7 Shifts
MARCH 25, 2022
Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. Fast Casual Labor Numbers.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve But the platform is where the real winners shook out.
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7 Shifts
MARCH 30, 2022
After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Dining habits and options have changed in the past two years, and restaurant advertising needs to change in turn. Takeaway Ideas For Restaurant Advertising In 2022.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 11, 2022
In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. As brands struggled to survive in the earlier part of the pandemic, the acquisition market was ripe for bargain hunters.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 14, 2021
While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Some have even developed lucrative new business models that they will continue to apply and scale in 2022. Consumers are showing similar signs of permanent behavioral change.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 28, 2021
From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.
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