Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2024

While there are a host of compelling use cases for AI in the restaurant industry, many restaurant operators today are leveraging AI to transform back-of-house operations. Detect and Prevent Fraud Payment card fraud led to $33 billion in losses worldwide in 2022, with $13.6 billion of those losses occurring in the United States.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? Every minute! David Vance.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 25, 2022

According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20. What 3,700 Restaurant Employees are Looking For To Stay Engaged. hours in 2022, a 20.91% percent increase. Table of Contents. QSR Sales are trending upwards. Fast Casual Labor Numbers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

Despite what the industry has been through, looking back can help us find ways to adapt today and prepare for the future. From then on, as we eased into lockdowns and got used to ordering in or eating outside, sales began a steady climb back up where they plateaued for the summer. Foot traffic disappeared overnight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. Here are some of their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

” “We were on a path to integrate more technology into our operations before COVID-19 and found ourselves fast-tracking during the pandemic so that we could get back to business as fast as possible, serve our customers and keep our people employed,” said Kevin Youkilis, owner of Loma Brewing Company. SpotOn Transact, Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

Back (Office) to the Future: The 4 Trends IT Leaders Need to Know. I f reinvention is defined as the process through which something is changed to the point it becomes entirely new, then the restaurant back office is getting reinvented big time. A truly end-to-end workforce management solution houses everything under on set of logins.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 . How did the restaurant industry perform in August 2022? percentage points over July 2022’s growth rate. Q2 2022 net sentiment for off-premise dining was negative across all segments. All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. rating.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. After a year of relatively low demand, consumers can’t wait to get out of the house and into restaurants. Reading Time: 5 minutes. Labor Crisis Continues.

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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. Planned increase on January 1, 2022. Planned increase on January 1, 2022. hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. Here are the current U.S.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. It should be easy to use because a system requiring extensive training might lead to frustration for the employees.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity. Here are a few examples of how expanding back of the house technology can help deliver on patrons’ increasing expectations: Delivering dining insights.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry found that 70% of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. The 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry found that 70% of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 5, 2022

Employee retention is the capacity of an organization to retain its staff. Retaining employees is a complex process, and it requires ongoing efforts. So, just like any other organization, you must retain high-performing restaurant employees to stay in the industry in the long run. Let’s discuss. . One million of the 4.5

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Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry, below is the percentage breakdown of adult (age 18+) consumers who say they would be likely to use the following options if they were offered by a restaurant in their area they patronize: Order and pay for food or beverages using a restaurant website: 74%.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update August 2024: Is This a Turning Point? AUGUST: BY THE NUMBERS -0.4% Comp Sales -3.6% AUGUST: BY THE NUMBERS -0.4% Comp Sales -3.6% After several challenging months, signs of recovery are beginning to appear. While performance metrics show a mixed picture, they suggest the worst may be behind us.

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QSR Automations

AUGUST 8, 2024

For restaurant operators, the ability to predict and manage busy periods, prioritize high-value guests, and ensure seamless coordination between the front and back of house can make the difference between an okay night and a great one. Ready to step into the future of smarter seating?

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. After a year of relatively low demand, consumers can’t wait to get out of the house and into restaurants. Labor Issues Exacerbate Food Chain Crisis.

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Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Food and hospitality services provide an opportunity to support relatable or ‘normal’ daily interactions, offering 3-5 critical daily touchpoints that elevate the standard of the workplace village experience through modern design and the provision of food and hospitality that supports wellness. Source: Future Food.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 18, 2025

Lets explore how outdated technology is holding restaurants back, and how modern solutions like ConnectSmart Kitchen can drive efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. If orders dont display correctly or modifications are missed, food is sent back, orders need to be remade, and food waste piles up.

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It took industrial designer Kenji Ekuan three years of development and 100 prototypes before he unveiled the final version, which premiered in 1961 — though the roots of the Kikkoman brand stretch back several centuries. The Kikkoman soy sauce bottle in its many iterations. Photos by Nippon & Co, lottaocean , modemedia , and irokk.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. How did the restaurant industry perform in August 2022? percentage points over July 2022’s growth rate. Q2 2022 net sentiment for off-premise dining was negative across all segments.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. million in 2022, to $1,087 million in 2023. It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15 decline from 2022.

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Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

But between third-party delivery integration headaches, order fulfillment complications, and inconsistent customer experiences across channels, fast casual and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are now faced with many technology-related inefficiencies. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 6, 2023

In fact, according to reports , the net profit margins across the restaurant industry decreased from 16% in Q2 2021 to 9.59% in Q2 2022. In fact, according to reports , the net profit margins across the restaurant industry decreased from 16% in Q2 2021 to 9.59% in Q2 2022. Your profit margins should be as high as possible.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease. Higher job satisfaction helps ease employee turnover, easing the ongoing battle of labor. One of the best things about ConnectSmart® Host is how it can boost staff morale.

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Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

Sodexo shows its commitment to incorporating seasonal and local ingredients into menus in expanding the UK’s Carbon Zero program, developed in the UK in 2022. The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. " The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges.

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