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MARCH 31, 2023

Restaurant leaders today find themselves in a rush to optimize every individual part of their operations while overcoming cost pressures, supply chain challenges, and technology proliferation. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency. The industry has reached a turning point. But there’s good news, too.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Wonder, which operates 11 locations mostly in New York City and its adjacent suburbs, is intent on rethinking restaurant delivery. Wonder, which operates 11 locations mostly in New York City and its adjacent suburbs, is intent on rethinking restaurant delivery. Locked in the kitchen” is hyperbole, but the micrograms aren’t.

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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

APRIL 7, 2023

Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer. This is especially true in the food service industry.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

And for the most part, restaurant operators are already capturing a lot of data through different channels, they just don’t necessarily know how to use it. And for the most part, restaurant operators are already capturing a lot of data through different channels, they just don’t necessarily know how to use it. The result?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In a 2023 statement to Eater, Kroger said that it “will not lay off any frontline associates or close any stores, distribution centers or manufacturing facilities as a result of this merger.” billion merger. Reuters previously reported that the companies would sell 250 to 300 stores to “alleviate U.S. antitrust concerns” over the merger.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 23, 2023

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant Sales Growth Weakest Since July Restaurants saw their year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth fall for the third consecutive month in April. Same-store sales growth was 1.3% Same-store sales growth was 1.3%

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Apicbase

AUGUST 25, 2023

Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset – a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. Hospitality is expanding through technology.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. 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. hour on January 1, 2023, and an increase to $15.00/hour

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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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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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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. . Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. And 1 out of 4 such people visit the restaurant that shows up in voice search.

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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.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants. Therefore, they operate behind the scenes and out of sight. This article is a good starting point to learn the cloud kitchen basics.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. We’ve asked experts and winning restaurant operators how they achieve longterm success in a changing landscape. Recommended read: 85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023 Here we go!

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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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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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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends. They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators.

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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. One in five operators report reducing labor costs as one of their main goals. Ellesse Piper is the Operations Manager at 7 Leaves Cafe , a QSR franchise with 40+ locations in 4 states. Good people know good people.

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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. The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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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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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

And fortunately, where I'm at, I do want to position myself to be in front of that growing change versus being reactive," For 7 Leaves, being in front of that growing change means a foray into mobile, which currently makes up 45% of their business. And so that's been the natural evolution.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

First Things First Before I delve into the details, I’d like to address the top concern keeping most restaurant operators awake at night: Is an economic downturn imminent? 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The team at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, led by CEO Michael Goldberg, Founder Ike Shehadeh, CMO Renae Scott and VP of Development Adam Rinella, will be taking over development, operations, and marketing for all future Bangin’ Buns locations. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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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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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. Since a restaurant’s business model relies on food and drink primarily, it functions like a venue with in-house catering. That dish you crave so badly? Finally, all your loved ones will understand why.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. Event Planning Is Back. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

From single-location operations to multi-location restaurant groups, they’re a perfect fit. 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. 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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EATER

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It represents the interests of tens of thousands of restaurant owners and operators across the country, but it’s not without its critics. The organization boasts that it represents more than 40,000 members that own or operate restaurants across the country. The reality is a little more complicated than that.

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