Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Hardee's, and Panda Express are just some of the leading restaurant chains that have added plant-based items to their menus over the past 12 months, with Del Taco, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Red Robin, and Yard House adding additional items to their existing plant-based offerings. This data covers U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

" "This is a very challenging time, and we're experiencing something we have never had to deal with before," said Jennifer Petrocelli, executive director of The Preston House & Hotel, a participating restaurant. "We The National Restaurant Association has provided a list of best practices to ensure business continuity.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

My parents and I lived in an old trailer in Sonora until I was two or three, then they came back to Arizona and they bought a house. They kicked me out of the house,” she said. Getty Images. The day-to-day realities of a gig economy driver for DoorDash and Postmates: 12-hour days, bad tips, customer abuse, and parking tickets .

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Lots of the houses had little trains you could take [through the cellars] that were reminiscent of something you would have seen at Disney World,” remembers Christian Holthausen, a French-American strategic consultant in the wine & spirits industry, of his early career in Champagne in the 1990s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

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EATER

JANUARY 23, 2023

I began my pastry career by walking in the back door of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, and asking to intern in the pastry department. I started Desert Bread in Las Vegas in 2018 with my husband Brendon Wilharber, selling bread and pastries at farmers markets. As a pastry chef myself, this is bad news, to say the least.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

As a new initiative offering valuable education opportunities, business skills and training, and enhanced career prospects, Dunkin’ has launched a new partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer low-cost college degrees to its independent franchisees and their employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“We have a guiding principle to do both well and good, and I believe one of the reasons our brand is able to remain successful during these challenging times is by giving back to the communities we serve,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2022

It started as a blog, but with the help of a very successful Kickstarter campaign in 2018 and high-profile supporters like Eric Ripert, the side project turned into a book published by Penguin Random House, and a brand that also creates other resources, content, and products all designed to encourage kids’ curiosity about food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Randy’s Donuts began franchising internationally in 2018 with development deals for 20 stores in South Korea, five stores in portions of Saudi Arabia and nine stores in the Philippines. In total, 165 stores are set to open. Randy’s Donuts is also in negotiations for dozens of stores throughout California and other states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Bangin’ Buns launched in 2018 when a tight-knit group of friends in the San Fernando Valley, Nick Nshanyan, Gary Shahbazyan, Sam Manvelyan, and Arman Grigoryan, started cooking Nashville Hot Chicken in each other’s homes. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“I discovered PJ’s Coffee back in 2002, and have been hooked ever since,” said Wright. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans plans for rapid expansion throughout Florida with hopes to bring 187 new locations within the next 10 years.

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EATER

JUNE 2, 2021

With its glowing purple lights, drag shows, and cast of boundary-pushing chefs and front-of-house staff, Lil’ Deb’s has created a new sort of institution in the world of queer hospitality. Carla Perez-Gallardo, who opened Lil’ Deb’s Oasis in 2015. But what will become of Lil’ Deb’s Oasis as they move on? ready to make bagels.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A history of coffee & the Middle East Before we explore the burgeoning coffee market in the Middle East, it’s important to take a look back at the rich history of coffee in the region. Coffee houses quickly became important meeting spaces for local people, who would gather to discuss a number of social, political, and economic issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

7 Core Restaurant Management Responsibilities Staffing : Hire, fire, train, and manage employees. A high turnover means you now have to recruit, select, and train new candidates, which takes time and costs money. Here's a breakdown of the major restaurant manager responsibilities. If it gets the job done, why change it, right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Curry Up Now attracted a new investment from seed-stage venture capital firm Liquid 2 Ventures (L2V). " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Select U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In partnership with Alberta restaurateur, Samira Shariff, the brand’s first Canada location will open in Edmonton in the coming months, the first of five locations planned in the province over the next eight years. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff. Founded in Beverly Hills, Calif. locations, whether joining us on vacation or business travel.

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7 Shifts

MAY 2, 2023

And I started as a server, so I started off working in the front of the house and learning, and they were the only ones who would give a PhD dropout with no previous experience a job. And we opened a Spanish tapas restaurant because my husband Felix is from Spain, and he's our front of house service guy and also idea man.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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EATER

APRIL 28, 2022

Living in the UP has never been easy, but Yoopers (and visitors) have found comfort in delicious pasties and cudighis, fresh maple syrup and berries, and lots of fried fish On a map, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula perches on top of Wisconsin looking a bit like a rabbit, its ears jutting into Lake Superior, back legs kicking into Lake Huron.

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EATER

DECEMBER 14, 2020

La Cocina was able to keep the Municipal Market space and push back construction until it was safe to begin again. It’s a garbage-ass year.”. In March, La Cocina was poised to open the first food hall of its kind: In San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, it would showcase seven women-led La Cocina businesses.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

He and Walker grew up in Section Five of Co-Op City, a housing development in the Bronx that holds the title for the single largest residential development in the United States. Flip past the ode to the health food store to find an essay on redlining and the tensions between American Chinese restaurants and their Black patrons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. More Tropical in Colorado. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

He planned to follow a well-established playbook among international chefs, who make the pilgrimage to the French capital to study at prestigious culinary schools, train in Michelin-starred kitchens, and stage under mentors like Alain Ducasse, Pierre Gagnaire, and Alain Passard. Oxte Enrique Casarrubias and Montserrat Estrada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Between now and December, cookbook publishers will churn out some 100 new titles in service of promoting better living through eating. Turn on your stoves!” they seem to shout. they seem to shout. Haul out those baking pans! Prepare to spend many hours contemplating the abyss of your Dutch oven!”

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Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Profit margins would almost certainly shrink as businesses would be forced to reduce opening hours, eliminate tables, make guests wait or even push back reopening altogether. Small to medium sized restaurants that are already cutting it close are cross-training or finding creative ways to make do with whatever staff they have left.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

"We're ready for the next step in the brand transformation that began when I came on board in 2018," said Paul Macaluso, Krystal president and CEO. "We've The brand has rebuilt nine restaurants since 2018, generating first year-over-year comp sales ranging from +29.8 Krystal Eyes Refranchising. percent to +107.5

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Sante

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The internationally trained Georgian winemaker blends heritage and modern techniques to make a balanced wine at a low price of $18.99. Diora 2018 La Grand Majesté Pinot Noir, San Bernabe AVA??. Whether you seek beverages for gifting or sharing at small gatherings, here is a panel of drinks to match diverse palates.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 9, 2021

According to Black Box Workforce Intelligence data, half of hourly front-of-house workers left within 90 days in 2018, compared to 43% in 2017. The numbers are similar for hourly back-of-house staff. Lack of training and development opportunities. They’re also leaving more quickly. of Employees x 100.

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Next Restaurants

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Indeed, various media sources regularly perpetuate the idea, with headlines that almost border on the sensational: In 2018, for instance, a writer for Creative Loafing warned of the possibility that college graduates could get “stuck” in the service industry due to lack of opportunity. Service Industry & Education: Behind the Scenes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Prior to Boston Market, Allen served as President of Jack-in-the-Box from 2014 to 2018, where she held full strategic and operational responsibility for the 2,200-unit, $3 billion hamburger quick service restaurant chain, generating superior results and upgrading the quality of the menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s made with hot tenders, red onions, cheddar, slaw, and a secret house sauce. They’re the only pizzeria in Colorado certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, an Italian organization that trains pizza chefs. Who knows—maybe it’s the altitude? What I’ve found is that Denver knows their pizza.

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