Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. Financial Trends Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Factor in trends.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. The evolution, financial viability & marketability of plant based menu options. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020. The ‘whole experience’ is what matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. Make it easy to find important things like your menu, location, phone number and hours of operation.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Organised by Perfect Daily Grind, this world leading coffee event is aimed at bringing international markets together by advising attendees on how to improve sales, access new markets, generate valuable relationships, and foster knowledge-sharing and mentorship. . Challenges to Market Entry . Credit: Amec Velásques .

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Merchandise orders–t-shirts, home-cooking kits, or anything else off-menu–have also steadily increased between 30-50 percent week-over-week for the last three weeks. New York businesses saw a decline beginning as early as March 9, 2020 and now show a 63 percent YOY decline. For more data, click here. Latest Sense360 Data.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Plan your staffing ?????

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart. A Link Page solves this problem by hosting a menu of links accessible with one evergreen link. Link in bio.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Have you ever wondered how, despite changing climates and seasons, the same leafy greens you use in your menu items are available year-round? Production lines then turned these greens into fresh cut salads, which captured the market share with a near 80 percent take. How Produce Markets are Impacted by the Transition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

By leveraging advanced tech solutions that enhance guest experiences and deepen customer relationships, operators can increase guest loyalty to lock in key customers as spending habits change and the holiday season ramps up. Use marketing automation tools to send an email letting them know about an upcoming holiday dessert tasting menu event.

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Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 31, 2020

The Fireproof menu consists of small plates including Wagyu sliders, steak, and dumplings, as well as seafood, vegetarian options, cheese plates, and more. . The Pearl’s menu includes various vegetarian and gluten free options, as well as kids menus so that the whole family can enjoy this gem! Make a Reservation. The Pearl .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Veggies are being incorporated into the menu in creative ways (think jackfruit pulled “pork”, veggie rice and pasta), vegan entrees and sandwiches will keep rolling and “gut-friendly” fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha are making its way into more restaurant menus 3. Also, look for unique and non-traditional flavors in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

shows Starbucks is wisely wielding the power of a popular seasonal weapon—The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) to drive more customers into its stores as the summer winds down. While the PSL is a seasonal beverage reserved for the autumn months, Starbucks has offered it earlier and earlier every year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. . Despite these struggles, Alignable also learned in its poll that the No.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. But as we know, 2020 is a year unlike any other, so the holidays are bound to be a bit different than what we’re all used to. COVID-19 is possibly the biggest factor in holiday planning for 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. Unfortunately, when crops are impacted one season, there can be a trickle effect to the next year as well. Take for example the recent U.S.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Practical Guide February 2023 55 Restaurant Marketing Tips To Win Your Market February 2023 How To Choose The Best Payroll Software For Your Business January 2023 35 Creative Food Truck Ideas for Your Next Business Venture January 2023 What Is a Bistro and How Does It Differ From Other Restaurants?

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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. New York businesses saw a decline beginning as early as March 9, 2020 and now show a 61 percent YOY decline. – March 2020].

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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. since March 2020. Before March of 2020, front of house shifts made up 34% of all shifts. All of these platforms are free.

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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. Sales velocity is now +4 percent vs January 4, 2020. Ordering preference is situational.

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EATER

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That day, its chalkboard menu advertised something called Lea’s Amazing Soup, which turned out to be sweet-and-sour cabbage. They spent that summer overhauling the space themselves and designing the menu. And then, in March 2020, Lula shut down for the pandemic and pivoted to carryout. Season with vinegar and salt, to taste.

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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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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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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Fall flavors are dominating the market right now. Yelp’s recent data (from 9/21/2020) shows that searches for pumpkin spice foods were up dramatically from last year: pumpkin spice lattes were up 72%, pumpkin pie up 66%, pumpkin cheesecake up 242% and apple cider donuts were up 117% (1). Fall Favorites. Japanese (2021 Olympics).

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Amid social lockdowns throughout 2020 and a soaring food delivery market, a new kind of restaurant was thriving: Ghost Kitchens. According to UBS Group, food delivery worldwide will become a $365 billion market by 2030 ; and these were pre-Covid-19 predictions. Luckily, that’s not the case. And it is exploding.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And even in the thick of COVID-19, restaurants still saw a spike in Father’s Day traffic in 2020 and DoorDash reports that Father’s Day was the seventh busiest holiday of 2020 for delivery orders. Here’s what you’re going to want to look at to get ready for Father’s Day: Menu Marketing Staff Equipment. Spread the word! .

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Fazoli’s guests can place an order on their phone or digital device and have their favorite menu item along with hot, fresh breadsticks delivered, available for pick-up through the drive-thru, brought directly to them with curbside service, or have it ready inside the restaurant in a dedicated space for its pronto pick-up orders.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

However, in 2020, loyal customers spent twice as much on takeout meals compared to those who were not members. You can try these restaurant marketing ideas to spread the word about your takeout business and reach more potential customers. You can also use them to intrigue your customers with menu items available only for takeout.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

But several months into owning our own establishment, Joon Market, our optimism proved naive as we found ourselves in constant survival mode amid staffing shortages, increased labor and food costs, and supply chain issues that left cooking equipment and furniture stuck at the ports. With their inquiries came our first wave of doubt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling! million in February 2020. Employment finally surpassed pre-pandemic numbers : September 2023 marked the first time in 3 1/2 years that U.S.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

Vegan, earth-conscious, experience-seeking, Instagram-shunning, pour-over-drinking, pour-over-avoiding, quality-orientated, convenience-orientated: the consumer market is rapidly evolving and at times contradictory. The market isn’t the only thing that’s changed. You might also like How Cold Brew Captured The Millennial Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

As the world quickly came to a screeching halt in the early months of 2020, restaurants quickly accelerated an already existing shift towards digitalization to adapt to customers' new safety and priorities. The 2020 rush to digital is over, and now’s time to turn it from a necessity to an asset.

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The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

And with the holiday season fast approaching, there’s plenty of opportunities to boost sales by offering products and services that can be given as gifts. Deloitte predicts that holiday sales will rise 7-9% this year, with ecommerce projected to grow up to 15% compared to 2020.

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