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? Guest Counts Continue Falling.

2020 95

2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 95

Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 17, 2020

We think foodservice-related investments can be grouped into one of three types. On the sell-side, this presents an opportunity to find the right partner who will stay loyal to your brand, employees, and guests. Enhancing sustainability and longevity. Deal Sourcing and Target Identification. Growing market share.

2020 110

2020 Back of House Cash Management Specials 110

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. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. Overall velocity in the latest week is also positive compared to pre-pandemic levels, with Total US up +10 percent versus 2020.

2022 212

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 212

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

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.

2021 175

2021 Loyalty Program Retail Online Ordering 175

Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Off-premises dining, like delivery, takeaway and curbside pickup, can fill this gap and remain an additional source of revenue for restaurants, even after measures have been lifted. Awareness of health, sanitation and food safety will be even more important than before, both for restaurant operators and its employees, and customers.

Delivery 89

Delivery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food 89

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.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Loyalty Program 78

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.

Franchise 199

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 199

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 12, 2021

as of the last quarter of 2020. Companies with a good ESG score (based on criteria for items such as community involvement and sustainability) can be better investments than those that ignore these factors. Sustainability and Food Security Generating Millions in Government Support. in the last ten years).

Government 59

Government Sustainability Agriculture 2030 59

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.

Hospitality 156

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 156

EATER

JANUARY 3, 2023

Black Butchers United provides a way for butchers of color to pool resources, share job opportunities, and build community within a tough industry to break into In 2020, at the height of global lockdowns due to the coronavirus, Dylan Carasco was scrolling through Instagram when he saw something that stopped him in his tracks.

Point of Sale 79

Point of Sale Employee Relations Social Media Hiring 79

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 9, 2021

TRT:- I have read your article published in Vegan News which states that all ingredients are sourced locally in Mexico and that it is easy to source all ingredients especially the vegan ones in Mexico. Considering that we opened in December 2020, we were only open for three months when the pandemic started.

Restaurant Law 52

Restaurant Law Small Business Employee Relations Social Media 52

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 31, 2023

In 2020, coffee leaf rust was first discovered on some of Hawaii’s islands. International Trade Centre partners with International Coffee Organisation on new Sustainability Initiatives in the Coffee Sector mapping project. Specialty Coffee Association announces 2023 Sustainability Award winners.

2023 136

2023 Sustainability Education Agriculture 136

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Notably, significant changes were made to how the NFL Sunday Ticket is distributed, with YouTubeTV handling residential sales, a new company, Everpass, managing commercial rights, and DirecTV remaining the distribution source. We’ve seen how robotics can improve not only the customer experience, but the employee experience.

2023 114

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 114

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.”

Healthcare 182

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 182

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Expansion in the Middle East, Australia, and Europe will also be additional areas of focus starting in 2020. The McDonald's/APIA Scholarship program will award 15 four-year scholarships and 40 one-year scholarships to rising college freshmen through APIA Scholars, which will be awarded in Spring 2020.

Franchise 86

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 86

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Sustainability in foodservice has been an upward trend for years with many operators already implementing measures that reflect the values of their customers. Prevention (or “source reduction”) is in fact the ideal diversion as outlined by the food waste hierarchy to the left. What will this cost me?

Recycling 40

Recycling Waste Compost Reference 40

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. Improve employee performance. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Reduce theft. Sean Bradley, AudioEye co-founder.

Mobile Ordering 212

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 212

EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

She wants to own a production space, but covering the expense of building sustainably — with energy sources and equipment like solar panels and heat-efficient ovens — seems like a pipe dream. “I Then there’s the effect extreme heat can have on productivity: One report estimated that in 2020, labor lost to heat exposure cost the U.S.

Certification 106

Certification Employee Relations 2050 Sustainability 106

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. Toast , 2023) 58% of operators said that rising inventory costs was their number one source of financial strain in 2023. Gitnux , 2024) 35% and 34% of baby boomers and Gen Xers respectively are interested in locally sourced food. Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

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. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022 186

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether it’s helping them adjust to evolving guidelines or uncovering additional sources of profit, we’re committed to staying right beside our operators through it all, helping them Make It." " US Foods has also officially rebranded its "Make It Now" site as "Make It This Winter."

Webinar 186

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 186

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. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

Food 162

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 162

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure. ” Ervin Cohen & Jessup Launches Food, Beverage and Hospitality Practice.

Food Safety 205

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 205

Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

Coronavirus and the Restaurant Industry: Key Insights – May 13, 2020. . Despite many companies beginning to bring back employees from furlough, of those people employed by chain restaurants back in January, only 45% of them remain actively employed today on average. Key Insights – May 6, 2020. .

Point of Sale 124

Point of Sale Guest Recovery Fine Dining Fast Casual 124

EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Former apprentices and employees say they faced working conditions they considered unsafe, while numerous former livestock employees describe what they view as unnecessary animal suffering within Stone Barns’ holistic land management system. In the course of reporting this story, I’ve spoken with more than 20 sources.

Agriculture 97

Agriculture Leadership Employee Relations Food Safety 97

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The restaurant industry is in the midst of the e-commerce phase, where restaurants must get creative by embracing technology and new sources of revenue generation to reach customers outside of their four walls.” of food over 9,720 baskets since the pilot was instituted in late September 2020. In total, approximately 14,580 lbs.

Online Ordering 138

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

Franchise 112

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Leadership 112

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.

Food Safety 158

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 158

EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

Before each of 10 courses, the staff explained the source or inspiration for everything that was served. These citations were delivered in the same breath as the ingredient sources: This cheese is from Indiana, and that amuse-bouche draws on a description of tables laid with strawberries and sweetgrass.

Fine Dining 100

Fine Dining 2012 Reference Social Media 100

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Relish by ezCater.

Food Safety 119

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 119

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. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 134

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.).

2020 136

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 136

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” ” With plans to grow over 50 locations in 2020, Walk-On’s’ expansion will allow the Game On Foundation to further its reach and help even more young athletes thrive.

Back of House 113

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 113

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

data highlights: Usually, QSR brands see a dip in traffic from the last week of February to the first week of March, but three of the eight saw those fortunes turn in 2020. percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. The first half of 2020 is forecast to total 10.23 Some Placer.ai That was up 5.7

Mobile Ordering 105

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 105

EATER

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Since opening in early 2020, Albi has become indispensable because it meets diners where they are. The list includes hard-to-source bottles from Lebanon and Palestine. Disclosure: Eater LA reporter Mona Holmes is related to Rashida Holmes and did not participate in discussions about Bridgetown Roti’s place on the list.

Fine Dining 135

Fine Dining Front of House Food Truck Back of House 135

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Today, her success has finally proven to her parents that cooking is a viable and sustainable career for women. Mentors on the platform harbor vast expertise on a variety of culinary related topics, bringing a range of perspectives and backgrounds to chefs around the country in need of support and advice. Plamondon, Sr. Dies at 88.

Allergens 120

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 120