Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Though inflation peaked at seven percent in 2021 and has since decreased to 2.97

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

With more than a dozen restaurants set to open in the first half of 2021, Freddy’s currently boasts a development pipeline on track to open more than 45 restaurants in 2021. Among the new openings in 2021 so far, Freddy’s has celebrated new locations in key markets such as Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Christina Norton noted: “Frequent users in the U.S. In the U.K.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. “As a fast-casual concept with strong unit economics, The Habit Burger Grill is a fantastic addition to the Yum! Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. and internationally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Bojangles’ named Chef Marshall Scarborough as the chain’s new vice president of menu and culinary innovation. Bojangles' Culinary Innovation. Chef Marshall Scarborough.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. 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. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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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. “Simply put, we wanted to be part of something special. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. Pieology in China.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

” Menu Anywhere. Zuppler launched Menu Anywhere On-Premise Contactless Ordering on the Zuppler “Menu Anywhere” Platform. Srinivasan continued, “Menu Anywhere On Premise is scalable, can be adapted to different vertical markets and can operate in many environments.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This trend is not just in fine dining, but though positioning levels – bars/pubs, clubs, smart casual, fast casual, cafés, QSR and right down to impulse. Streamlining or rationalisation of menus has benefits from both the customer and F&B operators’ perspective. Small is beautiful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

by the end of fiscal 2021. ” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

In today’s fast-paced dining environment, even a few seconds of lag can create a ripple effect that impacts your entire service flow. Contactless payments , on the other hand, are lightning-fast, taking less than 500 milliseconds. Outdated menu items or pricing , causing confusion and delays.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To that end, Krystal has engaged The Cypress Group, a specialized investment banking firm, to manage the refranchising initiative. Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever." In addition to the new brands, The Absolute Brands will introduce pop-up concepts for seasonal happenings and chef collaborations.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Del Pez also carries an extensive list of craft beers with a very creative margarita menu to boot. Feby’s was a great place to stop by and enjoy fine dining with a casual feel. Get there fast! The service is top-notch as well. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential. This Is It!

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Co-owners and Chef and manager duo Dave Scarlow and Anna Viertel use their brick-and-mortar restaurant to expand the menu to include small plates and Italian entrees cooked to perfection with their signature wood-fired brick oven. The menu at Defonte’s features a slew of hot and cold hero sandwiches that may be the biggest in New York.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Pammy’s takes the look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria and combines it with a New American-style menu. The menu rotates regularly, but if you have a chance, get the sea scallops. The food here is fresh, seasonal, and fantastic. Table only offers a prix fixe menu, and that rotates. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

" Guests use their cellphones to see all menu items, order and pay. The secure, fast and easy SaaS application gathers, consolidates, standardizes and verifies financial data from all points in a franchised system. Completion of the 170,000-square-foot expansion is anticipated in early 2021. RMS Launches metiRi.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The menu at La Strega has selections of pizza, pasta, antipasti, seafood, cured meats, and main entrees for an elaborate multi-course Italian meal. 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. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese cuisine that incorporates fresh seasonal ingredients and presents foods in near-natural variations. The menus vary depending on the season. The Chef’s Tasting Menu is incredible; my favorite bites were the Maine lobster and the black cod. Make a Reservation. Pearl River Deli.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

"The five existing cafes we have in Colorado have quickly become fan favorites, and the active communities here have continued to gravitate towards our better-for-you menu items. “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Restaurants are experiencing strong headwinds as the industry hits peak Summer season. Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021. reported for May and the lowest it has been since February of 2021. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. Same-store sales growth was +1.6%

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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. POS systems help staff remember customer orders, which makes it easy to order “the usual,” or customize a menu item. Auto totals for fast and correct billing.

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

The menu is all delicious and comforting, so you can’t go wrong, and you can probably ask for a few coloring pages to be thrown in with your order. If your visits there have been mainly to nosh apps and drink beers while watching a few innings of Bulls baseball, there’s an incredible menu to explore. Brews & Booze.

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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. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The problem has intensified now that summer has ended and seasonal student employees have returned to school. They must also locate qualified personnel to fill the voids left by the departure of more senior and specialized employees. Today, the biggest concern for restaurant owners is a nationwide restaurant staff shortage.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 12, 2023

In this episode, we welcome Geoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao and a seasoned professional in the restaurant industry. While AI and online reservations may be convenient, Alexander believes that a human can only handle special requests and personal touches.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Restaurants are experiencing strong headwinds as the industry hits peak Summer season. Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021 Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. reported for May and the lowest it has been since February of 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. While guests may still be feeling the pain of rising menu prices at restaurants, fewer restaurants said that they raised prices this year compared to last year. percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consumer spending at restaurants was up +32 percent in the April-May-June 2021 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to the same quarter in 2019. As of June 2021, food service and drinking places employed 11.3 million as of June 2021, 97 percent of the 151.1 percent overall.

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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. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. It’s a remarkable testament to how special the Jeremiah’s brand truly is.” The best is yet to come for Taco John’s!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. If there is a specific type of business that could benefit during the remainder of 2020, it could be the fast food industry. percent demand decline. Beauty care, SPA, and fitness center.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. More than one in three (34 percent) said that they will be planning their event with 1-3 months’ notice.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

We’re not talking about just surviving the pandemic—but thriving through 2021 and beyond, and setting new standards. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

As people head back into restaurants, fast casual and common delivery foods continue to decline at a slow rate, including fast food (down 19 percent), cheesesteaks (down 8 percent), chicken wings (down 15 percent) and pizza (down 7 percent). Guests scan a special QR code near the entrance or at the table.

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