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MARCH 31, 2023

Restaurant leaders today find themselves in a rush to optimize every individual part of their operations while overcoming cost pressures, supply chain challenges, and technology proliferation. Sadly, the tower of technology tools is stacked so high that managing the entire system has become burdensome (and exhausting ).

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Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But Taco Mac’s road to growth faces many of the same challenges that other brands are encountering in 2022: labor has never cost more, and it’s difficult to properly staff a restaurant in order to keep up with demand. Inexperience and understaffing can lead to inconsistencies in the back-of-house for some brands.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Restaurant robotics is a term that is used to describe the use of technology in restaurants to automate certain tasks. Already in 2019, restaurants were not able to pass inflationary costs on to consumers (back then, the average restaurant price increase was 3.1% How Robots Are Changing the Restaurant Landscape. and food at 5%).

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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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. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

And there is still plenty of room to grow even more. In mature markets like the U.S., chains account for almost 60% of foodservice sales — for every dollar you consume in restaurants, 60 cents go to a franchised system. But in emerging markets such as Latin America , the Middle East, or Asia Pacific, chains represent less than 20% of the market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to throw curve balls, the restaurant business is getting knocked back down just as it was starting to recover. At the same time, consolidation is pushing quick service and fast casual dining brand marketers to think more broadly about their consumers. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering.

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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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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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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. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. The days of forcing restaurant managers to be tied to a PC in the back office for management tasks are over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

We’re excited to open our first restaurants near our headquarters in west Michigan in 2022.” Taco John’s International Inc. inked its biggest area development agreement to date with the largest Wendy’s franchisee, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. “Taco John’s is the perfect fit for our company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal." million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. White Castle Salutes Long-Term Employees. White Castle, the creator of the beloved Sliders sold at eponymous restaurants and in grocery aisles nationwide, has been celebrating its 100th birthday throughout 2021. Visitors of the show can find Nathan’s Famous in Hall 9.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Total tips averaged 18.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

He continued by highlighting areas where the company outperformed the industry in growth and how the organic quick-serve restaurant continues to meet and exceed serving its guests amidst the unique demands of COVID-19. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. “Dunkin’ continues to modernize with convenience at the forefront. Getting Hotter at Dave's.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

As a restaurateur, if you wish to beat the competition, you need to invest in modern business technology to help you differentiate yourself from others. One such new-age technology is the restaurant point of sale (POS) system. With the advancement in technology, the scope for restaurant POS systems has become quite widespread.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Reinhardt: Vice President of Information Technology | 30 years. She moved to information technology in 1994 where she was instrumental in putting in the first network and email system for SBCI. She is now responsible for all aspects of technology across the Schostak family of companies and office.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

UNO’s gift of travel and leisure will serve as a way to recognize all of its General Managers’ hard work throughout the past 16+ months. ” General Managers must travel by the end of December and the company is encouraging employees to post pictures of their travels on its internal social media site.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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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. Make it This Winter.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives. Like anything else, the economy has since bounced back. The concept of evolution doesn’t only apply to Darwinian theory. trillion.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives. Like anything else, the economy has since bounced back. The concept of evolution doesn’t only apply to Darwinian theory. trillion.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Takeaway Ideas For Restaurant Advertising In 2022. Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. For your restaurant, that means competition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

It also continues its rapid growth internationally by adding franchise development deals for France, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain to its international market now totaling 64 stores. In total, 165 stores are set to open. Randy’s Donuts is also in negotiations for dozens of stores throughout California and other states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features an economic report from Yelp, super Super Bowl stats, delivery trends, megatrends, best cities for BBQ and top venues. Yelponomics. Yelp released its first-ever annual Yelp Economic Average? YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S.

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