Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2023

Below, we’ll briefly go over the importance of collecting data and restaurant analytics and how it be used to improve efficiency and, in due course, boost revenue. First, how might owners and those in management find the data they need? One of the most important sources is a restaurant’s POS system, or point-of-sale system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. However, new technologies have made restaurant reporting much easier. Leverage Reports to Improve Customer Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As he is about to enter the restaurant, let’s consider the technology that he will encounter along his journey to pick up his order. We’ve seen restaurants pivot to contactless methods for a safer customer experience. In many restaurants, customers can also pay via the QR code online at the end of their meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s also important for restaurant owners to acknowledge the pace at which industry trends and technological advancements are changing and improving. It’s also important to consider the customer experience. Your own personnel shouldn’t be your only focus, however.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. The restaurant industry has been evolving consistently over the years. From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Why do you need restaurant management software?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

This can be done by calculating your restaurant’s food cost percentage and cost of each dish using reports and data that an integrated point-of-sale can provide. And that’s not different during Restaurant Week. Offer Easy Online Ordering. Be In Charge of Your Own Marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. But what happens when your restaurant suffers an internet outage, taking your POS system with it? That system needs access to the internet in order to keep functioning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

Yet they share a similar objective – influencing and serving customers wherever they are and with whatever they want. Modernizing customer experiences and maintaining satisfaction are top priorities for retail and restaurant owners. Create an Experience in a Paper Bag. Pixels and Bites.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

What makes the SolaaS concept so unique is that it can interact within a technological ecosystem to support every aspect of your business—from point of sale and online ordering to customer data consolidation. Look for a multi-functional, modular platform of software and hardware that includes your point of sale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. Restaurants need reliable internet connectivity, appropriate hardware devices and frequently updated software.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. This helps reduce expenses and improves the restaurant’s overall efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In this article, we delve into five key ways that you should be using your POS data to forecast holiday demand for your restaurant. Analyze Previous Holiday Sales Data Past sales data is invaluable when it comes to planning the upcoming season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

Eliminating 3rd Party App Charges with Kitchen Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems. A point of sale system is primarily used by restaurants to accept cash and credit card payments and to manage internal communications. Enhancing Kitchen Services with Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) for Enhanced Customer Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AI can assist restaurants in optimizing how they manage and operate menus to increase margins. Improve Customer Experience : Repeat customers are the backbone of a restaurant business. AI in restaurants allows you to deliver better customer experiences by increasing engagement opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. Temperature logs are automatically captured and sent to management dashboard reports for 24/7 monitoring. Fast forward to 2022. And many have risen to the occasion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? The restaurant industry has perhaps seen higher adoption rates of this technology than any other industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

Simply put, digital transformation is upgrading technology to make the most of the information available to you, allowing you to drive sales how you see fit by satisfying customers. Digital transformation is paramount when keeping pace with customer experience (CX) trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

An added benefit: restaurants can also capture and analyze valuable customer data. Using cutting-edge technology positions restaurants to unlock a wealth of prospects to enhance the customer experience. Enhanced accuracy through minimized human errors in order processing and inventory tracking. Ordering screens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

In a restaurant world filled with heavy hitters armed with deep pockets and marketing power, it can seem difficult for smaller concepts to compete. But independently owned, more agile operations can out-maneuver big brands by leaning on their point of sale (POS) platforms to increase sales and expand their client bases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2024

The conflict lies in the temporary boost in orders at the cost of long-term customer relationships. Aside from a lack of control of the customer experience, Dependency on third-party platforms for delivery or reservations can lead to reduced profit margins due to commission fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Pay-at-the-table is becoming increasingly popular among restaurants of all levels – from quick-service and fast casual to fine dining, particularly as brands increase adoption, the technology and user experience continually improve. Know Them : Remember guest preferences and anticipate their changing needs. Weighing the Options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. Restaurants juggle multiple operations simultaneously on any given day, from tracking sales to planning logistics and maximizing the customer experience. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. POS technology can help with labor shortages, supply chain concerns and customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

When asked why consumers remain loyal to a restaurant, their top three reasons were overall experience, quality of food, and cost. While third-party services may be a fast way for restaurants to quickly offer mobile ordering, it invites another brand to control the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2024

The report, Beyond Gratuity: Perspectives of Restaurant Staff on Tipping Practices, reveals that two-thirds of workers report their tips have stayed the same or decreased in the last twelve months, and more than half of tipped workers expect a modest 15 percent to 19 percent tip.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Much of customer frustration stems from restaurants’ unreliability with orders, be they incomplete, delayed, or overpriced. This can lead to a loss in revenue over time and some customers may take their frustrations out on restaurants by offering little to no gratuity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Consumers need strong incentives to participate in dynamic pricing: Most consumers would be incentivized to order outside of peak hours from a preferred restaurant only if discounts exceed 10 percent off the original price. Is dynamic pricing just a better fit for other industries and not restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

And while doing so has allowed many multi-unit restaurants to keep the lights on, it’s also forced them to transform their businesses. That means you should be thinking about dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) access point (AP) devices rated for outdoor use. In the end, a successful curbside solution is really all about agility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Here are some strategic actions that restaurant operators can implement utilizing their Point of Sale (POS) systems and technological resources to ensure a flawless customer experience and optimized sales.

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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

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. What can restaurant operators learn from these results?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

AI is now playing a role in many significant areas ranging from enhancing supply chain management to streamlining customer interactions, ultimately ensuring seamless functioning within restaurants. They also extend to customer-facing areas of the business. But AI powered technologies are not limited to kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Several cities––including New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle, just to name a few––have since passed legislation to permanently cap commissions food-delivery apps can charge restaurants, in some cases triggering lawsuits from the third-party delivery services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s tech-driven world, customers and workers alike expect a seamless payments experience wherever they go. With the restaurant industry facing an ongoing labor shortage , it’s more crucial than ever to offer your staff the best experience possible, which includes optimizing their payments experience.

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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. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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