7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 367

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option. You just ordered a burger, a side of fries, and a drink.

Travel 370

Travel Delivery Food Food Order 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 353

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 353

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

If you want to have a successful restaurant, great food is not an option — it is a necessity. Still, great food is not enough. Any restaurant can have great food. Great food with a great concept is a winning combination that will bring diners back again and again. After all, people go to restaurants to eat.

Food 177

Food Customer Experience Social Media Food Order 177

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

There’s always something else to get done, a new fire to put out, and broken things to fix. With time-clocking software, employees clock in and out with the touch of a button. With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners.

Management 398

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 398

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2022

The same thing can be said about food. But there is a new love language developing in restaurants – the 6th love language that no one talks about – menu descriptions. A true foodie is captivated by menu descriptions. A true foodie is captivated by menu descriptions. Don’t use simple descriptions.

Menu 217

Menu Seasonal Menu Food Order Customer Service 217

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

Waste 176

Waste Technology Food Inventory 176

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. With restaurants reopening their patios and doors with limited menus and seats, now is the perfect time to make sure your menu is designed for margin, profitability and strong sales.

Menu 193

Menu Food Supply Supplies Food Order 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu. Some brands’ apps even track mobile-order customers’ location to help ensure their food is fresh, whether it’s a burger or a salad.

Pricing 193

Pricing Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Service 193

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. This is why 62% of managers feel burnt out , especially on days leading to peak seasons.

Operations 222

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 222

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. To help you, here are five tips for revamping your menu. #1:

Menu 115

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Hiring 115

Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Whether launching a new concept or expanding into a different market, menu development is critical for a restaurant’s success. That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions.

Menu 52

Menu Dietary Restrictions Allergens Seasonal Menu 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Orders come from a multitude of places.

2024 198

2024 Front of House Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 198

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

Food Supply 208

Food Supply Supplies Food Waste 208

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest. But what factors need to be considered when designing a seasonal menu? I spoke to two coffee shop owners and a head barista to better understand what goes into designing an autumn menu.

Design 157

Design Menu Seasonal Menu Social Media 157

EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Movie images: Janus Films, MovieStillsDB, Walt Disney Studios/MovieStillsDB, New Line Cinema/MovieStillsDB, Getty Images What to add to your Netflix queue when you want to feel really hungry For just about as long as there have been movies, food has played a meaningful role in film. But what exactly constitutes a great food movie?

Food 142

Food Food Truck Consumer Goods Food Order 142

Squirrel Systems

MAY 22, 2020

Through this article we will look at a few interesting examples of how restaurants have transformed their take-out offerings to stay efficient during this period of reduced sales and satisfy customers through innovative technologies. How can I optimize take-out at my restaurant?

Take-out 52

Take-out Innovation Food Safety Kitchen Safety 52

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Lean Feast is a shining example of a healthy restaurant establishment that capitalizes on current technology, food and health trends to make a sustainable profit. They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious. Health and Food Trends.

Menu 144

Menu Seasonal Menu Franchise Franchising 144

EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Chefs sometimes call these “modern” takes on brasseries and bistros, largely because they diverge from the traditional French definitions. Some take a more playful approach — at D.W. French food, by virtue of its history, is familiar. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams.

Food 103

Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 103

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 13, 2021

Chinese food is the ultimate take-out food, its sweet, sour, tangy, and spicy sauces make marinating vegetables, meats, and seafood more perfect the longer it sits. While American Chinese food may not be authentically Chinese, it is certainly one of the most popular cuisines for dining out or ordering in.

Food 147

Food Fine Dining Food Order Fast Casual 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The last time I was in Madrid, a friend and I perused English menus at a popular tapas joint. I requested the Spanish menu, too. As a food translator, I know that seeing the original is often the best way to decipher what’s on offer. ” As it turned out, it was tortilla española. Hash browns?”

Menu 216

Menu Fast Casual Food Order Bar 216

Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Fall is in full swing; do you have the menu to match? Get ready now with these 8 fall menu ideas that will cure any customer’s craving for a taste of autumn. 1) Season’s Eatings: Farm-to-Table Fall Menu Ideas Farmers have a little secret to share…autumn is peak produce time. Sure, strawberries are out of season.

Menu 78

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Brewery 78

EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater That’s what the menu is for I’ve come to lightly dread a server asking “Have you dined with us before?” It’s not a real question, but an overture to a canned speech about every single dish on the menu. This is tedious enough when you’re being told the menu is ordered from smallest to largest.

Menu 116

Menu Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 116

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 30, 2021

Chinese food is one of those amazing meals that’s perfect for going out to eat but is also just as enjoyable to order in when you just want to stay at home or just don’t feel like cooking anything, and trust us, we know that feeling. Best Chinese Food Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Order Online.

Food Order 78

Food Order Ordering Food Online Ordering 78

ChowNow

APRIL 8, 2021

If you’re in the food industry, you’re no stranger to the huge food photography trend that’s been dominating news feeds everywhere for years. As a restaurant owner, your menu photos are a powerful marketing tool to attract new customers, increase ticket sizes, and retain guests. ” Read the eBook. ” Read the eBook.

Equipment 148

Equipment Menu Social Media Email Marketing 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5 Despite price increases, data shows consumers still enjoy eating out. In 2024, restaurants should make the dining-out experience worth the price tag.

2024 191

2024 2023 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 191

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Choose your most popular dishes to live at the top of your menu. With rising food costs from inflation and your need to stay on top of your revenue, it’s never been more important to fine-tune all of your costs. One of the best ways to control costs and boost revenue is by using a bit of menu engineering.

Menu 52

Menu Website Management Food Order Online Ordering 52

Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

Menu 59

Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service 59

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

Many of you (even before CV-19) broadened your business model to include take-out and delivery. We are focusing here one essential piece: food costing. Notice we’re not saying food cost percentage. That means essentially ignoring the food cost percentage of delivery items. Food cost is $2.69.

Delivery 202

Delivery Food Food Safety Pricing 202

Open for Business

JANUARY 28, 2024

What’s the cost of a food truck? The short answer: starting up a food truck costs about $50,000 on the low end, at least in California. The long answer: it can cost much, much more to actually get a food truck business off the ground–depending on who you are, where you are, and what your goals may be.

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Food Social Media Mobile Ordering 78

EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Food delivery apps have recently added new fees in response to minimum pay rules in New York City and Seattle. Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them. Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them. No one is happy about the delivery apps.

Delivery 145

Delivery Restaurant Law Food Customer Service 145

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The store has branched out from selling only milk and dairy products and has created a mass following of fans due to its delicious hot bar, incredible hoagies, and creative ready-to-eat snacks. There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Colorful Lemonades.

Menu 119

Menu Ordering Seasonal Menu Social Media 119

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*. Each slice is 14 inches, or about the length of your forearm!”

2023 98

2023 Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House 98

Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

Inventory 148

Inventory Pricing Management Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.

Food Supply 203

Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 203

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

2024 191

2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 191