ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Youll learn how to: Make your website easier to use Improve your restaurants online visibility so more customers find you Offer rewards to create more repeat customers Leverage third-party apps to drive more customers to your direct ordering system And so much more. The first step is making sure your website is mobile-friendly.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2024

If your restaurant was involved in a food recall, would you know how to properly communicate about the incident to key stakeholders – including media, customers, employees, supply chain partners, and regulatory agencies? Decide in advance who the spokesperson will be, which media contacts will get your press release, etc.

Communication 465

Communication Food Safety Social Media Loyalty Program 465

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Restaurant brands need to pay attention to evolving media consumptions in order to better engage with potential customers, according to results of a year-long study conducted by Digital Turbine in collaboration with Qrious Insight. Mobile gaming-first audiences were shown 61 percent fewer ads than social media-first audiences.

Social Media 450

Social Media Mobile Ordering Advertising Website Management 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. This tech-savvy, socially conscious generation has distinct preferences and values that can significantly shape the success of your establishment.

Social Media 419

Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Website Management 419

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

To boil it down even more, if Google can quickly find a credible and useful website, that website will appear higher up in search results. Generally speaking, the higher the rank, the more likely a consumer is to click on a website. Create unique content – Think blog posts, testimonials, engaging/fun social media posts.

SEO 474

SEO Social Media Website Management Online Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Promote your safe practices on social media. Therefore, post your health inspection reports on your website and social media platforms. And follow new COVID protocols: frequent sanitation of high-touch areas, frequent hand washing, social distancing, and masking. Make sure food comes from safe source s.

Kitchen Safety 530

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media. You might also decide to create a custom landing page for visitors from social media.

Social Media 493

Social Media Advertising Events Customer Experience 493

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Traditional marketing strategies, like national TV ads, billboards, or widespread social media campaigns, can generate awareness, but they aren’t that effective when it comes to connecting with local customers. Use local keywords in your social media posts, too. Keep the entry process simple.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2025 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

You can then use these photos on your menu, Instagram and Facebook page, website, and other listing platforms that feature your restaurant. How much do you spend on creating your website and promoting it online? Their online presence on social media platforms can help attract visitors to your website and build awareness of your outlet.

Marketing 567

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A QR code is really just a different way to distribute a website address. Similar to a traditional phishing scam, in a QR code, a fraudster will trick victims into believing a specially crafted QR code will lead them to a legitimate website or app, but instead it leads them to a site or app that they control.

Online Ordering 474

Online Ordering Website Management Social Media Mobile Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Enforce social distancing and require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the guidelines for your jurisdiction. This may include line cooks standing six feet away from each other, tables moved to proper social distances, diners sitting outdoors only, use of disposable menus and placemats, and/or servers wearing masks.

Food Safety 507

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

Local sourcing keeps food fresher by cutting travel time and helping surrounding farmers. Especially with mobile-friendly apps or websites, online ordering and delivery options let guests easily enjoy meals at home. A modern restaurant with good technological use can keep patrons happy and manage busy periods.

Social Media 130

Social Media Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety Food Safety 130

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

How to improve your website and listings to rank higher in local searches. When someone types in best pizza near me or brunch spots in [your city], Google sorts through countless websites and ranks them based on relevance, credibility, and user experience. The best ways to get more customer reviews and use them to your advantage.

SEO 195

SEO Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 195

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

This shift is driven by growing environmental awareness, social media scrutiny, and increased access to digital information. Millennials and Gen Z consumers are likely to research food sourcing, question menu claims, and support restaurants that align with their values. Consumers are paying attention.

Food Supply 130

Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Add notifications on your website, delivery service sites, and social media platforms. The news media has talked a lot about the plans to feed kids during this shut-down.

Healthcare 468

Healthcare Front of House Social Media Website Management 468

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

We have a problem right now that seems to be universal and there is no shortage of complaints and posts on social media that proclaim the effects, but little is done to point to active solutions. Far too often we invest our time in addressing the effects of a challenge rather than the source of the roadblocks that appear.

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Social media marketing for restaurants does not typically rely on detailed, sensitive customer data. Unpatched security vulnerabilities are still the most frequent source of security holes for small businesses. Secondly, make sure that you secure your website. Some systems and functions are more critical than others.

Website Management 510

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 510

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s also valuable to promote your commitment to food safety to customers and prospects, so be sure you’re highlighting this important message through onsite signage, and on your menus, website, and social media platforms.

Food Safety 520

Food Safety Allergens Food Loyalty Program 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. Source More Smartly by Linking FOH to the BOH. Yet, consumers and restaurants prefer a more direct channel.

Technology 508

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

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?” Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. Social media has taken on a major role.

Fast Casual 391

Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 391

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In a social media-heavy world, the visual appeal of a restaurant has become more important than ever. With social media, we're able to reach people around the globe—it's so important. It's also important that what you put on social media is the same product you get [in person].

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Build and Nurture Relationships with Local Media Local media decide what stories get published. To start building your relationship with the local media, have a good story to tell in the first place. So, once you have a date for your event, make sure you send out invites to the local media so they can cover it.

Social Media 385

Social Media Email Marketing Influencer Events 385

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, Innovation and Incubation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions How should restaurant operators approach digital investments moving forward? Waste management : Reducing food waste by monitoring inventory and expiration more effectively.

Loyalty Program 473

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

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. Apple | Android 3.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Best practices for calculating cash flow. Tips for pivoting to retail.

Webinar 463

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 463

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Restaurant employee scheduling software Other than having a good product, your staff and how you manage them is the ultimate marker of restaurant success.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

When properly developed and integrated into your operation, the mission statement will impact who you hire, how you train, the products you develop and sell, the way you lead and manage, how employees interact, the way that guests are approached, and how the world perceives you (the business) to be. The mission statement is THAT IMPORTANT!

Customer Service 413

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Reference 413

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. Apple | Android 3.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Just this last weekend, in the state of New Jersey, parks were opened and beaches were open, and there were a lot of people that just said ‘social distancing? Social distancing and protective equipment ?? Employees must report any symptoms and recent travel to their managers before a shift. Employee health assessments ???

BOH 368

BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Best practices for calculating cash flow. Tips for pivoting to retail.

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, and subsequent social distancing and self-isolation protocols have wreaked havoc on restaurant workers everywhere. Block access to fear-mongering news sites, blacklist certain term s on your social media (like #COVID-19 or #Coronavirus), and try to reduce your news consumption overall.

Social Media 352

Social Media Insurance Website Management Government 352

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

In early March at Oracle's Food & Beverage conference held prior to the COVID-19 outbreak shutdown, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine discussed the company's plans for products and services designed to help Mom and Pop restaurants with Chris Adams, VP of Strategy for Oracle F+B about their future plans in the above video.

Technology 384

Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 384

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. They both went through a management training program.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

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. He got creative on how to source employees.

Fast Casual 553

Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

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.

2020 482

2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 482

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Will you use social media marketing? Small Business Administration 's website. Source: Smart Draw. Obtain Funding.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459