Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2020

There is so much angst and uncertainty among the restaurant community right now. How will we survive if we are required to live with 25% or 50% of normal capacity? Right now, the restaurant industry and those who work within it feel the pressure for change. Should we reopen when the green light is given? We need to change.

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Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Education 336

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Today’s restaurant operators and managers should recognize the importance that music plays in creating an inviting atmosphere. Countless studies support the value of music in restaurants and hospitality in helping to create a customer experience. The volume at which restaurants play music varies widely.

Design 166

Design Front of House Back of House Customer Experience 166

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Partender 3.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. What do you see as key challenges for restaurants to adopt more sustainable practices?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Let’s put on our restaurant hat and take responsibility for doing what is right for both the health and wellbeing of our families, staff, and customers, and help in bring our communities out of the deepest economic hole since the Great Depression. Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens?

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Kitchen Safety Leadership Food Safety Front of House 267

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. What is a restaurant platform? What is a restaurant platform?

Management 186

Management Management BOH Front of House 186

7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

The COVID-19 health crisis has created a new emphasis on sanitization, health, and social distancing in businesses of all types—and restaurants are no exception. Enhanced focus on sanitization and social distancing have become the minimum restaurant operating requirements during the pandemic.

Management 370

Management Management Kitchen Safety Equipment 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? For example, if a restaurant has 10 tables and serves 30 guests in a four-hour period, its table turnover would be 3. Finding the table turnover sweet spot is important for restaurant owners and operators because it can help improve profitability.

Seating 173

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Flexibility for Upgrading and Expansion As your restaurant grows and evolves, your ice and refrigeration needs may change. By opting for a leasing arrangement, businesses can conserve capital by spreading the cost of the ice machine over manageable monthly payments.

Equipment 193

Equipment Cash Management Small Business Innovation 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes.

Mobile Ordering 167

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 167

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

You can't start a restaurant without a plan. A restaurant business plan is one of the most (if not the most) essential elements in getting a new restaurant off the ground. You'll have a document to reference during the planning or opening of your restaurant. What is a Restaurant Business Plan? Table of Contents.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The restaurant sector is at an equilibrium in an era when convenience is key and customer preferences are continuously changing. Food delivery services have not only changed the way people eat, but they have also provided restaurant operators with both obstacles and possibilities.

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Delivery Food Food Supply Customer Service 98

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Restaurant Workers Say Sanitation Is Important for their Satisfaction. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). It's the main factor behind why restaurant employees quit their jobs, with 34.6%

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Employee Relations Communication Hospitality 2022 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2021

To help restaurants prepare for lifted restrictions and labor shortages, Cintas Corporation offers five essential tips. “From closures to limited capacity to other restrictions, the restaurant industry remarkably adapted to keep their businesses running during the pandemic,” said John Engel, Director of Marketing, Cintas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage.

Management 186

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

" The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with sales dropping 40 percent during the month of May, according to Black Box Intelligence. The restaurant industry is no exception. The restaurant industry is no exception. The restaurant business has permanently changed.

Consumer Goods 212

Consumer Goods Food Safety Customer Service Hiring 212

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Restaurant owners and managers will continue to face challenges until a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and widely distributed. Creating a Restaurant Reopening Playbook. Screening lets guests know your restaurant is serious about infection control. Infection control should be part of your playbook.

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Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience 193

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

My parents were convinced that I needed a college education and without any other indication of a potential career other than “I would really like to be in a band”, they pushed me from the baseline of kitchen helper to maybe try your hand at hotel management. Decision-making is ever present and comes at the cook in an instant.

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Back of House Reference Presentation Mobile Ordering 420

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

The impacts of COVID have been heavily felt by those in the restaurant and hospitality sector. The most significant impact of the pandemic on restaurants has been the loss of revenue and business interruptions during shutdowns due to supply chain challenges and worker / capacity restrictions.

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Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Front of House 172

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Between states reopening and closing again, or limiting capacity even more, the best thing operators can do is stay armed with information. Need to make menu changes? Stay Alert.

Supplies 193

Supplies Seasonal Menu Back of House Magazine 193

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Imagine you operate a multi-site restaurant organization known for its elegant holiday dining and delicious catering. One of the ways to accomplish both goals is through technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), which has saved individual restaurant brands hundreds of millions of dollars over a multi-year period.

Equipment 193

Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Supply Food Safety 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2021

Despite facing the pressure to stay open and operational over the last year, restaurants have gone above and beyond the “new normal” to rethink their operations, including seating arrangements and menu offerings, and in many cases reducing their staff to just the barebones.

Technology 186

Technology Front of House Back of House Healthcare 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones.

Hospitality 204

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 204

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

The restaurant industry was hard hit by COVID-19, so restaurateurs are among those most looking forward to the eventual elimination of social distancing protocols and indoor capacity restrictions. Restaurants that adopted digital forms and a touchless kiosk for safety are discovering a range of unexpected benefits.

Menu 188

Menu Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering 188

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Artificial intelligence was designed to solve for specific tasks and has applications that can dramatically impact the bottom line in your restaurant, from automating features to the burger-flipping robots of the future. Restaurant Logistics. In some cases, restaurants can use AI to fill gaps in your staffing. Communications.

Food Safety 207

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 207

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. Retaining and Attracting Employees.

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POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 213

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today. According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023.

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Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

In fact, the bars and restaurants that fail to capitalize on their data will find themselves in hot water. That’s happening to your bar or restaurant right now. ” It’s important to track numbers in your bar or restaurant. You want to keep an eye on the pulse (or profitability) of your restaurant or bar.

Cash Management 435

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 435

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, restaurants have had to make specific adjustments to all areas of their organization’s operations. After months of quarantine, restaurants were allowed to reopen with new restrictions, and the way they hire, train, and onboard employees had to adjust accordingly.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Any short-term progress must be supported by long-term regulatory changes with attention to a new normal that may mean reduced on-site capacity and stringent illness contamination control policies.

Food Safety 199

Food Safety Consumer Goods Hospitality Food Order 199

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Sales forecasting is always tricky in the restaurant world. For many restaurants, forecasting upcoming sales in a post-pandemic world is just as hard as forecasting sales for an entirely new venture. Forecasting restaurant sales isn’t always easy. Let’s take a look: 1 – Capacity Calculations.

Point of Sale 177

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Education Small Business 177

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

Cash Management 229

Cash Management Social Media Seasonal Menu SEO 229

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

With the restaurant industry expected to lose up to $240 billion by the end of 2020 , the economic effects of the pandemic will be felt for many months – and even years – to come. Here’s what will change in restaurants as they rise up to meet the new challenges of a post-COVID world. and abroad. and abroad.

Food Safety 188

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Front of House Seating 188

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

A commercial mixer can be an invaluable piece of equipment in a restaurant’s kitchen, offering the versatility to create a range of recipes — from sweet to savory. For restaurants making large quantities of bread and pizzas, a spiral mixer is a good choice since it works well for mixing heavier doughs.

Equipment 88

Equipment Take-out Operations Pricing 88

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to equipment that helps your restaurant run more efficiently, you’ve probably encountered phrases like “add this to your technology stack” or “these solutions will help simplify your restaurant.” Perhaps you’re a large restaurant chain that has locations all over the country?

Technology 199

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 199