Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Even though local and state orders prohibiting or severely restricting restaurants’ ability to serve customers and generate and revenue, standard business liability policies did not provide coverage, and many policies had a pandemic exclusion. Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 31, 2025

Every second counts, every ingredient matters, and every team member plays a vital role in creating a great dining experience. In the back-of-house, ConnectSmart Kitchen optimizes the kitchen with real-time order management, delayed order routing, production insights, support for multiple lines/stations, and more. The result?

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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. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Generally, a good profit margin for restaurants is 10% or higher. Overhead costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

What Customers Want and How Operators Can Deliver Consumers want speed, ease of use and rewarding experiences. 94 percent of all consumers say speed is critical, with over 9 in 10 citing customer service as a top priority. Three-quarters of delivery customers value tech-enabled ordering and payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Restaurants will continue to invest in comprehensive Back-of-House Technologies Following the pandemic, restaurants focused heavily on Front-of-House technology to streamline and digitize the diner experience. Many operators have a wealth of data but aren’t putting it to work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

But to vast numbers of Main Street Americans, prices remained uncomfortably high, wages stagnant, housing scarce and expensive, and while unemployment was low, good paying jobs with dependable shifts and quality benefits were elusive. economy would almost certainly experience another inflation shock. Inflation now sits at 2.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. More Equitable Compensation In years past, front of house personnel – servers, bussers, hostesses, etc.

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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. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives.

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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

MARCH 11, 2022

In addition to cost savings, there is plentiful evidence that consumers prefer online ordering and will select dining brands based on the ease of that experience. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. The increased cost of goods due to supply chain issues and economic inflation is causing brands to look for other ways to increase margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Simplify Front of House Processes. Many of these processes will remain even after the pandemic, presenting opportunities to deploy automation technologies to simplify front of house processes. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. trillion each year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

But some, such as the popularity of technology enabled dining experiences, are staying strong. As of the spring of 2022, 71 percent of consumers indicated they had used a mobile app to order food from a restaurant. Strengthen Customer Retention. Strengthen Customer Retention. Stay Connected.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Back of House Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. Prior to the pandemic, restaurant jobs – especially those back-of house – have seen high turnover rates. fewer employees in the front-of-house and 6.2 Across the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Find out how video content can turn customers into brand ambassadors by enabling them to share their experiences with prospective customers. How do I attract new customers, manage my costs and differentiate my establishment from the competition? Even sincere reviews from well-meaning customers can be misleading.

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Marketing Social Media Front of House Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. Restaurants that incorporated digital solutions such as contactless ordering and delivery have been able to continue safely serving customers despite closures and shortages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Fast forward to 2022. Restaurant and retail employees were hard to come by while the number of channels for interacting with customers multiplied. The front of the house features POS tablets as well as tablets loaded with digital checklists that chronicle everything from opening and closing tasks to basic store hygiene functions.

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Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2023

percent in late 2022. IoT is enabling restaurant employees to focus on what matters most, the customer experience, by automating manual back-of-house tasks to free up their time. minutes annually that could be better spent on the customer experience. Monitoring energy use to reduce consumption and costs.

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Back of House Front of House Food Safety Kitchen Safety 449

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Down the line, menus will become practically customized to the individual consumer.

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Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

Robots are able to improve the guest experience by analysing the online reviews from hotels and restaurants. Robots are able to improve the guest experience by analysing the online reviews from hotels and restaurants. The prominence of food delivery and service robots has increased in the overall restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. In contrast, customers are entering 2023 with higher expectations for stellar experiences when they do choose to spend money on dining out.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

No front of house staff, smaller spaces, and no need for prime real estate that all contribute to the lower costs. While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. Table of Contents. Kitchen Pods.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Most customers don't think twice about leaving a few dollars on the table or selecting a percentage on a tablet. Most customers don't think twice about leaving a few dollars on the table or selecting a percentage on a tablet. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers want restaurant experiences : 84 percent of consumers say going out to a restaurant with family and friends is a better use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up. In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

1856 is the first-of-its-kind, student-run culinary experience in the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, Alabama. Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders.

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Design Fine Dining Front of House Seasonal Menu 419

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake!

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. Solutions that specifically targeted the guest experience, from ordering to payment to on- and offline interaction, took priority. Here are some of their insights.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2023

You’re sharing an edible experience. Video Marketing Data In 2022, over 24 billion dollars was spent by restaurant owners to advertise their businesses. alone, part of the equation is knowing where your customers spend their time. This is how you show them the colors and textures of your food. And the video captures it best.

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Social Media Front of House Advertising 2022 264

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

"We're very impressed with their quality of execution, product cadence and customer centric approach in these unprecedented times.” "We're very impressed with their quality of execution, product cadence and customer centric approach in these unprecedented times.” SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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EATER

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The pandemic has put an end to spontaneity in so many ways (simply leaving the house calls for double-checking you have a mask and sanitizer on hand), and the feeling is particularly acute when it comes to dining out. diners have been able to return to restaurants in full force after the previous year of shutdowns. Erin DeJesus, lead editor.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The restaurants that are able to keep employees around treat the employee experience with as much regard as the customer experience, if not more. Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

New platform enables multi-location restaurants to quickly and accurately predict and respond to customer needs and local market trends at scale to grow their businesses. That all changes with GuestXM™. ” – Brad Jacobus, Head of Marketing, Jim n Nick’s. The GuestXM Platform will be generally available in January 2023.

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