Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. With the pandemic starting to ease in some parts of the country and lockdowns becoming a thing of the past (hopefully), 2022 brings some cautious optimism to the industry as businesses start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A concept known as cloud kitchen has emerged as a result of these advancements. A cloud kitchen also called a “ghost kitchen” or “virtual kitchen,” is a commercial culinary environment that provides food enterprises with the tools and resources they need to prepare menu meals for delivery and takeout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 The use of delivery apps, like UberEats and DoorDash, provided a much-needed revenue stream allowing restaurants to rely less on an in-person brick-and-mortar experience. The Store Experience. million since the start of the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Down the line, menus will become practically customized to the individual consumer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You’re approaching your busiest season, and more of your customers are planning gatherings and returning to their pre-pandemic spending levels. You’re also hostage to other rising costs and supply chain delays, and want to deliver the experiences your diners expect, now and into 2022. Maintaining Equipment.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. That’s not just due to safety and health concerns ( ball pits are known to be bacterial cesspits ). There was a time when your local McDonald’s was the ideal spot for a 6-year-old’s birthday party.

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Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Food, Hospitality & Wellness ‘Places’ Transcending the Resources & Mining Village Work-Life Experience. Health and safety are paramount in mining and resources sector but as with society in general, personnel ‘wellness’ has not always been at the forefront of consideration. Source: www.food-management.com. Source: Future Food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” The tail winds are strong, and it's about executing at a high level while still focusing on each and every customer.”

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But despite the aftermath, the sector has gradually recovered by 2022 – to a point where a new sense of normality has set in. What will customers expect from food and hospitality brands? Keep reading to discover what else restaurateurs, dark kitchens and (virtual) food brands can expect in the coming year (and beyond).

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Some people view restaurant robotics as a way to reduce labor costs, while others see it as a way to improve the customer experience. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, there is no doubt that restaurant robotics is changing the game for both restaurateurs and customers alike. Cecilia.ai

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Innovations like AI, robots , and even QR codes can help restaurants succeed by keeping labor costs down while still delivering on guest experience. Digital kitchen display systems could make paper tickets obsolete. Bella saves time and money by running food to tables and takeout orders to waiting customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

” Amir Didarali, Principal for INAA group also added, “Our vision for Naf Naf, like our other businesses, is to provide a best-in-class experience for the guest while also creating opportunities locally for individuals to grow within our organization.” ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Hence, technology-first business models such as cloud kitchens are only expected to become more prevalent in the coming years. Restaurants and hotels can benefit from these robots in many ways, including simplification of operations, consistency in food, reduced costs and food wastage, and an enhanced customer experience.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to the digital age of dining, where QR codes are becoming the cornerstone of a modern, efficient, and engaging restaurant experience. A 2022 Deloitte Study found that consumers spend an incredible 20% more when ordering through technology like tableside ordering , online menus, and handheld POS devices. Absolutely not.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Based on findings from a survey hosted on the Angus Reid Forum on behalf of Restaurants Canada, the report shares that on the positive side, Canadians are looking forward to returning to restaurants, so long as safety measures are in place. Paytronix Systems, Inc., A census-balanced panel of 2,072 U.S.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurants were among the first enterprises to be slowed down, shut down, or slammed with never-before-seen safety standards. In the second quarter of the year, it was encouraging to see the immunization campaign gaining traction, which resulted in increased customer confidence. Source: ET Hospitality. June: Inviting Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

While it is not the outcome we wanted, amid all the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and the immense strain it has put our industry, the safety of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, vendor partners and our own staff is paramount. This is our community and we all must be kept safe.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This holiday season, entering into 2022, there may be more people staying home by themselves and not travel as much to visit their families. The pandemic accelerated restaurant and bar trends such as ghost kitchens, e-commerce brands, and now alcohol delivery. Chili’s participated in to-go alcohol as well. Low/No ABV Beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. Solutions that specifically targeted the guest experience, from ordering to payment to on- and offline interaction, took priority. – Christine Barone, President, Dutch Bros.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2023

percent in late 2022. IoT is enabling restaurant employees to focus on what matters most, the customer experience, by automating manual back-of-house tasks to free up their time. Detecting leaks (pipes or equipment) in the kitchen to prevent costly damage or downtime. The benefits extend to food safety as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Noodles & Company Launches Ghost Kitchen. Noodles & Company launched its first ghost kitchen test in Chicago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bill directs all operational and strategic planning and execution for the Applebee’s, Del Taco, MOD Pizza, Wendy’s and Olga’s Kitchen brands. Greg Fuchs serves as the Senior Facilities Manager for Applebee’s, MOD Pizza, Del Taco, Olga’s Kitchen and Wendy’s restaurants in the TSFR portfolio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

“As a new member of the Inspire family of brands, Dunkin’s strong experience in non-traditional development complements Inspire’s vision for non-traditional growth across the portfolio, bringing valuable expertise to our best-in-class shared Development team.” ” Pieology in Idaho.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan comes with over 15 years of experience in Sales Strategy at multinational companies. TRT: Tell us a little about yourself, your consulting experience in the restaurant industry, and your current role at Focus hospitality. How do you think software and digital technology help the operations of a restaurant kitchen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 9, 2022

5 Restaurant Promotion Ideas For The ‘New Normal’ Restaurants can no longer rely on word-of-mouth and outdoor ads to keep their companies top of mind because customers are still hesitant to venture out. Instead, restaurateurs must market their companies where their customers are now: online. Reorganize The Menu .

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EATER

JUNE 14, 2023

It seemed like a sure thing: Loba Pastry + Coffee was Chicago magazine’s Best New Bakery in 2016, among other plaudits, and Velazquez Lindsten, who got her start as a pastry chef in Chicago’s fine dining kitchens after immigrating to the U.S. My first day working in the kitchen I immediately felt at home. It was great.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Some, like Ratatouille and Chef , are obvious picks — they are largely set in restaurants or kitchens, there are chefs involved, etc. Primo’s artistry and vision makes him resistant to meeting the demands of his customer base who, in 1950’s fashion, make requests of him like adding a side of spaghetti to their risotto.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

The reopening kits provide independent restaurant operators with must-have supplies such as masks and safety guidance posters as well as resource guides to navigate state and local COVID-19 reopening requirements and help create a safer environment for staff and customers alike. " Revention is HungerRush. .

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EATER

JULY 22, 2021

Chef Ian Boden stands inside the Shack, which is devoid of dine-in customers during one of the repeated lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That day, Boden was focused on finishing a salad of Salanova lettuces and fried Virginia peanuts when his wife, Leslie, walked into the kitchen. Cooking is the only thing I know,” he said. “It

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