Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The average profit margin in the restaurant industry is 5% , according to a National Restaurant Association report in 2022. Quick-service restaurants—like cafes, fast food, and fast casual—are estimated to have decent profit margins with lower food and labor costs. What is the average restaurant profit margin?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2025

Then came the chicken-and-egg problems, which were already underway by 2022 due, again, to extreme weather wiping out infrastructure, but then before Christmas 2024 we had avian flu imperiling egg production. Do you anticipate it will affect fine dining over fast food? And what impact on delivery/takeout?

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 20, 2025

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index remained at its lowest level in May since July 2022. Only two industry segments achieved strong positive same-store sales growth during the month: Casual Dining and Fast Casual. And the only segment with decidedly negative same-store sales growth was Fine Dining.

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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. A rise in number of vegan restaurants is witnessed as younger population especially women are preferring vegan diet over traditional fine dining options. Plant Based Protein accounted for US$ 11.3 percent in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

He opened the buzzy 15-seat Brooklyn restaurant, one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants of 2022 , after winning the city over with a dinner series called Iya Eba in the late summer of 2020. “I Teranga’s more casual format — and that it took three years to open in the U.S.

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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

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic.

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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 2030.

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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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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. Amazonia proves that sitting at the bar of a fine dining destination doesn’t have to be a consolation prize. Ellen Mary Cronin. Eat here now. Thank us later. Hillary Dixler Canavan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent Toast survey found that one in three restaurants had a difficult time hiring in 2022, so restaurants need to bring their “A game” to show all employees appreciation for the fantastic effort they gave between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Do show gratitude in a personal way. Make them feel special.

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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. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces.

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EATER

JULY 11, 2022

But what does getting the hot table mean in 2022? As the Wall Street Journal recently reported , Resy saw its busiest month ever this April, Tock has experienced record-breaking traffic, and OpenTable reported fewer walk-ins at restaurants in 2022 than in 2019. She says, “I think that’s super fun for me. It’s like a bit of a game.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and palm trees. But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2023

And I’m not alone: According to the personal finance app Rocket Money, in 2022 the average US consumer was juggling around 6.7 Chang’s Platinum Rewards program launched in October of 2022, and though Perez declined to share specific numbers, he says the program has been successful so far, especially in terms of the data P.F.

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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

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.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. The percentage breakdown of sales from travelers in a typical year pre-COVID-19 was as follows: Family dining – 31%. Casual dining – 32%. Fine dining – 41%. Fast casual – 25%.

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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. emerges, top tech investment for 2024.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many restaurants serve a sort of upscale mountain cuisine, seasonal and local ingredients used in dishes hearty enough to fuel outdoor adventures, combined with a decidedly casual setting and service. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler. Leila Kwok. Tartar at Oso.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

The main takeaway: It’s led to higher prices and lower foot traffic at many of the state’s dining establishments. With customers seemingly viewing dining out a luxury, restaurants that can differentiate themselves in terms of quality and value will have a competitive advantage.” car finance, fuel, insurance, etc.) (22

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The majority of fast-casual and fine dining operators are meeting this challenge head-on by adding new offerings monthly,* driving increased competition with bar-and-grill operators. GFCO companies will have until 2022 to completely adopt the new mark on packaging. " The TWO HENS monthly license fee is $249.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

year over year matched last month’s, with both tied for strongest performance since March of 2022, when the industry was still lapping over weaker results due to Covid. The best performing segment based on 3-year sales growth for the fourth month in a row was quick service, followed by fine dining. in October, a 0.4

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Once the very high menu price increases start abating, as is expected, it will be increasingly harder to post strong positive same-store sales growth as was the case for most of 2022. The only segment that was able to post positive 3-year same-store traffic growth during November was Fine Dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! National Restaurant Association Show Canceled. Brands, Inc. ” Yum!

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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%. Fine dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This year, we have opened five Time Out Markets in North America and the one in Chicago is the largest of them—it’s a big celebration of this fantastic city and it is dedicated to democratizing fine dining. We are making fine dining casual, and casual extraordinary.”

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You’ll read about some of Houston’s best casual dining spots and some of the most elegant. Brennan’s is one of Houston’s most iconic fine dining restaurants. Business casual attire is required, but getting dressed up for this American Southern and Creole cuisine is worth it. It’s a salty, savory starter.

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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.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Comp Traffic Best Region: California Best Segment: Fine Dining Best Cuisine: Chicken Worst Region: NY-NJ Worst Segment: Family Dining Worst Cuisine: Sandwich August marked a potentially pivotal moment for the restaurant industry. In addition, Fast Casual, and Upscale Casual were also successful. Comp Sales -3.6%

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It has tested the strongest of families at the best of times, and is pertinent to my family right now, yet had previously acquired very little of my attention: Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ It’s amazing how your perceptions shift and expectations towards food and hospitality are moderated once you have children.

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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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