Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fifty-one percent of adults say they aren't eating at restaurants as often as they would like, which is an increase of six percentage points from before the pandemic. Fifty-one percent of adults say they aren't eating at restaurants as often as they would like, which is an increase of six percentage points from before the pandemic.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

In-store sales at convenience stores hit a record $335.5 When it comes to value , three-quarters of c-store consumers said made-to-order food at c-stores is a good value, up 13 points from last year. And fast-food customers Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza Today , the leading magazine for pizzeria owners and operators, released its annual State of the Pizzeria Industry Report, which provides pizza professionals with a deep dive report of pizzeria insights, issues, and trends for 2023. The same applies to point-of-sale (POS) systems and kitchen automation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). Fifth place goes to guacamole.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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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. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

from 2023 to 2030. Comprehensive analytics dashboard for insights into customer preferences and sales trends. Are you serving fine dining patrons seeking a premium experience, casual diners looking for convenience, or a mix of both? If so, you’re not alone. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65

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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. “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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. This insight highlights staffing issues as a concerning and current challenge faced by US F&B businesses.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Johnson’s fast-casual rice bowl restaurant, Field Trip, the food at Bankside was developed with delivery in mind. It’s the same selling point as the early days of delivery app Caviar, when it offered a premium product — takeout from higher-end restaurants — in a marketplace that’s otherwise about unlimited options, not curation.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Johnson, Molly Baz, and more provide plenty of inspiration to return to the kitchen In France, this time of year is called “la rentrée,” a term that translates to both “the return” and “back to school.” This fall is no exception: There are dozens of excellent new cookbooks on the horizon, and choosing a mere 16 to spotlight was no easy task.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the biggest issues facing restaurants in 2023 is finding and keeping good talent. Use this in combination with your POS sales data to identify your best employees based on stats as well as intuition. During the pandemic, many service workers either left or were forced out of the industry and never returned.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 7, 2025

Out of the Box: February 2025 In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends February 2025 Restaurant Industry Performance Trends In Detail Segment Focus QSR: Current Performance Trends -2.5% Comp Sales -5.7% Comp Sales -5.7% Sales +0.1% +0.6% +0.4% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% +0.4% +0.5% +2.8% -0.3% +2.5% -2.5%

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Customers are being forced to make decisions between groceries and restaurants, with full-service restaurant inflation about two times that of groceries in the past year and fast food and fast casual restaurants prices up three times the rate of groceries. . Olive Garden is next among major chains, up four percent to 83.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 16, 2025

Comp Sales -3.2% Comp Traffic Best Region: New England Best Segment: Family Dining Best Cuisine: Breakfast Worst Region: NY-NJ Worst Segment: Fast Casual Worst Cuisine: Sandwich The December 2024 Restaurant Industry Trends + A Year in Review 2024 saw many ups and downs. Decembers sales and traffic data may appear weak at first glance.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

So many of TikTok’s food creators built their platforms on relatability, but some have succeeded to the point of rendering themselves unrelatable, with lofty Architectural Digest -esque kitchens and deals with luxury fashion brands. This is how Justine Doiron — 2.3 It led to a somewhat clunky, more complicated approach to writing recipes.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Comp Sales -2.5% Sales +1.9% +2.3% -4.5% -0.6% +0.1% +0.6% +0.4% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% +0.4% +0.5% Same-Store Sales Growth: Turning the Tide October’s same-store sales growth reached 0.5%. in 2023 and an unusually large 9.0% This is aligned with brands’ push to emphasize value and competitive price points.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even the most creative restaurant promotion ideas won’t increase sales if they’re poorly planned and executed. 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. The trick is making sure the tactic boosts sales instead of cutting into revenue.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 21, 2025

Out of the Box: April 2025 In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends April 2025 Restaurant Industry Performance Trends In Detail Segment Focus Fast Casual: Current Performance Trends 1.1% Comp Sales -1.5% Bottom line: Black Box Intelligence data shows same-store sales growth for the industry at 1.1%

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. On the surface, 2023 started off extremely well for restaurants, with sales and traffic growth experiencing a remarkable improvement compared with previous months. As a result of these easy comparisons, same-store sales jumped to +14.2%

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SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or any other type of small business—the point-of-sale (POS) serves as the foundation of your operation. That’s why it’s so important to make the right choice when picking a new point-of-sale. But not all POS systems are equal.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Comp Sales -2.5% Comp Sales -2.5% Sales +2.3% -4.5% -0.6% +0.1% +0.6% +0.4% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% +0.4% +0.5% +2.8% Same-store sales and traffic growth this November were calculated compared to November 2023. As a result, sales and traffic were lower in November of 2023. Same-store sales growth: +2.8%.

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Qu

MARCH 16, 2023

And what they are saying is this: 2023 will be the year of driving smarter efficiencies and reducing technology proliferation through the use of more unified systems. 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. Let’s take a look.

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Throw in a sense of sentimentality — maybe the restaurant from your first date, or the neighborhood spot you find yourself in every Wednesday when you don’t want to cook — and the restaurant becomes an even better venue option. That dish you crave so badly? Finally, all your loved ones will understand why. For one thing, value.

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Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency. The industry has reached a turning point. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. For the most in-depth analysis, download the full report.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

We had traditionally sit-down and quick-serve, and then fast-casual kind of birthed in the middle. And they've built a strong foundation with their culture of care, one that permeates through all aspects of their business. But first, Newton tells us a bit about how the industry has changed during his two-decade career.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There's room for fast food chains, fine dining restaurants, and casual dining restaurants, steakhouses, falafel spots, taco trucks. The most important piece of technology is the fine dining POS , which gives operators accurate sales data to help make key business decisions. The restaurant industry is a big tent.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

Economic Growth Will Continue to Shape the Middle East HORECA Landscape Economic Indicators Encourage Hotel/Restaurant/Catering Sales Generally, the HORECA industry grows at the pace of GDP growth, population, inflation, and share of discretionary income. Hotel sales grew 23% over 2022, and Restaurants & Cafés grew by 17%.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 23, 2023

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant Sales Growth Weakest Since July Restaurants saw their year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth fall for the third consecutive month in April. Same-store sales growth was 1.3% Same-store sales growth was 1.3%

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Clover - Restaurants

JULY 5, 2024

restaurant industry continues to evolve and is on the brink of passing a historical $1 trillion in sales , with certain business models standing out for their profitability. Food trucks Food trucks are a versatile and cost-effective entry point into the restaurant business that can act as a concept incubator. Luckily in 2024, the U.S.

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