Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. The State of What Feeds Us. Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. Drive-Thrus.

2021 186

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 186

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association projects restaurant sales will hit $898 billion this year -more than $200 billion more than in 2021. Neon signs beg to be photographed and can create a ton of free advertising from excited social media posters. For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content. Wall Murals.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many of Gen Z's traits are most likely shaped by the fact that they have grown up with access to the internet, smartphones and social media. The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Industry report showed only 83% of Gen Z consumers wanted to return to restaurants. percent of the U.S.

Mobile Ordering 199

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Point of Sale 199

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over.

2022 378

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 378

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup? Look to your restaurant’s website provider or your point-of-sale vendor first to see if there is an integration.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items. These elements were not offset by topline sales gains so many felt the pressure on the bottom line in actual earnings.

2022 193

2022 Food Supply Point of Sale Dietary Restrictions 193

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

Some experts pointed to enhanced unemployment benefits as a deterrent for employees returning to work, although recent evidence shows that cutting those benefits doesn’t significantly reduce the labor shortage. . The cost of restaurant and service industry labor in 2021 is accelerating rapidly. Safety concerns. Unemployment benefits.

Recruiting 98

Recruiting 2021 Management Management 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

The privacy landscape underwent numerous changes in 2020 and will continue to evolve into 2021. Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021. In fact, email addresses might be on the most important data points you hold. Leveraging email is a great starting point.

Marketing 199

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Point of Sale 199

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Restaurants often use social media to target users. in 2021 , and it's been on a slippery slope for years. When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. According to a Salescycle report , 50.7% of customers make a monthly purchase based on marketing emails. Table of Contents.

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

Just over 20 years on in 2021, Statista estimated that some 4.9 For example, one of the most effective technological changes has been the implementation of point of sale (POS) systems and digital signage in coffee shops. Online coffee sales have skyrocketed over the past few years, largely thanks to the pandemic.

Technology 188

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188

Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

Everything you need to know about social media, digital marketing, SEO, and more! 31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. Download Now. Your marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated.

Marketing 77

Marketing 2021 Email Marketing Social Media 77

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 Consequently “more than 80 percent of Gen Z-owned businesses expect to get more than half of their revenue from digital (web, mobile, online delivery, social media) by 2022 versus only 33 percent of Baby Boomer-owned businesses.”

Food Truck 212

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 2, 2021

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report has some sobering findings: The restaurant industry ended 2020 with total sales $240 billion below the pre-pandemic forecast for the year. There are a number of photos of people who receive these postcards on social media. As of Dec.

Social Media 186

Social Media Point of Sale Email Marketing Fast Casual 186

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

” Restaurants can leverage search engines, social media platforms, and other internet sites to reach out to potential consumers via this strategy. ” Restaurants can leverage search engines, social media platforms, and other internet sites to reach out to potential consumers via this strategy.

Advertising 52

Advertising 2021 Loyalty Program Food Truck 52

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 million in 2021, to $974.9 million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. 2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The pandemic is an “all hands on deck” problem that can be somewhat contained through simple precautions, but until there is mass vaccination of a population – these precautions dig at the heart and soul of a business that is essential to our way of life, our psyche, and our social health and wellbeing.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 471

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing.

Healthcare 199

Healthcare Cash Management Social Media Communication 199

Touch Bistro

MARCH 30, 2021

In fact, TouchBistro restaurants see 24% more sales volume on Mother’s Day.*. When it comes to big holidays, diners expect all the stops: signature drinks, prix-fixe menus , maybe even a contest on social media! based on TouchBistro’s estimate of a restaurant’s average Mother’s Day sales lift.

2021 79

2021 Email Marketing Social Media Seasonal Menu 79

ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

This passion project that began in their apartment has made over $760,000 from online ChowNow sales—and they’re just getting started. Ready to grow your takeout sales? With ChowNow, ingrained can also maximize their online sales, which make up 80% of their overall revenue. Talk to a ChowNow expert today.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Point of Sale Food Order Small Business 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

For instance, Denny's, an American table service diner-style restaurant chain, launched two ghost kitchen brands in 2021 to increase its market share. The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months. The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months.

