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. To stay competitive and grow, restaurants have to operate with excellence and deliver on increasingly nuanced guest needs – with speed. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. Restaurant operators know better than everyone that this current labor challenge is not going away. restaurants are operating with 2.8 fewer employees in the front-of-house and 6.2

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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. They offer work-life balance, flexible schedules, useful benefits, and operate on strong core values. Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Table of Contents.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022. These difficulties are producing instability, forcing operators to cut costs and find new niches. These difficulties are producing instability, forcing operators to cut costs and find new niches. Popular Restaurant Start-Up Trends 2022.

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 15, 2024

As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Among them, ConnectSmart® Kitchen remains a g ame-changer , revolutionizing how restaurants o p timize l abor and streamline their operations.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. decline from 2022.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Simplify Front of House Processes. Automation technologies can improve back of house operations as well.

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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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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

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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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s dining landscape, it’s not just about serving great food; it’s about creating memorable experiences for guests. That’s where technology comes in, transforming the way restaurants operate and enhancing the overall guest experience.

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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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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. To stay competitive and grow, restaurants have to operate with excellence and deliver on increasingly nuanced guest needs – with speed.

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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. That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. It depends on several factors, ranging from user experience to functionality. POS System.

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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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Marketing4Restaurants

JANUARY 5, 2022

In the previous episode, we’ve reviewed some of the big trends that are affecting the restaurant industry, the other industries around it, and our customers. Mission-focused restaurants are those that operate to fulfill a mission, mostly an ode to their cultural background or their beliefs.

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

We cover some of what we see working for our customers and some of the ways that you can do more with less to make do with the staff that you have. In the previous episode, we’ve reviewed some of the big trends that are affecting the restaurant industry, the other industries around it, and our customers.

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QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

In this realm of precision, technology is a game-changer, it can revolutionize the way bars operate and enhance the customer experience. Traditionally, bartenders relied on experience, intuition, and manual processes to craft cocktails.

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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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Marketing4Restaurants

DECEMBER 29, 2021

We analyse the big trends along with changes in technology, changes within the restaurant customer base and just as importantly – your team. We put all these together to discuss what the big trends will be for Restaurants in 2022 and how you can benefit from them. What are we seeing within the industry?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

The stories of adaptation and pivot in the restaurant industry are nothing short of remarkable, as owners and operators have shifted business models on their head in order to stay afloat—and thrive. Many restaurants have begin operating on what Bruce Bell, Head of Square for Restaurants, calls a “hub-and-spoke model.”

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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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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends. They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Pundits predict a surging demand in consumption in 2022 but also shrinking corporate pool as most people work from home. Here are some bulletproof ways to streamline operations in a catering business to cope with changing market dynamics. Sharing a delicious meal with friends and family delivers on all fronts.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity. Every establishment’s goal is to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Casual dining – 28%. Fine dining – 28%. Quickservice – 29%.

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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. Yet, customer habits don’t always translate to customer approval or glowing reviews. Restaurant same-store sales growth was +5.3%

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 6, 2023

These beverages can help a coffee business to stand out, as well as creating new sensory experiences for consumers. I had been playing with the flat red recipe, and experimenting with the base of the drink, for quite a few years,” he says. The beverage originated in Ukraine, where it continues to remain popular.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s just as important to concern yourself with the quality of people you invite into your workplace as the quality you place on customer experience and loyalty. . And for the most part, restaurant operators are already capturing a lot of data through different channels, they just don’t necessarily know how to use it.

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Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Food, Hospitality & Wellness ‘Places’ Transcending the Resources & Mining Village Work-Life Experience. Source: Future Food. Health and safety are paramount in mining and resources sector but as with society in general, personnel ‘wellness’ has not always been at the forefront of consideration.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. Instead of worrying about making enough tips to make a living, staff could focus on improving the guest experience. Table of Contents. 5 Tips on Tipping.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. These states and provinces demonstrate that there are some strategies you can employ to cope with rising minimum wage without firing your staff or compromising customer service. hour on July 1, 2022 and $15.00/hour

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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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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

Some people view restaurant robotics as a way to reduce labor costs, while others see it as a way to improve the customer experience. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, there is no doubt that restaurant robotics is changing the game for both restaurateurs and customers alike. while labor cost was growing at 3.8%

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Marketing4Restaurants

MAY 23, 2022

We cover some of what we see working for our customers and some of the ways that you can do more with less to make do with the staff that you have. In the previous episode, we’ve reviewed some of the big trends that are affecting the restaurant industry, the other industries around it, and our customers.

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