Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Shifting Delivery and Dine-In Experiences. In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. As soon as they’re done with their food and drink, they stand up and walk out. Going Contactless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options. Then came the pandemic, and usage rates skyrocketed 750 percent in the last year and a half as restaurants turned to the technology to continue operating safely with contactless service.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 26, 2021

These cases became unbelievably frequent and they’ve somehow become so increasingly routine that it has made it impossible to continue to operate a business under these conditions.”. Online orders for food and beverage grew an incredible 93 percent between 2019 and 2020. Food quality, temperature, or damage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

That said, it’s increasingly clear that the “new normal” won’t look like 2019. People adopted safety standards and new ways of buying goods and services — including meals — during the pandemic, and those new patterns are likely to persist. Those processes are now fully integrated into operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

Restaurants that are nimble and able to quickly pivot to new operational strategies in response to today’s rapidly changing business environment will have the most reason for optimism. Simplifying the menu streamlines operations, making items faster and easier produce while also saving on labor. In 2019, labor costs averaged 31.6

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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. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Second, the shift of Thanksgiving into December of 2019 converts from tailwind to headwind this month. First, at 2.1

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ChowNow

MARCH 26, 2021

These cases became unbelievably frequent and they’ve somehow become so increasingly routine that it has made it impossible to continue to operate a business under these conditions.”. Online orders for food and beverage grew an incredible 93 percent between 2019 and 2020. Food quality, temperature, or damage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We’ve paved the way for drive-thru operations for decades with our two-lane model, and our off-premises operations have only expanded in recent years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. One, the new normal will become the old normal, and a takeout- and delivery-first model will become the standard in the restaurant industry. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). AI tech now enables cameras to perform designated tasks, recognize faces, and alert managers when issues arise in operations (2).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. Fast food reigns supreme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. " Remarkable Resiliency. " Top Recovery Trends. . "Across

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We appreciate how our team shows up every day with positive attitudes, ready for new challenges and open to all of the operational changes thrown their way. That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. million meals in just six weeks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. the pandemic only accelerated the growing trend toward takeout and delivery. In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” What's that mean for restaurant safety? The third wave of safety in restaurants is not going to be an operational issue. The third surge of COVID is on the way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Based on findings from a survey hosted on the Angus Reid Forum on behalf of Restaurants Canada, the report shares that on the positive side, Canadians are looking forward to returning to restaurants, so long as safety measures are in place. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Our focus this year has been to find ways that Sonny’s is uniquely positioned to help guests navigate our new normal – from safety concerns, family meal solutions, and even the monotony of being trapped at home. Off-premise dining now accounts for 60 percent of total sales in 2020 compared to 40 percent in 2019.

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. ” The gift of food. During November, the percentage of restaurant food online mentions and reviews that was classified as positive grew by 7.0

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As a restaurant owner, you need to prepare for a higher frequency of food production and table turnover while keeping social distancing norms in mind. Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . Customers also want to be able to order delivery and takeaway. Kitchen Display System .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

By the end of June, 12 percent of all chain restaurants in operation before the pandemic remain completely closed, this percentage remained unchanged throughout the month. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. The Top Food in America's Most Populous Cities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

With many states ordering dine-in restaurants to shutter, getting the word out if you can offer curbside pickup, delivery and takeout is crucial. “The data shows that multi-location brands are in fact adapting to these changing customer behaviors, and, as a result, improved their average benchmark score 20 percent from 2019 to 2020.”

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Culinary Digital

MAY 16, 2022

For the industry to fully rebound and thrive in a post-COVID era, foodservice operations must foster a deep understanding of these trends, the challenges they present, and the methods for overcoming them. In other words, the foodservice industry needs to offer more healthy foods to appeal to growing segments of the consumer population.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. “We’re partnering with top-tier franchise operators who recognize our momentum and are eager to be a part of our story.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Our new formats are incredibly attractive to today’s multi-unit operators, who are looking for chef-driven food quality at a lower investment than a traditional QSR. The brand will continue to implement preventative health and safety measures recommended by the CDC. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Owning and operating a restaurant is difficult under the best circumstances. So, what do we consider owning and operating a restaurant impacted by COVID-19? Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In 2019 it was widely reported that Americans were making less and less meals at home, and with that we saw the rise of grocery stores and retailers across the country begin to offer dine-in experiences to attract customers. In fact, restaurants have become one of the most successful ways for retailers to stand apart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out. Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. Health and safety when dining out – What matters most?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Meanwhile, guest checks dropped considerably for full-service restaurants, a drop that was fueled in large part by beverage sales being almost completely eliminated by the shift to off-premise only operations. Consumers prefer an easy experience when they do choose to order food or buy products or services online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. That only compounded the challenge for brands to reach consumers with updates, including the fact that they were still open for pick-up and delivery.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

And more and more often, whether we realize it or not, it’s also where we’re ordering our food. Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. Food delivery is nothing new, of course. Food delivery is nothing new, of course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

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. There aren’t a lot of products that are transparent about what is in your food.” “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Aside from boosting revenue, catering can boost business during slow performing times, reduce excess food waste, allow for menu changes, and helps to increase employee retention as they gain new skills and varied tasks that challenges and keeps them busy (1). annually through 2019 (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. Loyalty programs are most popular for fast food. One-third visited fast food and fast casual restaurants equally. Brand Engagement.

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