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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Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 89

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. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. Higher job satisfaction helps ease employee turnover, easing the ongoing battle of labor. In today’s competitive restaurant industry, delivering exceptional service is more important than ever.

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Foodable

MARCH 29, 2022

Fast Casual Drive-Thru? In 2021, the fast casual chain opened 31 units, with 18 in suburban and residential communities, Neman said. March 18, 2022)). Filed by a total of 24 tipped employees at Nusr-et, the class-action lawsuit alleged that from Nov. Sweetgreen ended 2021 with 150 locations.

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Fast Casual Employee Relations 2021 Point of Sale 105

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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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. Black Box Intelligence Analysts investigated average guest check growth in Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2019. Turnover rates eased in Q2 2022.

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Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 78

Lavu

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Diners want easy ordering options, accurate service, and to receive their food fast. The 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry found that 70% of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. Restaurant customer expectations are high. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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Employee Relations Inventory Fast Casual Point of Sale 78

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s recently published State of the Restaurant Industry, the percentage breakdown of operators who plan on investing in back-of-the-house technology in 2022 are as follows: Family dining – 30%. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. Fine dining – 28%. Quickservice – 29%.

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Technology Dietary Restrictions Back of House Front of House 78

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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Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 40

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. But there’s good news, too. They need a partner.

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2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’ve already gone over our top restaurant stories of 2022 , so let’s see what the crystal ball says for 2023. While it may be beyond 2023 that full-service restaurants are able to access this technology, look for it at the fast casual restaurant nearest to you in the very near future. Your Menu Will Never Be the Same.

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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.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 40

Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021 Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. Turnover rates eased in Q2 2022. Same-store sales growth was +1.6%

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 40

The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. The COVID-19 restaurant trends seen now will likely continue well into 2021 and perhaps even 2022. Whatever the reason, likely a combination of these, it is unlikely that this shift will reverse before 2022.

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Online Ordering Delivery Point of Sale Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . " Pielogy Expands in Ohio. Saladworks in 2020.

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Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

.” In addition, across all major segments, from fine dining to quick service restaurants to fast casual, owners and operators reported that “off-premises dining represents a larger proportion of sales than it did pre-coronavirus.” ” In fact, P.F. Is off-premise dining here to stay? Track Your Labor Costs.

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Point of Sale FOH Fine Dining Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Bacardi employees and contractors also received the free product as the health and safety of people is always top of mind for the family-owned company. The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! UV light is currently used in many food-related applications and is considered safe for food use.

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Food Supply Kitchen Safety Cash Management Food Safety 101

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. ” Goldberg has plans to add 15 new locations for Bangin’ Buns by the end of 2022. 2022 is already shaping up to add another 50%-plus growth to a rapidly expanding success story. Orange County, Calif.

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Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 188

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" At least 4 in 10 operators in each of the three limited-service segments — quickservice, fast casual, and coffee and snack — believe the addition of drive-thru lanes will become more common in 2023. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022.

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2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

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Franchise Franchising 2021 Employee Relations 164

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. These changes go into effect in October for the launch of the 2022 call for entry period.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

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. by 2022 through Starbucks first supply chain Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with a solar farm in Virginia.

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Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 189

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.” GFCO companies will have until 2022 to completely adopt the new mark on packaging.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Restaurant brands (in four categories including pizza, fast-casual, fast food, out-of-home coffee) representative of each of the quadrant values include: The Loyalty Map Multiple. We find a negative relation when examining different price levels for the same business.” ” The U.S. billion, while volumes rose 5.3

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2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 133

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

voted Republican in 2016 – North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alaska – with services sectors and several food-related economic growth trended blue — Washington D.C., Fast-food restaurants also took a hit, down 1.5 points relative to 2016, widened from a gap of 1.3 points in 2018. points), food trucks (up 3.5

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2020 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 2019 192