Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

million diners seated via Yelp* in May 2021 – the highest ever, surpassing pre-pandemic highs. In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Yelp found more than 3.7 Returning to On Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. The award was presented during the 2021 Applebee’s Business Meeting, which was held in Scottsdale on November 16, top photo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. With this in mind, there were certainly areas, like off-premise, that we knew we needed to fast-track in order to keep providing guests with the First Watch food and experience they know and love. We learned how vulnerable an industry this is. GJ Hart, CEO of Torchy’s Tacos.

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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. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

Aspiring franchisees will find different types of locations for all settings: food stalls and mobile food trucks for areas with high foot traffic, and mini counters and larger bars for train stations, supermarkets, and petrol stations. Immergrün 70 Outlets Vegetarian Fast Casual Germany Immergrün is evergreen food for fresh people.

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For sports bar franchise Twin Peaks , which has continued to grow throughout the pandemic and was part of one of the industry’s biggest restaurant acquisitions in 2021, BBI data has been essential to sharpening its strategy. “It You can also view restaurant industry data to gain insight on how the sector as a whole is performing.

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EATER

JANUARY 3, 2022

But most of it is prepared to go or to be eaten on the2 0-seat ad hoc patio. Since the pandemic began in March, fast-thinking restaurateurs and chefs have thrown everything at the wall to see what sticks — patio service, meal kits, delivery, and online classes. They can’t make money in a 40-seat high-labor restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurants had to quickly adapt by adding outdoor seating while creating an inviting atmosphere, as well as offering the same experience your customers are used to receiving at your establishment via delivery and takeout. Intuit reports that by 2021, the gig economy will surge and add 9.2 billion to $25 billion.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The restaurant is located near the Westdale neighborhood and is open for early and late seating. Online reservations are recommended to be able to access seating. The restaurant was included in 2021’s The Restaurant List, which discusses the most talked-about eateries in the country. Bar Restaurant. Chi Spacca.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Pammy’s offers a three-course meal, although dishes are available a la carte at the bar. If you want a seat at O Ya, check for reservations daily and prepare to be flexible with timing. Table was rated as the Best North End Restaurant in 2021 by both Eater’s and Boston Magazine’s, so you know it’s fantastic. Table Boston.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic. Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. Here are their responses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. More than one in three (34 percent) said that they will be planning their event with 1-3 months’ notice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick had a successful first half of 2021, opening 17 new locations, including market debuts in South Florida; Roanoke, Virginia; and Indianapolis, Indiana. Chicken Salad Chick also welcomed four new franchise owners to the Chick network and gained a generous lead on the brand’s projected 40 openings for 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. The acquisition is slated to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. “The product is superior – bar none – to any other on the market and we are so excited to bring a taste of Hawaii to Tennessee,” Rothwell said. million. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

Despite these challenges, Killer Burger experienced positive systemwide same-stores sales comps in 2020, and these comps have accelerated further in the first half of 2021. Through the end of 2021, the brand is targeting four to six new franchise agreements and several new openings. ” Starbird Plans Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. In addition to team members wearing masks and gloves and implementing social distancing, Fazoli’s has enhanced sanitation procedures and limited dining room seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're Noodles & Company's Humboldt Park ghost kitchen is located at 3220 W. .

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Opened in early 2021, Folderol gave locals something joyful and delicious, initially in the form of bottles of wine and cartons of ice cream for takeaway, then glasses and scoops indoors when gathering inched gingerly back into daily life. Laila: I got really comfortable in more casual clothing and I use less makeup than I used to.

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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. Overall U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

With more than a dozen restaurants set to open in the first half of 2021, Freddy’s currently boasts a development pipeline on track to open more than 45 restaurants in 2021. Among the new openings in 2021 so far, Freddy’s has celebrated new locations in key markets such as Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

This is another place that makes us pine for the days of eating in full occupancy, with its perch overlooking the outfield wall of the DBAP and elevated sports bar aesthetic. Seating is in their outdoor beer garden, where you can purchase booth brews and chews to enjoy. Happy China , 2505 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, 919-237-2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. Night clubs/bars. If there is a specific type of business that could benefit during the remainder of 2020, it could be the fast food industry. percent demand decline.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2021

Jeff Zalaznick, Rich Torrisi, and Mario Carbone at ZZ’s Sushi Bar | Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com. The pandemic didn’t stop the New York City-based restaurant group from opening new locations of Carbone, Sadelle’s, Parm, and more For restaurants, 2021 has brought some degree of hope. We pivot fast. We’re quick on our feet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. From food preparation to the seating and interaction with staff, Taffer’s Tavern will be a worry-free dining experience.” metro area. and Northern Virginia including Arlington, Reston, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." Instead of standing in never-ending lines, sports fans and concert-goers can order ahead directly from their seat via Grubhub, watching their place from the in-app queue for the exact moment the order is ready. ” Parts in Town Launches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

100 percent of states have Restaurants open indoors and 98 percent of states have Bars open indoors, with some capacity measures in place. velocity in Neighborhood Bars has grown by 447 percent vs the equivalent week in 2020. . velocity in Neighborhood Bars has grown by 447 percent vs the equivalent week in 2020. California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The secure, fast and easy SaaS application gathers, consolidates, standardizes and verifies financial data from all points in a franchised system. Completion of the 170,000-square-foot expansion is anticipated in early 2021. RMS Launches metiRi. Revenue Management Solutions launched metiRi, a new financial solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option. The 2021 survey examined 94 categories and 855 brands. Brand Loyalty Survives Pandemic. Loyalty Positions in the Restaurant Sector. Loyalty Matters More for Restaurant Survival.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. Visit BuffaloWildWings.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Curry Up Now Secures Investment.

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EATER

MAY 10, 2023

Customers may now be used to counter-service when it comes to fast-casual dining, but for high-end fish and good wine? It’ll be more of an izakaya compared to the sashimi bar vibe of Crudo. Crudo e Nudo raises the bar a little higher. And they believe their model will be successfully scaled up at Isla, which has 80 seats.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. Alternative service styles for hot bars and salad bars. ParTech and Revolution will not charge subscription software fees until 2021. ParTech and Revolution will not charge software fees until 2021. Increasing grab-and-go meal options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This pilot is putting us on that path – and we couldn’t be more pleased to continue our work with Miso Robotics and pave the way for greater adoption of cutting-edge technology in the fast-food industry.” Accounting for increased times between seatings to ensure advanced cleaning efforts. Free Menu QR Codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2021, Laura added the Wendy’s brand to her role with responsibility for implementing Develop­ment Days and quarterly business plans for TSFR’s 56 Wendy’s restaurants. When TSFR sold the Burger King busi­ness in 2015, Laura transitioned to the Director of Learning & Development for Del Taco and MOD Pizza.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

‘GO’ restaurant will feature a walk-up counter, digital menu boards, condensed seating and TVs for guests to enjoy while waiting for their orders. “Working with SpotOn allows us to immediately connect tens of thousands of businesses with a large network of lenders and get capital into needed hands, fast.”

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