7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

Despite what the industry has been through, looking back can help us find ways to adapt today and prepare for the future. How restaurant sales were impacted Shortly after lockdowns were initiated, restaurant sales across the board—from full-service dining to coffee shops—took a nosedive. Foot traffic disappeared overnight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. With most of their business reliant on dine-in visits, full service restaurants (FSR) bore the brunt of the COVID dine-in restrictions. foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

restaurant industry has shown remarkable resiliency, having lost as much as 35 percent of visits at the beginning of the pandemic, but still has a ways to go to get back to pre-pandemic levels, reports The NPD Group. Visits at the dinner daypart were down -5 percent in May 2021 from a year ago and -12 percent from two years ago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on July 31st, worries are escalating about the small business owners who still can’t cover monthly rent payments and/or have back rent to pay. Rent Struggle Is Real. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. Transaction Volume Increase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2021

To account for a large increase in permanent, pandemic-related closures, we only analyzed restaurants that have remained open from 2019 through 2021. Here's what we found: What Shifts Increased from 2019 to 2021? We've seen a 77% increase in patio roles , likely due to the extension of patio season and prevalence of outdoor dining.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In 2021, we are looking ahead with an eye towards growth, and evolution. Where the opportunity is for restaurants in 2021 Despite the blow that 2020 dealt our industry, there is immense opportunity that comes from it. For restaurants, 2020 was a year full of challenges. And that's a big question mark. It’s still a big question mark.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How about weeks-long dining room shutdowns? And when it comes to those marketing plans, 2020’s lessons will, at least, provide good advice for 2021 and the years to come. When the pandemic reached our area and we closed our dining rooms, it was clear that our messaging would have to change. Still nothing? Be a Teacher.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” My colleagues and I at EPAM Continuum have been thinking of 2021 and the trends that will soon be served to us. ” Worry not. Curbside Appeal.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What’s in store for 2021? Now that the dust has somewhat settled, let’s take a look at what the future holds in 2021. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was? Without wishing to tempt fate, the smart money is on strong growth in the first quarter of 2021. Takeout is king.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. There's no dining room, no storefront, no servers, and in some cases not so much as a sign. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What’s in store for 2021? Now that the dust has somewhat settled, let’s take a look at what the future holds in 2021. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was? Without wishing to tempt fate, the smart money is on strong growth in the first quarter of 2021. Takeout is king.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. DESIGN: It’s a new era of drive-thrus. of total sales (4).

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond. The traditional division of labor between the front of the house and back of the house is no more, and restaurant employees have taken up responsibilities this year that they never imagined.

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Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. First and foremost, as successful restaurateurs but also as an integral part of the front- and back-of-house staff.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

With a new year comes new challenges, and after the year for the industry that was 2020, we want to help set your restaurant up for success in 2021. Before you get any ideas of a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in. So, where do you start?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

March 16th, 2020, we were in the pandemic, kind of rested a little bit, and then we decided to open up Poppy & Seed in 2021." She met her now husband and business partner, chef Michael Reed when he worked at Poppy + Rose in downtown LA. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. Prior to the pandemic, restaurant jobs – especially those back-of house – have seen high turnover rates. fewer employees in the front-of-house and 6.2 Across the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. Grubhub launched the third annual "State of the Plate" report. Top Side Dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Looking ahead to 2021, there are three trends we see defining the restaurant and hospitality industry. The newest innovations we observe are restaurants investing in ghost kitchens to service larger geographic areas and building out outdoor dining tents which increasingly resemble indoor dining.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re interested in celebrating special occasions, Columbus has plenty of restaurants with private dining available. If you’re interested in celebrating special occasions, Columbus has plenty of restaurants with private dining available. Check out our list for the best private dining options in Columbus, Ohio!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

As brands scrambled to change their business models – whether through the adoption of touchless payments, delivery and curbside pickup, or the use of QR codes to access online menus – consumers were also forced to adapt their dining behaviors. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Six igloos for outdoor dining or 27 propane heaters or 183 tanks of propane to keep guests warm. In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature the impact of third-party delivery in a revealing study from SevenRooms, stats on the pandemic year, the tales told by foot traffic and the increasing popularity of breakfast items. hour in NY).

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

To offer a truly immersive dining experience, let your guests indulge more than just their taste buds the next time they visit your restaurant. Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. It’s time to get creative! Image Source ]. Image Source ].

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The Food Corridor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The industry bounced back and found a way to get through the year. . The natural question now is: what you got 2021? What to Expect From 2021. With signs that things might be going back to norma l, there is certainly some optimism in the air. We all know what happened next. . It’s surely got to be better than 2020.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. It’s a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. That’s where a cloud-based inventory management system comes in. Partender 3.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Table of Contents. What is Forecasting for a Restaurant? Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. In contrast, customers are entering 2023 with higher expectations for stellar experiences when they do choose to spend money on dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. million by the end of 2022.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And now, with vaccinations on the rise and looser restrictions in place, Father’s Day 2021 presents a perfect opportunity for your restaurant to go big. Plan ahead to keep diners happy and coming back for seconds. What dining options will you be offering guests? That’s where your restaurant comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

These spaces are only used to prepare food for off-premises consumption; there is no dining room, curbside pickup or drive thru, which means operators can get by on skeleton back-of-house (BOH) crews. What’s the Difference between Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Brands? Breaking Into New Dayparts.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5 Restaurants Must Prepare For Continued Disruptions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With increased talk of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the rise of the Delta variant , restaurant owners are still adapting their dine-in operations to keep up with the times. As a part of this process, many operators have once again turned to outdoor dining as a lifeline to help recover lost revenue and make customers feel at ease.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. While restaurant reservation software is becoming essential to reopening, the technology is still new to many restaurateurs. Let’s dive in. Download Guide.

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