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? When you give back to the community, the community takes care of you. Here are their responses. Click here for part two.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Q1 Yelp Economic Average (YEA) , which takes a holistic look at the local economic changes since the start of 2020, focused on the economic impact of COVID-19. Key restaurant findings from the Q1 2020 YEA include: More than 30,000 restaurants have shut down – temporarily or permanently – as of Sunday, April 19. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! Photos courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The survey results reveal that 35 percent of respondents feel the same level of comfort dining out now as they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Primary reasons for dining out less.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

If you don’t have a social media strategy for your restaurant , you’re missing out on potential revenue. A well-thought-out social media marketing strategy can earn you additional customers and increase your overall income. Don’t make patrons work to find out more information. But how do you get started?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

percent, about 87,000 positions, above their February 2020 employment peak, according to the National Restaurant Association. Check out how New York State distinguishes between employees and independent contractors here. Quit rates have also fallen since then. ” What does a law such as California’s mean for pooled tips?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The nature of restaurant management is a pendulum; each year operators swing back and forth to prepare for challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same. The oldest of the tech turned out to be the most tenacious in 2020-2021.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Of course, with the Grubhub acquisition, Wonder will now also be available via Grubhub; the company hasn’t specified if or how it’ll take over delivery.) The basic setup of the van model hasn’t been fully phased out. A timeline of major Wonder moments: 2020: Wonder begins piloting its van program in parts of Westfield, New Jersey.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Here, co-owner, director of operations, and wine director Ryan Bailey explains what it was like taking over such a large restaurant. But what it did allow us to do was space out our tables 3-plus feet so guests felt comfortable dining indoors. Weve kept that because it gives our guests a sense of intimacy. We have an outdoor patio.

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EATER

MAY 28, 2025

Sabine , according to operating partner Rich Fox Where: Seattle The growth: In March 2020, James Weimann and Deming Maclise of Yes Parade Restaurant Group closed their 11-year-old bistro, Bastille. On updating the concept We had to take out a big portion of the seating to build the coffee counter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mobile orders were expected to drive $38 billion in restaurant revenue in 2020. What’s more, digital consultancy Mobiquity in June 2020 reported a 36 percent year-over-year increase in the number of restaurant mobile app reviewers who said it was their first time using such an app. Dining/fast food/take out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

to keep customers in the know as to their location’s dining modifications, designated a Sanitation Team Member at every location to ensure safety and sanitation measures were being met, and for those dining with us, we completed a sanitation checklist to provide insight into the efforts we take to keep our communities safe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2020

Now that summer has come and some states have begun opening up, many people are feeling braver and more willing to venture out in search of normalcy—families included. C3 looked to answer those questions and others when we surveyed over 500 parents with young kids (ages 4-10) during the third week of June 2020. Keeping Kids Safe.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In addition, 210,000 businesses have reopened that were once temporarily closed, with a large increase of reopenings in September 2020. New restaurant openings in Q3 2020 are only down 10 percent compared to Q3 2019. In Q3 2020, the share of U.S. And the share of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

If you have any questions on the process, reach out to an experienced accountant to walk you through the process. The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. The requirements are a little different for businesses that started in 2020. How will the program work? How can I apply?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Restaurants, cafés and hotels are offering premium tea service – and profiting – in 2020. Businesses in the restaurant, café and hotel sector are looking to elevate their tea game in 2020. The Trend Toward Premium Tea.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

At the start of 2020, starting a restaurant business or franchise would have seemed like something of a no-brainer. It’s no secret that people love eating out, with data from YouGov showing that in January 2020, 65 percent of people bought food from a restaurant at least once a fortnight. Government Incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been an incredibly trying year for the restaurant industry. It's estimated that 100,000 restaurants have already closed because of the pandemic and there’s no doubt that we will continue to feel the effects of 2020 well into 2021. However, not all hope is lost. Personalized Dining is the Future.

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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. Despite price increases, data shows consumers still enjoy eating out. While factors such as convenience impact that decision, the experience of dining out is important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur. Let your patrons feel that they are a part of the future of their favorite hangout, and they will take an interest in the restaurant's success now and for years to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. billion combined revenue from April to September 2020, more than twice as much as their combined revenue in 2019. Taking steps toward long-term success is critical in the first quarter of this year.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

That all changed in 2020. Check out these six different channels that will define your restaurant’s marketing moving forward. There is a variety of restaurant technologies out there to help. 2020 was the year of the QR code comeback. Before 2020, restaurants used social media to build their brands and followings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

– Frenchie Audette, VP of Food Service at Divert In 2024, the restaurant industry continued to adjust to changes sparked by 2020. By taking these steps, the food industry can better navigate the challenges of sourcing sustainable ingredients while meeting consumer demands and maintaining profitability in the new year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

But January 2020, though initially characteristic, became the start of a year that would deliver the longest “time-out” in history. Inside Out. People coming out of isolation in droves, looking to reestablish freedom of movement in their communities. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Focus on changing the processes of your restaurant to accommodate the new realities and to reach out to customers living in your local areas. Necessary safety protocols and the heightened risk of contracting the virus in closed quarters combined to shut down majority of businesses in 2020. Reach Out to Local Foodies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. Eating out, or taking out, is never just about the food. Naturally Cut Out the Waste. Deliver a Great Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The sheer market size of Gen Z and their discretionary spending dollars should make restaurants and food services businesses sit up and take notice. Here’s the kicker: Gen Z will make up 40 percent of all consumers by the end of 2020. In 2020, meet Gen Z where they live. This means more data. More opportunities.

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APRIL 8, 2025

And in Chicagos Union Station, surrounded by fast food, I once watched a child reach into a huge plastic tub of ice cream, relabeled in slanting marker as Annas Sundays Best, and pull out a homemade scone, the look of happiness radiating from her.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. No cover fees through September 30, 2020. Up to 50 percent discount on cover fees in the fourth quarter of 2020. Socialincs, Inc.,

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EATER

MAY 7, 2025

But after years of cozy viewing taking precedence particularly in the world of competitive food shows, thanks to the Great British Bake Off , Nailed It! , The first words that greet the viewer are Stewarts opening voiceover admitting that for far too long, the pressure of the kitchen has been an excuse for out-of-control behavior.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

As consumers seek clean products without chemicals or human-made modifications to put in their bodies, they are taking more notice of organic ingredients to boost their health and wellness. COVID-19 just seemed to pour fuel on those growth numbers, and 2020 is on track to exponentially surpass last year's records.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. Wingstop is expecting to open 120 more locations in 2020; growth numbers you may not expect during a pandemic. Right now, is a great time to redesign your aging mobile app, or to roll out more contactless methods of transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2022

restaurant sector is gaining steam after coming out of a two-year pandemic that shuttered doors and curbed eatery revenues dramatically. That’s up from $640 billion in 2020. In 2020 the pandemic severely hit restaurants across the U.S. ” Covid Issues Still on Front Burner. with many having to shut their doors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. No cover fees through September 30, 2020. Up to 50 percent discount on cover fees in the fourth quarter of 2020. Socialincs, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

2020 threw unprecedented challenges our way, causing chaos throughout the food and beverage industries. Go All Out with Online Ordering. Already fairly widespread at the beginning of 2020, once the pandemic hit, the rate of online ordering soared to heights never seen before. One way is to embrace the wonders of technology.

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