Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Shoppers likely stocked up on lower-frequency categories early on and now we're seeing some of the smaller fill-in trips to continue to sustain our households in-between larger tripsAmazon is up, though not as much as Dollar, in terms of spend/capita and appears to be gaining momentum in recent weeks. ” Spring 2020 Key Findings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), as of October 2023 eating and drinking places were 14,000 jobs below their February 2020 level. If the progress made to date is to be sustained and built on, the next part of the puzzle lies in ensuring robust cellular coverage throughout dining establishments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Serve up furniture made from sustainable materials along with your seasonal fare. For more tips and advice on creating a successful restaurant brand, read The Definitive Guide To Creating a Compelling Visual Brand for Your Restaurant in 2020. To get the atmosphere right choose furniture that reflects your brand’s personality.

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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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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? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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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., As one visual example, here’s a closer look at Memorial Day’s 2019 vs. 2020 traffic: Holiday Expectations. Broader SMB concerns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Despite tremendous initial interest in 2019, the Covid crisis put a halt to all discussions in 2020. ” Understanding that sustainability requires partnership throughout the supply chain, Burger King are partnering with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz to bring these initiatives to life. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

By 2020, 85 percent of all customer interactions will be done through digital companions. To allow them to live a sustainable lifestyle, you can help them minimize their carbon footprint by creating a zero-waste kitchen. Self-Service Tech.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

If you’re curious about what will be hot in 2020, check out the top five restaurant trends you should expect to see. Even fast food giants are jumping in on the plant-based trend for 2020 by incorporating more vegetarian-friendly options to accommodate all customers. With Great Power Comes Greater Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. But it was the pivots in the pandemic that pointed us toward B.

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EATER

AUGUST 20, 2020

After first committing to a virtual ceremony last month, instead of the usual Chicago awards gala, the James Beard Foundation announced today that it will not announce 2020 winners, which would have been chosen from the already-announced list of chef and restaurant awards finalists.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

What cocktail trends are hot for 2020? Think mindful drinking, culinary methods and sustainability. The Bacardi 2020 Cocktail Trends Report highlights trends based on insights captured from a survey Bacardi ran with bartenders and bar ambassadors in 2019, as well as third-party research from consumer insights firms. GBAS, 2019).

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7 Shifts

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. Good luck out there!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

What's hot for 2020? Black pepper ice cream, coconut ceviche and Japanese whisky highballs are just a few of the unexpected–yet delicious trends–that will be popular in 2020, according to Kimpton's soothsayers. Oat and hemp milks will continue to dominate menus in 2020, alongside nut-based, dairy-free cheeses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion in revenue from April through September of 2020—compared with $2.5 billion from the same period in 2019. The world has changed.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Expect a collision of trends to mark the restaurant industry in 2020 as ambitious operators in today’s increasingly marijuana friendly environment test both legal limits and consumer appetites by looking to launch cannabis cafes that serve farm-to-table … everything.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. In November 2023, the National Restaurant Association reported that full-service restaurant employment levels were still 4 percent below February 2020 readings.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

Adopting the right technology can help restauranteurs drive traffic, boost revenue and sustainably resume operations. The NPD Group reported that digital restaurant orders increased by 63 percent in March 2020 alone. Setting up Proper Technology. ”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

billion in 2021 profits for their EVs – more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. People ( especially millennials ) are increasingly interested in sustainability and want to support brands that are aligned with their values. Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. In January, Tesla reported $5.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

There are no laments here, but rather a thorough catalogue of all the dishes that Fäviken served, ruminations about craft and haute cuisine and sustainability, and a long-awaited account of “Why Fäviken had to close, really.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways. Local is the New Sustainable. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways. Pour Me a Strong One.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Ever since the pandemic began, the restaurant industry has been in a sustained state of pivot. For all of the discussion about delivery, curbside and pick up orders represent an-at-least equally sizeable percentage of restaurant business in 2020, if not far larger.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. For many companies, the adjustment began in earnest in 2020, as awareness around climate change, racial and social equity issues, and COVID-19 changed the way people think about and prioritize ESG. Staffing Shortages Continue. Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

In 2020, they were among the top-performing Chicago restaurants on the ChowNow Marketplace, which they use as part of their ChowNow Direct subscription. . After outgrowing their apartment operations and opening a brick-and-mortar storefront, they launched on ChowNow in June 2020. on an average ticket of $25. .

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AUGUST 2, 2021

billion on a seasonally-adjusted basis – the highest level since February 2020. The comparable week in 2020 (to July 25), while in recovery compared to the height of restrictions, was still lower than the same week in 2019. Finance application approval rates increased 76 percent from Q2 2020 to present (Q2 2021). ?

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JULY 28, 2021

We need to deliver forgiveness more efficiently so they can get back to enlivening our Main Streets, sustaining our neighborhoods and fueling our nation’s economy.” The average loan size was ~$42 thousand (compared to $101 thousand in 2020). “We are pleased to be able to assist financial institutions across the U.S.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The 2020 winners were supposed to be announced on September 25, after COVID-19 postponed the original May 5 ceremony date.) Cancelling the 2020 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards. Several chefs removed their names from the list of 2020 JBF award nominees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Many restaurant owners and managers immediately invested in multiple technology solutions to stay afloat in 2020, with contactless order and payment solutions being the most important. In addition to deploying technology to address these shifting customer habits, arguably one of the biggest hurdles restaurant operators face is vendor fatigue.

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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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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

To understand if these policies drove reduced restaurant traffic, compared to what could have been expected had they never been implemented, Sense360 by Medallia examined select cities’ bar and restaurant foot traffic trends compared to a pre-pandemic baseline (February 2020).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“Our customers have been through a lot in 2020, and we want to be sure that they are able to successfully reach their patrons and embrace this new way of dining,” says Ed Wayda, senior brand manager for Smithfield Culinary. The contest ends on December 31, 2020. 2-11, 2020. 16-25, 2020. 13-22, 2020.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

To say that 2020 changed the restaurant industry would be an understatement. But just as 2020 underscored the importance of online ordering, last year also emphasized the importance of choosing the right online ordering partner. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you.

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