Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

To help operators move forward, let’s take a look at some of the challenges the industry has experienced in 2021 and how they can come out on top in 2022 and beyond. Restaurateurs are struggling to find staff to support the increase in demand on their business as Americans are returning to restaurant dining rooms.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. As technology evolves and client tastes change, successful marketing techniques must be examined and updated accordingly.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Plant-based options are a must on any menu from bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. . Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food. Drive-Thrus.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It's estimated that 100,000 restaurants have already closed because of the pandemic and there’s no doubt that we will continue to feel the effects of 2020 well into 2021. Personalized Dining is the Future. However, not all hope is lost. New Channels Will Continue to Emerge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. 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. ” 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. These aspects create a modern yet interactive dining experience with a connection to the built environment. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers. The latest research was based on a survey of 1,508 American consumers.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How about weeks-long dining room shutdowns? And when it comes to those marketing plans, 2020’s lessons will, at least, provide good advice for 2021 and the years to come. And when it comes to those marketing plans, 2020’s lessons will, at least, provide good advice for 2021 and the years to come. Still nothing?

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Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. This includes everything from special menu items and donation campaigns to apps like OpenTable showcasing gay owned restaurants.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. DESIGN: It’s a new era of drive-thrus. of total sales (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2021

And, based on our recent survey of 830 US consumers, it’s likely a good mantra for 2021. A snapshot of the most recent survey results follows, with insights to guide 2021 planning. They are likely to continue this behavior after dine-in returns to pre-pandemic levels.” The throughline of our recommendations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” My colleagues and I at EPAM Continuum have been thinking of 2021 and the trends that will soon be served to us. ” Worry not. Curbside Appeal.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What’s in store for 2021? Now that the dust has somewhat settled, let’s take a look at what the future holds in 2021. Without wishing to tempt fate, the smart money is on strong growth in the first quarter of 2021. Restaurants either embraced technology and survived, or didn’t. Takeout is king.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What’s in store for 2021? Now that the dust has somewhat settled, let’s take a look at what the future holds in 2021. Without wishing to tempt fate, the smart money is on strong growth in the first quarter of 2021. Restaurants either embraced technology and survived, or didn’t. Takeout is king.

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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. Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes 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. The lack of time to pivot from mainly indoor dining to virtually only delivery and takeout meant that most restaurants outsourced delivery to third parties, such as DoorDash, Uber, and Postmates.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Some restaurants were forced to pivot quickly to off-premise channels to deal with local business restrictions, changing menus toward a delivery focus. 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.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In 2021 and beyond, cameras will not be a simple surveillance tool. In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). The very same technology has been working on cameras, too.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 21, 2021

This article covers restaurant industry trends that restaurant owners must adopt in 2021 to sustain and strengthen their businesses. . Trends That Will Reshape The Restaurant Industry in 2021. Mentioned below are some of the top restaurant industry trends to watch out for in 2021. . Off-Premise Dining. Cloud Kitchens.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond. With indoor dining closed as per Governor Cuomo until further notice, outdoor dining has become a staple of dining out in New York City. "Winter is coming".said

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Deliverect

JANUARY 19, 2021

Here are 5 trends that are sure to start popping up on plates (or in delivery bags) in 2021. #1 People will continue to look for a sense of comfort and normalcy in 2021. Health and immunity will continue to be major concerns in 2021, and healthy, vegetarian and vegan food items will sell vigorously. 3 Breakfast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Americas still want to dine out, so promotional deals and loyalty programs make them feel like they are being responsible with their money.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Others might be taking a graduated approach, from enhanced cleaning procedures to social distancing, to masking, limited outdoor dining, take-out only service or requiring proof of vaccination from all patrons. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S.,

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While in any American town you can find a variety of Chinese, Mexican, and Italian restaurants, now consumers are wanting to step beyond these regions and become more adventurous in their dining options. Perhaps we can blame it on wanderlust combined with the lack of travel over the past two years; Americans are craving global flavors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

year over year, with reviews mentioning inflation up by 22 percent compared to Q3 2021. Yelp found that food businesses are seeing one of the largest increases of inflationary experiences compared to Q3 2021, followed by restaurants. In response, consumer searches for budget-friendly dining and grocery options are higher than Q3 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Is this bringing in customers that tend to order from the dinner or lunch menu? Is this bringing in customers that tend to order from the dinner or lunch menu? How far are customers driving for this new menu item? Slicing and Dicing: Segmenting Customers Based on Real-World Behaviors. Upgrading the Off-Premise Experience.

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

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

While other brands had to close their dining rooms and were scrambling for a solution, these early adapters were raking in revenue as customers flocked to their restaurants. Concepts to Invest in. Investors have continued to invest in brands that have experienced slower growth or even struggled to grow in recent years. Where to Focus.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. Tools to Help Restaurant Forecasting. Profit Estimation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re interested in celebrating special occasions, Columbus has plenty of restaurants with private dining available. Check out our list for the best private dining options in Columbus, Ohio! Best Private Dining in Columbus. It was voted the most romantic restaurant in Columbus in 2021. Fireproof Columbus.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour With growing national pressure to increase the federal minimum wage in the U.S. The good news is that several states in the U.S.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And now, with vaccinations on the rise and looser restrictions in place, Father’s Day 2021 presents a perfect opportunity for your restaurant to go big. Here’s what you’re going to want to look at to get ready for Father’s Day: Menu Marketing Staff Equipment. Father’s Day planning begins with your menu. Spread the word! .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Increasing menu pricing has helped to offset costs and so far, has continued to attract customers since grocery prices are outpacing the increases in restaurant tickets for dining out." Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights.

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