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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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Why a Customer Service Strategy Is Important in a Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Satisfied customers are more likely to generate positive feedback and referral business. The restaurant industry has a lot of competition.

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10 Tips to Improve Hotel Customer Service

Hotelogix

Customer service in hotels is arguably one of the most important considerations that guests make before booking a room. While quality hotel customer service can be a huge boon for your business, offering inexcusable customer care in the hospitality industry can be just as disastrous. Presentation is Everything!

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Customer Service Trends in the Restaurant Industry to Look For in 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

Statistics show that 96 percent of consumers from across the globe say that customer service plays a critical factor in choosing a brand they’ll be loyal to. As a service-oriented industry, knowing what makes your customers tick and capitalizing on their preferences will allow you to provide top-of-the-line service.

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Guide on Providing Excellent Customer Service: Before, During and After The Meal

7 Shifts

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave.

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Don’t Let COVID-19 Erode Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

As customers become well-adjusted to the new normal, they are sure to remember what brands stepped away from their pre-COVID customer experience promise, even long after the pandemic ends. So, what can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience?

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Why Your Restaurant Is Invisible Online – And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late 

Modern Restaurant Management

Users rely on TikTok to learn about a restaurant’s ambiance, food presentation, and overall experience, even if the platform lacks detailed business information. AI Agents Enhance Customer Engagement Restaurants can, of course, play the AI game too. Viral videos and influencer recommendations can drive significant foot traffic.