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. This flexibility will key as the cold season approaches (6).

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With increased talk of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the rise of the Delta variant , restaurant owners are still adapting their dine-in operations to keep up with the times. As a part of this process, many operators have once again turned to outdoor dining as a lifeline to help recover lost revenue and make customers feel at ease.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

percent compared to the same period in 2021. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. It's Time to Adapt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

It seems like no one goes out to eat anymore, but maybe today’s consumers are just looking for something new. Although consumers have returned to restaurants in gradually increasing numbers, behavior around eating out has changed. The act of dining out is increasingly tied to people’s social media presence.

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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. Just follow our Father’s Day preparation and marketing tips, and dad will have no eggscuse not to take advantage of your Father’s Day specials. Spread the word! .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year. The client was an integral part of the design process from the very early stages until the final close out. The facility opened in 2022.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

With so many people out in a sea of stars and stripes on the 4th of July, how do you get them to come to your restaurant? The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Enjoy a buckeye football game, go to the zoo, or take a stroll through the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. 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!

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. 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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Industry report showed only 83% of Gen Z consumers wanted to return to restaurants. Offer a Unique Dining Experience. Take an Environmental Stand. Continue To-Go Cocktails Where Still Allowed. Make Yourself Mobile-Friendly. Incorporate Videos Whenever Possible.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Our guide will help take some of the labor out of Labor Day for you and your staff! Like most holidays that fall on a Monday, people use Labor Day to take advantage of the three-day weekend to travel. Make your Labor Day plans early so that you have enough time to perfect your menu and plan your marketing promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. As we head into the holiday season, we expect consumers to return to in-restaurant dining with enthusiasm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Simplified Menus. Simplified Menus.

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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. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

With wholesale food prices soaring 13 percent in 2021 and labor costs rising as worker shortages continue, many restaurants are looking for smart ways to lower costs and avoid passing them on to their diners. One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus.

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Open for Business

APRIL 12, 2023

Check out the highlights below for a taste of what “The Greats” series has to offer, and then bookmark this page for a deep dive when you have time to read them all—or anytime you need a shot of inspiration. Lisa Kwon Boka’s beautifully designed dining rooms feel like little worlds in their own right.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. implemented tipping for our dining room teams. Everything was built into the menu price. Gavin Kaysen - Chef/Owner @ Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, MN. Ji Hye Kim - Chef/Owner @ Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. When it came to ordering take-out, Gen Z led with 28 percent. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. ” The gift of food. Getting sauced.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily.

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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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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They streamline processes to record stock, manage your menu and staff, deliver detailed sales readings, and effectively take orders while ensuring you achieve profit goals. An intuitive ordering interface minimizes errors and warns if items are out of stock so customers can quickly reselect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. ” Using modular construction for restaurant development saves 10-15 percent overall, and allows for consistency and efficiency with the building process taking approximately five weeks to complete. .”

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You can get a direct flight from most airports, take in a baseball game (Cubs or White Sox?), No worries, most restaurants listed have a wide variety of menu options, including sashimi, sake, tuna, and nigiri. Check them out and see which is the best fit for you. Not sure if it’s exactly sushi that you want?

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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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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

Diners need to understand that things will never be as they were before the pandemic In the final six weeks of our pandemic-born restaurant, customers formed a line out the door and booked out dinner reservations weeks ahead. And the price of menu items steadily trends upward as inflation worsens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Smaller menus in general. Here are their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

According to Mastercard’s “ Recovery Insights: The Shift to Digital ,” 59 percent of consumers say that eating in more than going out is a change that’s here to stay. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs. Prioritize Digital Experiences.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2021

But don’t worry, the summer of 2021 will be our big comeback! All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. . All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Now, orders are still being placed via phone, but calls have been swapped out for texts, mobile apps or online, cash registers have been upgraded to more robust technology systems, and contactless payment options are all the rage. Digital payments are even more popular in 2021, thanks to the reduced risk of contamination.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With all that in mind, now more than ever, restaurants are looking for ways to lower food costs that don’t take up too much time or too many resources from already stretched thin operations. Take consistent inventories. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room.

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EATER

MAY 8, 2023

You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. Lunch and dinner typically begin with an amuse-bouche of seasonal barbajuans, fritters common to the Riviera that are typically filled with ricotta and leafy vegetables like Swiss chard. Marine Billet The gardens at Le Doyenné.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many restaurants serve a sort of upscale mountain cuisine, seasonal and local ingredients used in dishes hearty enough to fuel outdoor adventures, combined with a decidedly casual setting and service. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler. Whistler Cuisine.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Try sending out messages once a month, once every two weeks, or once a week. . Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Everyone on staff works hard to create a great dining experience. Create a secret menu item. It only makes sense to communicate with your guests virtually too.

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