Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 27, 2020

T he restaurant industry had a hectic and rather complicated 2019. With the industry’s staggering turnover rate, Cantu and LeFranc agreed that brands need to take a good look at their cultures and embody their core missions and values, because it’s what employees expect. “We It’s just not sustainable,” LeFranc said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

. “As Thanksgiving was celebrated so late in the month, it fell into December for 2019 according to the calendar we use for reporting.” This was the best 2-year growth rate in all of 2019 and the fifth consecutive quarter in which the industry has been able to post positive growth under this longer-term view.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

In 2019 we were introduced to the chicken sandwich war, and in 2020 it raged on as chain and independent restaurants added the sandwich to their menus for diners to enjoy. Similar to Grubhub's 2019 Year in Food Report , diners are continuing to eat vegan and vegetarian dishes. Top Foods of 2020. chili: 228 percent more popular.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

GoodNews, which operates 25 stores across Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris, is now one of around 160 coffee-related B-Corp companies in the world. Thu, 23 Mar Sustainable Brand Index names Paulig as Finland’s most sustainable beverage brand. Spanish coffee shop startup GoodNews becomes certified B-Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr. to its menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

However, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve Bank, 37 percent of all Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Dynamex stated that most workers are employees and that any company seeking to classify a worker as an independent contractor must meet a stringent burden of proof to do so. In early 2019 these efforts gained steam with a series of New York Times exposés on food delivery companies such as DoorDash. It was very exhausting.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

. – Matt Luckey, opsi Co-Founder It is a balancing act though and with exciting solutions such as interactive QRs, self-ordering Kiosks and AI, restaurants must thoughtfully select the right tools for their business model to effectively improve the guest and employee experience, without creating unnecessary steps or complications.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Opportunity lies in off-premises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Colin Palfrey, CMO of Majesty Coffee.

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Future Food

JULY 2, 2019

Customer and industry trends identified in the 2019 Eating Out in Australia report , highlight a disconnect between the perspective of both customers and operators. Having a smile on the face of every employee makes the world of difference.” Related Future Food Blogs. Customer and Industry Trends - Staying Relevant and Thriving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The only sustainable way to address the pain points is to rebalance digital and staffing resources by utilizing mobile strategies to alleviate stress in customer facing interactions while complementing those processes that are labor intensive,” said Judy Chan, Bluedot’s Chief Marketing Officer. restaurant industry. "Overall,

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Transparency into work environment precautions – Many restaurants and stores are publishing the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Gift Card Sales Boom. Foot Traffic Decline.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

At the end of 2019, the restaurant industry was booming. Employees are a key asset to survival during the pandemic. But when demand plummets, restaurant operators must let their brands sustain them and offer new services to create demand (think delivery, pickup and other distribution options.)

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EATER

APRIL 20, 2022

There are 70 dollar stores, and more than half — 41 — are in my district,” says Cochran-Johnson, who took her oath in 2019. face increased rates of several diet-related health disparities, including hypertension , heart disease , and diabetes. The commissioner points to the fact that Black people in the U.S.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

Described as an “ebullient and creative change maker” Niki is a huge advocate for sustainability and has brought it as a key focus to her role in Hilton believing the greatest “mark you can leave in this world is to not leave one at all.” By valuing every employee equally, companies can become more productive and stronger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Since launching the franchise initiative in October 2019, we have been energized by the interest and excitement from experienced multi-unit operators who want to get involved with the brand,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. In 2019, Little Caesars opened in Spain, India, and Barbados.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It went public in 2017 , and as of last year, it has over 6,000 employees ; in a space that has quickly become overcrowded with similar services, it has continued to dominate. Consumers don’t want a box touting sustainability and fresh food to come with bad conditions for workers. We’ve had enough of the pandemic profiteering.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

Today, Nordsee operates solely as a seafood retailer and restaurant, with more than 370 stores worldwide and the same passion for fresh sustainable seafood. The two founders, Stefan and Kathi in 2019 travelled to the foot of Kilimanjaro to get to know in person the farmers who produce their beans.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Price inflation has gone up three times as fast in restaurants as it has in grocery stores, largely attributable to wage increases and the requisite labor levels in a restaurant environment Sales per employee in grocery stores are 3.6x In the U.S., can reduce costs as much as 25% compared to standard restaurants 6.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Sustainability in foodservice has been an upward trend for years with many operators already implementing measures that reflect the values of their customers. In 2019, the organics recycling requirement will extend to people who generate 4 or more cubic yards of overall solid waste, not just organic waste. What will this cost me?

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

When they opened their first outlet in 2017, they knew that Halifax’s concept didn’t have to be just about serving delicious burgers in an informal environment, but also about taking care of their employees with summer parties and fun team building events. ” Gorm’s. 14 Outlets. Denmark, UK and USA. Sushi NamNam.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Improve employee performance. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Reduce theft.

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Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Few establishments are now considering raising wages, offering employee benefits or improving the working conditions. Increasing wages, gradually introducing automatic gratuity, sharing the tip pool with back-of-the-house (BOH) employees, improving the working conditions, investing in cross-training, and reducing staff are all good solutions.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

The Lingering Labor Shortage Our SOTI survey revealed an overwhelming 55% of respondents consider employee retention as a main initiative in 2023 as the restaurant industry continues to grapple with a daunting labor shortage. fewer hourly employees on average per location compared to 2019, and full-service restaurants are operating at 3.7

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Cheetah

MAY 31, 2021

While they claim to be a lifeline for restaurants amidst lockdowns and an increasingly delivery-driven world, the fees of major food delivery apps are not exactly sustainable. Launched in 2019, they partner exclusively with black-owned restaurants. Think we’re pulling your leg? Table of Contents. Black and Mobile.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The second opened in September 2019 in Broken Arrow, Okla. In addition to the scholarships offered, McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program provides eligible employees at participating U.S. Both locations have experienced record-breaking success. The Bixby location has an average unit volume of $1.2M Mandy Shaw.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. “We are well positioned to invest in the right areas to strengthen our competitive advantage and drive consistent, sustainable growth for decades to come.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Former apprentices and employees say they faced working conditions they considered unsafe, while numerous former livestock employees describe what they view as unnecessary animal suffering within Stone Barns’ holistic land management system. The farm is run by Jack Algiere, who was hired as the center’s first employee in 2003.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

New guest expectations are incredibly crucial for operators to consider, as Americans interested in dining out will only keep their reservations at a new restaurant if certain measures are met, including: More than half want six-foot social distancing and employees wearing face masks enforced (53 percent and 52 percent, respectively).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Restaurant and bar related concerns. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern. Restaurant and bar related concerns. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Ervin Cohen & Jessup launched a Food, Beverage and Hospitality practice to more efficiently advise industry-related clients to recover from the devastating financial and logistical impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Delightree app can also streamline employee onboarding.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

analyzed daily traffic from February 26 through March 7 and compared it to the equivalent period in 2019. percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. Imports during 2019 totaled 21.6 11-16, 2019. Often times, a happy employee equates to happy guests. Some Placer.ai That was up 5.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Eighty-seven percent of operators say they'll likely hire additional employees during the next 6–12 months if qualified applicants are available. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022. million by 2030. million by 2030. out of 100.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Taco Bell will be offering paid sick time for all corporate-owned restaurant employees, plans to test a $100,000 salary for managers of company-owned restaurants in select markets, and will continue to champion easy and accessible vegetarian options around the world. "It's Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging.

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