Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Fast casuals are beginning to take back their customers. Dine-In Struggle.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2022

No matter where you go or what you buy, technology has touched nearly every part of dining out right now. percent higher in the second quarter of 2022 than in 2021. Does that well-known rule of 20 percent for sit-down dining apply to counter-service, takeout, or other orders? But how much of that is from record inflation?

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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. While these local favorites are great at attracting their neighbors to visit again and again, to out-of-towners, they’re just another restaurant that looks like it could do with some renovations.

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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. The fact is that In the future guests will take a much more proactive approach in choosing where they will go based on the IAQ. Measures and Use Cases.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2024

In the last decade, though, the smells and flavors of Korean food have been trickling out beyond Pequeño Seúl. And new restaurants are pushing a variety of takes on Korean cuisine into neighborhoods like Roma, Polanco, and Condesa. The dining room at Xeul. The carbonara-like fideos de kimchi at Jowong. The bathroom at Xeul.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

The client was an integral part of the design process from the very early stages until the final close out. The project was originally concepted in 2017, went on hold in 2020 and began construction in 2021. Lastly, between the kitchen and the wine rooms sits a luxe private dining room that can sit a party of 12.

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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. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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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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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

To offer a truly immersive dining experience, let your guests indulge more than just their taste buds the next time they visit your restaurant. Emphasize Communal Dining. Take your pick – from ornate to industrial to understated. Image Source ]. Give Guests a Warm Welcome. Image Source ]. Hang Modern Light Fixtures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Takeout is Taking Over. How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? The community table still has it’s pull, especially for those walk-in patrons that don’t have time to make a reservation, but would prefer to take a seat indoors to enjoy their impromptu meal.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

From fine-dine restaurants and QSRs to food trucks, every restaurant format is familiar with the huge cost of food wastage. Expired raw materials, spilt food, food wasted during serving, spoiled food, incorrect order taking, leftovers; all of these are the food wastes generated from a restaurant format. Reduce Waste .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. consumers being new to ordering meal delivery services (up from 47 percent in March 2021). A Fearful Transition.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The State of Restaurant Employee Satisfaction in 2021. Here's what 3700 dedicated restaurant industry workers had to say: The State of Restaurant Employee Satisfaction in 2021. The pandemic has made me appreciate (even more) how special dining and going out with your loved ones can be. People will always go out to eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

It’s expected to be a happy Mother’s Day for restaurants this year as nearly half of Americans plan to dine out or order food from local restaurants, according to new research from the National Restaurant Association. In addition, 18 percent of consumers plan to order takeout or delivery.

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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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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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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. We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. This will make sure you're not putting them out into the world. says McCutcheon.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. In theory, it's simple, but this tip-out method is subject to federal laws and another layer of state-by-state laws on top of that. Throughout 2021, the U.S. It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry.

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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. Ghost Kitchens. Delivery Options.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

2020 was a huge year for off-premise dining. Many customers that joined Deliverect having not previously offered delivery told us that the results from delivery and pick-up orders were so good, they would continue using these channels even as dining rooms reopened. Restaurants had to do whatever they could to survive.

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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?), The top restaurants, in my opinion, are the ones that offer more than just sushi rolls – that way, you can try out new things! Check them out and see which is the best fit for you. Best Sushi in Chicago. Make a Reservation.

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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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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As Black Box Intelligence’s Out-of-the-Box Newsletter has been reporting all year, the decline in guest count continues to be the industry’s biggest headache. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022.

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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. Fine Dining / Full-Service Restaurants.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. There are only 4 months of 2020 left where you can push your restaurant’s marketing hard and set yourself up for success going into 2021. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. Putting it into a longer historical perspective, this is the weakest growth posted by the industry since February 2021 – the last month in which the industry lapped over a pre-pandemic month. Understanding the Out of the Box Insights.

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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. The operator could then take necessary action, switching in heartier greens for the salad or making an update to the recipe.

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The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Let’s look at four restaurant tech trends taking restaurants and the food industry to the next level. A fleet of electric vehicles is most suitable for more extensive restaurant operations, whether fast food, fine dining, or catering businesses. A detailed, well-thought-out marketing strategy can take any restaurant to the top.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Brands that stand out are able to use big data to spot trends, measure performance and create strategies that will drive profits. Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. Family dining restaurants. Casual dining restaurants. Fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2021

Outdoor dining during the warmer months provided a means for many restaurants to remain largely operational and in compliance with pandemic safety measures. state to announce plans to make mobile driver’s licenses publicly available in 2021. Every effort is being made to ensure customers feel safe and protected.

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

a cadre of chefs around the country are reenvisioning Korean barbecue, putting their spin on one of the most beloved Korean dining experiences. Eric Wolfinger/Eater SF Chef Jeong-In Hwang at the grill at San Ho Won in 2021. Patricia Chang/Eater SF The chef’s counter and dining room at San Ho Won.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

2020 was a huge year for off-premise dining. Many customers that joined Deliverect having not previously offered delivery told us that the results from delivery and pick-up orders were so good, they would continue using these channels even as dining rooms reopened. Restaurants had to do whatever they could to survive.

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EATER

JUNE 16, 2023

1 spot, it becomes ineligible and is removed from the list in future years (except for 2021, in which Noma clinched the top honors because it was operating in a new location). 2 on the 2021 list. But that’s the thing of ranked list as narrative and taking out heavyweights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2024

" The co-chefs/co-owners were listed among Food and Wine’s “Best New Chefs” (2021) and they have garnered multiple James Beard Foundation Award nominations for "Best Chef: South." To learn more about operations at Saint-Germain, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Smith.

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