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. A smaller menu also offers more options for upsells.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In addition, the open and visible cook line kitchens are a new age design so that the patrons can see the preparation of food and the cooking process. Patrons have always cared about the caliber of the food, but now it is as much about the dining experience as it is about the fare. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. Brands like Starbucks are increasing their drive-thru prevalence to accommodate the demand for contactless orders (1). This flexibility will key as the cold season approaches (6). DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3 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. It's Time to Adapt.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next. This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence.

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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. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence. One place where AI has been making an impact as these challenges persist is with phone ordering.

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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. Test out local organic produce or farm-raised meats as specials on temporary, seasonal menus to gauge interest and test profitability without having to commit to updating your normal menu.

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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. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. And things are only looking up for the industry.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. Recommended Reading: Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021. Look at Your Menu.

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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. They’ll appreciate subtlety, such as a beautiful flower arrangement in America’s favorite colors, or one well-crafted menu with a special of the day.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

People are getting together with family and friends and want to enjoy the last hurrah of summer with great food (and great offers). Make your Labor Day plans early so that you have enough time to perfect your menu and plan your marketing promotions. This is how we recommend preparing your restaurant for Labor Day: Menu Changes.

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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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Focus POS

MAY 18, 2021

San Antonio, TX—May 18, 2021—Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant management software, is excited to announce new delivery partnerships to its suite of cloud-based integrations for restaurant operators. Food orders placed through UberEats and DoorDash will sync directly with a restaurant’s Focus POS system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

From the rise of Instagram food bloggers and selfie walls to paying outrageous prices for the #SaltBae experience , consumers are now expecting restaurants to deliver an experience beyond flavor. Can they escape into the menu and imagine what they might order? The atmosphere, kindness, and little details show you care.

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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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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. The following are some of the key benefits restaurants experience with a POS system in place: Improved Ordering for More Sales.

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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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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. Do some research to decide what is best for you based on the kind of food and beverages that you serve.

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Open for Business

APRIL 12, 2023

Credit: Randolph Belandria Uni ( Boston ) When co-owner Tony Messina left the Uni kitchen after nine years in 2021, his business partner and fellow chef Ken Oringer knew he needed a powerhouse to fill some big shoes at this sleek Japanese-style izakaya. A stunning renovation in 2021 only reinforced this spot’s go-to status.

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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. ” The gift of food. . ” The gift of food. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. 2021’s Massive Holiday Catering Opportunity.

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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. Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. Hot on Hot Chicken. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. .

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? If you use an online ordering system , make sure to link to it within the email, too.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Olea Colonia Verde Miss Ada Roman’s Locanda Vini & Olii Black Forest Brooklyn Evelina Walter Foods Cafe Paulette Dino The Quarter Baba Cool Dinner Party Halalbee’s Endswell Loreto Kitchen & Bar Chic-hen. Order Online. The restaurant uses a blend of local and seasonal ingredients to add a twist and uniqueness to each meal.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

While idle, many industry veterans left foodservice and hospitality altogether; others like ourselves entertained simpler interim concepts in order to ride out the irregularities of the pandemic. And the price of menu items steadily trends upward as inflation worsens. Patience for online ordering and takeout grew tenuous.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. Order Online. It is a place where you can kick back and spend quality time with family and friends while enjoying great food.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

Below, we cover 10 ways an online reservation program can help you safely reopen your dining room in 2021. Though stay-at-home orders and dine-in restrictions have largely been lifted, many diners are still spending a lot of time at home. Online Access. Custom Reservation Notes. Controlling capacity is one thing. Two-Way Communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

Just a few short years ago, customers paid for their meals in cash or credit cards, orders were totaled on analog cash registers, and customers called restaurants to place orders over the landline phone. The New Norm: Text to Order. Customers don’t want to be bogged down with a massive library of food apps on their phone.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Everything was built into the menu price. I wanna point out, part of the challenge was that building everything into the menu price for an Asian restaurant was met with pushback that an ethnic restaurant needed to be a little cheaper. Not how great is your food, but can you actually afford to pay people what they need to make?

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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. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Track waste. Take consistent inventories.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

It is easy to conclude that, with the growing demand for online food delivery, high real-estate costs, and thinning margins, the small restaurant model will become unviable in a post-Covid-19 world. Amid social lockdowns throughout 2020 and a soaring food delivery market, a new kind of restaurant was thriving: Ghost Kitchens.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you have a food truck, make sure it reflects your brand identity’s visual aspects of colors and logo. For example, you can advertise lunch delivery discounts if you get a lot of dinner delivery orders but few lunch orders. You can also use them to intrigue your customers with menu items available only for takeout.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

They know food, they know service, they know their wines, and they have high expectations.”. Menus brim with callouts to potatoes from the neighboring Pemberton Valley (reputedly some of the world’s best), oysters from British Columbia’s Fanny Bay and Desolation Sound, and wines from around the province. Whistler Cuisine. Leila Kwok.

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