Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October 27, 2021. Data through the week ending October 17, 2021. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 By August 2021, the rolling 12-month hourly turnover rate was an alarming 19 percentage points higher than it was in 2019. . October 19, 2021.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. In 2021 thus far, 13 new operators have signed on for 154 units, bringing the total to 35 operators and 420 units open or in development.

Franchise 179

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Sports 179

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Fortunately, we have exceeded in our efforts to reduce our footprint and maximize profitability to effectively operate our drive-thrus and maintain team productivity.

2022 179

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 179

EATER

JULY 11, 2022

According to data from Yelp , searches for reservations in the first quarter of 2022 were up 107 percent compared to the same period in 2021, and interest in indoor seating is significantly outpacing outdoor dining. There’s something so special about New York, where so much of your outside life is in restaurants,” she says.

Front of House 89

Front of House Reservations Fine Dining Back of House 89

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Pizza Moto Defonte’s Sandwich Shop The Longshoreman Mark’s Red Hook Pizza Hoek Pizza The House of Pizza & Calzone Lucali F&F Pizzeria Brothers Pizza. The menu is a modern take on a traditional Italian Trattoria with shareable small plates, house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and entrees. Best Pizza in Red Hook.

Front of House 103

Front of House Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Website Management 103

Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

Immergrün 70 Outlets Vegetarian Fast Casual Germany Immergrün is evergreen food for fresh people. Nordsee GmbH 370+ Outlets Seafood Fast Casual Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Switzerland, Belgium, France Not many modern restaurant chains can claim to have been in the business for more than 120 years.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Back of House Food Truck Franchise 52

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Strip’s colossal hotels house multiple 5-star restaurants led by celebrity Chefs known around the world. You can find this traditional sushi bar with an authentic, fast-paced street food energy located in the Chinatown Plaza right across the interstate from the Vegas Strip. The Black Sheep. Make a Reservation.

Fine Dining 134

Fine Dining Reservations Hotels Seasonal Menu 134

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Limitations and consumer demand. A vast majority of the U.S. restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms.

2020 220

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 220

EATER

MAY 10, 2023

Under the classic model, management (the chef and front-of-house general manager) works 80 hours a week, doing the labor of what should be three people. Using a limited-service model, diners order at the front counter. I could make this dish at home for $5,” goes the refrain. It didn’t make sense to Bornemann.

Sustainability 54

Sustainability Front of House Back of House Food Order 54

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. “We owed this rebrand to our fan-base of customers, franchisees and budding investors to experience our brand in an optimized and energized way.” ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

Franchise 186

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 186

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Operations Back of House Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

People are looking to make their holidays special, and plan to do that with takeout and meal kits from a favorite local restaurant,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Food and Beverage. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses.

2020 167

2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For a great appetizer, get the shishito peppers, which are blistered and seasoned with salt and a house-made furikake mix. Whether you’re in town on business, visiting historical sites in the summer, leaf-peeping in the fall, or enjoying a ski trip in the winter, Boston has some of the best flavors around. Oleana Restaurant. Cafe Sushi.

Seasonal Menu 109

Seasonal Menu Reservations Back of House Online Ordering 109

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

” From then until March 2021, QSR says , the restaurant industry has added back roughly 4.2 As of March 2021, the restaurant industry was employing around 10.5 Employment at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants was down just 6 percent over the same period.)” million jobs. million down from February 2020.”

Hiring 78

Hiring Recruiting Employee Relations Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Their enthusiasm for our brand coupled with their deep experience developing successful polished casual and fast-casual restaurant brands in Alberta make them the perfect partners to bring CPK into Canada for the first time. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff. Founded in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Franchise 147

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Customer Experience 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Dunkin' Hirin' As more of America opens up, Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people all across the U.S.

Franchise 163

Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 163

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

Mobile Ordering 141

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 141

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed. CV Partners, LLC, completed the previously announced acquisition of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. DRH’s common stockholders received $1.05 per share in cash.

Franchise 140

Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Customer Service 140

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Food Halls – the numbers for current and future growth are substantial.

2020 137

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 137

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19.

Food Safety 174

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 174

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding. Ordermark closed its $120M Series C funding round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2[1] and joined by returning investor Act One Ventures.

Online Ordering 142

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 142

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2021, Laura added the Wendy’s brand to her role with responsibility for implementing Develop­ment Days and quarterly business plans for TSFR’s 56 Wendy’s restaurants. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees.

Food 172

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 172

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. “We are proud to serve those who serve us and appreciate the ongoing efforts of the brave men and women working tirelessly on our front lines.”

Franchise 188

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 188

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

by the end of fiscal 2021. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. reducing to approximately 3.0x

Bar 149

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 149

KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

As people look to take a break from kitchen duties, feeding their families every night during social distancing, KaTom is suggesting some takeout restaurants for a handful of cities across the country. We hope these contributions to the pantheon of restaurant advice help hungry folks in these cities and give local businesses a boost.

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Seasonal Menu Front of House Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. Dining Bond Goes Global. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global.

Mobile Ordering 145

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Recycling 145

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature updated links for the PPP, the acquisition of Grubhub and contactless products and services. PPP Revisions. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The deal is valued at $7.3

Food Safety 164

Food Safety Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 164