Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind. ” Delivering Jobs. .

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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. “We are impressed with Just Salad’s innovative approach to embedding zero-waste principles across their business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. US Foods Holding Corp. We help the operator through every major decision. and the brothers wanted to continue the legacy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern. Broader SMB concerns.

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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. ” Supporting Local. ” What your business offers is also just as important.

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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. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority. Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Technology that helps kitchens manage and time orders from multiple channels will be key to keeping pace and ensuring diners stay happy and loyal.” Despite this, value velocities on Christmas Eve and Day were up by +37 percent and +42 percent versus 2019. Diners can also expect to see more ghost kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

. “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.” Release a message explaining your safety procedures. Use humor to lighten people's moods.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Wescott was appointed as CFO in September 2019, and after a year of cross functionally working within the company and playing an integral role in the success of the brand in the face of the pandemic, the taco shop has added COO to her title. . New COO at Fuzzy's. ” Subway on ezCater Platform. “The pet industry topped $95.7

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Operations: An all-encompassing word for everything else involved in managing a restaurant, such as maintaining the atmosphere and ensuring employees follow health and safety standards. Innovating: Identify issues in your restaurant—whether inventory or systems-related— and be willing to create solutions and processes to improve efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) plans to bring its signature California-style pizzas, pastas, salads and more to Canada for the first time. We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” CPK Heads North.

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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. Imports during 2019 totaled 21.6 11-16, 2019. 65 percent wipe down bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Having the comfort that comes from security measures also allows restaurants to focus more on ways to innovate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Think behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or insights into who the people are that work at the restaurant, offering patrons a chance to immerse themselves in the brand. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation. Restaurants will invest in beverage innovation to give consumers choices beyond alcohol and CSDs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Noodles & Company Launches Ghost Kitchen. Noodles & Company launched its first ghost kitchen test in Chicago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value. Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. You have to constantly adjust and innovate based on what's happening in the marketplace and environment. Berekk Blackwell, President of Daily Jam.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. SALIDO’s Restaurant OS has been adopted by top US-based and international hospitality operators, such as Eataly, Restoration Hardware, Eleven Madison Park, Laconda Verde, and Jean-George’s ABC Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. Sharing best practices on successful, creative and innovative solutions to reduce wasted food across industry sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator. Cleanliness – The robotic kitchen is NSF 169 certified, which is the equivalent to best in class sanitation, to ensure customers know that their blend is created in the cleanest, safest, and most sanitary environment possible. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?DoorDash?

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Qu

MAY 7, 2025

At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. Remote Equipment Control: Allows for instant adjustments to kitchen equipment settings from any location, supporting multi-unit agility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

While it is not the outcome we wanted, amid all the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and the immense strain it has put our industry, the safety of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, vendor partners and our own staff is paramount. This is our community and we all must be kept safe.

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EATER

APRIL 1, 2021

Although vegan cheese hasn’t enjoyed the same explosive growth as plant-based burgers or nondairy milk, it has still managed to gain respectable ground: According to a recent market research report , the global vegan cheese market was valued at just over $1 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow almost 13 percent in the next seven years.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The pandemic accelerated restaurant and bar trends such as ghost kitchens, e-commerce brands, and now alcohol delivery. According to GlobalData’s Q2 2021 consumer survey, “34% of global consumers stated that they find sustainably/ethically sourced ingredients very appealing, highlighting an innovation opportunity for beverage producers.”

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 30, 2022

Approximately 92 percent of respondents believe influencer marketing is an effective kind of marketing, according to the 2019 Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report. Live Streaming The Kitchen. Live streaming kitchen operations is one way that many restaurants have adopted to generate confidence among their customers.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Conceptualized by chef/owner Brian Nasajon and bar manager/owner Ben Potts, the restaurant is a 120-seat eatery with a playful, globally-inspired menu and vibrant after-hours bar where innovative food and drinks go hand in hand. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. Photo credit: Brett Hufziger.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 10, 2021

Bootstrapping a shared commercial kitchen is never easy. Here we take a look at some examples of community projects involving shared-use commercial kitchens that each received hundreds of thousands of dollars to make an impact in their communities. . Inspirational Shared Kitchen Projects Already Funded. March 3, 2021.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2020

Cloud kitchens are delivery-only restaurants with no storefront or dine-in facility. A cloud kitchen business primarily accepts orders online from third-party online food aggregators and its own online ordering enabled website. Understanding the Cloud Kitchen Business . The Promising Future of Cloud Kitchens .

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 25, 2019

8 Techniques to Grow Your Restaurant Business in 2019. Strive for innovation in your marketing strategy, by not relying on tried and tested techniques. If you’ve watched famed chef Gordon Ramsay improve bad restaurants in Kitchen Nightmares, you’ve probably seen the benefits of streamlining your menu to a bare but solid minimum.

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KaTom

AUGUST 29, 2019

While sushi’s precise origin is murky, we can follow its journey from historical records to today’s dining landscape, where innovative entrepreneurs have blended sushi and modern technology to create revolving sushi bars. A post shared by Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (@kurasushi_usa) on Jul 20, 2019 at 5:02pm PDT.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Thus, COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of cloud kitchens in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. . Cloud kitchen, which was dubbed a new trend a few years ago, is now a reality. Commercial kitchens designed solely for delivery are known as ghost kitchens, dark kitchens, or cloud kitchens.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 9, 2022

Culinary adjustments, contactless delivery innovations, and online hygiene ratings, among other things, are all part of the new reality that necessitates a whole new post-covid restaurant strategy. Despite this, many consumers are eager to return to some semblance of normalcy, despite their continued concerns about their safety and health.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. Even in the worst of times comes innovation. billion to $25 billion.

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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. . Good 2020 for Mountain Mike's.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Miso Robotics launched global commercial availability of the Flippy Robot-on-a-Rail (ROAR) – a zero-footprint, cost-efficient intelligent robotic kitchen assistant for the evolving commercial kitchen. With Flippy ROAR, production speeds increase and social distancing concerns in the kitchen are quickly addressed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

They collected and analyzed sales data between January 2018 and July 2019 from over 10,000 restaurants nationwide, measured the sales performance of each item, and ranked each item based on its overall and trending popularity. The company conducted over 750 trips between July and August of 2019. National Menu Trends.

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