The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 27, 2022

With the latest wave of COVID-19 spreading rapidly, restaurant owners are considering how best to implement safety measures while controlling costs. Just a month ago, dine-in was showing signs of improvement. On one hand, the COVID-19 pandemic forced food and beverage establishments to move beyond their typical offerings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

Delivery and DIY. Given that many are not yet comfortable dining out, restaurant businesses are struggling to make ends meet. If you have not put in a takeout or delivery program, it's not too late. If you have not put in a takeout or delivery program, it's not too late. Rewards and Offers.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept? Everything helps.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To uphold food safety mandates and warrant uninterrupted service, consider the following: Optimize Refrigeration Systems Ascertain that your cooling units are prepared to function under increased duress. Fine-Tune Your Operational Workflow Increased footfall dictates a reevaluation of your kitchen's workflow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene for the better. How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? Takeout is Taking Over. Long Live the Community Table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

But the news cycle has demonstrated that one day’s positive outlook is countered with dire reports of additional cases the next – with consumers jolted back to compliance with safety recommendations. As the economy struggles to reopen amidst COVID-19 – including restaurants across the U.S.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. coli outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Both of these issues are significantly important and even though we should all agree that health and safety is foremost – if we manage to beat the virus into submission and destroy the economy in the process then we are left with a problem that can be devastating for decades to follow. How can we really stay on top of this challenge?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts to gaze into a crystal ball and re-imagine the future of dining. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts to gaze into a crystal ball and re-imagine the future of dining. Chris Boyles, VP of Food Safety for Steritech.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers.

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2020

Food delivery might be necessary for some during the pandemic, but when there’s a curfew involved, think twice before you click “order” Last night, a Caviar deliverer was arrested on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, about a half hour after the city’s 8 p.m. Photo: Tricky_Shark /Shutterstock. curfew went into effect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms. For the restaurateurs who responded to our survey, only 15 percent said they were allowed to dine at full capacity, with nearly half saying they were allowed 50 percent capacity. Patio dining in colder weather. Limitations and consumer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. Service with a smile is not a thing of the past.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag.

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Focus POS

JUNE 2, 2020

First and foremost is the strategic recalibration of quick service restaurant (QSR) and fine dining business models. According to the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry has encountered a shortfall of $80 billion and counting. Contactl ess payments for curbside or at-the- door delivery. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

.” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customers drive up to the designated lane, scan their order code and are rewarded by getting their food quicker.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

They provide much more than food, they provide nourishment and create communities. Restaurants bring groups of people and that traffic often brings safety. Restaurants bring groups of people and that traffic often brings safety. Restaurants must build trust, communicate safety and clearly establish value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

To help ensure the survival of these restaurants, many of which are family owned, the PR industry has banded together to create a campaign called "Dining Bonds." The dining bonds are being offered by participating restaurants across the country at a suggested savings of 25 percent when purchased. . "We're More than 2.45

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Voters in several states passed propositions that will affect the food and beverage industry. Election Results. Legislation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. Other considerations include introducing an anteroom or restricted enclosed space for pick up/delivery personnel. Architectural Considerations in HVAC.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Litigation. Recent opinions in favor of insurance companies include a March 16, 2022 unpublished Ninth Circuit pane opinion in Steven Baker v.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2021

As people begin venturing out to eat again after a year of lockdowns and restrictions, 75 percent say they are not comfortable with dining indoors. Ensuring adherence to city and state regulations, keeping parking lots and sidewalks safe and obtaining the necessary city permits are keys to a successful outdoor dining season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Be Transparent About Safety. Over the past year, restaurants have had to evolve their communications to consumers with a sensitivity and transparency never before required around issues of safety and health. Doing everything to ensure your customers feel safe dining with you will remain priority #1. Think Beyond Your Four Walls.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. DoorDash Deep Dish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. The normalcy of customers coming in the doors for a night of dining or even a casual lunch feels like a vision of the distant past. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The extra precautions and contortions of today’s pick-ups will eventually fade, but the model of customers grabbing food right outside the restaurant is here to stay. Yes, curbside reduces the number of virus-spreading interactions and increases safety, but that’s about the only good news for the people running the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. With less inventory and even fewer customers coming in, we recommend that you widen your margins and revamp your offerings.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

The percentage breakdown of sales from travelers in a typical year pre-COVID-19 was as follows: Family dining – 31%. Casual dining – 32%. Fine dining – 41%. So, whether you are a specialty kiosk, fast-casual, or fine dining, there is additional money to be made by catering to tourists. Quickservice – 23%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This past year has shown us the invaluable difference that a warm and welcoming dining experience can make for customers, who are increasingly choosing establishments that go the extra mile in offering hospitality. That being said, it was a very strong year for Immigrant Food because we managed to keep costs in check and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. The chains’ carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery orders soared throughout the pandemic as consumers looked for relief from preparing most of their meals at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

By prioritizing employee safety during a time of crisis, leaders set a strong example for their management teams and clearly demonstrate how the organization values its people. And to say that larger food service organizations with locations that cross state borders will have their work cut out for them is an understatement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

But each restaurant has its own needs depending on the kinds of food it provides. This layout is better suited for larger kitchens and helps ensure that food preparation is completed more efficiently. An open layout means that customers can see into the kitchen and watch as their food is being prepared. Be Efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news of restaurant resiliency, dining trends in Canada, restaurant salaries across the U.S. Like digital ordering, carry-out, delivery, and drive-thru were also growing before the pandemic. Restaurant Resiliency. Throughout one of the most challenging years for U.S.

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