Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Plant-forward. .” the “Chilies Obsession”) continues.

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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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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

Seafood season offerings from Wendys McDonalds and Popeyes. Why fast-food restaurants observe seafood season and not other religious holidays According to Wendys, its seafood 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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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains. The bottom of the Yang’s Kitchen menu notes to diners, “We are working with Zero Foodprint to restore the planet.”

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Now that 2021 is only weeks away, we are making predictions on what the new year will bring. Here are our top 5 food and restaurant trend predictions for 2021 and beyond. In 2021, that market will grow as meal kits provide all-in-one solutions for families staying at home and wanting easy, healthy and delicious meals.

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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. One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus.

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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. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2025

Iranian food found in a home goes beyond just kabobs, with a variety of seasonal dishes that can be sometimes difficult to recreate in a restaurant setting, says Misha Sesar, who owns Azizam in Los Angeles (also known to many by its nickname, Tehrangeles ) with her partner Cody Ma.

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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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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2021

Therefore, people are going to be wanting to try new food and drinks based on comfort and all of what makes the fall season. For casseroles, customers may appreciate seeing butternut squash soup, chicken pot pie casserole, or green bean casserole on the menu. The post Fall 2021 Food & Beverage Trends appeared first on.

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Paying at the table is seen as a much better restaurant experience for patrons, but Americans are mixed about viewing menus via QR code, according to exclusive research conducted for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine by Provoke Insights. The study was in-field from September 22 to 28, 2021. Restaurants and Holidays.

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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

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.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Factors to Incorporate in Your 2021 Restaurant Forecasting. Again, this could be for a shift, day, week, month, or even season. Table of Contents. Get granular.

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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. Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Problem with Restaurants’ Supply Chain Food Waste You’ve probably felt forced to raise menu prices to offset losses incurred by wholesale prices rising and fewer people eating out. from 2021 to 2022, the most significant increase in nearly one decade. Sometimes, making your menu more expensive is counterproductive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Despite a brief period of in-person traffic throughout the summer season, consumers have overwhelmingly opted for take-out options from their favorite restaurants. Throughout 2021 and beyond, that answer will largely depend on how restaurants adjust their loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

According to There’s Somethin’ About Pumpkin , from by foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai, Dunkin’ and Starbucks both experienced boosts when they debuted fall-menu items this year. The report found that in 2019, 2021, and 2022, visits to the chains spiked in correlation with the releases.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu. Can they escape into the menu and imagine what they might order?

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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 project was originally concepted in 2017, went on hold in 2020 and began construction in 2021. The facility opened in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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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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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. New Concept for Fuzzy's.

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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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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Create a secret menu item. Make your email subscribers feel special by giving them exclusive access to a secret menu item. Go a step further and sell the ingredients on your online ordering menu , so customers can buy from you and follow along at home.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2020

From pumpkin spice to Chile de Arbol, here we dive into the restaurant industry’s top trending flavors and predict the ones that’ll last until 2021. More consumers will be looking for foods tied with wellness and health during and after the pandemic, well into 2021. Japanese (2021 Olympics). Fall Favorites. Botanicals.

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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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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

Your drink menu doesn’t need to be dominated by non-alcoholic options, but having many beverages could help you this year. Emphasis on Sustainability and Seasonal Eating Every year, there’s building excitement among people who want to do their part to live a more sustainable life. Add more vegan options to your menu in 2023.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

After a year off for the pandemic, the tire company has returned with a vengeance but with many of the same predictable selections The Michelin Guide, the vaunted star-bestowing restaurant list assembled by a tire company, completed its reveal of its 2021 guides across the United States in September. culinary landscape.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

The quality and availability are really high – but it is seasonal. We are probably using more than 50 different types of fresh raw fruits and vegetables in our menu and some of that – such as apples for example – is not grown locally and has to be sourced out of state. Are you franchising?

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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

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Working the season into the menus is another way to be mindful of the environment. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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