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.

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JULY 1, 2020

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. This report’s results are based on surveys conducted over a 12-month period from April 2019 to March 2020—the month when the first U.S. percent in 2020. percent in 2020.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Amid unprecedented chaos that shuttered thousands of restaurants across the country, the organization canceled its ceremonies in 2020 and 2021. This years announcement marks the five-year anniversary of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic , which brought about several changes to the awards program.

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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. If you’re curious about what will be hot in 2020, check out the top five restaurant trends you should expect to see. With Great Power Comes Greater Sustainability.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Congrats! ?? And good luck. It’s going to be the ride of your life. Choose your location wisely. Jake, Mojo Burrito.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework. For example, restaurants that can source ingredients locally should be vocal about their commitment to supporting local producers and sustainability as brand differentiators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Each year, the Kimpton Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast reveals the most anticipated and innovative dishes, flavors, ingredients and philosophies that chefs and bartenders will explore in the year ahead. What's hot for 2020? Oat and hemp milks will continue to dominate menus in 2020, alongside nut-based, dairy-free cheeses.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. In 2020, it is expanding its efforts to engage even more organizations in reducing meat consumption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. The contest ends on December 31, 2020. This fundraise, and partnering with a firm like DST Global, allows us to accelerate our pursuit of that goal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2020

That path lies in innovation and adaptation, both of which restaurants have demonstrated in spades. years , including by 12% in Q2 2020, when every other economic indicator was contracting. It will facilitate initiatives that demonstrate value, convenience and personal service to their customers and drive more sustainable growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5

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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

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. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. California.

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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. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“As many companies look to create a new normal for employees, Church’s has chartered a course that focuses on sustaining our team members and securing the continuity of our business,” said Karen Viera, Chief People Officer for Church’s Chicken. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. in the U.S. economy. "The

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Photogenic foods have done well and we expect it will continue to do so in 2020 – all thanks to Instagram 6. Sustainable. Transparency has also become an important factor, and behind customer awareness of what constitutes a sustainably produced food 8. Also, look for unique and non-traditional flavors in 2020.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. ” Delivering Jobs. million in marketplace sales.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Many rules that held true prior to 2020 no longer apply, so restaurant owners are exploring new boundaries that resonate with the post-pandemic world.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

For restaurants, 2020 was a year full of challenges. Where the opportunity is for restaurants in 2021 Despite the blow that 2020 dealt our industry, there is immense opportunity that comes from it. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and technology is how we widen the margins and make for a more profitable, sustainable business model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments. We're excited to shake things up and make 2020 even more about what matters most: our purpose." Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging. Hattie Marie's Looks to Franchising.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. By testing and offering a wide breadth of meatless options,” they added, they are “ doubl(ing) down on its pledge to bring more innovation to the vegetarian space.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

. “Restaurateurs and chefs will need to continue to innovate in order to increase margins on takeout and delivery, but they can count on people visiting in-person instead of just virtually as restrictions subside.” Convenience is key when it comes to technological innovations, especially when appealing to younger audiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

When it opened up in November 2020, it only accepted bitcoin as payment, but now there are several other ways you can do so, including Ethereum, among others. Innovative Loyalty Schemes. It produces brand loyalty around ingredient consistency, protection, sustainability, and sourcing. Flyfish Club. Enhancing customer experience.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

San Diego Entrepreneur and Mission Beach area residentn Brad Hunter is disrupting the luxury hospitality industry with an entirely uncharted concept: AQUAlounge , an floating nautical experience slated to debut in San Diego, California in fall of 2020. “I found inspiration on my travels. Photo by Sylvain Gaboury/PMC).

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

2020 has certainly been a year like no other for the industry. Another reason people are turning to meal kits is that most of these companies offer ways to make healthier, more sustainable food choices. Interest in sustainable diets increased by 151.7% Here are our top 5 food and restaurant trend predictions for 2021 and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Plus, Square is also waiving dispatch fees until July 1, 2020. Qwick launches Business Recovery Rate — a reduction in fees by 50 percent for all shifts posted before June 30th, covering any dates through the end of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

According to the latest Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, there were more new businesses openings than at any other period over the last 12 months and business reopenings are at the highest level since the second quarter of 2020. Every restaurant has different needs and unique staffing requirements and circumstances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

News headlines give you a pretty good idea of what’s top of mind for employees at QSRs and fast-casual locations: Staffing Shortages : We’re still 14,000 restaurant jobs short of where we were in February of 2020. Three Strategies for Achieving Better Alignment The staff vs. tech dynamic isn’t sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As we enter 2022, restaurants need to continue to stay as flexible as possible, learning from 2020 and 2021 while educating personnel and staying up-to-speed on current technological advancements and solutions that can help streamline operations and improve efficiency. Buck Sleeper, Director, Innovation Consulting, ? EPAM Continuum.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. This space is receiving enormous focus & financial commitment in the field of continuous product development & innovation. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020. The Environment 22.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The James Beard Foundation and VISIT PHILADELPHIA ® announced that together, the organizations will reveal the 2020 James Beard Awards nominees at a live press conference in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 25 in partnership with Constellation Culinary Group. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is expected to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. ” says John Cocker, FOODWORKS’s president.

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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. The Valve Guard is expected to start shipping on June 1, 2020. ” SMG Integrates Reviews. . "With

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Plant Based World Comes to the UK in 2020. Following the success of the Plant Based World Conference & Expo in New York, organizer JD Events is delighted to announce the launch of Plant Based World Europe in London in 2020. import is also set to open its second Canadian location in downtown Toronto in fall 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure. After moving from Australia to NYC, I couldn’t be more excited to make my mark as a part of this innovative, culture-lead team.”

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