Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

This is an easily recognizable pattern for machines, and one that great technology could automate by providing you a summary notification of the emails you’ve received since yesterday. For years, restaurant technology has been about speed and efficiency—faster orders, better scheduling, streamlined payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

Unfortunately, this often results in headaches, lost revenue, and extended downtime However, 3D modeling and design technology are ushering in a much-needed revolution in managing renovations, giving a much-needed solution for simplifying the process. Clash detection can be detected with BIM even before construction commences.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. But first, lets look at how to choose the right technology for your restaurant. Do you lose money due to food waste?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. How do you achieve that?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

From personalized customer experiences to unlocking operational efficiencies, technology is the fuel driving the next era of restaurant success. The future of restaurant success depends on streamlining processes, reducing food waste, and enhancing customer experiences—all while making the most of existing resources. The solution?

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The restaurant industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a game-changing force. A recent eBook by Softarex Technologies highlights all the main aspects of AI usage in restaurant operations, from customer service to back-of-house management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Additionally, the growth in loyalty program engagement, with diners engaging weekly or more often, up from 34 percent in 2023 to 47 percent now, also signals an opportunity for operators to deepen relationships with diners through rewards, incentives, and technology (58 percent of diners are receptive).

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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. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

The courses includes foundational knowledge on emerging green technologies, strategies for waste reduction, and operational efficiencies that align with sustainability goals. Chefs and operators can start by experimenting with portable induction cooktops, which provide a low-investment opportunity to explore this technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

billion in annual revenue losses, according to Zonal and CGA's GO Technology report. Restaurants prepare ingredients and schedule staff based on anticipated guest numbers, and when diners fail to arrive, this precision quickly unravels into wasted food and unnecessary labor expenses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Restaurants Embrace Technology Today, some of the pressure of labor shortages in the restaurant industry is mitigated by technology. Thanks to these technologies, tasks such as ordering food and paying bills can take place on a self-service basis. Staffing and workforce management tools are also proving useful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. We’ve been tracking how a recession would affect the QSR industry and looking at what role technology can play in lowering the cost of employment. The KFC-Taco Bell collaboration is likely to ring a bell.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A growing number of restaurants are embracing technology to run their operations and prepare themselves for the challenges of the ‘new normal. Using technology to streamline workflows is one solution to this problem. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) can help them maximize 2023 financials by: Offering a better experience to diners and employees Increasing efficiencies and lowering expenses These technologies empower restaurants in various ways—from automating tasks to identifying emerging risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

People come here to get away from technology, not use it.” A restaurant operating at the intersection of hospitality and technology can experience significant impact from increasing margins to enhancing the dining experience to streamlining operations. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, the latest advances in AI technology may keep the lights on for restaurants facing staffing shortages, while also helping these businesses run more efficiently and obtain more customers. As technology advances, AI will play an even larger role in transforming the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. Better data means faster responses to safety issues, less waste, and more satisfied customers who trust in the care you take with their food. With the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline for the U.S.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has enhanced predictive analytics, enabling you to anticipate changes and predict which strategies will work best. What else can it do for you?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Now more than ever, new systems are empowering owners and managers to optimize service, boost guest engagement, enhance menu performance, slash waste, and much more. Yet very few restaurants are applying business intelligence and data analytics to the “technology stack” deployed at each location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

The hospitality industry has until very recently been known to drag its feet when it comes to new technology. Cloud-based technology has been leading the tide of change over the last couple of years. Despite the many benefits it brings, there is, however, a belief that automation technology will replace human jobs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste. million tons of food waste annually, equating to more than $25 billion in losses. Payment technology data could help with forecasting store demand patterns and identifying demand drivers. According to ReFED , the US restaurant sector generates 11.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion and is expected to grow to $223.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Effective, sustainable SOPs focus on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Adopt technology : Use tech solutions to simplify operations, such as automated scheduling or inventory tracking systems. These strategies enhance daily efficiency, reduce resource waste, and create a supportive environment for staff and managers alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The answer lies in technology. Noma, for instance, will pivot into a food lab, and a pop-up restaurant, and may even offer Noma-branded products , which will ultimately require some form of platform and technology. How do we move forward from this?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dynamic pricing is not new; for decades, the airline, fashion, and hospitality industries have all found that dynamic pricing — the incremental adjustments to prices to reflect inventory, demand, and supply — has helped companies cut waste and save money. All of this food waste — 35 percent of the U.S. A recent study from U.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When done on a large scale, this wastes the platform’s marketing budget and eventually leads them to cut down on promotions, slowing order volumes for restaurants. The technology used to commit fraud is exponentially more advanced than it was just 10 years ago. Promotion abuse can take other forms as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

What kind of impact do you feel technology and AI will have on restaurants moving forward? Technology – and especially AI – is already reshaping how restaurants operate, and that impact is only going to grow. The key is using technology to work smarter, not harder.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Deploying food safety technology is the way forward in these uncertain and constantly changing times. The time is now to explore technology that meets the post-pandemic future.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Restaurant businesses need to adopt technology that enables collaboration among remote teams and simplifies management if they want to succeed. Why Technology in Restaurant Management Technology is key to managing multiple locations within a restaurant group be it your restaurants or management offices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the digital revolution of the 1980s, the advent of the internet in the 1990s, and the proliferation of smartphone and AI technologies in the 21st century, restaurant and bar owners must keep pace with the latest tech trends to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a steady stream of revenue. There are 6.92

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. It’s time to stop chasing the latest trends and double down on strategies that ensure technology and operations seamlessly work together to improve customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Restaurant brands are seeking out emerging technology to be more efficient and using data analytics to improve the drive-thru experience and this is only the beginning, according to Tim Tang, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Hughes. This is where technology and AI come in. As technology advances, it becomes increasingly invisible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

Technology moved from being a support system to a core pillar of daily operations. The most effective technology in hospitality doesn’t get in the way—it fades into the background, helping teams perform better without disrupting the flow of service. It empowers—not overwhelms.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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