Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. For part one, click here. The modern Kitchen Display System (KDS) will be more interactive to increase operational efficiencies and improve quality of food for the chefs and their teams.

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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

JUNE 30, 2023

Updating packaging to account for new ways of getting food from restaurant to car to house to table can increase propensity to re-order significantly. Keeping brand integtrity, the interior featured a walk-up counter, digital menu boards and condensed seating/waiting areas with TVs.

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, by far the most normal-feeling year in, well, years, chefs and restaurateurs have been chasing passions and opening dream projects. From a 22-seat room in D.C.’s Ellen Mary Cronin. Eat here now. Thank us later. At Eater, we love answering the question: What’s the best place to eat right now? Hillary Dixler Canavan.

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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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EATER

JULY 11, 2022

But what does getting the hot table mean in 2022? This competition is perhaps first and foremost proof that consumers are going back to restaurants. As of this writing, tables for two before 9:30 p.m. at Shukette, the group’s latest addition, are full up for the next three weeks on Resy, the reservation-making platform.

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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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Future Food

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Trends for 2022 Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World. So much damage has been done to retail in general and hospitality in particular this year that 2021 is going to be a year to heal, slowly getting back on public transport and getting settled into the Next Normal. 2022, then, is shaping up as a really interesting year.

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. The glow of nightlife in Whistler. Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova. Seafood suppliers swoop up the Sea-to-Sky Highway with the local top-quality catch.

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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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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022. Popular Restaurant Start-Up Trends 2022. Here are 3 restaurant startup trends to keep in mind in 2022. However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos. Sustainable Business Practices .

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Since a restaurant’s business model relies on food and drink primarily, it functions like a venue with in-house catering. Since a restaurant’s business model relies on food and drink primarily, it functions like a venue with in-house catering. That dish you crave so badly? Finally, all your loved ones will understand why.

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EATER

JUNE 21, 2024

. | Tati Frison In the world’s largest Japanese diaspora community, ambitious Nikkei restaurants are building on Japanese traditions and Brazilian gastronomy to impress customers of all backgrounds Kasato Maru is a familiar name at many of São Paulo’s Japanese restaurants. Rafael Salvador Telma Shiraishi. Rafael Salvador Pirarucu saikyo yaki.

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The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 21, 2022

2022’s Restaurant Industry. When the pandemic in 2022 struck, every restaurant in the food industry was affected by numerous challenges such as coping with social distancing and food service restrictions. Labor and inflation were two of the biggest challenges faced by restaurants in 2022. Labor Shortage and Inflation Woes.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Set in 9,000 miles of pristine parkland, the restaurants of the Canadian Rockies reflect abundant natural resources like wild elk, Saskatoon berries, and fresh trout The Canadian Rockies take everything up a notch. Over the course of 1,000 miles from the U.S.-Canada

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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

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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EATER

JUNE 14, 2023

Having failed to get a small business loan , customers came through to help Velazquez Lindsten raise about $75,000 through two crowdfunding campaigns over 2021 and 2022. Kreiter Looking back, I can see every mistake I made very clearly. I didn’t have any doubts that I could get a loan from a bank. It needs to be accessible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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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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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2022

2022 Anteprime Toscana. Official Welcome Dinner of Anteprime di Toscana 2022 March 19. Official Welcome Dinner of Anteprime di Toscana 2022 Words can’t describe the thrill of walking toward the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio for the welcome dinner of Anteprime di Toscana 2022. Michelangelo’s David Giving a Warm Welcome.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

F oodies and F&B experts share their predictions for the food industry trends that will likely emerge in 2022 in the weeks and months to come. 5 F&B Industry Trends One Must Not Miss In 2022. Plant-Based Meals. Take, for example, the glut of organic items available on the market.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. The app is also useful for your front and back end staff, giving them the ability to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Top Restaurant Management Apps. Try 7shifts for Free. Apple | Android.

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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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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Together, Eater’s 12 Best New Restaurants represent the highest highs of the year in dining — loosely defined as October 2022 through September 2023 — as well as the promise of what’s to come next. Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. But most of all, each is an original.

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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 26 or more employees on January 1, 2022. Planned increase on January 1, 2022.

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Open for Business

APRIL 14, 2023

It’s a reasonable demand—in November 2022 about 50% of OpenTable’s active iPhone app users used the app at least six times a week on average. If a valued regular walks in without a reservation, you can use the app to immediately seat them. This series spotlights recent innovations from OpenTable that help restaurants thrive.

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QSR Automations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how ConnectSmart® Host revolutionizes the front-of-house experience. Improved customer satisfaction: Accurate wait times and efficient seating lead to happier customers, which often translates to repeat business and positive reviews.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

ConnectSmart® Host: Putting the ‘Hospitality’ in Host While ConnectSmart Kitchen is revolutionizing the back-of-house, ConnectSmart® Host is busy elevating the front-of-house experience. From front-of-house to back-of-house, QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart® Kitchen and Host have got your back.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As of August 2022, 59% of web traffic was mobile.) But today, restaurant tech plays a major role in improving the guest experience. Restaurants are judged based on how they make guests feel. And 60% of guests who have a positive guest experience at a restaurant say they’re likely to visit frequently. Quick links. What is the guest experience?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While that’s all very true, you’re holding yourself back if you think that’s all Houston has to offer. While that’s all very true, you’re holding yourself back if you think that’s all Houston has to offer. State of Grace calls back to earlier days of Texas. State of Grace calls back to earlier days of Texas.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. OUR TOP 10 In 2022, 31% of restaurants cut the number of menu items on offer to deal with the inflation and rising food costs. The average profit margin for US restaurants in 2022 was 10.6% , showing it’s slowly inching back to pre-pandemic levels (12% in 2019).

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

But the latest advances offer solutions for back of house too. Bar seating with light bites continues to be a hospitality trend. No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse.

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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. From front-of-house to back-of-house, QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart® Kitchen and Host have got your back.

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