Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Consumers ranked local chains as their second most desired type of apps and loyalty programs. Must haves for local chain restaurant apps include easy ordering (66 percent), easy payment (61 percent), loyalty/rewards points (52 percent), and coupons and/or deals (52 percent). Loyalty programs yield repeat business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. This indicates that free delivery is quickly becoming an expectation or at least a defining reason for choosing one brand over another. percent in March.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. However, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve Bank, 37 percent of all Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. The virtual kitchen model allows restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without the upfront investment that a traditional brick-and-mortar location requires. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

. “While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. percent over 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . Army Officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr. to its menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Salata is on track to have 25 new franchise contracts secured by the end of 2019. The introduction of the franchising microsite follows a number of brand milestones for Salata in 2019, including: The debut of a new restaurant design (February). An inaugural loyalty program (September). In 2020, 65. A rebrand (June).

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Ordyx

JANUARY 14, 2020

Restaurateurs keep customers’ information to help them tailor dining experiences and use it for customer loyalty programs. If your knowledge about Wi-Fi, antivirus programs, and even multi-factor authentication is close to non-existent, this is understandable. Outsourcing these kinds of services is quite a common practice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consumer spending at restaurants was up +32 percent in the April-May-June 2021 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to the same quarter in 2019. In this year’s second quarter, off-premises grew by +5 percent compared to a year ago, driven by gains in carry-out and delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. by 2032, reaching $4,046.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

ezCater launched Feed the Front Line , a program that helps anyone contribute meals to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus. In just over a week, the program has already sent more than 20,000 meals to 145 hospitals across the country. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The second opened in September 2019 in Broken Arrow, Okla. McDonald's committed $500,000 to establish the first-ever McDonald's/APIA Scholarship program in partnership with APIA Scholars. In addition to the scholarships offered, McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program provides eligible employees at participating U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a Restaurant Reckoning, what customers expect from delivery and a wine awakening. Leveraging Data to Build Loyalty. Nearly half of these diners (48 percent) would share data to receive delivery or pick-up promotions or offers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

13 percent said it was because they now prefer takeout/delivery. Takeout and delivery: a fast-growing and critical component for restaurant success. Most important factors when it comes to the takeout and delivery. Earning rewards for dining out or ordering takeout/delivery is becoming even more important to consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp. Yelp Economic Average.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. The most popular COVID-related safety offerings people look for when booking a venue included outdoor spaces (47 percent) and socially-distanced floor plans (40 percent).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. The Awards are one of these programs.” ” said Dawn Padmore, VP of Awards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” SpotOn Transact, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The National Labor Relations Board will issue its final rule tomorrow, February 26, governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. ” The NLRB issued an NPRM concerning joint-employer status under the NLRA on September 13, 2018.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

analyzed daily traffic from February 26 through March 7 and compared it to the equivalent period in 2019. percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. Imports during 2019 totaled 21.6 11-16, 2019. Better value for customers who won’t pay fees or higher menu prices associated with delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. ” Drive Kindness. The businees was conceptualized and launched by Rene Prats.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

.” Ordermark’s online order management technology consolidates mobile orders across online ordering services and sends them to a single printer — enabling omni-channel ordering and delivery. Since the start of COVID-19, Nextbite has launched 15 brands and has added over 1,000 delivery-only restaurants nationwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Relish by ezCater.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

SOBEWFF® also provides our students, many of whom come from low-income families, financial relief and motivation toward a timely graduation through its scholarship program. ru Sushi Kitchen at Legacy Hall in September 2019 to much success. Nearly 400 students attended the 2019 event from 47 publicly-supported HBCUs and PBIs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board instructed an administrative law judge to approve settlements resolving complaints against McDonald’s USA LLC, McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois, Inc., NLRB Approves McDonald's Settlements. “I am truly honored to lead as Fourth Enterprises’ CEO,” said Anderson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering. Bad Ass Coffee Continues Growth Plan. Orange County, Calif. and Rochester, Minn. Arlington, TX.

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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 biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.). Plant-based Menu Items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. ” Interestingly enough, despite a business model not designed to thrive when takeout and delivery become paramount, it’s full-service restaurants, not fast food outfits, that have customers ready for seconds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Owning the delivery revenue stream. Delivery has become a staple for restaurants who never thought it would have to be. A large number of restaurants launched their own delivery service just to stay afloat during the pandemic. Of the restaurants surveyed, 27 percent launched their own delivery service. Menu price changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

7010 – Paycheck Protection Program (PP) Flexibility Act of 2020 which extends provisions of the act to give more time to both use and pay back the funds. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. PPP Goes Flexible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There is much work to do, but I am eager to build on the company’s recent momentum and set out on this exciting journey alongside Checkers & Rally’s passionate employees and talented franchisees.” In 2019, Taco John’s unveiled an updated brand and restaurant design. Taco John’s International Inc.

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EATER

JULY 22, 2021

When his New York City restaurant, Reverence, opened in August 2019, guests could sit at the U-shaped chef’s counter beneath 14-foot ceilings. And that was before the fall and winter surges, which resulted in an exponential rise in virus-related hospitalizations and deaths , followed by new rounds of closures and restrictions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

The new Yelp for Business will feature COVID-19 related content and prompts intended to help business owners communicate effectively with consumers and tips to weather the storm. Business owners will see this brand new experience when they log into their account this morning. who provided business advisory and restructuring services.

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