Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. Nearly 29 percent of U.S. population.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. Not Quite Cyndi Lauper, but Brands Just Wanna Have Fun!

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

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. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

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ChowNow

JUNE 3, 2024

In fact, restaurants and bars saw a summer spending surge from May to July 2023— sales jumped 11.8% Refresh Your Menu Summer is all about light, fresh, and flavorful foods. Refresh Your Menu Summer is all about light, fresh, and flavorful foods. Catering Options: Advertise your catering services for larger events.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Outdoor Catering 195

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sporting the home team colors, Alex Martin, a human resources professional and a KC Current season ticket holder, and her parents, who were visiting from Texas, found their way to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q stand. Local, seasonal dishes from Room 39, a restaurant run by three-time James Beard semifinalist Ted Habiger.

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Sports Food Seasonal Menu Recruiting 264

EATER

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The first establishment opened by restaurateur Andrew Tarlow, it was instrumental in popularizing deeply seasonal farm-to-table dining in New York City, and it still endures as both a damn good restaurant and a reminder of how far the city’s dining has come. Diner reads like a scene report from the restaurant.

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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. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. Economic Uncertainty (52 percent) 3.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Platt, who is in charge of sustainability initiatives at Andina, did the only thing he could: He and his staff took salmon off Andina’s menu. All of this makes it harder to keep menu prices consistent and run a profitable business. Salmon is just one of the menu problems Platt has had to deal with recently. Citrus is another.

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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. Three Knoxville locations are slated to open in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023. Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals.

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Ria Osborne How to throw the ultimate restaurant wedding — plus, how one restaurant couple is doing it right For the couple who loves food, having a wedding in a restaurant makes sense: The food, the drinks, and the ambience are all right there, without having to roll the dice on an unknown caterer.

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Utilizing seasonal, traditional ingredients — mountain crabs, boba pearl-like mushrooms, sour forest mangoes, mole crickets — his sophisticated-yet-unpretentious dishes are upending stubborn perceptions. “The Chef Num at work. Torching ant eggs.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. Some uses for a poster include promoting a new item on your menu, hosting an event, or offering a "buy one, take one" promotion. This doesn't mean, however, that you have to increase the price of your menu in-store.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 323

Open for Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

The majority choose to dine solo mainly when traveling Whether a solo diner is new to eating alone or a seasoned pro, one thing many have in common is that they’re from out of town. Cater to this group by customizing your floor plan to include bar seating or a chef’s counter. Even a communal table can invite connection.

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SpotOn

JULY 3, 2024

While happy hour isn't season-specific, summer is a great time to put a little extra effort into guest traffic. From the happy hour menu to deals to special events and marketing, here are some ideas to attract a crowd and ensure everyone leaves happy (and comes back soon). Prioritize simple cocktails for your happy hour menu.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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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% Pacific Square in Maroubrah has developed an on-point program called ‘Savour Saturday’, running from July to November 2023 as part of a live cooking show and demonstration.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

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% Mini Gun Pacific Square in Maroubrah has developed an on-point program called ‘Savour Saturday’, running from July to November 2023 as part of a live cooking show and demonstration.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Food Retail 78

Clover - Restaurants

JULY 5, 2024

They include a variety of formats such as fast food restaurants, food trucks, and smoothie bars, each catering to specific consumer needs with a focus on quick preparation and minimal wait times. With nearly a 16% increase in growth going into 2023, interest and demand for food trucks does not seem to be slowing down.

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QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Rise of AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the breakout star of 2023; from ChatGPT to AI art controversies, it can seem from the news that AI is a passing fad, but it can streamline your restaurant by translating recipes, keeping a digital stock list, and more. This blog was updated on December 22nd, 2023 for updated information and clarity.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We’re near entering 2023, where we can expect more digitalization than ever. Not to mention the delivery channel grew by X% from 2020 to 2021, and it’s expected to climb higher in 2023 and beyond. A good online ordering system will allow customers to view the complete menu on the website and place an order through the same website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Wages have risen roughly 13 percent since early 2023, leveling out at $13.62 Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. as of December 2024, according to Homebase payroll data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. COGS Are Key as Hiring Pressures Decline In 2024, 16 percent of operators say analyzing and managing the cost of goods and services and supplier and vendor management are top pain pointscompared to 12 percent in 2023.

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2024 Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 221

EATER

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Vallarta Supermarkets For Mexican restaurants and supermarkets, the holidays mean one thing: Tamal season is here It wasnt until I moved to New York City for college that I realized how much I took the tamales of my childhood holidays for granted. I tell her, Okay, Mara, its Goldbelly season.

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Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Food Order Point of Sale 290

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. Making this problem more cogent is the fact that inflation isn’t forecast to ease until late next year, where it is predicted to fall to 3-to-4 percent by the end of 2023, according to economic projections by Kiplinger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 403

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. "We can anticipate more meatless menu trends in 2020 as chefs experiment with additional foods to replace animal products."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

National Restaurant Association Survey on Top Menu Trends. “Aside from a great menu, restaurants must add something extra in their marketing recipe to stand out from the crowd and appeal to consumers,” said Michelle Skupin, senior director of retail insights at RetailMeNot. percent decline in cards sold, but only a.62

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

Diners in 2023 are both old-fashioned and upscale, omnivore and vegan-friendly, 24-hour and breakfast-only. They cater to LGBTQ+ communities and also to the blue-collar worker in need of a chili dog , the Route 66 road-tripper, and the underaged kid scooping up forkfuls of banana cream pie purchased with their last $5 after a concert.

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Food Order Dine-in 279

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Catering is still a promising source of revenue for restaurants, hotels and venues to continue to capitalize on. One in three respondents shared that they still plan to host their event at home, with 51 percent of those respondents stating they will be catering their at-home event. Spending habits are positiv e.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Lucia offers seasonal appetizer and entree menu options. Although this restaurant’s menu isn’t as large as our previous entries, there are plenty of a la carte dishes to sample. My go-to menu choices are their Toddfather sandwich, Texas Trinity platter, Hatch Chili & Cheese Sausages, and Pork Ribs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple. Its concise, yet scalable menu, does not necessitate the need for large retail space, allowing for creative opportunities to grow and innovate into the future.

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