The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . They are also considering providing customized dining experiences based on trends, promotions, and even the weather. The drive-through voice ordering system is a well-known example of automated order-taking. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are also confident in our small-footprint concept that we’ve mastered over the last 35 years, and believe it positions us well when it comes to real estate site selection, which can be a true pain point for companies. – Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023.

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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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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. It's a reality that only exists in North America—the United States and Canada. But tipping did not take off immediately in the U.S.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Ghost kitchens are delivery-only restaurants without dining areas for customers and have no physical storefront. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only restaurants without dining areas for customers and have no physical storefront. These days, we store our photos, stream our movies, and even run our businesses in the cloud. billion by 2027.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The restaurant has a beautiful patio to kick back on if the weather is nice, and both take-out and dine-in are available. Happy hour runs Wednesday to Sunday from 5 PM to 7 PM with a selection of beer and wine on sale and cheap eats like the delicious double cheeseburger. After all, it’s known as Music City, USA, for a good reason.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

People are dining out again in ever-increasing numbers. The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. Recommended read: 85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023 Here we go! There is good and bad news. At least, that is how it feels.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS system to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost— saving your restaurant money and time.

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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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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Try 7shifts for free.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Try 7shifts for free.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

37% of restaurant operators say employee retention and productivity is one of their priorities for 2023. Team management is a top concern for restaurants these days. One in five operators report reducing labor costs as one of their main goals. Given the circumstances, restaurants are looking for better ways to attract and retain good talent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

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. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 29, 2023

He joined us on the Pre-Shift podcast to chat about bartaco's embrace of tech, their unique approach to training and career development, radical wage structure, and how all of those practices have them poised for growth in 2023. Anthony Valletta has had an extensive career in the hospitality business. What does your brand mean?

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. We’re seeing major shifts in menu creation, procurement, and dining habits. This trend is expected to continue in 2023. Let’s dig in.

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Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

They want to feel like welcome guests again, wrapped in the kind of warm, competent hospitality they fantasized about while the pandemic took it all away,” wrote Kim Severson in a New York Times article on the subject of hospitality in 2023. The definition of the word hospitality can change depending on context.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

According to the latest Bloomberg survey study, the probability of an upcoming economic downturn in 2023 has increased from 60% in February to 65% in March. While check growth is slowing down, year-over-year (YoY) traffic growth remains negative, further contributing to the decline in sales growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Since a restaurant’s business model relies on food and drink primarily, it functions like a venue with in-house catering. Private dining room or event space versus buyout: What’s the difference? That dish you crave so badly? Finally, all your loved ones will understand why. The restaurant wedding, of course, isn’t for everyone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. Event Planning Is Back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Dunkin' Hirin' As more of America opens up, Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people all across the U.S.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

You may feel overwhelmed by the choices in front of you, but there are some factors that you need to consider first. Hardware At CAKE, we love the iPad platform for its stability and flexibility. They’re durable and flexible enough to go from fast casual to fine dining. In the kitchen, though, bigger is better.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

It was April 2017, a seventh season of the show would air in a couple of months, and a friend had come to Chicago to attend this dinner with me, not because we loved Game of Thrones — neither of us had watched for years at that point — but because the idea of a fannish dinner was exciting. This version was dyed with squid ink.)

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