Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. In contrast, customers are entering 2023 with higher expectations for stellar experiences when they do choose to spend money on dining out.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Restaurant Trends If you’re trying to determine the outlook for restaurant businesses in 2023, you need to keep track of the restaurant trends driving growth amidst the current economic situation. Let’s look at how these events will give direction to 2023 restaurant trends and the fresh opportunities they bring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

These creative, personalized loyalty programs use tech and customer data to create an experience that goes way beyond discounts. But traditional rewards programs based on points or punch cards may not be enough to earn customer loyalty in 2023. Using technology can help people get more out of restaurant loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread. With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. Restaurants Must Prepare For Continued Disruptions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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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. As guest preferences change and new developments in technology come out, keeping up to date can help you in several key ways. But the latest advances offer solutions for back of house too.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

What issues/challenges do you see ahead for restaurants as we head in 2023 and what advice can you offer to help? Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants?

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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.

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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 20, 2022

Over the past year, brands modified expansion strategies, leaned into new technologies and chose to invest more into their employees to keep up with trends, improve operations, win over customers and embrace company culture. They have added technology throughout the restaurant to offset labor hours. The strong will get stronger.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

One-third of tipped restaurant workers report no change in their tips over the last year A majority of tipped workers still expect the standard 15% - 20% tip  Technology is providing a solution for improved guest experience and enabling tipped workers to take home more pay SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

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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. The rewards could be sweet; Mastercard’s Spending Pulse report projects that 2023 holiday spending at restaurants will be 5.4 percent more than in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We’re all aware of the value of an existing customer. Restaurant operators have scrambled to launch loyalty programs and subscription services in recent years – capitalizing on new technology to keep that “old” customer, often 16x more valuable than a new one. What about the rest of the market?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. The foodservice industry, set to generate $997 billion in sales in 2023 , is fiercely competitive. One of the key attributes of Millennials is their affinity for technology and online platforms.

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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. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. Instead, they need to integrate data insights with marketing functionality using next-generation marketing technology solutions that help identify priority customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. This is great news for restaurants, but they should also be prepared for an influx of customers coming with their most special guests, and expecting nothing but a prime customer experience that will pamper their mothers.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category , which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology.   SpotOn’s new suite of hardware, also released in 2023, was designed with restaurateurs to meet the evolving needs of modern restaurants. The three new devices, a 15.6”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A new normal has evolved in the restaurant industry: Digital delivery sales are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 22 percent through 2023 , according to L.E.K. If equipment isn’t working properly, you run the risk of disappointed customers and a loss of sales. Consulting. Is going out to eat in style anymore?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”. 64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”. fell in the category of “fine dining”. Everywhere you look, people are beginning to line up for a return to the good old days of restaurant service. Why would I choose to support a locally owned restaurant?

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The Rail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The end (of 2023) is nigh! And thus, it’s time for us to do another round of recapping the year that was with our top restaurant stories of 2023. Let’s run down our top restaurant stories of 2023. Let’s run down our top restaurant stories of 2023. in 2023 , which still makes it the third-lowest unionization in the US.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

With these shortages, friction points are increasing in the dining experience with longer wait times to receive food (33 percent), diminished customer experience due to overstressed staff (32 percent), and longer wait times just to place an order (17 percent) being among the top three pain points.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today.

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Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Restaurant service is one of the most important factors in any hospitality experience. Excellent customer service can be the difference between success and closing your doors. “We Here’s why customer satisfaction is a must for increasing revenue, plus examples of how to fine-tune your restaurant’s hospitality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Unique offerings to help separate from the competition may be helpful.

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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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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But as customers flock to apps and drive-thrus for easy ordering, how does it affect their view of your restaurant? The goal was to see what factors influence customer satisfaction the most, and SoundHound used two methods to find out. On the flip side, restaurants that resist new technologies can see a negative impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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). A failure to handle complex orders with speed and accuracy can damage the customer experience for almost half of customers and lead to lost business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s just as important to concern yourself with the quality of people you invite into your workplace as the quality you place on customer experience and loyalty. . Based on the industry performance of 2022, we’re sharing the current state of restaurant finances as well as the top trends to get ahead of in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry report for 2023 found that operators are now in a “growth mindset” for this year and beyond as they see conditions continue stabilizing to pre-2020 levels, and even surpassing them. AI Grows in Popularity — But Can It Grow Profits?

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. 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.

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