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).

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices. In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3

Operations 197

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Management Management Coaching Front of House 191

EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Bill Addison America’s Classics honors “locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal” — and mark the real start of Beards season With semifinalists already announced last month , the James Beard Foundation has revealed via press release the winners of its annual America’s Classics award.

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2023 Hotels Seasonal Menu Café 98

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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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 212

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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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 216

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

And with a sustained uptick of restaurant spending – January 2023 was up 24 percent on the same month last year, according to the US Census Bureau – the conditions are ripe for flourishing. ” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at.

Mobile Ordering 178

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 178

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

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. With ongoing training, you improve your chances of talented employees growing professionally as the restaurant or restaurant group grows.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

A dinner at Petite Cerise in Washington, DC, which opened in March 2023. Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting.

Food 111

Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 111

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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Customer Experience Food Order Fast Casual Consumer Goods 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

What Harvard Beal founded in 1932 as a wholesale fish market evolved into a go-to waterfront dining destination and experience. The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. Stu Snyder.

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Seasonal Menu Food Truck Consumer Goods Customer Experience 190

EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

Though Isan cuisine has proven popular around the world, chefs in the northeastern Thai region are still fighting for recognition domestically, using foraged ingredients and fine dining techniques to rewrite their culinary reputation Rule 1: Gather eggs between March and May. Plating ant eggs for a quick snack.

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Seasonal Menu Agriculture Food Order Take-out 103

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% As the cost of living pressures continue to bite in Australia, consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about where, when and how much of their disposable income they spend on eating out.

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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% As the cost of living pressures continue to bite in Australia, consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about where, when and how much of their disposable income they spend on eating out.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

EATER

MARCH 7, 2024

Wyatt’s “prediction” was somewhat tongue-in-cheek: Rice pudding — and arroz con leche, riz au lait, kheer, and so on — is a globally loved dessert that has never left homes or menus. Look at menus around the country, and it’s a wonder rice pudding has ever been considered “boring.”

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Seasonal Menu 2024 Presentation Travel 108

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Or maybe it's unique to your area—like being the only fine dining spot in town. We live in a world where diners are inundated with choices. There are more options for eating out than ever before. Download now.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

By January 1, 2023 California’s minimum wage will be $15.00/hour hour on June 1, 2023. hour on January 1, 2023. hour on January 1, 2023. With growing national pressure to increase the federal minimum wage in the U.S. The good news is that several states in the U.S. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me?

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2021 Restaurant Law 2022 Seasonal Menu 98

The Rail

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Unfortunately, many Americans still don’t feel comfortable returning to indoor dining where seating is often cramped, and folks are maskless and talking. Many operations have even continued offering outdoor seating deeper into the season than usual to help accommodate diner’s wants. Here are our top restaurants stories of 2022.

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2022 2023 Seating Consumer Goods 115

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. Obviously, even in those cases, there was plenty of room for improvement.

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2024 Loyalty Program Online Ordering Customer Service 52

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to Hospitality Technology’s 2023 POS Software Trends Report , restaurateurs are particularly interested in using analytical information for the following: digital engagement, payment streamlining, and menu optimization , followed by the reward program, upselling, and personalized offers. How Do Restaurants Gather Data?

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Operations Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 52

EATER

JUNE 13, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A new generation of blankets fuses fashion with function As warm weather lovers ease into another season of outdoor dining, picnics are everywhere on social media ; we’re not even through June yet, and #summerpicnic has already surpassed more than 17.3 million views on TikTok. Picnic blanket in the park.

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Outdoor Recycling Transportation 2023 78

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The joint doesn’t have a formal menu; name your drink and let the fine folks at the bar prepare it for you. Being the capital city of Tennessee, Nashville has become a significant tourist hotspot as they look to quench their curiosity on what this small town trapped in a big city has to offer. Best Bars in Nashville. Make a Reservation.

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Bar Hotels Back of House Outdoor 120

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2023

CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The software allows for accurate cost calculations for menu items by tracking ingredient costs and portion sizes. With this information readily available, you can make informed decisions regarding pricing and menu engineering to maximize profitability. million in 2022.

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Inventory Management Management Food Supply 52

Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and franchisees in years past could rely on quick service, clean dining rooms, and friendly staff to stay afloat, but the scene has changed dramatically over the last decade. We’re near entering 2023, where we can expect more digitalization than ever. How To Pick an Appropriate Restaurant Online Ordering System?

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Online Ordering Ordering Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 52

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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Seasonal Menu Fast Casual Consumer Goods 2020 136

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. Headed by James Beard semi-finalist Chef Andy Little, the menu blends the soul of rustic cooking, which utilizes every part of the animal or vegetable. Best Happy Hour Deals in Nashville. & ??????

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Specials Online Ordering Bar Food Order 117

Lavu

MARCH 18, 2020

Pairing food and wine with a specialized menu and keeping up with wine trends will help boost your restaurant sales all-year-round. Believe it or not, any kind of restaurant can have a wine and food pairing menu. Plus, offering a special menu presents numerous benefits to your restaurants. Sauterne – Foie Gras.

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Food Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Point of Sale 78

EATER

APRIL 28, 2022

These groups left a legacy of no-nonsense dining, but those traditions have trickled down into plenty of fun quintessential dishes. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse | Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty. The UP (“you-pee,” not “up”) has long attracted outdoorsy types. The Upper Peninsula is no cuddly bunny.

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Back of House Fine Dining Brewery Food Truck 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment.

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2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. This was largely due to a favorable shift in the Thanksgiving holiday. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percentage points.”

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020? Same-store sales growth was -2.1

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2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 110

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program 2022 178

The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Blessed are the prognosticators as we enter the Holiday Season. It seems annually that everyone with a platform jumps into the pool so they can predict what 2023 will bring in their various industries. We’ve already gone over our top restaurant stories of 2022 , so let’s see what the crystal ball says for 2023. about that item.

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2023 Fast Casual Food Supply Seasonal Menu 110

The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Ghost kitchens are delivery-only restaurants without dining areas for customers and have no physical storefront. The model allows one or more virtual restaurants to operate from a delivery-optimized kitchen without the overheads of a dining room or front-of-house staff. Food delivery is nothing new, of course.

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Kitchen Safety Delivery Online Ordering Food Order 59

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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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 101

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Top Holiday Cocktail Recipes for 2023 Candy Cane Vodka: House-infused spirits are popping up on bar shelves across the country, so add your own seasonal twist with holiday flavors. This trendy summer cocktail gets a seasonal makeover. Plus, the seasonally spiced aroma will drift into the dining area.

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Seasonal Menu Bar Beverage Serving 78