Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. These next-generation restaurant units address customer demand for a seamless ordering and pick-up experience. Some may even build express-style locations with no indoor seating at all. Photo courtesy of Chipotle.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

Given how tumultuous 2020 was, the last year has necessitated a complete transformation in the way restaurants function. Takeout orders and delivery have taken the lead in a world where it’s difficult to sit in a crowd. Self-Ordering Kiosks. This avoids the hassle of standing in a line or shouting out your order.

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Online Ordering Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 136

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

Given how tumultuous 2020 was, the last year has necessitated a complete transformation in the way restaurants function. Takeout orders and delivery have taken the lead in a world where it’s difficult to sit in a crowd. Self-Ordering Kiosks. This avoids the hassle of standing in a line or shouting out your order.

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Online Ordering Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The 5 trends we have focused on below cover pertinent changes in dining service, payment and ordering options, and customer preferences that operators ought to keep an eye out for while running their restaurants in 2021. 2020 brought several changes to the way hospitality businesses around the world were able to run and serve guests.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 27, 2022

Before the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the UK restaurant and foodservice industry experienced a period of massive growth, and revenues showed an increasing trend over the years. Restaurant industry revenues were expected to fall by around 33 percent in 2020. Source: Statista. Source: Financial Times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. In 2022, Just Salad will expand its award-winning Reusable Bowl Program to digital orders and offer participating customers loyalty rewards in its mobile app, further encouraging sustainable eating on the go.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero. Sit down restaurants need to take a seat and pay attention. percent in 2020. percent to 77.9.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. ” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Ono Food Co. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Fazoli’s fans in Atlanta can order delectable Italian dishes for delivery, carryout and catering only. ” Fazoli’s off-premise initiatives and upgrades continue to evolve, and Fazoli’s loyalty guests can order and receive the brand’s delicious Italian fare, served exactly how they want it, when they want it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Most recently, Michele served as Regional Vice President, South Region of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina where she was responsible for leading operations of 39 casual dining Mexican restaurants operating in Texas, Kansas, Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma. MOOYAH Targets St. Louis Area.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It also could provide a future outlook for the industry, especially if more states implement stay-at-home orders in response to rising COVID-19 cases. from February 1 to April 30, 2020, during the early part of the pandemic. percent demand decline. The study is a follow-up to a related survey, which was published in June.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Restaurant point of sale software can often handle bookings, arrange seating, collect and track customer information, and more. Tableside ordering. Online ordering. Tableside ordering. Tableside ordering. Online order integration. The Upserve POS terminal is required to get started, but it’s easy to use.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In the hospitality industry today, it’s imperative to have up to date technology solutions with features that allow for contact-free planning, ordering, payments and delivery/pick-up. The more seamless this experience is for customers, the more likely they are to order through a venue today and in the future.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Clean Juice Chief Executive Officer, Landon Eckles described 2020 as challenging but resolute in lauding its franchise partners and support staff in the company’s response to the global pandemic. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. such as using mobile messaging to keep customers informed while their food is being prepared and provide a mechanism for informing restaurants when they have arrived to pick up their order. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Located in Salina, Kansas, this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. This new restaurant design option will fit seamlessly with our existing drive-thru and mobile ordering capabilities.

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Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 172

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

From food preparation to the seating and interaction with staff, Taffer’s Tavern will be a worry-free dining experience.” His previous experience also includes acting as CFO and controller for numerous hospitality and fast casual brands such as Rubio’s, Carl’s Jr., and Del Taco. John Fuller.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Grubhub launched its Ultimate technology, a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system. There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app.

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Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Leadership 122

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. New Sites for gfg. Chicken Salad Chick Gets Aggressive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

In today’s competitive market of fast casual chicken concepts, our brand has continued to differentiate itself with our made-from-scratch food and our hospitable atmosphere that guests are excited to return to,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

” Despite obstacles in 2020, Dunkin’s non-traditional development continued with 27 additional restaurants, including openings throughout airports in Boston, San Antonio, St. We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.”

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Sports 180

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. The funding will be used to help more restaurants transition to online ordering during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. The Restaurant Reboot Relief Program launches in June of 2020 and run for at least a year. restaurants by the end of summer 2020.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Recycling 150

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

San Diego Entrepreneur and Mission Beach area residentn Brad Hunter is disrupting the luxury hospitality industry with an entirely uncharted concept: AQUAlounge , an floating nautical experience slated to debut in San Diego, California in fall of 2020. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 167

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

.' Krister Mattsson, Managing Director of Ingka Investments added, ‘Winnow has been a strong partner on our journey to reducing food waste in our IKEA stores by 50% by 2020. " Guests use their cellphones to see all menu items, order and pay. . "While ” Burger Hero.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2020, as the country was forced to reckon with a pandemic that laid bare existing racial injustice and inequities, the organization heard calls from the restaurant community and the public for a more inclusive and transparent Awards process. Tattle is integrating with Thanx.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Founded in Dubai in 2017, Kitopi began serving Brooklyn in November of 2019, and expanded to Manhattan in early 2020, following successful expansion through the Middle East and London. "This Customers and businesses also have the option to order Nathan’s Famous for catering via EZcater and Forkable. is partnering with Kitopi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Both applications give borrowers the option of using the original eight-week covered period (if their loan was made before June 5, 2020) or an extended 24-week covered period. Capacity Monitor : Allows a host to set their maximum seating capacity and will alert them if they are approaching 90% or have exceeded capacity.

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