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. .

Fast Casual 68

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 68

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. A successful restaurant knows how to keep things flowing smoothly for guests.

Front of House 52

Front of House Back of House Social Media Fast Casual 52

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 89

Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 89

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. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 40

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. For the first time in over a year, segment frontrunner Fine Dining experienced its biggest drop in sales growth for the month of June. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 78

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.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 204

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

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. Changes and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond. Needless to say, this has been a year like no other with unprecedented challenges.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Delivery Point of Sale Customer Service 148

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. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 40

Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

The rise of off-premise dining. Off-premise dining certainly accelerated during the pandemic. Dining room closures or capacity restrictions drove restaurants to increase their sales through off-premise channels. Dining room closures or capacity restrictions drove restaurants to increase their sales through off-premise channels.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale FOH Fine Dining Online Ordering 78

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. Modular Chicken. Golden Chick is introducing its first modular constructed building.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 204

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. National Restaurant Association Show Canceled. Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos. Freiburger. Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos. Freiburger. Bacardi and Tito's Give Back.

Food Supply 102

Food Supply Kitchen Safety Cash Management Food Safety 102

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. 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. decline from 2022.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. “We owed this rebrand to our fan-base of customers, franchisees and budding investors to experience our brand in an optimized and energized way.” ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 189

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 the end of 2023.

2023 204

2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 204

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. UNO Rewards GMs. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

Franchise 164

Franchise Franchising 2021 Employee Relations 164

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. about that item.

2023 110

2023 Fast Casual Food Supply Seasonal Menu 110

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%.

Technology 78

Technology Dietary Restrictions Back of House Front of House 78

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. We look forward to what the next 40 years will bring as we continue to lead the way in our communities.”

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

introduced its "Make It This Winter" platform, which offers a collection of resources, including one-on-one consultations with US Foods experts, informational webinars, new outdoor dining products, and updated online materials and tools for restaurant operators to tackle the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With

Webinar 190

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 190

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.” (NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar 155

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 155

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The rapidly spiking number of COVID-19 cases came with tighter dine-in restrictions in some areas and may have discouraged some potential diners due to health risks. The rapidly spiking number of COVID-19 cases came with tighter dine-in restrictions in some areas and may have discouraged some potential diners due to health risks.

2021 133

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., Yelp released its first-ever annual Yelp Economic Average? YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S. A weak fourth quarter, down 1.4

2020 192

2020 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 2019 192