EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. Budderfly manages the utility bills free of charge, and when electricity costs drop, it shares those savings with the restaurant.

Compost 288

Compost Food Equipment Waste 288

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2021

Claiming their GMB account can help restaurateurs manage how their business appears in Google search results and improve website rankings on Google Maps and local search results. phone number, website URL, type of payments accepted, menu items, and photos of the establishment. Last year alone there were 6.9 Title Tags.

SEO 577

SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 577

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

ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

And in a world where one viral comment or ignored review can snowball, restaurant reputation management isnt just smartits essential. What is Online Reputation Management and Why Does it Matter? Its actively managing how your business is perceived across platforms like Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and social media.

Management 195

Management Management Social Media Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2024

As recalls continue to happen frequently, restaurants (and other food businesses) must be prepared to manage all aspects of these events – which includes proper communications efforts. Work with regulatory agencies to detect the source of the problem and determine which product batch(es) were impacted.

Communication 465

Communication Food Safety Social Media Loyalty Program 465

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

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

ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

Step-by-Step Guide to Costing a Dish If the idea of costing a dish sounds like spreadsheets and stress, don’t worry, we’re breaking it down into five manageable steps. If you’re using a restaurant management system or inventory management system, you may already have this data on hand. Every smart pricing move starts here.

Operations 195

Operations Food Supply Seasonal Menu Pricing 195

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. Use credible links – Linking to reputable external sources can boost your page rank.

SEO 474

SEO Social Media Website Management Online Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. Capacity Management. The good news is that AI can help decrease food waste through bin management. Interactive Voice Response System.

Food Safety 522

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 522

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 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. Brand purpose is crucial in the management of restaurants as it can significantly enhance customer loyalty, employee engagement, and overall business performance.

Social Media 419

Social Media Loyalty Program Communication Website Management 419

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.

2022 520

2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 520

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Sourcing ingredients locally or from all-natural farms. The main thing they should invest in is creating a good website for their restaurant and building a strong online presence. Serving smaller portion sizes.

2022 547

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Unpatched security vulnerabilities are still the most frequent source of security holes for small businesses. Secondly, make sure that you secure your website. As the most visible and accessible part of your business, your website is a magnet for hackers. Finally, lockdown your WiFi network. Prepare For The Worst.

Website Management 509

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

To order via “sweetlane,” customers place their order through the sweetgreen website or app, and choose “sweetlane” as their desired retrieval method under “Select a Pickup Location.” ” When their order is ready, guests can drive through the “sweetlane” to pick up their meal. .”

Website Management 449

Website Management Customer Experience Food Order Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

This includes quality management software and auditing apps. Reiterate these messages on your website and via social media posts. Manage Visibility. Get Information from Reputable Sources. Having a HACCP- based food safety management system with interrogations and corrective actions is a blueprint for success.

Food Safety 507

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

Millennials and Gen Z consumers are likely to research food sourcing, question menu claims, and support restaurants that align with their values. From the aforementioned QR codes to artificial intelligence (AI) powered inventory systems, digital tools transform how restaurants manage, monitor, and communicate their supply chain practices.

Food Supply 130

Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Therefore, post your health inspection reports on your website and social media platforms. Tech solutions can elevate food safety checklists and audits, track ingredient lists and allergen information, and help staff manage food safety processes, quickly, easily, and accurately. Make sure food comes from safe source s.

Kitchen Safety 530

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

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. For example, consumers should always verify the source of QR code and should also be suspicious if after scanning a QR code one is prompted for a user name and password.

Restaurant Law 531

Restaurant Law Website Management Point of Sale Technology 531

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. In what ways has the pandemic affected branding?

Social Media 251

Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 251

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. Feel free to contact us with any additional ideas as we have these and many more on our website.

Healthcare 468

Healthcare Front of House Social Media Website Management 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

As it happens online, some defended the hapless manager and others disagreed. An online ordering service can be an app or website such as Grubhub, Postmates or DoorDash or even UberEats, and offer in-store pickup (BOPUS) and/or delivery. What’s more, the example from Manchester, UK introduces a middleman into the equation.

Online Ordering 546

Online Ordering Customer Service Website Management Food Order 546

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. AI offers valuable support, such as enhancing communication and facilitating food safety practices.

Food Safety 520

Food Safety Allergens Food Loyalty Program 520

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins. Locally sourced beer is also a great way to differentiate your bar from competitors.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. ” ELM itself is defined as P&L-based orchestration and streamlining of experiential moments in customer journeys.

Management 354

Management Management Food Food Safety 354

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.

Fast Casual 390

Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 390

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You can’t just have a well-optimized company website that follows the latest web development trends anymore. You can configure location targeting by entering your restaurant's zip code into Facebook's Ad Manager platform. It’s time to grab a bigger slice of the metaphorical cake of the restaurant marketing world!

Social Media 493

Social Media Advertising Events Customer Experience 493

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

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

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

Far too often we invest our time in addressing the effects of a challenge rather than the source of the roadblocks that appear. True – this will not help restaurants today, but we need to get beyond crisis management and start to think long term. So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. Challenges solved.

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

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

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

For example, AI can now predict labor demand, handle on-call shifts, and allow employees to swap shifts with minimal manager intervention (6). The RFID tag would allow for easy inventory management, as scanning RFID tags would send a message to your inventory management software letting you know that the item is in stock (9).

Technology 397

Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety Customer Service 397

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?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

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

MAY 1, 2024

Wendy’s managed to show 38 percent fewer, Pizza Hut 39 percent, Starbucks 41 percent, Taco Bell 42 percetn, and McDonald’s 46 percent. To learn more about the study, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed Greg Wester, Sr. Many providers claim scale but don’t have direct access to their gaming inventory.

Social Media 450

Social Media Mobile Ordering Advertising Website Management 450

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Employees must report any symptoms and recent travel to their managers before a shift. Restart your POS subscription Reactivate your 7shifts account Reactivate your payroll system Reactivate your guest management or reservation systems Reactivate your music system 4. Employee health assessments ??? Market your grand reopening!

BOH 368

BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368