Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Good 2020 for Mountain Mike's.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

In 2020 alone, the FBI received 791,790 internet crime complaints , which is 300,000 more than the year prior. Thanks to mobile ordering apps or loyalty programs, you may also have customers’ names, addresses, and other sensitive data. Educate Employees. It’s time for that to change.

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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. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder at bartaco.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Do you have accounts on online ordering sites like GrubHub and Uber Eats? What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? Can you give dine-in related employees other tasks to do that will benefit your business and ensure that they don’t lose their income?

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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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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Focus POS

JUNE 2, 2020

It could be argued that the restaurant industry has been hit the hardest when it comes to stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates; however, the resilience of the restaurant industry cannot be denied, and as restaurateurs shift their thinking from, “How am I going to survive?” Illness Resurgence is Highly Likely .

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

In 2020, third-party delivery exploded because it gave restaurants a vital revenue stream during the pandemic. Here are two other common systems: Phone ordering system The old-fashioned way required people to call the restaurant to place an order over the phone. Third-party delivery is booming like never before. billion by 2027.

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Delivery 2023 Loyalty Program Customer Service 78

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. Compared to August 2020, this year’s food prices increased by 33%, especially in oils and sugars. Combining that with lacking supply causes food prices to skyrocket.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Restaurants lost $270 billion in 2020 due to COVID-19 shutdowns and restaurant restrictions, and the crisis sent many companies into a tailspin. According to the National Restaurant Association , in 2020, 110,000 restaurants closed permanently, and 2 million restaurant industry jobs were lost. Negotiate updated terms with vendors.

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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. As a way to provide a fast-track to joining the Fazoli’s Family, the brand’s latest conversion program offers new and current franchisees a Zero Franchisee Fee, Zero Royalty Fee in year one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

Instead of carrying out numerous third-party integrations company-by-company for different purposes like billing or order management, it is better to go in for a multi-purpose POS system that manages it all. . A user-friendly interface makes handling the software convenient for employees, especially new hires. Let us see how.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, an average American consumes ~23 lbs of ice cream and related frozen desserts every year. In 2020, the US ice cream industry produced more than 1 billion gallons of ice creams generating around USD 5.6 You will need a few employees to keep up with the demand during busy times. Employer Identification Number.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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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. An inaugural loyalty program (September). A rebrand (June). A new tech suite (September).

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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. Ordering meals online and taking advantage of online food delivery was perceived as safer for many guests during social distancing restrictions.

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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. Some of the common permits required are: Employee Identification Number (EIN). Create a loyalty program and reward the regular customers for their support.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. Compared to August 2020, this year’s food prices increased by 33%, especially in oils and sugars. Combining that with lacking supply causes food prices to skyrocket.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

This evolution includes the introduction of a new smaller 3,000-7,000-square foot footprint, more tech-savvy concept that features a bar-centric atmosphere, tabletop ordering, kiosks and new appetizer items with 5-10 units in the works currently set to open in 2020. In the beginning we had a huge commitment to training.

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BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 million in expenses from July to September 2020. . For restaurant expenses and a wide range of other related issues, restaurant owners focus on three primary key metrics: . million and its cost of goods sold was $400,000. .

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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.K.,

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2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 191

EATER

MARCH 15, 2021

For many people in the United States, it wasn’t until the middle of March last year — after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic , the NBA suspended its season , Tom Hanks tested positive , and restaurants started closing their doors amid shutdown orders — that what seemed like a distant threat suddenly became a grim reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Restaurant and bar related concerns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Expansion in the Middle East, Australia, and Europe will also be additional areas of focus starting in 2020. “Our guests will be able to see, smell and sample dishes prior to ordering, providing a more immersive dining experience,” said L&L Hawai‘i CEO Elisia Flores.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

New guest expectations are incredibly crucial for operators to consider, as Americans interested in dining out will only keep their reservations at a new restaurant if certain measures are met, including: More than half want six-foot social distancing and employees wearing face masks enforced (53 percent and 52 percent, respectively).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

During the second quarter in 2020, which covered the height of the pandemic lockdowns and restaurant dine-in restrictions, QSR off-premises orders increased by +9 percent over the same quarter in 2019, driven by solid growth in drive-thru and delivery orders. million in April 2020, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. We have historically and continue to offer competitive pay, thorough training programs, flexible hours and a fun work environment so that we can continue to staff our locations as we grow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

. – Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. We’ve seen how robotics can improve not only the customer experience, but the employee experience.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Tableside ordering. Online ordering. Loyalty programs. 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. Tableside ordering. Customer relation management (CRM). Loyalty programs. Loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

ezCater launched Feed the Front Line , a program that helps anyone contribute meals to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus. In just over a week, the program has already sent more than 20,000 meals to 145 hospitals across the country. And, today, more orders are a lifeline for restaurants.” Feed the Front Line.

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Healthcare Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Small Business 180

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

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). The more seamless this experience is for customers, the more likely they are to order through a venue today and in the future. In mid-March 2020, U.S.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189