Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Orders come from a multitude of places.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. The survey also showed 75 percent of respondents expected their labor costs to increase in 2023.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. Quick Links Technology Relationships Food and Menus Technology trends to watch People are drawn to the restaurant business because they don’t want to be glued to a screen all day.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The practice has proven to increase instances of sexual harassment , reliance on food stamps , and continues to uphold the financial instability of so many employees in our industry. We operate as a tip pool restaurant with equal parts shared between the back and front of the house, weighted by position and number of hours worked.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base? What is the goal? What does the data show? A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant. What does the data show?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

“This program is an exciting way to give back to each CPK guest and truly say ‘Thank You’, whether it’s a percentage off their next meal, a memorable vacation, or a cash prize. . This promotion is just one way Slice Factory exemplifies food and family being at the heart of the brand. A complete meal on a $5.00

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

More than 87% say they’re likely to hire in 2023 if they can find qualified applicants, according to the National Restaurant Association. Here’s what to know about the restaurant staff shortage and what your restaurant business can do to staff up in 2023. million workers came back to the accommodation and food service sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

By introducing this range of visionary features, the fast-food giant attracts new business by creating an environment where friends and family can enjoy signature food and value. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. To take some of the pressure off of an already small staff, restaurants have begun turning to technology solutions with touchpoints in the front and back of house operations.

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What will customers expect from food and hospitality brands? Predicting trends in the food-service industry is never easy because things change constantly. We can, however, tell you that restaurants will have to be more flexible in 2023 than ever to meet customer demand while running ultra-efficient operations.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

We think the food going down our throats is the product,” says Ryan Giffen, assistant professor of hospitality management at California State University at Long Beach, in the Washington Post. “We Your front-of-house team is your restaurant’s point of contact with guests once they walk in the door.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. And thinking about that now in 2023, that's crazy. It's about feeding people, nurturing people. It's an immediate lawsuit.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

At first glance, it might seem that the purpose of food lockers is to provide fast, secure order pickup for busy students and guests. College and university dining leaders use smart food locker solutions in a variety of unexpected ways, depending on the unique challenges they face. But that’s just the beginning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. We went through a very intense recipe testing phase, which was new to me,” Johnson says.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Together, Eater’s 12 Best New Restaurants represent the highest highs of the year in dining — loosely defined as October 2022 through September 2023 — as well as the promise of what’s to come next. Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. But most of all, each is an original.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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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.

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Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Restaurants that incorporated digital solutions such as contactless ordering and delivery have been able to continue safely serving customers despite closures and shortages. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2024

Building on decades of Korean Mexican cuisine in the city’s Pequeño Seúl, restaurants are crafting menus with global influences and attracting new customers The smells of Korean barbecue and Mexican street food mingle in the air of Zona Rosa, a central neighborhood of Mexico City. A variety of dishes at Dooriban in the Roma neighborhood.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In order to actually happen, though, the merger needs approval from federal officials, who will determine whether or not such a merger is a violation of the country’s antitrust laws. billion merger. If completed, Kroger-Albertsons would be the second-largest grocery retail chain in the country , right behind Walmart.

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Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

According to Statista , in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway food service markets by 2030. Indeed, they have been around for over a decade: a NYT article from 2019 dates them back at least to 2013.

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EATER

JANUARY 9, 2024

Photo-illustration by Lille Allen/Eater The latest extension of the food personality’s brand is a curated corner store in Bloomville, New York. Adam Driver, Yoko Ono, Elijah Wood, and Steve Burns, the original host of Blue’s Clues , have been spotted around town and are rumored to have houses in the area.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Current figures from ABS report a low point, from June 2022 to June 2023 there has been a 12.7% This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Current figures from ABS report a low point, from June 2022 to June 2023 there has been a 12.7% This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2022

After exploring wine and home bartending during the pandemic, consumers are now more educated than ever before when it comes to ordering drinks at a restaurant. Because of this, it’s critical for operators to capitalize on “what’s next” to complement existing programs. working to help our restaurant partners.

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Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

and discuss how it differs from a restaurant and other types of food-service establishments. According to this theory, Russian soldiers used a Slavic word pronounced like “bystry” — which means “quick” or “hurry” — to demand that their food be produced as soon as possible. Table of contents. What is a bistro ? What is a bistro?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chris and Terry are fictional, but they represent a typical guest in 2023. While Chris was waiting to hear back from Terry, an email from Thistle Blue, another favorite restaurant, showed up about the restaurant’s partnership with a local hunger organization. Certainly, food insecurity was more important than ravioli cravings.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Thus, COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of cloud kitchens in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. . Since there is no real storefront or dining area with ghost kitchens, you just need a few back-of-house employees to fulfil online orders. billion by 2023. . Introduction To Cloud Kitchens .

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