Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2020

This is a powerful and very important statement that should become a rallying cry in 2020. Is there a way to make the overall dining experience BETTER than it was? There is so much angst and uncertainty among the restaurant community right now. Should we reopen when the green light is given? We don’t have a choice – right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

So much was different before March 2020. Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. So much has changed in the past few years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. People have so many options when it comes to dining out so we need to go above and beyond. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 27, 2022

dollars in 2020 and is a leading contributor to the global restaurant market. . dollars in 2020 and is a leading contributor to the global restaurant market. . Steps To Open A Casual Dining Restaurant In The USA. A casual dining restaurant serves moderately-priced food in a comfortable and laid-back setting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 So what’s next?

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Transact

DECEMBER 18, 2019

2020 is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time to be in the business! Let’s review some of the most likely trends we will see in the restaurant industry for 2020. . In 2020, expect more restaurant owners and managers to start leveraging mobile devices more often as a means of managing operations. .

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

As we continue to fight this pandemic that we still know so little about, and try to gradually open up the economy with a keen eye on public safety – it will be restaurants and other hospitality businesses that suffer the longest. The restaurant industry is being hit extraordinarily hard, unlike any other time in recent history.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Restaurant inventory management software is a tool that helps digitally track and manage your kitchen inventory. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

The state of dining has transformed over the last year and a half and continues to rapidly evolve. According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. In the U.S.,

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Culinary Digital

AUGUST 10, 2021

Dining out not only evokes cherished memories and family traditions, but it also gives senior living residents one of life’s greatest pleasures. Amid the COVID pandemic, foodservice operators might have ramped up outdoor dining and curbside pickup. in the forecast period of 2021 and 2026.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Eight out of 10 consumers said they expect to continue their current dining habits beyond coronavirus , so the time is ripe to reevaluate the processes and tools QSRs use that prohibit adaptability. The entire restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard as consumers have drastically reduced their spending on dining out in every format.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 As for the thousands of restaurants that operate as a small business, Gen Z business owners seemed to be more poised to pivot to digital. Ongoing public health and safety concerns push down demand for the indoor restaurant experience.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The pizza chain emphasized customer and employee safety by offering contactless delivery, curbside pickup, and contactless carryout. Before the pandemic, Pizza Hut had been progressively shying away from its dine-in features, focusing on delivery and takeout – a decision that was accelerated when COVID-19 struck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. " They have been selected by a growing number of diners who are conscious of cleanliness, safety, and health. Measures and Use Cases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Camera-Based Drive-Thru Timing. Digital Menu Boards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Open Up More 'Ghost Kitchens' Restaurant locations are having a hard time keeping up with all the mandated restrictions to dining in. It’s a giant expense to gear up to reopen, invest in perishable supplies, rehire staff, upgrade safety measures … all just to close up shop again. An easy to use app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Casual dining's share of restaurant visits was in free-fall from the 15th to the 22nd, and now has reached a more stable trend. In a newly released deck, it shows the steep decline of foot traffic to America’s businesses in March 2020 due to the spread of Covid19 and associated governmental “shelter in place” orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. In fact, nearly one in six restaurants closed their doors in some capacity last year.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Just as everyone was making their predictions for 2020 this time last year, a certain black swan event came along and caused a bit of a stir. Digital solutions that helped restaurants alleviate customer safety fears and adapt to restrictions boomed and tech providers scrambled to offer new products to get restaurants on board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But restaurants, now that they are also bringing people back inside, are going to have do the harder work of making it a permanent solution—whether that's a pickup window adjacent to their door or reworking their kitchen in such a way that its food is flowing to the front of house in a more efficient manner.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Convenience : Many of you have implemented take out and delivery options during the height of this pandemic – customers have responded well to the convenience of this option and will likely remain most comfortable with this option rather than dining in.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

2020 has been quite a learning experience. Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. This is now the new norm, and we know that some of these changes are here to stay.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . Technology can easily streamline your day to day operations on busy nights and weekends. Restaurant Technology To Prepare Your Restaurant For Full Capacity Operations. Kitchen Display System . Point of Sales (POS) System .

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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. . QDOBA's New Concept. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In 2020, new trends appeared across all industries, most notably throughout the restaurant sector. This year, as the pandemic remains a serious concern, restaurant industry trends adopted in 2020 will continue. As consumers continue to be aware of their health and safety this year, contactless payment options will remain crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

While the hurdles of 2020 may not end when the clock strikes midnight on December 31 st , the restaurant landscape is better equipped to deal with whatever comes its way. Ghost Kitchens Will Likely be Short-Lived. The past year saw the rise of ghost kitchens as a way to operate with lower overhead and labor costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Owning and operating a restaurant is difficult under the best circumstances. So, what do we consider owning and operating a restaurant impacted by COVID-19? Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. Restaurants found that ramping up their delivery services had mitigated some of their losses from in-person dining during 2020 and 2021. How to build an off-premise dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places. If your customers expect you to offer a fine dining experience, they won’t be pleased to know that you’ve upturned your entire restaurant. Install Barriers at Reception.

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