Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 179

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.).

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 136

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 174

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 163

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

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?

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2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

State of Digital Qu announced the results of its fifth annual survey of quick service (QSR) and fast casual (FC) restaurant brands. Combine that with a tight labor market and we’re seeing a shift to self-serve ordering even in the store.” Digital ordering is still larger at fast casuals versus QSR.

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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Clean Juice Chief Executive Officer, Landon Eckles described 2020 as challenging but resolute in lauding its franchise partners and support staff in the company’s response to the global pandemic. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 186

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 The $29 million dollar brand revitalization will reinforce Flynn Restaurant Group’s commitment to each market – adding over 1,245 jobs to the local economies. Before and After.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

It also continues its rapid growth internationally by adding franchise development deals for France, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain to its international market now totaling 64 stores. “It’s a very exciting time and we’re thrilled for new markets to experience our beloved handmade donuts in their own neighborhoods.

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Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 168

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

from February 1 to April 30, 2020, during the early part of the pandemic. Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. percent demand decline. percent demand decline. Beauty care, SPA, and fitness center. Shopping malls.

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Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 125

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Del Pez also carries an extensive list of craft beers with a very creative margarita menu to boot. Feby’s was a great place to stop by and enjoy fine dining with a casual feel. 821 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: 302-482-3333 Visit Website.

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Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

With just under 50 percent of people planning to host their event outside, restaurants, hotels and venues with an outdoor space should begin promoting these offerings through their marketing and social channels. In mid-March 2020, U.S. ” Optimism Is Returning. restaurants, a historically defining moment for the industry.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 186

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Now, we’re confident we have the right, deeply experienced partner in Samira Shariff to spearhead our entry into the market.” We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Quiznos Adding Latin Flavor.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Customer Experience 132

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. “The U.S.

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2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 178

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The deal, which closed in January 2020, has already affected Killer Burger, particularly with its aggressive growth strategy. Despite these challenges, Killer Burger experienced positive systemwide same-stores sales comps in 2020, and these comps have accelerated further in the first half of 2021. ” Starbird Plans Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Leadership 117

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Regardless of the decisions made, there will inevitably be a big market for new and interesting packaging. Some of these innovations include digital menus, contactless payments, marketing solutions, and cloud-based POS. We have seen many a restaurant shuts it doors while others have thrived.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 193

7 Shifts

JULY 6, 2023

During the pandemic, before we opened our first location in July 2021, throughout 2020, it gave me time to pause and think of what type of company we're trying to build, and it was. In 2020, I read a book that I will, in 10 years from now, I will say this book fundament- there was a paradigm shift for me. What is the market charge?

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Fast Casual Employee Relations Customer Experience Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2020 and remains subject to stockholder and regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. . Brands, Inc.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Online Ordering Casual 103

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Although the restaurant market is seeing a decline in foot traffic overall, the share of visits across categories is beginning to stabilize, according to the latest briefing from Sense360. 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.

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2020 Food Safety Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 103

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. "We can anticipate more meatless menu trends in 2020 as chefs experiment with additional foods to replace animal products."

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Seasonal Menu Fast Casual Consumer Goods 2020 119

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

“As we begin our aggressive growth into new markets, there is no better partner than Meritage. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets. Additionally, the brand signed 14 franchise agreements for target markets such as Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Indiana.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Frances Allen has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of Checkers & Rally’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2020. Most recently, Allen served as Chief Executive Officer of Boston Market, where she implemented a multi-faceted transformation plan setting up the brand for future growth. Kelly Hopper.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 111

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 Sales growth in fine dining and upscale casual also eroded during the week. . Fast casual and casual dining sales remained flat compared to the previous week. . Year-over-year check growth was 5.7% restaurants.

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Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

to add Meatless Farm’s plant-based products to its menu. Beginning today, guests can order from the restaurant’s ‘Meatless Monday’ menu, which consists of Pomodoro’s signature italian dishes, reimagined with 100-percent plant-based ground in place of traditional meat. It’s just a delicious meatball.”

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Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Innovation Customer Experience 96

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago. ” 7.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Among the new openings in 2021 so far, Freddy’s has celebrated new locations in key markets such as Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia. including the Northeast, Upper Midwest, California, Florida, Oregon, and Washington and large metro areas such as Pittsburgh and many of its surrounding markets. Taco John’s International Inc.

Franchise 158

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 158

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. BurgerFi International Inc.

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Franchise Franchising Leadership Beverage 178

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. “With our headquarters recently moving to Houston, this restaurant was the perfect location for us to develop a flagship prototype,” said SPB Hospitality’s Vice President of Marketing, Deanna Parr.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Fast Casual 179

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. Pieology in China.

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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 186

EATER

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Since opening in early 2020, Albi has become indispensable because it meets diners where they are. Can’t afford to splurge on a tasting menu? Holmes pays no less attention to her “apps” menu; try a jerk cucumber salad for needed crunch and a slice of macaroni and cheese pie, too. Want to eat less meat? s best vegetarian dishes.

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Fine Dining Front of House Food Truck Back of House 138

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.

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2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 199

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This pilot is putting us on that path – and we couldn’t be more pleased to continue our work with Miso Robotics and pave the way for greater adoption of cutting-edge technology in the fast-food industry.” of food over 9,720 baskets since the pilot was instituted in late September 2020. Chowly Teams with Grubhub.

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Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 140

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., Denver, and San Francisco currently under exploration for 2020. fast-growing category. The entire decision can be found here. Flip’d by IHOP. and another 100+ IHOP restaurants globally.

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Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 93

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. Top Foods Across Major Markets. Thai Thani – 2021 NW Market St B, Seattle, WA 98107. Seasonal Favorites. Cinnamon apple pie: (+584 percent). Frozen custard: (+486 percent). Cookies & cream milkshake: (+458 percent).

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2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 133

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. There are many markets that haven’t even heard of us yet. ” The company began franchising in 2019, adding three new restaurants outside of its home-market of Oklahoma City. percent to +107.5

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 79