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. Kicking orders to the curb.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . According to Mastercard , contactless payments were used by 80% of people surveyed in 2020. Restaurant Tech.

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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. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

2020 brought several changes to the way hospitality businesses around the world were able to run and serve guests. In 2020, 53% of all adults said that purchasing food through take-out and delivery is essential to the way they live 1. Outdoor dining and patio dining have proven to be reliable business drivers for restaurants in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

A whopping 88 percent will dine inside fast casual and fast food restaurants, but there are high expectations for safety protocols including sanitized tables (70 percent), staff wearing masks (69 percent) and/or gloves (51 percent), and limited seating (52 percent). Lines Blur Between Fast Food and Fast Casual. Drive-thrus wanted.

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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. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Virtual kitchens are a unique franchising opportunity that gives us a new and innovative way to capitalize on consumer trends at a low cost,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The organization is run by Veterans and former First Responders with a passion for helping heroes in search of their next calling and offers a variety of programs to help veterans and current and former first responders succeed within the franchising space. Jimmy's John's New Incentive Program.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s been identified as an emerging dining trend – with a 2020 study by NPD Research Group finding single diners have increased their share of U.S. At our Shannon Rose pubs, in addition to numerous bars available for dining, we have several different dining rooms where we have solo seating tables set up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. Holiday Plans Impacted by COVID.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. Restaurants that aren't already offering some kind of loyalty program should consider creating one, especially as consumers' grip on their wallets have tightened. The importance of making guests feel comfortable.

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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. McDonald's committed $500,000 to establish the first-ever McDonald's/APIA Scholarship program in partnership with APIA Scholars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

The purchase is expected to be completed in September 2020. PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream.

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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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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

We have only seen the tip of the iceberg of innovation in this space. Ghost kitchens theoretically incur lower costs by eliminating the need for any front-of-house operations, floor space for seating, or high rents for storefronts with high foot traffic in prime locations.

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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. ” CPK’s global presence includes more than 200 locations in 8 countries and U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. “The D.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

We’re thrilled to welcome Postmates to the Uber family as we innovate together to deliver better experiences for consumers, delivery people, and merchants across the country." Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. We’re going to see companies come to market with the ability to tap into their security systems and use facial recognition and audio, enabling them to: Identify customers and attach them to loyalty programs.

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The final rule will be effective April 27, 2020. In 2020, Condado will open seven new locations, including entering a new market in Dayton, Ohio and adding a second location in Detroit, Michigan. The James Beard Foundation named the six recipients of its 2020 America's Classics Award. and Maria Washington).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

The franchise increased its annualized figure by $400,000 from 2019 to 2020, a jump four times larger than its increase in the previous year. During the first two quarters of 2021, the brand’s systemwide sales increased by 68% from the first half of 2020. " Jack in the Box Relaunches Franchise Program. & Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. ” Par Tech Teams with Revolution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

“With 92% of restaurant traffic now off-premise, this funding gives us the opportunity to provide more restaurants with innovative ways to reach more consumers. of food over 9,720 baskets since the pilot was instituted in late September 2020. In total, approximately 14,580 lbs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2020, as the country was forced to reckon with a pandemic that laid bare existing racial injustice and inequities, the organization heard calls from the restaurant community and the public for a more inclusive and transparent Awards process. . The Awards are one of these programs.” ” said Dawn Padmore, VP of Awards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Some of these innovations include digital menus, contactless payments, marketing solutions, and cloud-based POS. And while they have little choice but to embrace third-party delivery services, doing so puts another brand in control of their customer and risks eroding customer loyalty. Jerry Abiog, Co-Founder/CMO Standard Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering. “I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

. “Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. ” In 1946, Billy Ingram became the first member of the 25-Year Club.

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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. The first half of 2020 is forecast to total 10.23 Having the comfort that comes from security measures also allows restaurants to focus more on ways to innovate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. "The program is inventive and very attractive to our guests." restaurants by the end of summer 2020.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Both applications give borrowers the option of using the original eight-week covered period (if their loan was made before June 5, 2020) or an extended 24-week covered period. Capacity Monitor : Allows a host to set their maximum seating capacity and will alert them if they are approaching 90% or have exceeded capacity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A company has multiple ways in which it can design the perfect food program for its employees, students, or clients. Having worked and eaten at some the world’s best restaurants, I’ve seen firsthand how chefs can be creative and innovative with various ingredients to present an appealing dish, which helped to influence the menu.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust. California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. Like we saw in Grubhub's 2020 Year in Food Report, diners continue to eat plant-based, but the pace has slowed down a bit compared to previous years. million on food in 2020. Thai Thani – 2021 NW Market St B, Seattle, WA 98107.

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