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? What should restaurant operators take away from these results?

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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

MARCH 9, 2022

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. This can happen at any point in the food preparation process, including the packing of meals for takeaway and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With an influx of customers at peak dining times and an increase in the volume of prep work, some employees may feel pressure to sacrifice food safety for speed. With food at the forefront of the holiday season, restaurant managers should take the opportunity before the rush begins to remind employees of how to prioritize food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Same goes for office space, break room, and other management areas; if your BOH infrastructure isn’t up to speed, there is an inevitable “domino effect” that will negatively impact business. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This "Super" special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup has a Super Bowl theme. On such a pivotal weekend for restaurant delivery, promotions, menus, pricing and operations should all be informed by holistic customer intelligence.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed Robin Zheng, US Manager of Pudu Robotics , about the company's work with restaurants and the future of robotic use and automation in restaurants. Robots are quickly becoming an integral part of the restaurant experience in both the dining room and kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

To answer that and more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to an expert–Daniel Hawes, Vice President of Product Design at Givex, whose work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. What will the QSR of the future look like and what role will AI-integrated technologies play?

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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. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Investigators reviewed with restaurant management the requirement that ill staff are not allowed to work until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Imagine your restaurant as a complex business where each part, from the kitchen staff to the front-of-house team, plays a crucial role in creating a premium dining experience. Now, think of fast food restaurant management as skilled and efficient ensuring that each element works seamlessly together to produce a better dining experience.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Plus, their kitchen staff now uses the Kitchen Display System to receive orders, speeding up communication and food preparation. Alien Taco : Managing Rapid Growth Alien Taco turned to Lavu’s mobile POS and online ordering system to handle a surge in demand. 3 Restaurant Success Stories first appeared on Lavu.

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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. Restaurants will increasingly become more reliant on using their transaction data to inform and automate their businesses. For part two, click here.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Increase Table Turnover and Improve Your Restaurant Table Turnover Rate 1. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. This will help minimize waits for food preparation, ensuring that customers are served promptly.

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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. Sustainability – Gone are the days when consumers didn’t know where their food came from (or where it’s going). For part one, click here.

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Lithos POS

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

AI-Powered Automation & Robotics AI and automation transform the operation of restaurants, reduce labor costs, and improve service speed. Many restaurants use chatbot-controlled AI for customer service, predictive analysis for inventory management, and robotic kitchen assistants for food preparation.

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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. Before stores open, the training program for franchisees is designed to teach them the fundamentals for efficient skills to run a successful restaurant and is completed locally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Paul Soulliere: Information Systems Manager | 25 years. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. The top is flat and can be used for food preparation or storage while the machine is in use.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Photo by Sylvain Gaboury/PMC).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. From food preparation to the seating and interaction with staff, Taffer’s Tavern will be a worry-free dining experience.” Restaurant Sherpas.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its Kitchen Display System (KDS) improves communication between staff, reducing errors and speeding up food preparation. Lavu also integrates payroll tools for staff management and scheduling, while offering loyalty program features to simplify operations and boost customer retention.

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Lithos POS

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This gives the customer more freedom in their orders and beyond the traditional dine-in system, the customer can order food via QR code, mobile app, and website. This system helps restaurants manage crowds and get more business even in limited space. To meet customer expectations, restaurants need systems like Digital Dine-In.

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Lithos POS

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But for the restaurant business, having too many people at the front of house to take and serve orders can also lead to congestion. Also, not having enough chefs in your back of house can increase food preparation time and lead to customer dissatisfaction. In many restaurants, food is served by robots.

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Lithos POS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Proper food handling and storage equipment, such as refrigerators and freezers. Other equipment: Some equipment in restaurants refers to miscellaneous equipment. It is not directly related to food preparation or service but is still necessary for the operation of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. “We are confident his exceptional experience in hotel and restaurant management will enhance our current offerings as well as spark innovative new ideas.”

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