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

AUGUST 17, 2020

Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

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2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2021

The increase in demand and ongoing supply chain issues have contributed greatly to changes in food costing structures in recent months – and restaurants have been hit the hardest. Did forecasted demand decreases result in lower supplies of certain products? Decreased employment is a huge issue all the way around.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

On Friday, March 26, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act, the largest stimulus legislation in U.S. Paycheck Protection Loans : Restaurants with fewer than 500 employees may borrow money through the Small Business Association (“SBA”) for a variety of costs related to employee compensation and benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant.

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Employee Relations Leadership Food Supply Innovation 217

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

The fact is that customers who are uncomfortable and/or allergic to cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, and other materials used in restaurants will not stay as long or spend as much money. Restaurants can increase employee satisfaction during the most competitive environment on record for the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2021

If your would-be franchisee is unable to get a feel for your concept — or sees that your employees are disengaged and unenthused — they’ll likely look elsewhere for a brand that they know without a doubt will strongly resonate with them. Know Your Ideal Franchisee. Don’t Just Rely on Word of Mouth.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.) Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 4, 2021

The year 2020 certainly put the hospitality industry to the test. There were encouraging success stories in every segment, from ghost kitchens to virtual concepts to retail offerings, including full service and hotel food & beverage. Labor continues to be the most pressing pain point for operators today. Related Posts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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2021 Loyalty Program Retail Online Ordering 178

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. 'What’s In It?

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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. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

EATER

JANUARY 19, 2022

In what can feel like a repeat of spring 2020, people are sharing photos of similar scenes at stores around the country, and reports of empty shelves are coming in from Massachusetts and Florida. began paying attention to food supply chains in a new way. began paying attention to food supply chains in a new way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

While restaurants certainly include national chains, the majority in the US are independently owned and operated, including franchises. Payroll was to be looked at per employee and was limited to $100K on an annualized and pro-rata basis. So how could they pay their employees? Many have been passed down for generations.

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Employee Relations Food Supply Government Small Business 213

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

The report illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry and provides an updated look at key indicators and trends influencing the industry's recovery as of June/July 2021, including the current state of the economy, workforce, and food and beverage sales. Labor and Food Costs Remain Top Challenges.

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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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EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

More than 43,000 meatpacking and food processing workers have tested positive for COVID-19 this year This story was originally published on Civil Eats. “A That’s how a decade-long employee for Tyson Foods, Inc. A nightmare.”. in northwest Arkansas describes working for the meat processor during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Food Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 103

The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

People are eating more and craving comfort foods during the winter months. With ordering takeout and food for delivery at an all-time high already, the cold winter months only exacerbate the trend – as most people are going out less in the cold weather. The nights are drawing in and temperatures are dropping across the United States.

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MadMobile

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain issues forced menu changes. It’s important for restaurateurs to get ahead of these issues by knowing how to reduce food costs while keeping margins in check and still ensuring a profit as inflation rises. 10 Tips on How to Navigate Food Inflation There are a few ways on how to reduce food costs and save money.

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Food Mobile Ordering Inventory Food Supply 52

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members. .

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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 188

Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 8, 2022

2021 saw the industry continue to rebound from the difficulties of 2020. But staffing shortages and supply chain challenges cut into profit margins and created operational headaches. From robotics to contactless payments, customers and operators began using technology to engage with one another in new ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. Loyalty programs are most popular for fast food. One-third visited fast food and fast casual restaurants equally. Brand Engagement.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 169

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). This data covers U.S.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

The violent swings in demand and supply have devastated some businesses (restaurants led the U.S. in bankruptcies in 2020 ). While many only think “restaurants” when thinking “foodservice,” we look at the entire global food ecosystem of $14.6T. Food Safety. Up to one-third of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. The 2020 National Restaurant Association Show, which we had planned to hold in Chicago on May 16-19, has officially been canceled.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Currently, PJ’s Coffee has 124 locations and by the end of 2020, the franchise is expected to open an additional six cafes throughout the country. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop named Jessica Wescott as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to her role as Chief Financial Officer. Orlando: Up to 40 locations. Tampa: Up to 50 locations.

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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.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 110

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

It is also not an easy one–regardless of the restaurant size and business model–with plenty of competition to contend with while trying to stay on top in terms of the quality food it serves and its prices. For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 Net profit .

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to a survey by Bacardi Global Brand Ambassador in 2020, around 63% of US consumers prefer to drink low-to-no alcohol options to cut back on calories. The concept reflects the idea about what kind of bar you want to operate (a healthy cocktail bar in this case). Food Service License. Choose The Concept.

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EATER

APRIL 20, 2022

Critics say they make food inequity even worse. During the 2018 election campaign that swept her into office, a constituent quizzed her about the spread of dollar stores and the lack of healthy food choices in her district, where the residents are more than 80 percent Black. James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

According to a report by the IMARC Group, the Indian bakery market was valued at USD 9,626 Million in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a robust rate of 10.8% Therefore, you need to carve out a business plan for all your bakery operations including managing finances, engineering the menu, incorporating marketing strategies, etc.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

The economic slowdown, public markets in distress, supply chains interrupted, tourism coming to a halt, consumers staying at home (which — for many — translates to a lower disposable income), and huge uncertainty can have long-lived effects for many chains. Here is a compilation of restaurant industry-related Coronavirus updates.

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2020 Guest Recovery Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 12, 2021

as of the last quarter of 2020. LPs and employees are increasingly aware of ESG policies and are determined to make an impact (the AUM for Principles for Responsible Investment signatories grew by 4.8x Sustainability and Food Security Generating Millions in Government Support. in the last ten years).

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Government Sustainability Agriculture 2030 59

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. It seems the industry has reached its ceiling in terms of hourly employee turnover and is now moderating. Top QSR Traffic.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Q1 Yelp Economic Average (YEA) , which takes a holistic look at the local economic changes since the start of 2020, focused on the economic impact of COVID-19. Key restaurant findings from the Q1 2020 YEA include: More than 30,000 restaurants have shut down – temporarily or permanently – as of Sunday, April 19. In the U.S.

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2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 190