Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

When asked if they had ordered more or less from full-service, fast-casual and QSRs in the past month, respondents were primarily bearish, except when it came to QSRs. Nearly 50 percent of survey respondents reported they spent less time dining out at fast casual, full service and breakfast spots. Inflation slowed to 3.4

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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. In such a growth-driven market, integrating the latest smart kitchen configurations and streamlined service zones can substantially cut down order time.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Operators look to wage increases as a top way to tackle the tough hiring market. As CNBC reported earlier this year , the hospitality sector is seeing wage growth, particularly in the fast food and fast casual segments. That’s why we evaluated restaurant employee retention data in 2022.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. YoY in September – down -1.9%

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The fast casual restaurant segment has seen tremendous success and growth in recent years. CREST®, while overall restaurant traffic was down four percent in 2022 compared to 2019, fast casual traffic was up nine percent. Why should fast casuals work on improving with young families?

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s a look at the chains that closed the most units in 2022. Denny’s Units closed: 42 (2.8%) The 24-hour breakfast chain, much like a large swath of traditional family-dining concepts, has seen its market share decline since the pandemic. But plenty of restaurants shrunk last year. Subway Units closed: 571 (2.7% unit count.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Future Market Insights reports that overall Plant Based Burgers sales revenue will surpass US$ 2.7 Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Highlights of The Big Game and National Pizza Day Ordering Predictions: 32 percent of diners say they plan to order from a local chain or independent pizzeria instead of a big chain—revealing the opportunity for small and mid-sized pizza restaurants to double down on marketing efforts for The Big Game and National Pizza Day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. Why did you want to write this book and why now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

"Like so many industries, full-service and fast-casual restaurants are feeling the impact that inflation is having on their business and guest count. These regulations vary by state and restaurant owners should be sure they are aware of their state’s policy before adding service fees to customer tickets.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 billion during 2022-2026. Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

With the continued uncertainty of the current macroeconomic climate, brands must find ways to reduce marketing spend while driving more value from their customer base. The fast-food giant brought back the Mexican Pizza in May 2022 as a Limited Time Offer. Active Starbucks Rewards membership grew by 3.2 million members to 27.4

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Foodable

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Listen to "Digital Consumer Trends 2022" on Spreaker. Jonah Goldman "I think a big trend that we're going to see over the coming years is people realizing how to market how sustainable their business is to their customers and show them that they are an energy efficient business, or they're doing their part to save energy."

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 25, 2022

Data through the week ending May 15, 2022. To keep track of sales and traffic week to week and understand how you are performing compared to the market, subscribe to Financial Intelligence. Two weeks into May, the segments with the largest average check growth year over year were family dining, casual dining and fast casual.

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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. . Here are our top five QSR industry trends from 2022: 5. Here are our top five QSR industry trends from 2022: 5. Star-studded marketing.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 3, 2024

Restaurant Advisory Services … BUT SOME CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT CEOs ARE USING THE RIGHT STRATEGIES TO BOOST SALES… The casual dining sector recovered in 2023, and many chains recorded healthy same-store sales growth (leading the pack were Texas Roadhouse, Maggiano’s, and Kura Sushi USA). and abroad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2023

At a high level, the findings indicated that reported usage across restaurant segments and revenue channels has fallen compared to Q4 2022. On the bright side, sales continue to perform positively compared to last year, primarily driven by price increases throughout 2022. The survey results were supported by performance.

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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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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. YoY in September – down -1.9%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Chefs are expressing optimism and anticipate a return to “normal,” according to the 2022 James Beard Foundation Fall Industry Survey. Rising food costs are the number one issue of concern for chefs heading into 2023, according to the survey, with 44 percent of respondents ranking it as their top worry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2022

Revenue Management Solutions just released its Q1 2022 consumer sentiment survey, and it appears the industry’s concerns have moved beyond the pandemic. As we enter Q2 2022, it’s a different view. A year ago, the restaurant industry was hopeful as it anticipated the vaccine rollout. Restaurants were keen to have them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Guest Experience : As we continue to see staff shortages and high turnover rates in the post-pandemic era, the food and beverage industry will have to focus efforts and resources on creative staff training as well as the fast and effective onboarding of new employees to guarantee a satisfactory guest experience.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Once the very high menu price increases start abating, as is expected, it will be increasingly harder to post strong positive same-store sales growth as was the case for most of 2022. Based on their 3-year same-store sales growth, the segments that performed the best fell under the limited-service category: quick service and fast casual.

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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. Whether it’s a special occasion or a casual meal, guests can expect personalized service and attention to detail, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

For most successful brands, the way out is clear: become more digital, become more data-driven, operate more efficiently, move the marketing needle. But for most successful brands, the way out is clear: become more digital, become more data-driven, operate more efficiently, move the marketing needle.

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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? A drop in gas prices combined with a more positive short-term outlook for income, business, and the labor market were all contributing factors. percentage points over July 2022’s growth rate.

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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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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. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. Black Box Intelligence Analysts investigated average guest check growth in Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2019. Turnover rates eased in Q2 2022.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.,

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Whether owning or renting, the combination of 12 interest rate increases since May 2022, looming fixed rate mortgage cliff and predictions of one more rate increase before year end – interest rate impacts will continue to dominate cost of living pressures. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. In March 2022 alone, sales for meal delivery services increased six percent year over year, collectively, with 51 percent of U.S.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Food Marketing Conference. How'd you like to hear marketing tips from folks who have worked for Proctor & Gamble, Microsoft, and PepsiCo? Website: Food Marketing Conference. Topics: Marketing. Ideal Attendee: Restaurant Marketers. Topics: Pizzeria Operations, Marketing, Staffing. When: March.

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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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The Restaurant Times

JULY 6, 2023

Today, David is responsible for all aspects of franchise development and operations for Capriotti’s, scaling a recently acquired fast-casual concept Wing Zone to new heights. Capriotti’s has received numerous awards, including the Franchise Innovation 2020 Award and being named in the Top 100 Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual.

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