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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. Industry-leading labor management technology can address this by placing consideration on employee preferences.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Key figures on the restaurant workforce include: Roughly 50 percent of restaurant operators in the fullservice, quickservice, and fast-casual segments expect recruiting and retaining employees to be their top challenge in 2022. Seventy-five percent of operators said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees.

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Can Subscription Models Benefit Restaurants and Guests?

Modern Restaurant Management

To learn more about how loyalty programs are evolving, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph Yetter, the General Manager of Punchh, a PAR Technology Company. The need for more personalized and technology-driven experiences drives the constant evolution of loyalty programs.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

As it relates to technology, there’s no question more and more tap rooms, bars and restaurants are embracing technology. What we’re seeing, however, is that technology adoption is less about solving “the staffing problem” as much as it is about enhancing the guest experience.

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5 Ways Technology Helps To Structurally Reduce Operational Costs in Restaurants 

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What ís new, however, is that affordable new technologies are increasingly tipping the scales towards greater profitability. The most sustainable way to reduce costs is to make processes more efficient. Examples of How Technology Helps Restaurants Keep Expenses Under Control. However, this technology is still in its infancy.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

A survey by RTi Research found that of the 30 percent of consumers who used contactless payment for the first time during the pandemic, 70 percent reported they plan to continue using this technology. In addition, 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruiting employees was their top challenge, the highest level ever recorded.

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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

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The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #38: Leverage technology. From point of sale systems to guests relationship management software, technology can help streamline your operations. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #5: Clarify your expectations.