Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The State of What Feeds Us. Drive-Thrus.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In 2021 and beyond, cameras will not be a simple surveillance tool. COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features Canadian dining trends, American eating patterns, best and worst cities for burgers and pumpkin spice to the rescue. Dining Trends in Canada. Hiring Crisis Facts. That's because a whopping 85 percent of restaurant owners now report it’s very difficult to find the right help.

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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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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Now that 2021 is only weeks away, we are making predictions on what the new year will bring. Here are our top 5 food and restaurant trend predictions for 2021 and beyond. Consumer behavior has also shifted, many preferring contactless options and off-premise dining than dining in.

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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. Ghost Kitchens Will Likely be Short-Lived.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

The state of dining has transformed over the last year and a half and continues to rapidly evolve. According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Home Delivery, Contactless Society, Increased Remote Work and the Gen-Z Digital Generation. million since the start of the pandemic. The Store Experience.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

The most challenging part of difficult times is living in the moment. Today is what gives us the most angst since we live in uncharted territory with all of the unpredictable factors that align with it. Ah, but TODAY is the tough one. How will we get through this, what else can possibly happen, will we survive to see those brighter times?”

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Read on to discover the five restaurant industry trends for 2021 and beyond. This way, staff no longer had to spend time taking orders over the phone and could help with sanitization efforts or assist limited staff in the kitchen. It goes without saying that in 2021, online ordering is here to stay. Outdoor Dining.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2021

will use food apps by the end of 2021. Let’s look at the essential tech advancements that can reshape the restaurant sector for good in 2021: Delivery Apps for Online Ordering. Delivery apps such as Doordash and UberEats continue to become more navigational and accurate. Digital Kitchens. Contactless Payment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game. But with the growth in off-premise dining comes extra pressure for businesses.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. Gentrification or urban renewal almost always begins with the opening of a place of dining. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

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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. This means you’ll have to continue to follow strict safety protocols to make sure everyone is safe and that your restaurant remains on the right side of the law.

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The Food Corridor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This time last year, we were getting ready for an exciting year for the shared kitchen industry. Cloud or ghost kitchens were starting to come into the mainstream consciousness, the sharing economy was on the up, and there was a sense of optimism in the air for the coming year. . The natural question now is: what you got 2021?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Online food delivery and takeaway concept boomed amidst pandemic and continues to gain momentum till today. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Culinary Digital

AUGUST 10, 2021

Dining out not only evokes cherished memories and family traditions, but it also gives senior living residents one of life’s greatest pleasures. Amid the COVID pandemic, foodservice operators might have ramped up outdoor dining and curbside pickup. COVID-19’s economic toll on the foodservice industry hasn’t been evenly distributed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Eight out of 10 consumers said they expect to continue their current dining habits beyond coronavirus , so the time is ripe to reevaluate the processes and tools QSRs use that prohibit adaptability. The entire restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard as consumers have drastically reduced their spending on dining out in every format.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurants were among the first enterprises to be slowed down, shut down, or slammed with never-before-seen safety standards. Here is a 2021 Recap of the Indian restaurant industry. . Technological Advances Kick Start 2021 The Indian Restaurant Industry.

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

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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.

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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.” Modular Chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the latest report from Tripadvisor , which outlinines the road to recovery for the travel and dining industry, restaurants are showing the first signs of recovery, leading the way for hospitality businesses. Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. A restaurant’s lease is a binding contract requiring them to pay rent for the restaurant space, much of which could not be used under the health and safety shutdowns.

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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.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange.

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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. . QDOBA's New Concept. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

. | Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. That’s not just due to safety and health concerns ( ball pits are known to be bacterial cesspits ). There was a time when your local McDonald’s was the ideal spot for a 6-year-old’s birthday party.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 8, 2021

First, stay-at-home orders and dining restrictions prompted restaurants to focus on takeout and delivery. Now, the pandemic has impacted what the dining experience looks like, what guests want, and most significantly—the demand for delivery and takeout. What is a virtual kitchen? Types of virtual kitchens.

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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.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

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