Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

And the innovations have come at a breakneck pace the past few years. Here, we round up the 10 most inspiring innovations from all across the country for restaurant owners to explore. Steered by chef Yongcheng Zhao, EMei has served some of the Philadelphia area’s best Sichuan food since 2011. Let robots pitch in.

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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? Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2022

Quick-serve restaurants (QSR) — a highly localized business — have long been using Out of Home (OOH) advertising as a prevailing channel for its historical effectiveness in brand building.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Prior to joining BurgerFi, Goodhew served as Director of Software Engineering at Macy’s, Inc.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Listen to "A Chefs Impact on Culinary Innovation | SPB Hospitality" on Spreaker. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Tim Griffin, director of culinary at SPB Hospitality about his path to becoming a chef, finding his inspiration, and driving menu innovation for several brands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Manifest surveyed 501 people about their food delivery and restaurant habits during COVID-19 and found that two-thirds of people ate in-person at a restaurant in July 2020. Nearly two-thirds of people (65 percent) ordered food delivery in July 2020 as food options remain in-demand, but restaurant profit margins decrease with delivery.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While it's undoubtedly a difficult time for restaurants, this has also been an era of innovation and resilience. 7shifts #open4business #denverdrag #hamburgermarysdenver A post shared by Hamburger Mary’s Denver (@marysdenver) on Jul 24, 2020 at 12:41pm PDT. If you haven’t been out to see us yet, what are you waiting on, Mary??

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

COVID-19 forced mass shutdowns of restaurant dining rooms, causing the industry to consider new options for dining out at home and modifying store footprints to better serve the increased need for delivery and take-out orders. From April 2019 to March 2020 – when U.S. From April 2019 to March 2020 – when U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Retail, grocery, and restaurant online order for pickup orders grew 201 percent in April 2020 compared to February 2020. March – April 2020 Global Food and Grocery Delivery app download rankings show Uber Eats ranked #1 and Grubhub ranked #8. Shifting Dining Habits. ” Key findings from the study: ? .

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The restaurants who received the funding agreed to pay all employees non-tipped minimum wage, plus their tips as the restaurant returns to regular operations, and agreed to serve at least 500 free meals to New Yorkers affected by COVID-19. A new restaurant tech stack ?????

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A Wine Story

AUGUST 5, 2020

2020 may shine as the most exciting year of wine packaging trends. The wine industry also learned that Millennials often valued wine packaged in single serving cans with calories, carbohydrates, and other nutritional information on the label. . Are You Curious About Wine Packaging Trends?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

in March, local businesses that could remain open had to quickly adopt new ways of serving customers, like more convenient communications, curbside pickups, local delivery and contactless payments. They found: 2020 started off positive for the chains, with Olive Garden topping the group at a 13.3 percent in 2020. In 2019, 15.7

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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

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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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 27, 2020

Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020. In light of these changes, what should operators prepare for as we head into 2020? The Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020. Restaurant experts David Cantu and Fred LeFranc discuss the most important restaurant industry trends facing operators in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Regardless of their party affiliation, small business decision makers view the outcome of the 2020 election as consequential: 81 percent say it will impact small businesses in the U.S., Bringing the experience home through novel product combinations, new product innovations, and digital experiences like live-stream events. percent.

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Marketing4Restaurants

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020. These Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020 delve into all aspects of managing a restaurant and insider tips on how to craft a profitable restaurant business. The powerhouse of the Best Restaurant Podcast 2020 list, Eric publishes twice a week. Secret Sauce. Restaurant Unstoppable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

The times are a-changing: with a new decade at hand, you may be noticing some exciting and innovative trends emerging at your favorite restaurants, bars and eateries. Because of this, we’re about to be served some truly unique dishes. The Growth of Plant-Based Food Alternatives. With Great Power Comes Greater Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Our research estimates that for 2020, at least 100,000 restaurants will close, but the initial scope of closures won’t be known until government statistics are released in the months ahead. “Our survival for this comes down to the creativity and entrepreneurship of owners, operators, and employees. How Diners Feel.

