Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Launched in 2022, it is the fastest-growing retail media network in history, according to the company. Founded in 2022 by former Google and Microsoft executive Bashar Kachachi, Symbiosys uses retailers’ data to buy and target digital ads. This is where, especially for restaurants, we’re leading the charge and innovating,” he said. “To

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes. percent CAGR between 2022 and 2032, and Plant-Based Milk sales will grow ~ 2x by 2032, says Future Market Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently. 46 percent said they occasionally dine at a fast-food restaurant. Only five percent said they never eat fast food. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants? In 2021, restaurants saw a rebound, leading many to approach 2022 with rose colored glasses.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She has been the SVP and controller since 2022, but has on multiple occasions served as interim principal financial officer for the company during periods of CFO transition. The eight-unit fast-casual concept Off The Hook Restaurants is beefing up its executive team as it plans growth in Louisiana. Blaze is now based in Atlanta.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

With more than 30 speakers and 800 attendees at the 2022 event, the Food Marketing Conference - hosted by Western Michigan University - is the event for restaurateurs hoping to spread the word of their business to the right audiences in the most cost-effective ways. Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. When: March.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field. As history would tell us, there will likely be a decent amount of merger and acquisition activity with consideration to bolt on needs from larger suppliers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While these tools have so far proven revolutionary as time-savers, the months ahead will reward innovation-minded restaurant leaders willing to go beyond these entry-level AI uses and find new ways to leverage it for improved customer engagement, back-end data processing and more. However, in 2023, things took a different turn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. Casual Dining In today's casual dining sector, the focus is on blending operational efficiency with a welcoming atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. ” Goldberg has plans to add 15 new locations for Bangin’ Buns by the end of 2022. “I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill. Brands restaurant, KFC.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Fast-casual visits overall were down 3.8 Strong consumer interest in prepared foods, commissary and beverage options has led convenience stores, often referred to as c-stores, to compete much more aggressively with quick service restaurants and fast-food chains. More and more people are searching for fast, ready-to-eat meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point. Despite the lagging global pandemic, the organic fast-casual brand is surging forward with record-breaking sales, franchise development growth, and new guest acquisition and satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" At least 4 in 10 operators in each of the three limited-service segments — quickservice, fast casual, and coffee and snack — believe the addition of drive-thru lanes will become more common in 2023. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. million. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. ” That report finds that, through the first half of 2024, fast-casual restaurants saw visit growth of 3.2 The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Through its partnership with Chun Fat Enterprise Limited, CPK projects to have four locations in the Hong Kong market by the end of 2022. For more information on the program, including the 2022 scholarship application details, visit [link]. Reger and Daher are leveraging the innovative Wetzel’s store-within-a-store concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2023

QSRs, coffee shops, fast-casual restaurants, and full-service establishments all have one more opportunity to win over new diners and achieve record revenues. percent more than in 2022. The holidays are restaurants’ version of the Olympics; these final weeks are their last chance to surge forward.

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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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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Independents Remain Strong During the height of COVID-19, the survey found that the top three concept segments include Casual Dining, Fast Casual, Build-to-Order and Carryout/Delivery. In 2022, independent pizzerias had an overall 10.24% increase in sales while chains saw a slight drop in 1.5%

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. Innovative Experiences. It can be served with signature dips or used as a slider bun for a sandwich.

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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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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. Full year reporting on insolvency in July (comparing financial year 2023-24 to 2022-23) indicated a 42% surge in insolvencies on the previous year – up to 1576.

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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industrytraditionally underrepresented at such eventsemerged as a focal point of technological innovation. This distributed approach creates resilience while enabling the speed and intelligence needed in today’s fast-paced restaurant environment. Employing 15.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

“After 36+ years of serving innovative, California inspired cuisine, we are proud to have built an incredibly loyal and supportive CPK guest community, so we wanted to do something to show our appreciation as we kick off the new year,” said Ashley Ceraolo, SVP of Marketing at California Pizza Kitchen. ” The Royal Silencer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Ultimately, our end goal with virtual kitchens is to reach wider audiences with our acclaimed, innovative menu items.” The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! Brands, Inc. completed its acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc., Brands’ portfolio of global restaurant brands.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The COVID-19 restaurant trends seen now will likely continue well into 2021 and perhaps even 2022. The restaurant industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient. Through this innovation and will to thrive, businesses in the industry can capitalize on the opportunities available in this new environment.

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Foodable

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this session from Fast Casual Global , host Paul Barron chats with Josh Chanin, Energy Efficiency Consultant of California Energy Wise and Jonah Goldman, Co-founder, Director of Strategic Marketing of PLNT Burger , to explore the reasons why emerging and startup brands are the new pioneers on how restaurants will be created.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Listen to "Digital Consumer Trends 2022" on Spreaker. Startups will need to focus on quality and innovation to overcome labor, technology, and equipment challenges when building out their units. Brands will need to continue to enhance their digital business to keep consumers connected in order to create loyalty and drive sales.

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Foodable

MARCH 29, 2022

After more than a year of a bear market in innovation stocks that are not part of broad-based public equity benchmarks, we believe Instacart’s move marks the first major publicly announced valuation cut by a private startup. Fast Casual Drive-Thru? March 18, 2022)). Listen to "200. on Spreaker. Nusret Miami (No.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The restaurant industry is absolutely brimming with innovation. 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%.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Whether you are a restaurant chain looking for ways to innovate the menu and bring more frequent or new visits, an investor hedging bets on what plant-based companies will lead the segment, or a supplier looking to sell into restaurants , here are some of the most important plant-based trends impacting the foodservice industry. We Can Help.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 7, 2022

2022 might have been QSR’s best year yet: Covid’s impact on restaurant operators dwindled, and despite inflation soaring, quick-service restaurant operators reported record sales. . The past year brought new restaurant technology, limitless LTOs, spicy celebrity collaborations, and innovation beyond our imaginations!

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Qu

MARCH 16, 2023

That’s the key takeaway from Qu’s fourth annual survey of quick service restaurants (QSRs) and fast casual brands with more than 25 locations. In addition, QSR growth is expected to outperform fast casual. There were some differences in priorities between QSRs and fast casual brands.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

So, the F&B operators are forced to integrate emerging and innovative technologies to cater to customer requirements. Hence, some operators, from fast-casual to full-service restaurants, have started deploying self-service kiosks to improve their guest ordering experience and boost transaction values.

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