7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We spoke with Zack Shwab, one of The Snug’s co-founders, to learn about how their tech-savvy business evolved during 2020 and where they see the future of restaurants heading. According to an upcoming 7shifts study on the state of labor in 2020, outdoor dining was the largest revenue-driver during COVID, as reported by 37% of restaurants.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Bingage

JANUARY 14, 2020

Related Read – Restaurant Marketing Ideas & Trends to Focus in 2020. Fast Food Restaurants. They are traditionally what consumers call fast food. Fast food is prepared and served quickly and inexpensively. Fast Casual Restaurants. Fast Casual Restaurants. Casual Dining.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. The simplest way to collect customer data in a quick-serve or fast-casual restaurant is to have customers supply it on a sheet of paper at the register. Rather than spend all of your time (and money!)

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. meal delivery market, making Uber’s total market share 27 percent. meal delivery consumer spending.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. Restaurant owners are as busy as they’ve ever been, so they will look for marketing platforms that allow them to efficiently and effectively set their marketing campaigns, to drive traffic and growth without added effort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. “The market is still ripe for continued expansion and growth,” said Kapoor. “Their continued growth demonstrates the viability, feasibility and desirability of circular business models.”

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Foodable

JULY 10, 2020

This is the biggest shift in food since fast casual. To move beyond COVID-19, businesses will need to focus on three key areas: marketing, brand messaging, and consumer loyalty. the consumer uptake on third party delivery will peak in 2020 at 30 million. The model has to shift.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Feby’s was a great place to stop by and enjoy fine dining with a casual feel. Get there fast! The service is top-notch as well.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. Some may even build express-style locations with no indoor seating at all. Most of the brands announcing modern designs are quick service brands, but fast casual and even full-service restaurants may implement some changes.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

Given how tumultuous 2020 was, the last year has necessitated a complete transformation in the way restaurants function. You no longer need to have a person dedicated to handling reservations, leaving your staff free to better serve your guests already in the seats. By Adrian Johansen, Contributor. Digitized Payments.

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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. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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EATER

JUNE 29, 2022

In that spirit, I planned to make a trip to the closest Japanese market for plump ikura to pair with the secretly seasoned poultry pieces.). The cashier was nice, which made the experience even better, as did the instant satisfaction of tucking away a very large, very warm, very full plastic bag on the floor of my front seat.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 3, 2022

By the pandemic summer of 2020, Dirt Candy is open from noon to 9:00 p.m., But most of it is prepared to go or to be eaten on the2 0-seat ad hoc patio. Since the pandemic began in March, fast-thinking restaurateurs and chefs have thrown everything at the wall to see what sticks — patio service, meal kits, delivery, and online classes.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

Given how tumultuous 2020 was, the last year has necessitated a complete transformation in the way restaurants function. You no longer need to have a person dedicated to handling reservations, leaving your staff free to better serve your guests already in the seats. By Adrian Johansen, Contributor. Digitized Payments.

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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. As part of our 2021 industry outlook, we foresee flexible seating and modified dining remaining part of the industry trends for the foreseeable future.

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Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 30, 2021

Having recently been featured in our article on outdoor dining, Duke’s Grocery is a casual dining restaurant that hits it out of the park in every area. Good Stuff Eatery is a fast-casual restaurant that serves up classics – burgers, shakes, and french fries! Pogiboy is a fast casual Filipino American restaurant.

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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. In addition to team members wearing masks and gloves and implementing social distancing, Fazoli’s has enhanced sanitation procedures and limited dining room seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. This year, Jimmy John’s development efforts have been significant and will expand the brand’s presence throughout various markets. The brand is selling territory fast and does not plan to slow down its rapid momentum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

“We’re excited to be launching our first market in our backyard, sunny Los Angeles,” said Stephen Klein, Co-Founder, and CEO. “Fast food options usually fall into two buckets: fast, healthy, and unaffordable, or fast, unhealthy, and affordable and nothing in between. Canada, the U.K., and Germany.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero. Sit down restaurants need to take a seat and pay attention. consumers—falling 2.5 percent to 77.9.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Instead, they began looking to street stalls, pubs, and casual bistros for culinary inspiration. Situated in Barcelona’s famed La Boqueria market, Direkte Boqueria remains unrivaled for price and quality. The mood: A tiny bar is a chill refuge from the busy and tourist-mobbed Boqueria market. Gerard Moral.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

million diners seated via Yelp* in May 2021 – the highest ever, surpassing pre-pandemic highs. In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Yelp found more than 3.7 Pennsylvania. North Carolina.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches made a strategic investment in Los Angeles phenomenon Bangin’ Buns with plans to expand the young concept across Southern California and bring the brand to new markets. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list.

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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. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Marketing efficiency and effectiveness.

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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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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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RGU

DECEMBER 14, 2019

By Chris Morris ​As more and more fast food chains try to elbow in on the breakfast market, IHOP is planning a new sort of fast-casual chain. Denver and San Francisco by the end of 2020. Seating in the stores will be very limited. The company hopes to have stores in New York City, Washington D.C.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

From food preparation to the seating and interaction with staff, Taffer’s Tavern will be a worry-free dining experience.” metro is extremely valuable right now, and we know that Taffer’s Tavern will be perfect for a high-quality conversion in this market.” Its restaurants are successful in markets of all sizes.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2021

” Despite obstacles in 2020, Dunkin’s non-traditional development continued with 27 additional restaurants, including openings throughout airports in Boston, San Antonio, St. We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.”

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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. This is +14pp higher than those comfortable with indoor seating. Consumer comfortability.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Taco John’s International Inc.

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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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