Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2024

Attracting new customers is important to every business owner. While there are many marketing strategies to get customers in the door, it is just as important to create customer service strategies that keep them coming back. The restaurant industry has very low retention rates , estimated at only 55 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Less than two decades ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was largely limited to pizza and Chinese takeout. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. So, if you’ve skimped on your digital presence, the time to change is now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2024

A friend tells you a restaurant has bad service and gave her food poisoning. For today’s always-online consumers, it’s all the same. Ninety-four percent of diners base their decisions on online reviews, and businesses who respond are seen as nearly two times more trustworthy than businesses who don’t. Reviews matter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. So how do you thrive in a customer-driven competitive market?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Without customer loyalty, it’s difficult to succeed in any business, particularly when you’re competing in a crowded landscape like hospitality. Now is the perfect time to identify, understand and engage your most valuable diners and deliver timely, relevant offers. Consider your own restaurant loyalty experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

.'s 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. Ensuring your online profile is as trustworthy as it is discoverable is crucial.” However, Google Search remains ominant at 72 percent among consumers.

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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 other AI functionality do you feel will be utilized more in restaurants this year?

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 27, 2024

A Hotel Point of Sale (Hotel POS) is a technology solution comprising hardware and software components that record and process transactions between a hotel and its customers. It helps hoteliers manage everything, especially various service areas like restaurants, bars, spas, or gift shops within their properties.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When it comes to planning a trip, choosing the right online travel agency (OTA) can make all the difference. In 2023, the US market is bustling with various online travel agencies, each offering unique features and services for travelers. What sets Airbnb apart is its focus on offering homes and local experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. With the prevalence of online reviews, it's crucial to actively seek and utilize feedback. Customer feedback offers insights into customers satisfaction, needs, and preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals. It's about consistently delivering top-notch quality, exceptional service, and an unforgettable experience. Moreover, as the hospitality sector becomes increasingly competitive, tapping into the nuanced aspects of customer behavior becomes necessary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

One of the most impactful ways to target your audience is through location-based marketing. Customer engagement is guaranteed to increase as customers interact with your restaurant through a dedicated mobile app or QR code system. Promote Online Ordering and Reservations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. Review and Revise Your Menu Offerings. Offer Easy Online Ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

In the digital age, online reputation management is critical for business success. Many depend on social media reviews and posts about a particular restaurant before deciding whether they will dine there or not. Nearly half of your market depends on social media comments for their restaurant reviews.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. A good mobile experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. What Data Should Your Restaurant Be Collecting? What the customer orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for restaurant operators. The future is digital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. When restaurants got the green light to reopen their dining rooms, they implemented a host of safety procedures to prevent the spread of germs.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The goal is to provide excellent guest experiences while maximizing revenue and maintaining cost control. These components are integral to providing a positive guest experience and achieving financial success: Front Office Operations: The front office is the face of the hotel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Consumers are attracted by the promise of discounted meals at their favorite restaurants, as well as new and trending ones. Here is your 2022 guide for a successful Restaurant Week. Take Advantage of Technology.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? 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. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2023

QR codes have rapidly transformed the traditional restaurant landscape in recent years. Customers could find menus online, earn rewards and pay their checks — all with a simple scan. And today, customers still appreciate that convenience. And happier customers tend to leave better tips.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2022

It may not look like it at first glance, but every interaction you have with your guests generates data. From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

According to The Enterprises Project , digital transformation can be defined as the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. Your Restaurant’s Digital Transformation. Restaurant websites showed PDF versions of their menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is roaring back into action as pandemic lockdowns wind down. That said, the processes that became norms during the pandemic, such as online ordering and contactless pickup, are here to stay for the convenience of hungry customers. Security Is a Key Ingredient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

… and bring them back to restaurants for more. Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. Think What Would Incentivize Customers to Join.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2020

Ensuring a positive digital customer experience entails optimizing various channels and technological infrastructure to improve how customers navigate a restaurant’s online persona. Creating Digital Customer Experiences: Three Best Practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. Unfortunately, the traditional marketing tech stack that restaurants have long relied on is outdated, overpriced and ineffective in today’s digital ecosystem.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The recent workforce shortage brought the restaurant industry to its knees. will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. To accomplish this: Improve training efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Restaurant marketing revolves around making your business known. It combines different online and offline strategies to promote a restaurant and increase orders. Restaurants, in turn, have to deal with skyrocketing prices on products and fuel. Three Tips to Promote a Restaurant on a Low Budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has challenged the relationship between restaurant operator and guest. Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Loyalty programs are commonplace today, a necessity and important part of restaurant marketing strategy. Suzi Tripp.

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