Online Ordering 187

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 187

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

Some experts pointed to enhanced unemployment benefits as a deterrent for employees returning to work, although recent evidence shows that cutting those benefits doesn’t significantly reduce the labor shortage. . The cost of restaurant and service industry labor in 2021 is accelerating rapidly. Safety concerns. Unemployment benefits.

Recruiting 71

Recruiting 2021 Management Management 71

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Your restaurant’s main selling point is the food. Train your staff to build other taking points. The more talking points you can generate for your restaurant, the more traffic you’re likely to get. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. Let the pictures speak a thousand words.

Marketing 222

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 222

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

While money isn't everything, it's one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers right now. We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. They aren't making enough money.

Tip Distribution 397

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

EATER

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But over time, Steifman noticed something: sales of the company’s taper candles, which are dipped and molded by hand, were taking off. When the pandemic hit, sales “just exploded. Through 2021, it was really wild.” Their focus at the time was on designing eco-friendly tabletop wares, including candle holders.

Point of Sale 87

Point of Sale Social Media Employee Relations Small Business 87

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I was working as an assistant manager at a small business for a few years at that point, so I had a lot of experience of doing a little bit of everything in a small business, and I really wanted to open a business, but I didn't have anything to sell, so it worked out well.” A match made in doughnut heaven ?? I was fresh out of university.

Operations 370

Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. This trend is expected to continue in 2023.

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2023 Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

2020 166

2020 Point of Sale Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 166

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Alternatively, you could make a more elaborate loyalty program that offers recurring rewards or one that allows your customers to save up points that can be redeemed for free gifts or meals. It should also be interesting or unique enough to advertise about it on social media, yelp or with large posters inside of your restaurant.

Marketing 61

Marketing 2021 Social Media Website Management 61

EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

As in-person socializing continues its comeback, the concurrent return of the dinner party has engendered a new slate of companies that will, in effect, hold dinner parties for those who don’t want to do the cooking. Especially when “going out for a subpar meal in town often costs the same, if not more,” Goodall points out.

Catering 100

Catering Customer Service Point of Sale Social Media 100

Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Some of the top hotel companies are offering elite status extensions and additional points to users. As worldwide markets continue to feel the pain of COVID-19, companies of every size are suffering from the effects. However, no one understands the consequences more than the travel and hospitality industries. Consider Your Employees.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The first sign that prices would increase was a sudden frost which hit some of Brazil’s major coffee-producing regions in late July 2021. Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing. Since then, prices have consistently remained above the US $2 mark.

Pricing 184

Pricing Retail Supplies Point of Sale 184

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. Rethink Rewards.

Loyalty Program 199

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 199

EATER

MARCH 26, 2021

March 19, 2021. Brooke Jackson-Glidden. Orecchiette With Sausage and Chicory. Michael White/Food & Wine. I am such a sucker for bitter vegetables, likely because I am a touch bitter and I like surrounding myself with other bitter things. I decided to add dandelion greens for a little contrast, but otherwise, I didn’t adjust much.

2021 78

2021 Social Media Back of House White Paper 78

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2023

From actors and professional athletes to musicians and social media influencers , celebrity endorsements have been a key part of coffee marketing as far back as the early 1980s. points at last year’s CoE Ethiopia. Considering Blue Bottle’s reputation as a pioneer in the industry, there’s no doubting the quality of the product.

Point of Sale 138

Point of Sale 2006 2023 Advertising 138

EATER

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Supply chain disruptions were a theme of 2021, but thanks to viral recipes, some ingredients were hit especially hard I learned a hard lesson on a recent trip to my local Asian supermarket, Tan A. She did a little dance in her chair to emphasize this point; the video has been viewed by 6.9 Best lunch of the week!”

Food 109

Food Food Supply Point of Sale Food Safety 109

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2022

COVID shut down the hospitality industry from March of 2020 to mid-2021. This is going to be a tough answer to swallow, but in the end your guests will be happy, your complaints will go down and your social media scores will go up (Yelp, Google, etc.). It has been an incredible couple of years.

Seating 173

Seating Training Customer Service Point of Sale 173