Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant reservation systems help solve one of the biggest challenges of the foodservice industry – managing the constant influx of reservations and customers. In this article, we compare 4 of the best reservation systems out there to help you make the right choice for your restaurant. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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Reservations Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

RGU

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Jeff Bevis To say the United States has many small businesses would be an understatement — according to JP Morgan Chase & Co., more than 99% of America’s businesses are included in this category. Small business appeals to a lot of people, but it takes hard work and drive to succeed.

Small Business 40

Small Business Leadership Franchise Franchising 40

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

. "Embracing AI signifies a shift towards customer-centricity, where innovative solutions can cater to each and every customer – from automated interactions, seamless reservations, instant inquiries, and beyond – all converging to place the customer firmly at the heart of the restaurant experience."

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Technology Inventory 192

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The right restaurant website builder can make it easy for you to make updates and integrate your tech partners, while the wrong tool can get in the way of business. About - People find it easier to connect with other people, rather than with businesses. Each platform has a different cost, capabilities, limitations, and integrations.

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Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 397

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant reservation systems help solve one of the biggest challenges of the foodservice industry – managing the constant influx of reservations and customers. In this article, we compare 4 of the best reservation systems out there to help you make the right choice for your restaurant. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

Reservations 78

Reservations Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. We are looking very busy in the first two weeks but tables are available in August.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When there is a mass awareness of a social issue, people will look at what businesses are doing about the problem. The solution isn't to get rid of takeaway or disposable small wares. The ghost kitchen definition is evolving to include restaurants that have a small pick-up area for guests to grab their food themselves.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2022

Some reviews point out small, one-off incidents and others touch on systematic problems. Acknowledge peccadillos both large and small and thank the customer for their feedback. Short, one-to-two sentence reviews likely stem from a small problem that will need little effort to address. Why Respond to Bad Reviews? Thank you.!”

Customer Experience 225

Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business Reservations 225

Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Dating back to Medieval times when cooking was reserved for nobility and later during the Renaissance when merchant travelers relied on local taverns for respite and a chance to break bread – restaurants and restaurant life has always been present. This is a very important part of the restaurant business – hospitality.

Travel 442

Travel Back of House Customer Service Small Business 442

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it is the environment, the postal service, senior citizens, global partnerships, healthcare, or restaurants – there is a tendency to set aside or forget just how important these businesses, global responsibilities, and people truly are to our existence. Restaurants are more than places where we can fill our stomachs – so much more.

Travel 371

Travel Small Business Point of Sale Back of House 371

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

Restaurant operators are “braced for potential challenges” this year, according to the latest National Restaurant Association Business Conditions survey Currently, 50 percent of operators across the U.S. The majority of small and midsize U.S. The majority of small and midsize U.S. economy enters a recession.

2023 141

2023 Employee Relations Food Supply Small Business 141

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Try more items that respond to braising, work with roasts, try fish beyond the nine species most caught, reserve those under eight to a pound Diver’s scallops for very special times of the year and work with monkfish, or swordfish. There is no logical reason for a pound of meat.

Fine Dining 393

Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 393

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

Get Ready for Reservations (or Don’t). The first big decision you need to make for any major holiday is whether or not you’re going to accept reservations. For example, by accepting reservations you’ll allow a select few parties to skip the wait, ensuring that they’ll have a great spot and a great time.

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Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 212

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

OK, I have been involved in the restaurant business for more than 50 years – I hear what you are saying, but I pose the question again: “Is this meal really worth $100 (or more)?” Search through the more than 700 articles on the business of food. Doesn’t it eventually come down to this? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Pricing 355

Pricing Training Consumer Goods Customer Experience 355

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

To go contactless, customers scanned a small black and white square called a QR code on their mobile device to see a digital copy of the menu. While the adoption of QR codes ramped up gradually, they became ubiquitous during the pandemic as people relied on their phones to do business. Book Reservations, Join Waiting List.

Social Media 215

Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 215

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Small gestures like these will make your service go from good to great. Avoid overbooking reservations. Overbooking reservations is as much a pain for the restaurant as it is for the customer. Make sure your restaurant and its staff are well equipped to combat any sudden challenge they face– no matter how big or small.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2023

One challenging aspect of owning a small business is purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment. A 2020 Harvard Business School study reported that 74 percent of businesses do not have the cash on hand to cover an equipment-related expense. The approval rate for business loans from big banks is only 13.6

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Cash Management Equipment Front of House Small Business 100

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Benefits of Having an Engaging Newsletter for Your Restaurant Business. It helps in business promotion. An email newsletter allows your business to communicate regularly with customers outside of your restaurant's four walls. Get holiday reservations? In this case, “Reserve your table” or “Grab your menu” could work.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount. I think our report reveals that 2023 was a year characterized by a lot of regrouping and reorienting of business priorities. Why do you feel so many restaurateurs are planning for expansion and investing in their businesses?

