Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. Top Foods Across Major Markets. Bubble milk tea: (+505 percent).

2021 154

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 154

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

With a new year comes new challenges, and after the year for the industry that was 2020, we want to help set your restaurant up for success in 2021. Before you get any ideas of a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in. So, where do you start?

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

SevenRooms compared the amount of money that could be saved by shifting a percentage of online orders to a direct ordering solution to offset the real costs associated with operating a restaurant, revealing the following: Consider a high-end Italian restaurant in New York (think: Luca, Bar Primi or Marea). Third-Party Delivery Impact.

2021 136

2021 Point of Sale Fast Casual Delivery 136

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. The National Restaurant Association projects restaurant sales will hit $898 billion this year -more than $200 billion more than in 2021. For your restaurant, that means competition.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

2022 207

2022 2030 Food Supply Recruiting 207

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes.

Fine Dining 221

Fine Dining Fast Casual Food Supply 2022 221

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. We went through a very intense recipe testing phase, which was new to me,” Johnson says.

Delivery 132

Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 132

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Order Online.

Back of House 147

Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

There are only 4 months of 2020 left where you can push your restaurant’s marketing hard and set yourself up for success going into 2021. There are only 4 months of 2020 left where you can push your restaurant’s marketing hard and set yourself up for success going into 2021. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 197

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

The Food Corridor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The industry bounced back and found a way to get through the year. . The natural question now is: what you got 2021? What to Expect From 2021. With signs that things might be going back to norma l, there is certainly some optimism in the air. We all know what happened next. . It’s surely got to be better than 2020.

2021 75

2021 Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House 75

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. million in 2021, to $974.9 Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers.

2022 189

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Renovations will be completed throughout the remainder of 2021, leaving each restaurant with a fresh, new and improved look and feel. billion in sales and employing 73,000 people in 44 states.

Franchise 171

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 171

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

However, since the start of 2021, Randy’s has seen a wave of interest from both domestic and international franchisees. However, since the start of 2021, Randy’s has seen a wave of interest from both domestic and international franchisees. In total, 165 stores are set to open.

Franchise 173

Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 173

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They streamline processes to record stock, manage your menu and staff, deliver detailed sales readings, and effectively take orders while ensuring you achieve profit goals. The following are some of the key benefits restaurants experience with a POS system in place: Improved Ordering for More Sales.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale 2021 POS Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. In 2021 thus far, 13 new operators have signed on for 154 units, bringing the total to 35 operators and 420 units open or in development.

Franchise 180

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Sports 180

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October 27, 2021. Data through the week ending October 17, 2021. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 By August 2021, the rolling 12-month hourly turnover rate was an alarming 19 percentage points higher than it was in 2019. . October 19, 2021.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

This can include anything from using automats to take orders to use robots to cook food. Already in 2019, restaurants were not able to pass inflationary costs on to consumers (back then, the average restaurant price increase was 3.1% and food at 5%). And in 2021 restaurant price increases were 4.5%

Front of House 64

Front of House Back of House 2022 Kitchen Safety 64

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. At limited-service restaurants, customers order their food at a counter or drive-thru and pay before eating it. Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. That’s who we serve at Black Box Intelligence.

Fast Casual 89

Fast Casual BOH Fine Dining FOH 89

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

2023 203

2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

UNO’s gift of travel and leisure will serve as a way to recognize all of its General Managers’ hard work throughout the past 16+ months. ” General Managers must travel by the end of December and the company is encouraging employees to post pictures of their travels on its internal social media site.

Franchise 164

Franchise Franchising 2021 Employee Relations 164

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners.

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Limitations and consumer demand. A vast majority of the U.S. restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221

Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

In no particular order – let’s go… Hans im Glück 93 Outlets Burgers Full Service Germany, Austria and Switzerland In the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale Hans in Luck , Hans starts his journey with a big piece of gold, which he trades down for things of lesser value. Ready for a deep dive? Nordsee is one of them.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Back of House Food Truck Franchise 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

White Castle, the creator of the beloved Sliders sold at eponymous restaurants and in grocery aisles nationwide, has been celebrating its 100th birthday throughout 2021. With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. . White Castle Salutes Long-Term Employees.

Franchise 185

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Fast Casual 185

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. Taco John’s International Inc. inked its biggest area development agreement to date with the largest Wendy’s franchisee, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.

Franchise 167

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

Franchise 154

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 154

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

2020 180

2020 Online Ordering Fast Casual Point of Sale 180

Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. In this list we have included food service operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland that caught our attention because of their attitude, approach, and business savvy-ness. Fast Casual Restaurant. Steak House.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Casual Franchise Franchising 52

EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Why should you ever have to leave the house?

Food 144

Food Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 144

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. . Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list.

Franchise 188

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Brands and The Habit, Chase and DoorDash, Waitr, Local Foods, C3 Signature, Pudu Tech, Southern Glazer's, Voodoo Doughnut, The Friendship Café and Digital Signage Expo. parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. Brands, Inc. Brands, Inc.

Fast Casual 112

Fast Casual Customer Service Online Ordering Casual 112

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Operations Back of House Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

Mobile Ordering 147

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 147