Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court case dealt with the state's comparative fault statute, section 768.81, and whether it applies to lawsuits against vendors who willfully and unlawfully sell alcohol to underage patrons, resulting in the patron’s intoxication and related injury. At issue was a $28.6 At issue was a $28.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

“Restaurant jobs are particularly valuable because employees can learn a host of skills in a short time that are investments for both their business and everyday life,” said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. ” The restaurant industry is the nation’s training ground.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Dynamic pricing would add friction to the guest experience, according to Capterra’s 2023 Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants. This new point of friction will turn as many as 42 percent of your customers away. The survey of more than 900 U.S. The survey of more than 900 U.S. Can I hold out for a few hours for a discount?

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

At Kikkoman’s biggest production facility, in the quaint village of Walworth, Wisconsin, production lines were in overdrive in 2023, making and filling limited-edition bottles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company’s first U.S. The Kikkoman soy sauce bottle in its many iterations. production plant. “If

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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

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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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

The food cost formula is a key metric used in the restaurant industry to determine how much a business spends on ingredients compared to its revenue from food sales. Calculating Food Cost Percentage Basic Food Cost Formula To keep your restaurant profitable, you need to know this formula: (Cost of Goods Sold / Total Food Sales) x 100.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Costa Coffee to open first Austrian store at Vienna Airport in early 2023. Costa Coffee to open first Austrian store at Vienna Airport in early 2023. The La Colombe Workers Union says the majority of employees at the Gold Coast and West Loop locations have agreed to hold a union election through the National Labor Relations Board.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Set to open in August 2023, the Detroit People’s Food Co-op will provide the neighborhood’s residents — who are predominantly low- and middle-income African Americans and have long lacked a high-quality, nearby grocery store — an easy source for healthy food. Non-owners can shop at most co-ops as well.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 20, 2025

Monthly Restaurant Trends Review Out of the Box: May 2025 Same-store sales growth was 1.4% Comp Sales -1.0% Monthly Restaurant Trends Review Out of the Box: May 2025 Same-store sales growth was 1.4% Comp Sales -1.0% Monthly Restaurant Trends Review Out of the Box: May 2025 Same-store sales growth was 1.4%

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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% 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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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following the restoration of Saudi Arabia-Thailand relations, Café Amazon opened its first store in Riyadh’s InterHealth Hospital. Following the restoration of Saudi Arabia-Thailand relations, Café Amazon opened its first store in Riyadh’s InterHealth Hospital. The pop-up coffee shop will become permanent in 2023.

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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. Set measurable goals: Establish specific and clear objectives, such as increasing sales, growing your social media presence, or garnering positive online reviews. Aside from stamps or stickers, a points system could also work well.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 29, 2022

National Labour Relations Board files for injunction over firing unionised Starbucks employees. Coca-Cola reports 27% increase in coffee category sales in 2022 first quarter. Sales growth is attributed to the expansion of Costa Coffee outlets across several markets. Dalla Corte debuts in US market. Wed, 27 Apr.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6”

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Delaget

JANUARY 8, 2025

Joining forces with PAR Technology represents an exciting new chapter for Delagets customers and employees, said Jason Tober , Chief Executive Officer of Delaget. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024.

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Sling

JULY 31, 2023

Will it save me and my employees time? 1) Sling Sling is an all-in-one platform for staying on top of everything related to employee scheduling, time tracking, and communication. Sling also has a time clock function to accurately track employee hours. Bar software applications can be a game-changer.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

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. But first, Newton tells us a bit about how the industry has changed during his two-decade career.

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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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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $14.00 for businesses with 26 or more employees (several cities also have their own minimum wage laws). hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $15.00/hour hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $15.00/hour

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

You pay these companies a fee, typically a percentage of the sale, to ferry packaged orders to hungry customers. But even now that guests have long since returned to on-premise dining, demand for delivery remains high and shows no signs of going anywhere. The number of people using meal delivery apps is expected to reach 2.64 billion by 2027.

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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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Get Beyond

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s a massive day for making sales. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 25, 2023. Eye up your inventory You can’t beat all your sales goals if you don’t have the inventory ready. Look at your books and track sales for the past few months or up to a year if you have it.

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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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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

Usually, the central system is a point-of-sale (POS) system. It combines the positive features of traditional POS (Point-of-Sale) systems with the following tools: . In addition, it integrates seamlessly with your current restaurant information system (such as your budgeting and employee management solutions).

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Restaurant owners have a wealth of data, from employee records, distribution network logistics, self-service kiosks, and e-commerce figures to social networking reviews. However, if all you do after reviewing this data is change the amount of stock on hand, you might be losing out on a sizable portion of sales.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Comp Sales -2.7% Comp Sales -2.7% Additionally, there seems to be a positive change in regard to comp sales and traffic. Sales +1.4% +1.9% -0.9% -4.5% -0.6% +0.1% +0.6% +0.1% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% +0.4% Bouncing Back From July: Sales and Traffic in September July marked a low point for the industry.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 22, 2022

trillion global foodservice industry and related ecosystems, our TAM in terms of ideal fit for our top-to-top consulting model is only around 10,000 companies worldwide. TAM Applications: The Example of POS Companies Another recent example can be found looking at restaurant point-of-sale (POS) companies.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Most Restaurants Increased Sales in 2024 Approximately 63 percent of restaurant operators that manage finances said their profits in 2024 increased compared to last year. Inflation (or the increased costs of goods and services) is still a top pain point for operators (15 percent).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2023, we saw sellers increasing throughput utilizing the “experience creates consumption” strategy and we predict an increase in draft program profitability in 2024 as more on-premise professionals embrace the needs of the highly coveted craft beverage loyalists. Here are some of their insights.

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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. Same-store sales growth was -2.1

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EATER

APRIL 20, 2021

Individual venues can apply for grants of up to $5 million directly on the SBA website or through point-of-sale (POS) systems like Square, while restaurant groups can seek up to $10 million — as long as they have fewer than 20 locations and are not a publicly traded company. No firm date has been set.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, and support.

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