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The Importance of Being Present

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for a a deeper dive into Ashcraft’s franchising journey, learning why she feels it’s important to be present in her shop every day. I thought the mixture of customer service, catering, and serving up great food would fit me and my family well, so I decided to move forward.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurant Guests Expect Seamless Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our

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6 Brilliant Restaurant Customer Service Ideas To Bring In More Guests

The Restaurant Times

It is thus important to give your best in making customers happy by coming up with creative restaurant customer service ideas. A happy customer spreads the word about the restaurant and brings along more customers to your place. Deliver Stellar Service With These Restaurant Customer Service Ideas.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. This includes one-fifth of diners who are overall eating out less.

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Promotions and Loyalty Programs Are Key to Coaxing Diners

Modern Restaurant Management

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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The Power of Consistency in Guest Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. What are some things brands can do to improve guest satisfaction?

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Is the Customer Always Right?

Modern Restaurant Management

She said firms that keep their focus solely on the customer risk losing their most talented workers. To learn more about the survey results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Dr. Baker. Why did you want to explore the “Customer is Always Right” saying?