Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

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. Secure the takeaway bag, by ensuring all bags are equipped with napkins, wipes and other appropriate hygiene products. 1-NPD Group/CREST®, October 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

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. New York businesses saw a decline beginning as early as March 9, 2020 and now show a 61 percent YOY decline.

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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. Restaurant technology has seen innovation in the form of smart devices for the commercial kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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Transact

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Originally known for “cokes and smokes,” some of the biggest names in convenience have integrated delis, grab ‘n go food and even full kitchens in locations across the U.S., from 2020 to 2021, resulting in $43.2 Primarily, convenience store retailers are turning to the back-of-house technology currently used in QSR kitchens.

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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. The Demand for Transparency. Restaurants Are Evaluating Differently.

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EATER

APRIL 7, 2022

Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers. We’re now proudly B Corp certified!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New safety protocols may hurt restaurants’ bottom line again, while also impacting retention rates due to business closures and lack of steady income. We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same. The oldest of the tech turned out to be the most tenacious in 2020-2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. What Makes Intelligent Packaging So Popular.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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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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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) has recently been tapped to assist with menu development, as well as kitchen design for the upcoming Taffer’s Tavern franchise. Safety is a key concern for our dining customers and that is what makes the Cuisine Solutions sous vide preparation so compelling. About Cuisine Solutions.

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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

MAY 18, 2021

By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry Report found 46 percent of family-dining and fine-dining restaurants added delivery options between March and December 2020, along with 44 percent of casual-dining and fast-casual restaurants. So what’s next?

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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. Many restaurants adopted delivery services out of necessity in 2020. Consider Expanding Delivery Options in Your Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

The NPD Group predicted that restaurant digital orders would triple in volume by the end of 2020 , with mobile leading the way. Additionally, offering limited menus speeds up wait times and streamlines kitchen operations which is one more benefit of having a modular and easy to update menu system. Automated Safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

One design solution that has really helped during the pandemic—encompassing the entire range from quick service to fine dining—is open-kitchen restaurants that have “nothing to hide." " They have been selected by a growing number of diners who are conscious of cleanliness, safety, and health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

For your restaurant, communications are limited to the closed circuit of your business, from the front-of-house to the kitchen. Food Safety. Food Safety is and always will be a big deal, but one recently underscored by the coronavirus crisis. Through automation, AI streamlines your business needs by rendering them routine.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 29, 2020

Accurate allergen information is critical to guarantee your guests’ safety. It can also be tough on your staff if they aren’t equipped with the right information in real-time. Equip Guests with the Info They Need. As guest safety is at stake, legislation shouldn’t have to be the first step for making a change. LEARN MORE.

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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.

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Ken Burgin

MAY 9, 2021

Is there equipment you’ve delayed purchasing that will be part of your backup plans? If equipment needs to be shut down, follow the correct procedures. Simplify the menu and reduce stock – most operators are now much savvier with their numbers and cost of goods. Use your digital system or menu app to slim down the offer.

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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. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq.

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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. Today, brands are establishing an even more technology-forward experience that meets customers in new places, while preserving quality, personalization and safety for guests and staff.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. The kitchen staff should have hairnets and gloves at all times. The webinar is on May 27, 2020 at 4 p.m.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Once the lockdown restrictions were lifted, many people were still concerned about their health and safety when dining at restaurants. QR codes have been around since 2010, but they didn’t catch on for mainstream use in North America until the 2020’s.” How will this affect the restaurant business in the future? “QR in July, climbing 4.6%

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2020, 50% of limited-service restaurants became distressed businesses due to changes in consumer behaviour brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food Safety Issues. Food safety is a very critical concept for any restaurant. It has been seen that many restaurants were shut down because of a lack of food safety standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.”

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

’ For example, employee (back of the house) digital signage is quickly growing across all brands and I believe by the end of the year almost every kitchen and/or breakroom will have screens deployed for communication. Attention is the new currency.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 10, 2021

Bootstrapping a shared commercial kitchen is never easy. Here we take a look at some examples of community projects involving shared-use commercial kitchens that each received hundreds of thousands of dollars to make an impact in their communities. . Inspirational Shared Kitchen Projects Already Funded. March 3, 2021.

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Ken Burgin

MAY 9, 2021

Is there equipment you’ve delayed purchasing that will be part of your backup plans? If equipment needs to be shut down, follow the correct procedures. Simplify the menu and reduce stock – most operators are now much savvier with their numbers and cost of goods. Use your digital system or menu app to slim down the offer.

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Social Media Email Marketing Communication Customer Service 78

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

From banana breads and pancake cereals to mini pizza cereal and mug recipes, baking was on top of people’s minds whenever they picked up kitchen crockeries, as per the social media trends. Furthermore, your bakery must be spacious enough to accommodate a dining space, a serving space, and a kitchen space. Purchase Equipment .

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KaTom

APRIL 28, 2020

For those with careers in the foodservice industry, where the chaos of a commercial kitchen often forges unique bonds, the past several weeks have been suddenly absent of the tight-knit communities that help them thrive. A post shared by Vollrath Foodservice (@vollrathco) on Mar 23, 2020 at 6:46pm PDT. View this post on Instagram.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Sales velocity is now +4 percent vs January 4, 2020. California.

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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. It ensures that the business meets the food safety regulations set by its food safety authority. Design The Kitchen Layout. Food Service License. Hire Staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. QSR Automations added contactless features within ConnectSmart Kitchen and DineTime.

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