Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2022

When asked in March 2022 whether they anticipated ordering from drive-thru restaurants "more" or "much more" going forward, Gen Z respondents had the most significant drop, moving from 34 percent at the end of 2021 to 12 percent in March 2022. Households with children also offer encouraging data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Research company eMarketer forecasts that by the end of 2021, there will be 44.1 Digital ordering channels are vital for your restaurant’s success in 2021. If there are menu discrepancies between locations for multi-unit operations, you can update them within seconds. million users of food delivery apps in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Given that we are in a time where many restaurants are making changes to menus on a regular basis, it is important that the online menu is always accurate and connected to the restaurant POS. This will help restaurants avoid the possibility of customers placing orders and ending up with missing or non-existent menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” This special edition of Scoop features 14 products designed to address trends within off-premise dining such as labor-saving products perfect for DIY meal kits and products that will help ease diner safety and hygiene worries, including tamper-evident packaging and sanitation items. On Point With Off-Premise. US Foods Holding Corp.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

This year, Del Taco is offering three seafood specials through April 23, which Del Taco president Tom Rose calls the perfect combo for Lent season. Arbys has a limited time menu of crispy fish sandwiches. A 2021 YouGov survey reported 16 percent, but it could be closer to a quarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

” In addition to promotions and loyalty programs, Fink suggested offering access to secret menus and private dining experience makes customers feel special as almost a sixth of consumers considers this a convincing reason to dine out. Selecting cheaper items on a menu remains the most popular way consumers reduce costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, Denny’s, a chain often associated with breakfast, launched its virtual brands Burger Den and The Melt Down (which focuses on hand-crafted sandwiches with fresh ingredients) in 2021. Virtual brands can be especially useful in testing new menu items and mitigating supply chain challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. Today, more guests expect special treatment – they want to have more of their needs anticipated before they even have to ask.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Experts suggest calming, fresh greens for a restaurant that focuses on a healthy menu, for instance. This means making sure there are links to the website and menu, and ensuring that the phone numbers and address information are all up to date. Keep Your Online Menu up to Date. Make Your Specials Really Special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Bn in sales in 2021, while Meat Alternative Market experienced a year-on-year growth of 5.2 percent in 2021. Vegan restaurant owners have no corners to cut, if they are looking to build a loyal customer base and have to go extra mile to guarantee their customers that their menu can be trusted.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Similarly, the State of Mobile 2021 report by App Annie found mobile orders of food and food delivery in the US grew by 105 percent in the past year. In fact, App Annie also reported that in April 2021, DoorDash ranked as the number one app in the food and drink category and received 2.1 million new downloads.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

The April 2021 Job Openings and Labor Turnover summary issued by The Department of Labor showed that restaurants added almost 350,000 new job openings since March, bringing the sector’s total number of job openings as of April to 1.34 The figures can also guide menu tweaks and promotions.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Profile a special dish. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Create a secret menu item. Promote a discount or special dish for a holiday. Tell your guests about it!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. . "This

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

However, in June, the category started a downward trend, similar to declines in lunch and dinner that started as far back as Q3 2021. percent) from August 2021, compared to declines in traffic at lunch (-5.5 Among those diners, special deals lured in more than one in three. percent) and dinner (-3.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lack of publicity doesn’t just hurt consumers, who must often rely on word of mouth or do their own personal research to find gluten-free restaurants, it also costs restaurants valuable opportunities to promote gluten-free menu items. In most cases, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to effectively market your gluten-free menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

While restaurants are busier in 2021, they’re still maneuvering amidst a shifting pandemic landscape and are more exhausted and exasperated than ever. To put this in context, at a $10 raw material cost if a chef wants to put a 12 oz steak on the menu, they can improve their food cost by $2.40 per portion.

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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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EATER

APRIL 21, 2025

Founded in 2021 via grassroots pop-ups, the now brick-and-mortar restaurant daily welcomes both Iranians and non-Iranian customers in its hip Silver Lake home. Komaajs menu is compact and crafted to honor these regional ingredients, like in a saffron-smoked ozunboron (sturgeon) and sumac-smoked mahi azaad doudi (salmon belly).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2022

“Along with making changes to their menu offerings and business models, many restaurateurs are also reassessing their insurance needs.” Midway through 2022, COVID-19 is still a problem, albeit nowhere near the size and scope of 2020 and 2021. In 2020 the pandemic severely hit restaurants across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Renovations will be completed throughout the remainder of 2021, leaving each restaurant with a fresh, new and improved look and feel. ” Flynn Restaurant Group’s revitalization project will take place throughout the year with the final renovations expected to be complete toward the end of 2021. KFC’s Generosity.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. The acquisition is slated to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. Bad Ass Expanding. across Asia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

However, since the start of 2021, Randy’s has seen a wave of interest from both domestic and international franchisees. The Costa Mesa location, opened in March 2021 and the first in Orange County, sold over 100,000 donuts in its ten days. The company reported a 24 percent same-store sales increase in March 2021. "We

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

It’s crucial to access and edit your online ordering experience as necessary to keep customers informed on seasonal menu swaps, promotions, and weekly specials. Digital payments are even more popular in 2021, thanks to the reduced risk of contamination. Customers no longer have to hand over their cash or cards to servers.

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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. Complete a competitor analysis This will not only inform decisions such as pricing and menu ideas—but it can serve as inspiration too. Host Facebook and Instagram Live cooking sessions.

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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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Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

There are many ways for your restaurant to take part both to celebrate and to leverage this special occasion to increase sales. Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. Separating colors across the menu or alternating colors by day or week is simple and chic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The program will begin accepting applications in the first quarter of 2021. Yogurtland launched new fast casual concept, Holsom by Yogurtland, which will open its doors mid-November in Huntington Beach, CA offering locals a menu with an emphasis on delicious, affordable and wholesome better-for-you options. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Beverage industry experts Terri White and Mark Lester joined forces in creating BIBO Beverage Group, LLC, an agency specializing in helping boutique and family-owned wine, beer and spirits producers find strategic success in key markets. BIBO Beverage Debuts. Is a $60 cover above or below average compared to nearby restaurants?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

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. Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. The recently updated menu also includes housemade chips and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

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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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Cheetah

APRIL 26, 2021

Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea? Food trucks in 2021 can be a lifeline for existing restaurants hit by Covid-19 or a low-cost alternative for first-time food entrepreneurs looking to start a new business. Throughout 2021 the market worth is expected to reach $1.4

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EATER

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Checking a restaurant’s Instagram account has always been a part of my MO, but more for recreational purposes: What does that vague-sounding dish on the menu look like? Are there any cocktail specials this week? During the pandemic, though, checking Instagram first has become a necessity. To them I say, welcome to caring.

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