EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? This isn’t a problem of one city or class or demographic.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing. The first sign that prices would increase was a sudden frost which hit some of Brazil’s major coffee-producing regions in late July 2021. Since then, prices have consistently remained above the US $2 mark. Exploring prices and costs at origin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The comparable week in 2020 (to July 25), while in recovery compared to the height of restrictions, was still lower than the same week in 2019. Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, with all key states now ahead of 2019. Sales velocity is now +34 percent vs July 27, 2019. California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Restaurants had all independently decided to increase platform pricing, tentatively at first and then more boldly when consumers didn’t push back.

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JULY 15, 2020

In 2019 we were introduced to the chicken sandwich war, and in 2020 it raged on as chain and independent restaurants added the sandwich to their menus for diners to enjoy. Similar to Grubhub's 2019 Year in Food Report , diners are continuing to eat vegan and vegetarian dishes. Top Foods of 2020. chili: 228 percent more popular.

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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

MARCH 11, 2020

Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. It is in season; therefore it is plentiful and low priced so make the most of it. Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It is expected alcohol sales will grow as suppliers and operators adapt packing and pricing models to bolster alcohol sales with delivery. 41 percent of consumers ages 18-34 indicated interest in monthly meal subscriptions, especially if offered at a discounted price. Sales velocity is now +35 percent vs September 7, 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels. However, with historic low-price points on food along with the typical financial structure of a restaurant, it does not allow restaurants to pay out truly reasonable livable wages in urban cities.”

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. The price to purchase a hamburger cooking robot is about $60,000. As one visual example, here’s a closer look at Memorial Day’s 2019 vs. 2020 traffic: Holiday Expectations.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. SpotOn Executive Team.

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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. Consumers are also becoming more conscientious about sustainability, which is primed to disrupt the restaurant business.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

“I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.” Houdek had been with the chain since 2019. Members help make our journalism possible.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Read on for five marketing tips you can use to attract restaurant customers and sustain your business for years to come. Just make sure to avoid marketplaces that charge predatory commissions , and set yourself up with financially sustainable ordering channels—ideally ones that are commission-free. Create a digital menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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MAY 30, 2025

In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. Most restaurants have increased menu prices to cover expenses, which can affect customer spending behavior.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

These developments were welcomed for their contributions to creating a more sustainable world… and it raised the value of used cooking oil, enabling many restauranteurs to get some money back for their oil rather than pay a service to have it collected. million worth of used cooking oil.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Younger generations are willing to pay higher prices for healthy meals specifically tied to buzzwords such as GMO-free, all-natural, or organic.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. What they are less interested are pretentious environments, stuffy service, gimmicks, and absurd pricing. FIVE: The independent neighborhood restaurant needs to accept that the supply chain of 2019 is not likely to return any time soon.

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Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Buyer's Edge compared case purchases of meat substitute products by its 20,000+ restaurant customers from 2018 to 2019. In 2019 available varieties jumped to 51 items that were available to order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Key findings illustrating the industry's economic conditions include: Growth will continue : The foodservice industry is forecast to reach $997 billion in sales in 2023, driven in part by higher menu prices. Consumer spending at foodservice outlets was up 4 percent due to higher prices, reports The NPD Group*.

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EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As she debated her next move, Willis, a 2019 Eater Young Gun , devised a novel next step for her business: a pop-up incubator called KIT (an acronym for “keep in touch”) where queer chefs, bakers, and other industry professionals could build a seedling of an idea into an actual business.

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JULY 1, 2020

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. The importance of the price of offering lowered from 78 percent to 50 percent. The average salary for a chef or head cook was $56,310 in 2019. In 2019, 15.7 percent to 77.9.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A key component of gentrification, which distinguishes it from revitalization, is the demographic shift that happens when newer, more expensive development attracts wealthier newcomers, often young professionals, who then price out the community’s original residents. and 1 is indicative of a strong correlation. By 2013, there were 13.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. “Our team has been working hard to develop this fantastic concept designed to offer high quality, approachable, gourmet food options at a value-driven price to be experienced in a uniquely Yogurtland way. ” Delivering Jobs.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In early 2019 these efforts gained steam with a series of New York Times exposés on food delivery companies such as DoorDash. In 2019, the CEO of Postmates publicly announced his support for One Fair Wage and the company’s commitment to ensure that tips would not be discounted against worker payments. Go online ASAP to cash in!”

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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. Better value for customers who won’t pay fees or higher menu prices associated with delivery. Some Placer.ai million TEU in May, a 9.3 June is forecast at 1.97

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Since launching the franchise initiative in October 2019, we have been energized by the interest and excitement from experienced multi-unit operators who want to get involved with the brand,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. In 2019, Little Caesars opened in Spain, India, and Barbados.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, it means enacting ways to incentivize guests to order from a brand’s direct ordering channels, with offers like exclusive items and pricing, to drive in-house digital sales and therefore retain owned guest data. The quest for healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional ingredients will persist.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the increased demand for grocery delivery during the pandemic, Whole Foods deliveries more than tripled between 2019 and 2020, according to the Washington Post. In an email to MarketWatch , an Amazon spokesperson wrote that “Whole Foods Market is not increasing prices on products. There’s nothing inherently wrong with delivery.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging. From 2011 to 2019, Karel served as senior vice president for ARCOP, Inc., In March of 2019, Adams was promoted to president in addition to her role as CFO. Best of all, we got all of that at an affordable price. Continue to invest in its people, building leaders at all levels.

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MAY 27, 2020

In addition to serving 15,000 restaurants and food services clients across the globe, Zuppler enjoys important partnerships with leading transactions processor Worldpay (acquired by FIS in 2019) and Rewards Network, a provider of loyalty-based marketing and financing services to the restaurant industry. percent for each order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA. As the first sushi chain in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. titled Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024. Shake Shack is thriving even as it raises prices. The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5 percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“We are excited to bring Market Cafe to New York City as we are the only company currently offering a solution such as this one for safe, supportive and sustainable corporate dining.” ” says John Cocker, FOODWORKS’s president. Climatarian Menu. For example, a salad with a carbon footprint of 0.41

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Between 2019 and 2020, production volumes fell by 4.9% Laurent Bossolasco is the Asia-Pacific Regional Manager for ECOM Sustainable Management Services (SMS). Although farmgate prices are currently higher, this hasn’t always been the case,” he adds. million 60kg bags in 2017. to 29 million 60kg bags.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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