Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace. COVID-19 has forced some drastic changes and adaptations upon the restaurant industry that will endure well into 2021 and well beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2021

restaurant sales experienced a “healthy” increase in total sales in July, 2021, according to Restaurant.org. billion in June, 2021, the organization estimated. In fact, nearly 16,500 restaurant reopen in April 2021 just as restrictions began to start being lifted, according to recent data from. restaurant scene.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As businesses begin to plan their strategy for 2021, they’ll need to leverage as many marketing and PR trends that they can to better raise paid and organic brand awareness. In 2021, restaurants especially need to utilize trending marketing and public relations best practices to rebuild their businesses.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Every now and then this can serve as a “checks and balance” activity to keep you on the right path and assess where and why you might have strayed from those “stakes in the ground” that are important to your core. An exercise that I have found to be really helpful is to occasionally state/re-state what you believe in as a chef.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Although mandated dine-in restrictions have held back all restaurant segments, particularly full service, consumer demand for restaurant meals and the ability to serve the demand with a host of off-premises services, like digital ordering, delivery, drive-thru, and carry-out, are the silver linings that enable the industry to persevere.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, who ran e-commerce at Walmart from 2016 to 2021 , founded Wonder in 2018. By 2021, it had expanded to serve the entire town. December 2021: Marc Lore steps in as CEO. That surge is especially shocking considering that Wonder only started opening physical locations in 2023.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. TECH: Social distancing and contact-free technology will be indispensable in 2021, as sanitation and safety concerns around COVID-19 remain (14). The post Restaurant Business Trends to Follow in 2021 appeared first on Goliath Consulting Group.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2021

Now that 2021 is finally here, it’s out with the old and in with the new. They’re beverages that serve a “function,” or basically, products that claim to benefit health, wellness or performance (1). Alcohol-free cocktails are nothing new, but what will be different in 2021 is how they’ll be prepared. Alcohol-free Cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Alongside changes in their operations, the technology they use and the way they serve customers, brands must change their approach towards loyalty if they’re to continue earning it as we move into 2021. Above all, loyalty strategies in 2021 must keep convenience in mind. In turn, businesses need to change theirs to suit.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

year over year, with reviews mentioning inflation up by 22 percent compared to Q3 2021. Yelp found that food businesses are seeing one of the largest increases of inflationary experiences compared to Q3 2021, followed by restaurants. In response, consumer searches for budget-friendly dining and grocery options are higher than Q3 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

The value of the cryptocurrency market almost tripled in 2021 , with digital currencies having the potential to achieve returns higher than the stock market. For instance, Landry’s Chairman and CEO Tilman Fertitta announced in 2021 many of its restaurants would accept bitcoin and other digital currencies. Why the Crypto Craze?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Transformative Techniques Bartenders are experimenting with the foundations of a cocktail by using techniques like sous vide for prep and serving, forced carbonation for effervescence and clarified citrus to augment beverages before they even reach the mixing stage.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2025

The crackle and pop of a sun-kissed golden layer of crispy tahdig, in its final moments above a steady flame, ready for its debut with a strong flick of the wrist onto a silver serving tray. The cafe serves unpretentious, intentionally minimal Iranian sandwiches like zaban (tounge) and kuku (herb frittata) on barbari flatbread.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Amid unprecedented chaos that shuttered thousands of restaurants across the country, the organization canceled its ceremonies in 2020 and 2021. This years announcement marks the five-year anniversary of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic , which brought about several changes to the awards program.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Email marketing allows restaurants to notify their consumers about current promotions and serves as a branding strategy. Restaurant email campaigns and newsletters enable you to reach out to both current and potential consumers. You can stand out from the rest if your messaging is well-crafted and relevant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Looking ahead to 2021, there are three trends we see defining the restaurant and hospitality industry. Therefore, we expect that the “New Normal” of operations will be here to stay at least until summer if not into the fall of 2021.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2024

nash For restaurant owners like the Toups, who strive to combat food insecurity year-round through their non-profit, Toups Family Meal , giving back during the holidays is just as important as the job of serving others at their restaurant. percent in 2021 to 12.4 We care about our fellow citizens here in New Orleans. Census Bureau.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For some, it serves as a poignant reminder of hardship, yet for others, it remains a comforting, nostalgic food and an accessible entry point to Indigenous cuisine. Thirty Nine Restaurant opened in 2021, closed for reconceptualization in 2023, and is slated to reopen in early 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

