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. These solutions work in tandem, making it easier than ever for customers to order and pay.

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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). This is now the new norm, and we know that some of these changes are here to stay.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour This information is current as of August 2021. hour on October 1, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

You can expect more reservations, more takeout and delivery orders, and larger check sizes. . And even in the thick of COVID-19, restaurants still saw a spike in Father’s Day traffic in 2020 and DoorDash reports that Father’s Day was the seventh busiest holiday of 2020 for delivery orders. Father’s Day planning begins with your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. According to a poll from Ipsos, meals purchased at restaurants and take out foods are usually the first extraneous expense to be cut by consumers.

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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

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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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. Seasonal signature drinks have also become commonplace in coffee shops across the world. For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest.

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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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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Our guide will help take some of the labor out of Labor Day for you and your staff! Like most holidays that fall on a Monday, people use Labor Day to take advantage of the three-day weekend to travel. Make your Labor Day plans early so that you have enough time to perfect your menu and plan your marketing promotions.

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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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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. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

It seems like no one goes out to eat anymore, but maybe today’s consumers are just looking for something new. Although consumers have returned to restaurants in gradually increasing numbers, behavior around eating out has changed. The act of dining out is increasingly tied to people’s social media presence.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the ordering process has changed, and the delivery channel skyrocketed. To process the high volume of orders coming in from numerous channels, you need to have a very smart online ordering system. How To Pick an Appropriate Restaurant Online Ordering System? An administrative interface.

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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year. The client was an integral part of the design process from the very early stages until the final close out. The facility opened in 2022.

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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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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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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. Everything was built into the menu price. I was against it philosophically, but when I talked to staff, they were all for it if it allowed them to take a few more dollars home. Since then, they've seen retention.

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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. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. ” The gift of food. .

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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. Renowned chef Lee Wolen has a knack for taking seemingly simple preparations and adding depth, texture, and an unexpected flavor or two.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Online ordering. What type of online ordering technology would suit your business best?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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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. Try sending out messages once a month, once every two weeks, or once a week. . Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Profile a special dish.

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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. ” Using modular construction for restaurant development saves 10-15 percent overall, and allows for consistency and efficiency with the building process taking approximately five weeks to complete. .”

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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

Diners need to understand that things will never be as they were before the pandemic In the final six weeks of our pandemic-born restaurant, customers formed a line out the door and booked out dinner reservations weeks ahead. And the price of menu items steadily trends upward as inflation worsens.

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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. Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2021

But don’t worry, the summer of 2021 will be our big comeback! All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. . Big dinners are also on the menu, including a seared salmon dinner, schnitzel sandwiches, and a Frankford Chicken Dinner for two.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

In what is quickly becoming one of the leading foodservice trends of 2021, more ghost kitchens are popping up in major cities around the US every day. In this Ghost Kitchen 101 series we take you through everything you need to know about ghost kitchens and how you can use this model to rebuild and grow your business. See you next time!

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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. Take consistent inventories. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Take Consistent Inventories (We Know, We’re Sorry).

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 17, 2021

They are visible on a screen and generally give them the option to order online. The orders are instantly accepted and sent to the kitchen. With such simplicity, you would not need waiters to manually take orders and direct them to the kitchen. Digital menus, in today’s world, have great importance.

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EATER

MARCH 2, 2022

Here, Eater looks at all the costs in a popular restaurant dish to see what goes into it, and how much profit comes out. To Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski ( 2021 Eater New Guard ), closing their Manhattan restaurant for the weekend makes total sense. Menu price: $29. This draws out moisture and seasons the fish.

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