2024 203

2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market. It’s an excellent way to improve business processes, reduce cost structure, and make your restaurant business more productive.

Sourcing 180

Sourcing Social Media Front of House Customer Experience 180

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively.

Seating 173

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Culinary Cues

MAY 17, 2023

You can pick this type of person or business out in a crowd – they stand out, they shine, and have magnetism. These individuals and businesses are who we want to be – the only difference is they do the work to get there for no other reason than “this is how you do things”. These “doers” inspire without even knowing they do so.

Small Business 433

Small Business Café Take-out Definition 433

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is often a busy time for restaurants, but many are now dealing with various challenges amid the pandemic, like no indoor dining or limited capacity as well as more customers opting for carry out. Solicit Customer Reviews – They Are Like Love Notes for Your Restaurant.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

But have you considered how an equipment subscription is a better, smarter business move than equipment ownership? While purchasing has always been the norm for most, if not all, essential equipment in the restaurant business, it’s not necessarily the smarter fiscal choice. EaaS for Big Business. Brand protection.

Small Business 197

Small Business Equipment Cash Management Back of House 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In the case of Henry, he’s entered the restaurant and encountered a small stand with a QR code and a sheet of instructions. He wants to meet up with a group of friends for the weekend and decides to make a reservation at your restaurant. He conducts a quick Google search and makes a reservation with a few easy clicks from Google.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In fact, credit card processing fees rank as the third highest cost of doing business behind the cost of food and labor. Credit card acceptance is an essential part of doing business today as more consumers move toward cashless forms of payment. business owners an added $1.2 According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

Consumer Goods 179

Consumer Goods Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 179

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

According to Uber Eats, businesses with virtual banners running sidecar can expect an increase of sales by more than half compared to standard operating procedure. In some cases, these online-only restaurants are bringing in more revenue than the actual business that supports them. It’s that’s simple. Instead, Chuck E.

Front of House 212

Front of House Online Ordering Food Order Customer Experience 212

QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Owners have had to adapt to new ways of business and staffing shortages. Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front.

2024 52

2024 Loyalty Program Online Ordering Customer Service 52

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

We’ll explore software for inventory management, restaurant payment and billing, food delivery, dashboards, restaurant onboarding, reservation management, and ERP systems. Inventory management is one of the most important, but challenging, aspects of running a food service business. Restaurant Reservation Software.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Published reports are all in agreement that COVID-19 is having a substantial and important impact on hospitality businesses across the county. This impact is particularly being felt in the restaurant business that already faced many challenges to exist in an otherwise friendly world. Importantly, each business will not thrive.

Social Media 180

Social Media Front of House Small Business Food Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Lacking cash reserves and the resources to access money (traditional bank loans), most restaurants were forced to lay off their employees. Professionals advised restaurant clients not to seek traditional bank loans to cover wages and to save their money instead for the reopening of their businesses. Two months of rent and utilities.

Front of House 210

Front of House Back of House Reservations Seating 210

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 2, 2024

That kind of experience can be offered by all types of small businesses–from restaurants to retail shops to service businesses. In other words, you don’t have to be a concierge business to provide personalized customer services. In the food and beverage industry, concierge services can extend beyond table reservations.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Program Healthcare Social Media 52

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Known as a major business and financial hub, many professionals find their way to the greater Charlotte area. Peppervine is a restaurant located in the Southpark area of Charlotte serving small plates made with locally sourced ingredients. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Fin & Fino.

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Front of House Seasonal Menu Reservations Back of House 92

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Start spreading the word that your restaurant welcomes holiday party reservations! Be proactive in your efforts to increase holiday season traffic, and contact local businesses nearby. Send a staff member or two out to local business, sporting Santa hats of course. Wouldn’t they like to host their holiday part at your place?

Marketing 78

Marketing Seasonal Menu Brewery Small Business 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

Limited menus empower operators to change their offerings quickly and efficiently to dial into the most profitable combination of dishes for their businesses. Small Menus, Big Potential. Advanced Customization On- and Off-Premise. With the right technology at their restaurant, they can also quickly implement that decision.

Seasonal Menu 189

Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Menu Food Order 189

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. The dress code is business casual. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. The restaurant has been a staple in the community for more than twenty-five years. Chart House.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 117

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits. But just applying for a grant does not mean you will secure one.

Employee Relations 218

Employee Relations Leadership Food Supply Small Business 218