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Four Hands-Free Solutions to Help Make Your Restaurant Touchless

Modern Restaurant Management

Many restaurants and dining establishments are looking to implement new innovations heading into 2021. According to a 2012 review from Mayo Clinic , most studies found paper towels are more effective at drying hands, removing bacteria and causing less contamination than electric dryers. Also, what about the door handle?

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Effectively Targeting and Marketing to Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1995-2012, they range from seven to 24 years of age. " Food-related brands are some of the most competitive and innovative social media accounts vying for Gen Z attention and their fast food dollars, and of course, they’re dominated by big brands that offer value at lower price points.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts.

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Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more

Restaurant Business

Nearly half (48%) of those who drink alcohol are trying to drink less, but that number climbs to 68% for Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), according to recent data. It’s the practice of alternating alcoholic drinks with booze-free ones, and it’s apparently popular with Gen Z right now. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

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Noma Named ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ — Again

EATER

Because Noma is actually new Noma — it opened in its current location in February 2018 with a tasting menu that now rotates a few times a year — the wins from 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014 do not count. Except it kind of is. debuted on the 2019 list at No. And now that Noma 2.0 Jason Loucas/Noma. A sea snail dish on the seafood menu from Noma.

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK in Canada and Real Famous BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Bojangles' Culinary Innovation. Bojangles’ named Chef Marshall Scarborough as the chain’s new vice president of menu and culinary innovation.

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&pizza Serves Up a Fresh Slice of Innovation

Foodable

Founded in 2012, fast casual restaurant chain &pizza specializes in personal, custom-made, stadium-shaped pizza. I really wanted to do something creative and build a cool, innovative brand.” The chain now boasts more than thirty locations throughout the East Coast. “I