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. Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020?

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EATER

JUNE 28, 2021

San Francisco’s forever-ceiling on what delivery apps charge restaurants is the first in the country. Last week, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a permanent cap on the delivery fees third-party apps like DoorDash and Grubhub are allowed to charge restaurants for each order.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Changes and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond. million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. Let’s take a look at the emerging 2020 restaurant trends, changes, and opportunities. Online Ordering and Delivery Penetration. Restaurant Industry Changes.

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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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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Restaurant CEO priorities are shifting in 2020, and it makes sense given how quickly the consumer and competitive landscape are shifting as well as the introduction of new forces impacting the industry. Here, we round up ten factors influencing how leaders are evolving their views and approach. January 12, 2019. Read More ». August 24, 2018.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Fast Casual. Fast casuals are beginning to take back their customers.

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Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

For instance, the increase in customer expectations for convenience or the rise of online ordering for takeout or delivery already existed before the pandemic. Restaurants had to change business models, pivoting to a larger focus on takeout food and food delivery. ” In fact, P.F. Is off-premise dining here to stay?

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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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Sling

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Deciding how to classify exempt vs. non-exempt employees can be confusing at first. Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt Employees And The FLSA. It’s the first two standards — minimum wage and overtime pay — that directly apply to our discussion of exempt vs. non-exempt employees. Minimum Wage. The FLSA sets the minimum wage standard at $7.25

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. First, at 2.1

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

Employee retention and recruitment have long been a challenge in the restaurant industry. million—more than at any time during the pandemic, but still “about a million fewer employees, year-over-year, and 1.8 million down from February 2020.” Retaining these employees in the long term.

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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

MARCH 24, 2020

The 2020 National Restaurant Association Show, which we had planned to hold in Chicago on May 16-19, has officially been canceled. Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever."

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, features like bill duplication, splitting the bill, assigning orders to delivery boys, and online payments enhance the customer experience and make billing easier for the staff. A user-friendly interface makes handling the software convenient for employees, especially new hires. Source: DinePlan.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

in bankruptcies in 2020 ). Between 2015 and 2017, Chipotle had a series of foodborne illness outbreaks related to compromised food safety. Last-Mile Delivery. This is usually related to restaurants’ deliveries, but can also be associated with suppliers delivering food parcels to individual restaurant locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In 2020, a new coalition will help hospitals not just in New York but nationwide provide patients plant-based food options that combat rather than contribute to cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. In 2020, it is expanding its efforts to engage even more organizations in reducing meat consumption. Health Care Without Harm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is expected to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020. The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. Tamper-Free Takeout and Delivery. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Two additional cafes are under construction and slated to open in early 2020 in Highlands Ranch and Littleton. Salata is currently in high-growth mode and is actively seeking to expand into new markets in 2020. In 2020, 65. Salata is on track to have 25 new franchise contracts secured by the end of 2019. A rebrand (June).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, QSR restaurants, particularly chains, benefitted from well-established off-premises services, like carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery. 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. “The U.S. percent overall.

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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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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. Fortune Business Insights , 2023) The global market size of the delivery app industry is expected to reach $165 billion by 2029. by 2032, reaching $4,046.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2020. 1, 2020), The LEE Initiative and Maker's Mark will host virtual events that extend philanthropic efforts even further. Sharebite launched Sharebite Stations, a streamlined, post-COVID compliant solution for facilitating contactless food delivery at offices.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

TouchBistro has an easy-to-use, intuitive interface, but it also comes with 24/7 support and training so that employees can easily manage it. Customer relation management (CRM). Payroll and employee management. Delivery service options. Tableside ordering. Restaurant inventory management . Payment processing options.

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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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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

Coronavirus and the Restaurant Industry: Key Insights – May 13, 2020. . While casual dining’s YOY dine-in comp sales in Texas improved by almost 11 percentage points compared with the previous week, the improvement for fast casual and quick service were a much lower 3.4 Collected and distributed 3 times per week.

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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

MARCH 3, 2023

." Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal." million by 2030. million by 2030.

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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. Southern Glazer's Acknowledges Drivers and Warehouse Employees.

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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. Miami-based Drive Kindness, a new home meal delivery solution, partnered with Olo to enable fully integrated home meal delivery ordering through Olo’s Dispatch platform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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