Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. The latest research was based on a survey of 1,508 American consumers.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace. If they don’t, all ads after the pandemic ends will be about digital ordering and delivery. Dining areas will shrink.

2021 191

2021 Email Marketing Online Ordering Advertising 191

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 So what’s next?

Delivery 168

Delivery Kitchen Safety Social Media Online Ordering 168

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

While restaurants saw sales plummet during the height of the pandemic, Americans proved how much they were looking forward to dining out again once vaccination rates rose and positive COVID cases started to fall. By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic.

Casual 208

Casual Design Fast Casual Outdoor 208

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Rather than dining in, more consumers are now opting for drive through, pick up curbside or carry out. Of course, delivery also spiked, but the underlying thread between each of these dining preferences is the use of mobile for ordering and pick-up. Owning the End-to-End Experience. million new downloads. million new downloads.

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Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Download Customer Experience 218

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2022

Vaccine rates are stable at 74 percent, a jump from a 17 percent vaccination rate reported in Q1 2021 and even surpassing the 60 percent of respondents who were or planned to get vaccinated. For fast-casual, the picture was grimmer: just 13 percent ordered more; worse still for dine-in, with only 12 percent of consumers ordering more.

Pricing 189

Pricing Fast Casual 2021 2022 189

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 23, 2020

It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. To help you, we look at six tips for restaurant success in 2021. #1: Restaurant customers in 2021 are going to be looking for contactless options when they frequent your restaurant. 3: Enhance Outdoor Dining. 1: Enhance Contactless Ordering and Payments.

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2021 Online Ordering Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 111

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

2021 Restaurant Industry Trends. After nine months of adapting to a new normal, here is our restaurant industry outlook for 2021 : 1. Shift to In-House Delivery. The start of the pandemic saw restaurants scrambling to expand or, in some cases, set up a delivery service. Transformation of Dining Rooms.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Fast Casual 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. And during the current climate, it has become more important than ever.

Fast Casual 164

Fast Casual Food Safety Loyalty Program Customer Experience 164

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7 Consumers are showing similar signs of permanent behavioral change.

2022 203

2022 Employee Relations Outdoor Fast Casual 203

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. million by the end of 2022. Help (Still) Wanted Throughout the Restaurant Industry.

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2022 2030 Food Supply Recruiting 207

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic.

Online Ordering 188

Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

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. For example, if you’re a fine dining establishment, diners probably aren’t looking for streamers and balloons everywhere.

Specials 111

Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Fast Casual Food Food Order Mobile Ordering 106

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? According to Statista , dark kitchens’ global market size in 2021 exceeded $56.71 through ghost-kitchen operator ChefSuite.

Fast Casual 189

Fast Casual Customer Service Sustainability Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While many brands will continue to work with third-party delivery services – out of necessity but also awareness – more and more are investing in their O&O apps. One of the key functionalities within many QSR and fast casual mobile apps these days is the ability to order ahead and select curbside pickup.

Mobile Ordering 203

Mobile Ordering Marketing Menu Fast Casual 203

The Food Corridor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The natural question now is: what you got 2021? What to Expect From 2021. To do this, let’s look back at 2020 and see what we think might be around the corner for shared kitchens in 2021. Presumably as they looked for additional revenue channels during a time when dining in and community gatherings were not allowed. .

2021 75

2021 Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House 75

Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021. The percentage breakdown of sales from travelers in a typical year pre-COVID-19 was as follows: Family dining – 31%. Casual dining – 32%. Fine dining – 41%. Fast casual – 25%.

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Travel Fast Casual Social Media Fine Dining 146

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October 27, 2021. Data through the week ending October 17, 2021. Only fine dining did improve in sales growth. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 October 19, 2021. Data through the week ending October 10, 2021. Weekly Restaurant Insights.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. Service with a smile is not a thing of the past.

2022 189

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million in 2021, to $974.9 million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that quit rates in the restaurant business have outpaced the national average by more than 2x since June 2021, with job listing data suggestive that those open roles aren't being filled. The so-called Great Resignation has also taken a heavy tol l on the food service industry.

Food Supply 199

Food Supply Restaurant Law Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 199

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. Putting it into a longer historical perspective, this is the weakest growth posted by the industry since February 2021 – the last month in which the industry lapped over a pre-pandemic month. Traffic growth was -5.1%

Fast Casual 89

Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 89

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. “We consistently see the difference it makes to have $500 in savings, and the KFC Foundation is helping frontline workers build that emergency fund in just a few months.”

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. The findings reveal that the negative trend in traffic growth goes beyond 2021. September same-store sales growth was +5.2%, just a minor dip from the +5.3% reported in August. YoY in September – down -1.9%

2022 86

2022 Point of Sale Fast Casual Fine Dining 86

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.” Modular Chicken.

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Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Foodable

JANUARY 14, 2021

Barron and LeFranc explore the brand successes and failures of 2020, and what that means for restaurants in 2021. Businesses that survived 2020 implemented delivery and takeout systems , turned to ghost kitchens, and invested in other technology that lowers staffing requirements.

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2020 2021 Fast Casual Point of Sale 69

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The only segment that was able to post positive 3-year same-store traffic growth during November was Fine Dining. Based on their 3-year same-store sales growth, the segments that performed the best fell under the limited-service category: quick service and fast casual. year over year in November. percentage point drop.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 78

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 21, 2020

From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. Shasta, California.

2020 180

2020 Online Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 180

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

POS systems also enable online and delivery service ordering to prompt additional sales. How the Best Point of Sale (POS) Systems for Restaurants Boost Sales and Profit. As a restaurant owner, you know first-hand that time is money and high profits are a challenge. This is especially true in today’s business environment.

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Point of Sale 2021 POS Loyalty Program 52

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. Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. Family dining restaurants.

Fast Casual 89

Fast Casual Fine Dining BOH FOH 89

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the past few years, the demand for third-party food delivery services has been on a steady rise. But during COVID-19 pandemic, the top four food delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates) more than doubled their business to bring in a combined revenue of roughly $5.5 What Is a Third-Party Delivery Service?

Delivery 52

Delivery Loyalty Program Online Ordering Food 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 154