Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The restaurant industry is absolutely brimming with innovation. Now more than ever, due to the huge lack of staff, food inflation, and supply chain shortages, automation is becoming a major advantage in execution for back-of-house operations as well. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. Fine dining – 28%.

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Technology Dietary Restrictions Back of House Front of House 78

The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. You place your order at the counter or kiosk, grab a number or buzzer, and typically receive your food at the counter. More casual, relaxed dining atmosphere.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Other supply chain related events, which spanned from restaurant equipment (creating issues for restaurant development and timing) to the Avian flu/eggflation issues, also negatively impacted the industry. Restaurants must also learn to operate with fewer employees and rely more on technology. Are some doing well and others not so?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 175

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners. Many fast food chains already have successful kiosk setups, with McDonald’s being the most prominent. Food cost tracking The cost of food changes regularly based on supply and demand.

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Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Notably, not enough investment in technology and digital transformation. Simultaneously, economic challenges have placed increased financial scrutiny on brands, compelling them to reevaluate their loyalty technology as a whole with a focus on how to do while ensuring smooth transition for guests.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 187

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Supplies Food Supply Fast Casual Front of House 165

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A tightly integrated technology strategy will be key to workplace satisfaction and profitability. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

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2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 161

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes.

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Fine Dining Fast Casual Food Supply 2022 206

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Camboflare.

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Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 177

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just as there is no single food and drink formula for restaurant industry success, there is no simple formula for a healthy profit margin. Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors. Fast Casual Restaurants.

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Loyalty Program Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 183

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

How will you be getting more diners to eat your food this year? For casual establishments, consider putting promotional signs on the backs of bathroom stall doors and at the silverware stand. Getting an organic audience on social by posting nothing but food and staff pics can be tough. Maximize Indoor Real Estate with Signage.

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 210

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

Major advances in menu innovation, a field my org has some experience in, have shifted course in the past year as many restaurants have switched to almost entirely off-premise meals. Before investing in technology, however, go back to basics with a purpose-driven strategy. Dig into the details of what your food is all about.

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Fast Casual Customer Experience 185

The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

However, that isn’t the only upcoming innovation that the world of menus can expect in 2023. If you aren’t familiar with what AR is, think Pokemon Go , but instead of monsters viewed in the real world via the lens of your phone, it will be your best food items. The Supply Chain Will Remain in Chaos. about that item.

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2023 Fast Casual Food Supply Seasonal Menu 110

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. The restaurant industry continues to face many pandemic-induced restrictions, and rather than giving up, brands have decided to innovate. Even in the worst of times comes innovation. billion to $25 billion. Lesson #4: Reviews gained in quantity and importance.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. State of Digital Qu announced the results of its fifth annual survey of quick service (QSR) and fast casual (FC) restaurant brands.

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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 98

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Even as lockdown restrictions are eased and restaurants find innovative ways to welcome customers back, many Americans remain hesitant about dining in during Covid-19 and are instead turning to takeout for their favorite meals. Comfort Food. Food Safety Supply Chain. How Diners Feel. Contactless Everything. Entertain Me.

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2020 Food Safety Food Supply Kitchen Safety 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The partnership aligns Clean Juice’s core values of healthy, clean living with a focus on raising the nutritional and educational value of organic food and beverage choices available to consumers across the nation. There aren’t a lot of products that are transparent about what is in your food.”

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across "Quality, value, and innovation will always be relevant to the consumer, but we also need to recognize that in many ways the world has fundamentally changed."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Disclaimer: The top foods below have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2020.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 158

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For instance, if a restaurant could cross-utilize current staff to deliver food and already has the POS capabilities to handle delivery orders, the cost to launch could be minimal. Now more than ever, consumers want to get their food and go, quickly. Convenience is the main ingredient driving restaurant demand.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 217

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

. “After almost four decades of learning and growing, our company has decided it’s time to go back to what first brought people to our brand – and that includes offering bolder-than-ever Tex-Mex food and pulling together design elements that are inspired by On The Border’s legacy.

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Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 147

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Can't touch this.

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2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 190

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 132

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

In a deal that creates the world’s largest online food delivery company outside of China, Just Eat Takeaway.com plans to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Grubhub in an all-stock transaction. The transaction represents Just Eat Takeaway.com’s entry into online food delivery in the United States. The deal is valued at $7.3

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Food Safety Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 135

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. This better, smarter use of technology to keep customers informed also helps with ordering and planning. Berekk Blackwell, President of Daily Jam.

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2020 Online Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 143

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The Value of Trust. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries.

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2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 181

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features The American Food Association, Branch and Delaget, Restaurant Revolution Technologies, Popmenu, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille, ParTech, Casio America, Radobank, Koomi and Helios, Cudos, Postmates and TGI Fridays and Catania Oils. Best Seafood Restaurant: Fog Harbor Fish House.

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Leadership Online Ordering Website Management Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. "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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Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features Grubhub, PAR Technology, The Institute of Culinary Education, Parts Town, OneDine, Starbucks, QikServe, MOD Pizza, ezCater and Red Lobster, Omnivore, Coolgreens and Winston Industries. This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." Ultimate Grubhub.

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Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Leadership 108

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In most cases, cloud kitchen companies supply the basic infrastructure required for preparing food and packaging it for delivery with the QSR doing the rest. Mad Over Donuts has gone down a similar path, partnering with Bengaluru’s Loyal Hospitality and New Delhi’s Rebel Foods to create cloud kitchens.

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