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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? Download the full report here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

According to 2020 Juniper research, approximately 53 percent of global transactions running through POS will be contactless in the next five years. Digital Kitchen Boards are digitised versions of traditional menu boards that also serve as dynamic tools to enhance accuracy in the food service environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. Ghost kitchens—restaurants that exclusively serve meals via takeout and delivery—became an alternative business model for restaurants that had to shut down dine-in options during the pandemic. Staffing Shortages Continue. Growth of New Business Models.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Additionally, we expect smaller servings and snack-size portions to become more widespread, as more people turn to read the nutrition labels to see not just the calories they are consuming, but also its carb, protein, saturated fat and sodium content 5. Also, look for unique and non-traditional flavors in 2020. Now on with 2020.

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Foodable

AUGUST 3, 2020

This month, in partnership with Branded Strategic Hospitality and Rever Networks, Foodable is hosting a forum on the future of restaurant and hospitality businesses, showcasing thought leaders, brands, and innovators who are already shaping the next foodservice revolution. Food tech innovations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Grant applications require much more than “we are a restaurant serving French cuisine and hope to expand.” Sadly, too many have closed permanently. Yes, a grant because they are for more than nonprofits.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

overdraft fees in 2020 , totaling a $200+ tab in fees alone. How 7shifts serves up the most in-demand payroll features for the hospitality industry. Provide innovative payment options for your employees. Innovative strides in HR tech are helping employers support and nurture their staff in generous new ways.

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Restaurant Clicks

MARCH 18, 2020

Chef Jesse Ito runs a 10-person omakase in the back, while the front of the restaurant serves a la carte Japanese cuisine including sushi and much more. Kinme serves up sushi and other Japanese cuisine in style. They serve traditional rolls as well as innovative ones, like the cheesesteak-inspired maki. 1117 Locust St.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 12, 2021

Tapan also founded Talli Turmeric® – a hugely popular polished casual dining brand serving authentic Indian food, located in Mumbai, India. . Considering this as a great opportunity, Papa John’s added some unique plant-based innovations to its menu. In Conversation with Tapan Vaidya, CEO of PJP Investment Group.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2022

What trends can be adopted to better serve guest preferences? The spike of take out and delivery orders that began with covid makes it all too easy to forget that prior to March 2020, guests had already begun moving that direction. What changes that may have seemed temporary should be made permanent?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The drinks in Good Drinks are structured by the time of day you might enjoy them (brunch accompaniment, happy hour treat, aperitif), and are as complex and innovative (and labor-intensive) as anything at a fancy cocktail bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The picture could not have been bleaker in 2020, as we all recall. Grit and determination, though, brought many businesses back and drove adjustments and innovation. From delivery services and automation to customer habits and employee behavior, the landscape looks vastly different than it did in the spring of 2020.

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It is clear from the ABS that the future is bright for food and beverage operations, however, operators need to be creative, flexible and innovative in order to comply with the remaining Covdid-19 restrictions around social distancing and the control in patron numbers in any one enclosed space.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 17, 2020

Innovations that were already in place will be accelerated with COVID-19 serving as the catalyst for the adoption of change. The post Restaurant Acquisitions: A Three-Bucket Thesis for Transactions in 2020 and Beyond appeared first on Aaron Allen & Associates, Global Restaurant Consultants. Operating Partnerships.

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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. Cameras can serve a number of functions that streamline and automate guest service. Drive-thru usage increased more than 150 percent for some QSRs since Covid-19 began, according to Xenial data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for restaurants and hospitality professionals to say the least. The newest innovations we observe are restaurants investing in ghost kitchens to service larger geographic areas and building out outdoor dining tents which increasingly resemble indoor dining.

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EATER

APRIL 1, 2024

Austin, Texas’s new Si Baby-Q combines Mexican and Southeast Asian flavors in its barbecue, and serves it all with roti. In LA, Winnie Yee’s Smoke Queen combines multiple American styles with Asian flavors , serving pork belly char siu and beef ribs smoked with a gochujang sauce. In 2023, he opened a permanent spot.

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