EATER

OCTOBER 18, 2023

| John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Once shunned by millennials, “uncool” chains are gearing up for a comeback For years, millennials were blamed for the death of the casual chain restaurant. Applebee’s saw massive sales growth in 2021 and 2022. Meanwhile, growth in fine dining has been much more meager.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In 2022, the restaurant business finds itself at something of a crossroads—or, to put it in a more 21st-century way, the industry has reached a pivot point. Whether the Omicron variant proves to be the coronavirus’s last gasp (here’s hoping) or not, things will, at some point, return to something resembling normalcy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Here are their insights. You order online and receive a code.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

When asked if they had ordered more or less from full-service, fast-casual and QSRs in the past month, respondents were primarily bearish, except when it came to QSRs. Nearly 50 percent of survey respondents reported they spent less time dining out at fast casual, full service and breakfast spots. percent YOY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Restaurants and customers are feeling the effects of inflation, according to the third quarter 2022 data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, The report reveals that inflation experiences have intensified for consumers in every state in the U.S. percent from 2022,” added Mudan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. When asked if they were dining out tonight: 30 percent said they would choose a chain restaurant.

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Foodable

JANUARY 17, 2022

Trends to Watch in 2022" on Spreaker. Leading off with the Cooper’s Hawk announcement of their IPO in 2022 will set the stage for a few restaurant operations to take a lead in bringing themselves to the public stage. Listen to "194. Tune in to the podcast for the full list of my trends to watch.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. reported in August.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

"Like so many industries, full-service and fast-casual restaurants are feeling the impact that inflation is having on their business and guest count. . "Like "Like so many industries, full-service and fast-casual restaurants are feeling the impact that inflation is having on their business and guest count.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

. “Immediately after the event the team meets to gather feedback and create a recap,” Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining at Doherty Enterprises, franchisee of Chevys, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “It is now the largest Cinco de Mayo party in the Chevy’s restaurant system.”

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s a look at the chains that closed the most units in 2022. Denny’s Units closed: 42 (2.8%) The 24-hour breakfast chain, much like a large swath of traditional family-dining concepts, has seen its market share decline since the pandemic. But plenty of restaurants shrunk last year. Subway Units closed: 571 (2.7% unit count.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants? In 2021, restaurants saw a rebound, leading many to approach 2022 with rose colored glasses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Dining rooms are open, but staff isn’t available. So how do operators plan for 2022? Its Q3 Quarterly Survey asked questions about vaccination mandates, changing work habits, current restaurant usage and future dining intentions. Dine-out will continue to drive full-service traffic. Why Drive-Thru Still Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2023

In March, Revenue Management Solutions surveyed more than 800 restaurant-goers across the US to find out how they’re dining in 2023. At a high level, the findings indicated that reported usage across restaurant segments and revenue channels has fallen compared to Q4 2022. While insightful, it wasn’t all great news.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It also reveals the importance of loyal-to-dining customers, or as we call them, “frequent users.” When Revenue Management Solutions asked respondents about their past behavior, frequent users reported increased usage across all restaurant categories in Q4 2022, particularly quick-service.

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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. 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. Nashville, Tennessee. Danielle Del Valle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2022

Revenue Management Solutions just released its Q1 2022 consumer sentiment survey, and it appears the industry’s concerns have moved beyond the pandemic. As we enter Q2 2022, it’s a different view. A year ago, the restaurant industry was hopeful as it anticipated the vaccine rollout. Restaurants were keen to have them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

In May 2022, the annual rate was 8.6 While inflation is most definitely impacting guests, RMS' Q2 2022 Industry Trends Report shows it's not all bad news for operators. percent YOY after experiencing a decline in overall performance in Q1 2022 due to the spread of the omicron variant. Average check was up 7.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The fast casual restaurant segment has seen tremendous success and growth in recent years. CREST®, while overall restaurant traffic was down four percent in 2022 compared to 2019, fast casual traffic was up nine percent. Why should fast casuals work on improving with young families? According to Circana, Inc./CREST®,

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!) Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Data through the week ending June 12, 2022. Highest Performers include: Fine-Dining, Fast Casual, and Upscale Casual (based on sales growth). Lowest Performers include: Quick-Service and Casual Dining (based on sales growth). Casual Dining is a newcomer to the low performer category.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 25, 2022

Data through the week ending May 15, 2022. Two weeks into May, the segments with the largest average check growth year over year were family dining, casual dining and fast casual. However, fast casual and fine dining are experiencing a slowdown in their check growth compared to April.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are witnessing the evolution of fine dining. Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. A rise in number of vegan restaurants is witnessed as younger population especially women are preferring vegan diet over traditional fine dining options. percent in 2021.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. reported in August.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2023

These are the biggest varied menu casual dining chains in the country based on 2022 sales, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene for the better. Though it can technically fit large groups, it’s also a great option for people who are dining alone. Takeout is Taking Over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Chefs are expressing optimism and anticipate a return to “normal,” according to the 2022 James Beard Foundation Fall Industry Survey. Patience and grace go a long way right now, when dining out. . Rising labor costs, the inability to find staff to hire, and rising non-food costs (utilities, containers, furniture, etc.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Recently, Thanx customer Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based fast-casual restaurant serving globally inspired tacos, has done just that with the launch of their Hidden Backdoor M enu. The fast-food giant brought back the Mexican Pizza in May 2022 as a Limited Time Offer. Additionally, the Backdoor “Secret.”Menu

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 7, 2022

2022 might have been QSR’s best year yet: Covid’s impact on restaurant operators dwindled, and despite inflation soaring, quick-service restaurant operators reported record sales. . Here are our top five QSR industry trends from 2022: 5. Here are our top five QSR industry trends from 2022: 5. Star-studded marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2023

QSRs, coffee shops, fast-casual restaurants, and full-service establishments all have one more opportunity to win over new diners and achieve record revenues. QSRs, coffee shops, fast-casual restaurants, and full-service establishments all have one more opportunity to win over new diners and achieve record revenues.

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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. The segment with the largest growth was Fine-Dining, followed by Upscale Casual, and then Casual Dining. .

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Same-store traffic experienced negative YoY growth for the five-month period ending in July 2022. July’s top performing segments based on sales growth were Family Dining and Fast Casual. The industry’s worst performing segments – those posting negative YoY same-store sales growth – were Casual Dining and Fine Dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

That’s much more money than I ever had to spend on marketing but a drop in the bucket compared to what other fast casual brands spend for much less impactful results. There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

On top of that, ConnectSmart® Host enhances the overall dining experience for customers by reducing wait times and ensuring tables turn over quickly. By using data and predictive analytics, restaurants can anticipate busy times, allocate resources efficiently, and deliver a seamless dining experience from start to finish.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

short Vancouver’s old(er) guard of fine dining restaurants were left by the roadside last night at a Michelin Guide ceremony where only eight one-star awards and 23 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s ‘great food at a great price’ category) were handed out. Here’s the full list: Vancouver’s 2022 Michelin Stars. Côte de porc at St.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

By the end of 2021, dine-in visits to fast food chains had fallen to just 14 percent of restaurant traffic, compared to 28 percent pre-pandemic, according to the market research firm NPD Group. There was a time when your local McDonald’s was the ideal spot for a 6-year-old’s birthday party. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find one.

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