Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

While 2021 was the year of the comeback for restaurants, 2022 is proving to be a very different story. Restaurant traffic, while recovering and up nine percent in 2021 compared to 2020, is still 4 percent below pre-pandemic levels, with smaller chains and independent restaurants down by nine percent, according to a study by The NPD Group.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When the National Football League (NFL) and universities announced that they’d be returning to full capacity in their stadiums for the 2021 season, many in the foodservice industry believed fans would be quick to get back to the tailgating scene they know and love. Variety of Alcohol Options at Your Fingertips.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Quality restaurant and bar point of sale (POS) systems help boost restaurant business efficiency for any restaurant business type. Gift card and loyalty program capabilities keeps customers coming back. Some POS may even automatically honor loyalty cards. Gift card and loyalty benefits. Management Software.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

To help you create a restaurant website that encourages guests to visit, order, and more, we’ve created a guide to the best restaurant websites of 2021, which includes: The essential elements of great restaurant website design 51 unique restaurant website design ideas 5 online tools to help you build your own restaurant website. Tiki Chick.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the food service workforce decreased by 42,000 individuals in August 2021. A Q2 survey from Joblist found that higher pay, more benefits, or a bonus would motivate job seekers with hospitality experience to pursue open roles in restaurants, bars, and hotels. Embrace Gamification.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. Here are the top 4 restaurant technologies you should have ahead of Independence Day 2021: 1. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business. Here are the top 12 operational challenges restaurant operators should expect in 2021: 1. Generating enough revenue to break even.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Among the other insights: Restaurants expect 62 percent of their revenue to come from takeout or delivery in 2021. Nearly half of restaurant owners or managers plan to continue offering digital menu access using URL or QR codes in 2021. 42 percent of restaurants plan to invest in customer loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. In 2023, companies should lean into growing brand loyalty and engaging more deeply with existing customers even more as they look to offset drops in visit frequency in the category.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Guide for Managers March 2023 12 Best Restaurant Schedule Software Programs for Small Businesses March 2023 11 Expert Tips for Handling Scheduling Conflicts March 2023 Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What’s The Difference?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Here are the blueprint details: Cuomo also asks New Yorkers to help enforce these regulations by self-reporting any restaurants they see breaking the 25% capacity rule, a program titled “New Yorkers Protecting New Yorkers.” The program ultimately supported 95 restaurants and 1,000 workers in the industry.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 27, 2023

People who don’t drink alcohol often feel ignored by restaurants and bars with nothing more to offer them than juice or soda. Sales of N/A beer, wine, and spirits increased by 24% in 2022 compared to 2021 at the online liquor store, Drizly. They may even rack up bigger bar tabs in the future if they’re break from alcohol is temporary.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2023

Some are essentially beefed up loyalty programs promising perks like free delivery and points that can be used toward future purchases; others are monthly meal deliveries that drop chef-prepared dinners right on your doorstep; and others are wine clubs that bundle bottles with tasting notes to turn subscribers into instant connoisseurs. “Our

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2021

Shake it off, a Milkshake-bar concept was started by Nishant Tripathi with his co-founder in 2016. In an exclusive conversation with The Restaurant Times , Nishant Tripathi, Co-Founder of Shake It Off(SIO) shares his thoughts on the growth strategy of Shake It Off and how cloud kitchen is a recipe for revival for restaurants in 2021. .

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

According to Total Food Service, QR codes can drive engagement and loyalty opportunities. QR codes can make it easier for customers to check on their wait-time, order online through the restaurant’s website, and this could mean that restaurants may receive more built-in customer surveys, loyalty programs, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. The brand is set to open at least 30 locations in 2021, and plans to have an additional 300 units in development. 2021 will be big for us as we branch out of California and make our entrance into the Midwest and East Coast.” Hot on Hot Chicken.

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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

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As a result of this trend, we’ve shifted our focus to provide more Take & Bake options and even have plans to launch additional varieties of our Take & Bake breads in early 2021. We’ve also noticed the increased importance of loyalty programs at times like this. Bruce Reinstein, Partner, Kinetic12.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 6, 2021

According to a report by the National Restaurants Association, more than 110,000 restaurants and bars closed their business for good or temporarily by the end of 2020. Another effective marketing strategy you can use to keep up with this new normal is by welcoming your patrons with various promotions and loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. Smart Bar USA Founder Barry Fieldman. We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consumer spending at restaurants was up +32 percent in the April-May-June 2021 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to the same quarter in 2019. As of June 2021, food service and drinking places employed 11.3 million as of June 2021, 97 percent of the 151.1 percent overall.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Coffee Bars. A common way for coffee shops to get financed is through business loan programs. Planned marketing strategies: Will you have a loyalty program? Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. Market and Promote the Opening. Coffeehouses.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 23, 2021

Carlsbad, CA, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NTN Buzztime, Inc. NYSE American: NTN) today announced that it plans to effect a one for two reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of the merger with Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC, which is anticipated to occur on March 25, 2021.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 23, 2021

Carlsbad, CA, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NTN Buzztime, Inc. NYSE American: NTN) today announced that it plans to effect a one for two reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of the merger with Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC, which is anticipated to occur on March 25, 2021.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 23, 2021

Carlsbad, CA, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NTN Buzztime, Inc. NYSE American: NTN) today announced that it plans to effect a one for two reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock immediately prior to the closing of the merger with Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC, which is anticipated to occur on March 25, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Different venues are providing category-specific opportunities on first visits back: beer dominates neighborhood bars and sports bars, while wine has a strong position in fine dining restaurants. Spirits do particularly well in neighborhood bars, and the top location for cocktails is in casual dining chains. QSR Hiring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

As a way to provide a fast-track to joining the Fazoli’s Family, the brand’s latest conversion program offers new and current franchisees a Zero Franchisee Fee, Zero Royalty Fee in year one. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Marketers who already had a text messaging programs in place discovered that consumers actually opened their texts and messages got through (In fact, 97 percent of the time!). Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. We learned how vulnerable an industry this is. Angela Hart, Solutions Director North America, Fourth.

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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

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

DECEMBER 12, 2019

An inaugural loyalty program (September). Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. Since 2016, Pizza Hut has impacted over 22 million lives through its literacy initiatives and programs. Local Subway® Day Program Celebrates Nearly a Decade. A rebrand (June).

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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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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Resy’s restaurant reservation system helps prevent crowding at the host stand and bar area so guests can socially distance while waiting for a table. This relief program has ended. With the new feature, guests can add themselves to the restaurant’s waitlist if they’re close to the restaurant. Restaurant Reservation System.

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