.” Square found that restaurants are fundamentally reimagining the way they do business to keep their operation running smoothly, improve their bottom line, and continue serving their customers. Among the other insights: Restaurants expect 62 percent of their revenue to come from takeout or delivery in 2021.

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EATER

MAY 15, 2025

The diatribes have resulted in everyday racism, anti-refugee attitudes , and incidents of violence, including mobs that ransacked Syrian businesses in 2021 and 2024. Its also up to the rest of the Syrian community, from his young niece who has never seen Syria to the customers he serves. Lamb over rice. Only God knows.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Taking effect on December 28, 2021, the rule is proving confusing to owners, operators, and tip-producing and non-tip producing employees (especially since often that employee is one and the same within any given shift). One for serving (tip-producing) work, and one for everything else. But What Does it Mean??? How Do You Comply?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Operations, told analysts in April 2021 that more than 90 percent of their business was generated from their drive-thrus. According to data from the NPD Group, fast-food chains dominated the restaurant market for 12 months ending in March 2021, gaining 7.1 Joe Erlinger, head of McDonald’s U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In this episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia gets into a spirited discussion about to-go cocktails, 2021 beverage trends and more with Nicole Quist, Beverage Director for bartaco. Things at bartaco changed when COVID-19 became reality. To listen, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Technology is essential to best serve our customers. Looking Ahead to 2021. Many of the trends that will take place in 2021 will build upon the lessons learned in 2020. ? Our IT department has also made significant pivots during COVID-19. We’ve witnessed the hardships that communities of color face across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Not only do businesses rely on an automated Point of Sale to handle a customer’s transaction–both fulfillment and payment– it is often preceded by customers interacting with digital signage, interactive apps, self-serve kiosks, and more. We’re now used to self-serve at restaurants everywhere.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

The bag I bought in early March 2025 says the information on the back was copyrighted in 2021 , and its ingredient list significantly diverges from the 2019 version. Comparing the 2019 and 2021 bags of Smartfood, there are a few differences in the nutrition facts. In both, a 28-gram serving is 160 calories.

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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. Serving smaller portion sizes. Self-Serve/Grab-and-Go and Use of Automation. Watch Out for the Trends: Only Way to Survive.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Experimenting with bottomless brunch kits, expanding outdoor dining and investing in technology for menus, online ordering and delivery, the company keeps a pulse on customer feedback via review platforms to pivot and serve its patrons with the level of quality service synonymous with the brand."

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

The major players: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Tax Credit ( ERTC ) serve some much-needed relief for small businesses, but the million-dollar question remains: How can you utilize the aid while maximizing your forgiveness and tax credits? What has changed in 2021 for PPP borrowers regarding the ERTC?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This activation gives Blaze the opportunity to hear directly from fans and highlight elements of their brand story like their tomatoes that are sourced from second-generation family owned farms or how they serve their delicious fresh-made dough. Dutch Bros: Empowering the customer to personalize their experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

In fall 2016 he signed a baseball contract with the New York Mets before returning to the NFL in 2021. This limited-time offer is only applicable on new deals to develop a minimum of three restaurants, signed before September 30, 2021. Our team can’t wait to serve the best burritos in town!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Help (Still) Wanted Throughout the Restaurant Industry. While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 As workers go back to the office these trucks can also serve as proximity distribution points for delivering meals into the offices and eliminating the need for customers to stand in queues and mingle. in 2021 or double the previous forecast.

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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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