Let’s focus on steps you can take to market your hotel or restaurant during the coronavirus crisis. There’s still an audience out there that will eventually re-engage with your brand; the key is to connect with them. With so many employees out of work, now would be the perfect time to reward their loyalty.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

If we see the challenge as something that has an answer if we take the time to really push our problem-solving skills, then a solution will eventually present itself. Let’s take one possible cause that is not on everyone’s radar: nurturing real interest in a restaurant career early on. Challenges solved. We can do this.

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches. Practical Website Design.

Marketing 397

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

Take some time to explore what you can achieve as a business. Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy, but challenging yourself to take on new catering opportunities will set you apart from the competition and increase your business exposure. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TRENDS. INVEST IN TECH. INVEST IN SOCIAL MEDIA.

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Catering Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program 378

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some have their feet planted firmly on the ground with a system that is time tested and solid, while others tend to drift in and out of consciousness. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees.

Cash Management 359

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 359

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In a field where mediocrity reins strong it is quite easy to stand out as better – but is this where you want to be? The first characteristic of those who want to be great and those who are great is that they want to be there, and they will do what it takes to arrive at that outcome. If you are in it, then be in it to win.

Website Management 448

Website Management Reservations Seating Take-out 448

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success. If you want to open a restaurant , or if you're going to take a fresh look at where you are in your journey as a restaurateur, you must develop a business plan.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're

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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. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. “We have a long way to full recovery, but brands can take heart that we are starting from a place of trust and confidence.”

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2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479

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. The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. NCR Adds Contactless Solution.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

2024 474

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In CGA’s latest COVID-19 Impact study, it was found that 62 percent of American consumers had been out to Bars/Restaurants since their local market re-opened. “Brands that take advantage of this sentiment will connect more deeply with consumers and maximize their brand visibility. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

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. In addition to product-specific resources, Tipping Point includes e-Learning and training materials to support both restaurant managers and servers.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

People are dning out, according to a study by The Manifest, a B2B research firm. More than half of people (58 percent) feel uncomfortable eating at a restaurant during the pandemic, which means restaurants must invest in take-out and delivery options to stay open. Check out our recent ?list? What Customers Want.

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2020 2030 Hotels Food Safety 553

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

When hiring restaurant employees, it’s also important to find staff that will take these measures seriously. Provide answers to these questions upfront to stand out and build trust with candidates” she says. Share your protocol with job candidates on the restaurant hiring page of your website. What PPE will you provide?

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