Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Savvy restaurateurs are looking at technological innovations not as a side dish, but as one of the main ingredients in a restaurant’s direct relationship with its customers. Restaurants continue to face increased competition, needing to make delicious food on-demand and quickly, with minimal wait times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Heading into 2024, these restaurants, caterers, and other foodservice providers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance that incorporating sustainable practices within their daily operations has on drawing in the growing masses of eco-conscious consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2021

By outsourcing functions like the recruitment process, regular kitchen cleaning, and exterior and janitorial services, managers and staff alike can focus on their core expertise. First, the amount of time managers spend recruiting can have a distracting domino effect on food service operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

However, with the onset of COVID-19, many restaurants were forced to close their doors or limit their capacity, causing a significant decline in the number of people eating out. As a result, restaurants had to quickly adapt by offering takeout and delivery options to cater to their customers' changing needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Managing Shifts in Consumer Expectations A unified process management platform empowers staff to deliver consistent and outstanding customer service. By automating behind-the-scenes operations, staff are able to dedicate more time to training, compliance, and customer relations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Although the development and implementation of loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, they still have a widespread reputation as generic, focusing more on margin-eroding “spend-to-get” and not catering to the individual customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Acquiring this technology allows restaurant owners to focus on creating delicious food and providing excellent customer service — the POS system takes care of the rest. With this innovative AI solution, Panera aims to decrease customer wait times, enhance order accuracy and help employees prioritize guest interactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. Define the one or two KPIs most critical for your top growth goals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, our industry still is an attractive space for well-suited technologies, improving efficiencies at every level of the restaurant from inventory to customer service. We also expect a number of larger brands pushing out into new channels such as licensing deals and product development, catering programs and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. This year has shown us that the demand for drive-thru is growing, and continues to meet consumer demands with quick, efficient, and convenient service. Here are some of their insights.

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Lithos POS

AUGUST 20, 2024

LithosPOS Software stands out as the best POS system for restaurants and cafes , designed to increase the operational efficiency of restaurants and cafes Using the advanced features of the POS software, LithosPOS contributes to your operation more easily and increases overall efficiency.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Offering a smaller menu that travels well and packaging everything nicely can make the customer experience even better. And don’t forget about making deliveries on time and having great customer service – those things are super important for building a loyal customer base and getting a good reputation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2024

Restaurant owners can expect an education program to both attract a steady stream of eager talent and create a positive brand image. Additionally, by keeping employees on the roster for longer, customer service quality is bound to improve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s why we decided from the start to stay "payment processor agnostic," allowing us to cater to our customers’ needs and build our business around product value, not processing fees. They say the customer is always right, and more times than not, they are.

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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?” Verify cashiers are saying the right things at the register, upselling and providing appropriate customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With the increasing customer inclination towards a health-conscious diet, even the restaurant industry has to adapt to the trend by adding dishes catering to their health-conscious guests. Restaurants using ghost kitchens may directly provide delivery or use delivery services. Delivery Options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, trained chefs don’t need to worry about losing their jobs to a restaurant AI yet, but we cannot dismiss this scenario entirely either. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. This year, labor became more expensive and spending around $17 an hour on restaurant staff wages became the norm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Brands like Chick-fil-A are known for their excellent customer service, which is foundational in their brand value and competitive advantage. Still, QSRs are faced with daily challenges of disrupted supply chains, new consumer habits, and constantly changing regulatory mandates at the federal, state and local level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. Read the first part, here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In the restaurant business, employee engagement – whether that’s a smiling face at the door or someone that will go the extra mile to make sure the order is correct – can be the difference between customers coming back for more or never returning again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In fact, he was likely to rally his employees to excellent customer service by saying, “Yesterday was fantastic. ” Sometimes world events deal those of us in the restaurant business a really difficult hand, but it gives us the opportunity to find success in unexpected ways. What can we do today to make it better?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. Has restaurant marketing changed since COVID? Restaurant marketing has changed drastically since COVID.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Savneet Singh, PAR Technology CEO & President commented, "I am very pleased to announce that PAR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Restaurant Magic, a leader in backoffice subscription software for enterprise restaurants. " “We are thrilled to be joining forces with PAR Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. In the late 1980’s, Hattie Marie brought her culinary talents to the masses and opened a bakery/catering service, Pie Face Bakery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In ranking the top three characteristics respondents were looking for in online reviews before the pandemic, they overwhelmingly agreed on quality of service or products (80 percent), good prices (75 percent) and good customer service (75 percent). Unsafe COVID-19 policies was next at 26 percent. "In the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

The report, which surveyed 127 restaurant executives across the U.S. and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Nearly a half (48 percent) of consumers are looking to pre-made/catered dinners, meal kits and takeout for their holiday meals. Consumers are looking towards pre-made/catered meals (15 percent), take-out (18 percent), and meal kits (15 percent) in place of meal prep for one of their holiday or New Year’s meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. It should be four.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ezCater announced the launch of Subway's new online catering platform as part of the sandwich chain's overall focus to create even greater digital convenience for guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

“We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation. ” BentoBox Launches Catering and Events Capabilities. BentoBox launched two products, Catering Store without a BentoBox website and Enhanced Events Management, to expand restaurant capabilities during the 2020 holiday season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Customers and businesses also have the option to order Nathan’s Famous for catering via EZcater and Forkable. BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

The findings were compiled from responses of 150 individuals who either own or hold a senior management role at a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, or catering company in the United States. The survey cited above was conducted by Credit Key from April 12 to April 15, 2021. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts.

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