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. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Emotional Connection and Loyalty.

2020 196

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. ” The addition of INAA Restaurant Group marks the ninth multi-unit development agreement for Naf Naf since launching its franchising program in the second half of 2019.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

EATER

MAY 2, 2023

Some are essentially beefed up loyalty programs promising perks like free delivery and points that can be used toward future purchases; others are monthly meal deliveries that drop chef-prepared dinners right on your doorstep; and others are wine clubs that bundle bottles with tasting notes to turn subscribers into instant connoisseurs.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service 2022 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We’ve also noticed the increased importance of loyalty programs at times like this. During the start of the pandemic, data show that sales from loyalty program customers dropped off more slowly and ultimately recovered faster than anonymous ones. Bruce Reinstein, Partner, Kinetic12. billion to $25 billion.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The organization is run by Veterans and former First Responders with a passion for helping heroes in search of their next calling and offers a variety of programs to help veterans and current and former first responders succeed within the franchising space. Jimmy's John's New Incentive Program.

Franchise 177

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program 2022 177

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. 10 units in Chicago. 26 units in Houston.

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Wahlburgers launched a mobile app featuring user-friendly experiences such as online ordering and access to extended member benefits through its WahlClub, the brand’s loyalty rewards program., MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC expanded its development agreement with Best Pizza, LLC, their exclusive franchisee in Colorado.

Franchise 77

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 77

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr.

Hospitality 183

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 183

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A detailed look at Salata’s restaurant design and layout. 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). In 2020, 65.

Franchise 110

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 110

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

Additionally, Yelp found that interest in food delivery remains at 189% of 2019 levels , even as people once again return to dining rooms. For fast casual, casual, and full-service restaurants, the average profit margin is around 6%. Difficult to Promote Customer Loyalty. In-House Online Ordering.

Delivery 52

Delivery Loyalty Program Online Ordering Food 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Marketers who already had a text messaging programs in place discovered that consumers actually opened their texts and messages got through (In fact, 97 percent of the time!). We believe the trends in restaurants will be a return to growth in the fast casual space, with a slower growth pattern to higher end and resort style dining.

2020 180

2020 Online Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

.; Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs. Customers displayed a pronounced preference for flexibility, seeking the capability to modify loyalty programs in response to evolving consumer trends and demands.

2023 197

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 197

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Fast food, fast casual and sit-down restaurant apps have seen the biggest jump since last April. Orders from fast food apps increased 38 percent, fast casual apps increased 71 percent, and sit down restaurants increased 88 percent. percent when compared to 2019 sales. Drive-thru. QSR Hiring.

2021 189

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Download 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. We’re going to see companies come to market with the ability to tap into their security systems and use facial recognition and audio, enabling them to: Identify customers and attach them to loyalty programs. Reduce theft.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Proving itself a frozen force in the QSR dessert space, the brand has successfully grown from 22 corporate units in 2019 to 50 units this year, and is on track to open an additional 20 locations by year’s end. The 50th location was awarded to Hali Brecht and will be opening in Deltona, FL this August. . & Canada.

Franchise 167

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

Franchise 188

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. Nearly 6,600 new restaurant and food businesses opened in May 2021, a 42 percent increase from May 2020 and down by only 21 percent from May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Returning to On Premise.

2021 197

2021 Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 197

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Their enthusiasm for our brand coupled with their deep experience developing successful polished casual and fast-casual restaurant brands in Alberta make them the perfect partners to bring CPK into Canada for the first time. ce launched its franchise program to expand the concept across the nation.

Franchise 153

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Customer Experience 153

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. ” Showing Support.

Franchise 168

Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 168

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 ” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare.

Bar 154

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. In the U.K.

2020 191

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 191

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. As conditions, consumer behaviors and regulations change, Aramark’s plans are designed to be flexible and evolve and adapt, accordingly.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” In early September, the business announced a month-long program to thank its own team members who opt for the vaccine: $100,000 in cash prizes. Nathan's Famous in France. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

Franchise 185

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Fast Casual 185

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And while they have little choice but to embrace third-party delivery services, doing so puts another brand in control of their customer and risks eroding customer loyalty. In addition, it provides the option to order and pick-up items from a designated shelf to easily maintain necessary social distancing.

2021 199

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 199

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sandy is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelor’s of Accountancy and accomplished the designation of Certified Scrum Master in 2017. The James Beard Foundation’s programs exist to serve and bolster people at different points in their careers. The Awards are one of these programs.” William (Bill) M.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

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.

Back of House 131

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 131

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

. “Hospitality operators should be prepared to meet this demand — both from an operational and technological standpoint — to keep guests safe and provide the types of hospitality experiences that will foster long-term loyalty with customers. Based on data collected from 6,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S.,

2021 189

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., “In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP.

Mobile Ordering 100

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 100

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This pilot is putting us on that path – and we couldn’t be more pleased to continue our work with Miso Robotics and pave the way for greater adoption of cutting-edge technology in the fast-food industry.” Environmentally-friendly containers: To-go containers have been designed specifically for travel.

Online Ordering 143

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

a WiFi marketing and analytics platform for digital agencies, in December 2019. Individually packaged meals arrive in a single delivery at a designated place and time, so there is less traffic in and out of the office. We designed Relish because it's COVID-smart. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. ClearPath Solutions launched Step Up to The Table, a three-part initiative designed to garner support for local restaurants. View all of the available resources by clicking directly to the "Make It This Winter" platform here.

Webinar 189

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

2021 196

2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

When they do go out, consumers prefer local restaurants over national chains; QSR more than fast casual or casual dining; and coffee shops/casual eateries are preferred over "breakfast only" spots. Chick-fil-A holds onto its fast food crown; Subway stumbles. percent to a score of 77.6

2021 154

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 154

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2019 brought a rapid increase of dairy-free and vegan options for consumers in restaurants including ice cream, cheese, chicken, beef and continued innovations for fish, lamb and milk. With the launch of Yelp’s LIVES program nationwide, health and hygiene inspection scores are now at diners’ fingertips.

2020 138

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Online services like web design and graphic design are also doing well during the pandemic as many businesses have shifted to remote work. The new franchise program is now available nationwide. While many businesses are struggling right now, there are a few that have been able to withstand the economic downturn.

Franchise 177

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 177

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This study is based on two surveys of restaurant customers from December 2019 and June 2020, as well as interviews with executives from quick service restaurants (QSR), fast casual and casual dining brands. From April 2019 to March 2020 – when U.S. From April 2019 to March 2020 – when U.S.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221