Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

Elevate Operations from Adequate to Excellent Over a third (38 percent) of operators say their restaurant was not profitable in 2023. Worse, 43% reported that their restaurant is still carrying debt accumulated during the pandemic. And customers aren’t the only ones at risk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Utilizing insights from your POS data will help you make informed decisions that predict how demand will look in the lead up to the big day. Plan Employee Rotas To Meet Demand Reservations on group bookings of 10 or more people are currently up 38 percent in comparison to this time in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

And in 2023, that’s the problem most hiring managers in the restaurant industry are facing. Traditional job advertising allows you to have a fixed budget while using old job data to inform decisions as to where to post your jobs. We all know that for restaurants – reputation is everything. It all comes down to your staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Only 14 percent of respondents described business performance as poor/very poor, which was down from 23 percent in 2023. Notably, 92 percent of respondents reported increasing staff wages in 2024, up from 84 percent in 2023, reflecting the ongoing rising cost of labor. Labor costs continue to rise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. When you have your order tracking system in place, you can inform customers about how their choices directly impact the eco-friendly or green initiatives you and your team are trying to implement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. The survey also showed 75 percent of respondents expected their labor costs to increase in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While it’s understandable to believe everything is back to normal – according to our QSR monthly trends, August 2023 traffic was down just half a percent compared to 2022 – the landscape has taken a seismic shift. For example, we noted above that in August 2023, YOY traffic was holding steady. percent lower than 2019.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 2023, the Australian team won the creative challenge with their brightly colored "Dream Land" beverage, a purple sweet potato mousse smoothie inspired by the popular film Barbie. Chocolate, for example, is an all-time favorite flavor, so the brand always has chocolate beverages on the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. economy demonstrated resilience in 2023—with GDP, employment rates and consumer spending remaining relatively stable or even growing. Coffee in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. When you have your order tracking system in place, you can inform customers about how their choices directly impact the eco-friendly or green initiatives you and your team are trying to implement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

How does this inform an operator? We recommend incorporating the following strategies in your 2023 planning: Schedule regular value messaging into your 2023 marketing calendar. In addition to price concerns, traffic is likely to continue being a challenge in 2023. Building the Value Equation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

million by the end of 2023. The best part of integrating your digital ordering channels is that you reap the benefits of owning your customer data, which is a gold mine of information. All the must-know information needs to be clear and cohesive for all locations. million users of food delivery apps in the U.S., and up to 53.9

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

Training Trends in 2023. This allows employees easy access to new information via quizzes, training videos, games, and more without worrying about their progress not being saved due to losing signal. The post 2023 Restaurant Training Trends appeared first on. Engaging Content. Gen-Z is more accustomed to screen-based learning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Rising food costs are the number one issue of concern for chefs heading into 2023, according to the survey, with 44 percent of respondents ranking it as their top worry. Why do you feel restaurant owners are optimistic for 2023? . clustered as the next three issues of concern, followed by supply chain issues around food items.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nor has eating plant-based meat even made a significant impact on beef production, according to a 2023 report. However, if you were to walk into one of PLNT Burger’s at least 12 locations, you won’t find a deluge of information about the environmental impact of eating meat. Sometimes, even adding information to the menu is too much. “I

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Louis, MO RJ Yoakum, Georgie, Dallas, TX Best New Restaurant A restaurant opened between October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, that already demonstrates excellence in cuisine, seems likely to make a significant impact in years to come, and demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Forecasting weekly ordering now becomes critical as you don’t want to run out of a well-performing holiday stout, or on the flipside, carry over a Christmas beer into 2023. Consider sharing links or posting printouts of product cards from BreweryDB to help your staff accurately answer customer questions and make informed suggestions.

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EATER

MARCH 20, 2025

But lately Ive been noticing more restaurants embracing that fun at the expense of actually telling the diner information like how big a dish is in comparison to others. The menu wording, instead, serves less as information and more as part of the aesthetic project of the entire restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Labor : From a labor standpoint, 2023 was a relatively good year for operators. While profit margins were down in 2023, there were lots of signs that the industry is heading in the right direction. I think our report reveals that 2023 was a year characterized by a lot of regrouping and reorienting of business priorities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

You can use this information to focus your online marketing efforts on the most efficient channels. Make sure that your contact information and business hours are updated regularly. This includes using the same logo, colors, and font on all digital assets and conveying the same information across different digital channels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Eighty-two percent of survey participants agreed that restaurant patrons are interested in detailed information on the sources of the ingredients in menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Make Frequent and Informed Labor Decisions Labor has a major impact on any restaurant’s cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2022

With winter behind us and summer approaching, it is time to begin planning for the 2023 benefits plan year. More employees are looking to enroll online, understand benefits online and see more personalized information online. Planning for 2023 will be complicated, especially for the restaurant sector.

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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. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Nearly all of the operators surveyed think rising food and labor costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023, and half expect to be less profitable in 2023. According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, restaurant operators don’t think the future looks very bright.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. Most customers seek a personal, thoughtful experience in restaurants and will give their contact information for tailored, individualized service.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

For more information about eligibility, how much you can get, and what the money can be used for, read our previous post: What the American Rescue Plan Means for Your Restaurant. The SBA suggests the following to prep ahead of applications opening: Verification for Tax Information: IRS Form 4506-T , completed and signed by Applicant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Data to consider includes: Demographics: Information such as gender, race, income, and age can reveal trends and patterns within specific groups. Personal Information: Contact details such as phone numbers or email addresses can help you reach your audience through additional channels.

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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.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Collect bank information from employees during the onboarding process and deposit payments directly into their accounts on payday. Restaurant payroll guide to legal paperwork You'll need to collect a variety of information from your staff to run payroll properly. This is usually done during the employee onboarding process.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2023

On 16 & 17 March 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) took place in El Salvador for the second time. And with PRF set to return to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia on 14 & 15 September 2023, thousands of visitors are once again expected to attend this year’s forum – so support from volunteers is essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

Eligible establishments have until March 11, 2023, to use the funds on qualified expenses. For additional information, click here. For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. The requirements are a little different for businesses that started in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2023

Owners can use this information to develop an investor profile and put it to work identifying new leads in their networks. © Modern Restaurant Management, 2023. Identify ideal investors and the number needed : Restaurant owners should look at the people in the fundraising fold and evaluate what they have in common.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. The benefits of AI for restaurants are undeniable from automation, to real-time control and information analysis, to improved customer service. By embracing AI, restaurants can make informed decisions with data-driven insights.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The book’s wealth of information is an achievement in itself. Each chapter is prefaced with information about origin, storage, and cooking and usage tips that rewards close reading; did you know, for example, that roasting sweet potatoes produces at least 17 different flavor molecules that aren’t produced by boiling or microwaving?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

This convenience has made the online food delivery market massive, with global revenues of over $1 trillion in 2023 alone. Driver Interface Profile creation and verification: Couriers should be able to create a profile and add personal information. By addressing these factors, restaurants can make informed decisions.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 21, 2022

The US Department of Agriculture has predicted that the total wheat production will soon decline in late 2022 or 2023. This is an evolving problem, and we will update the information each quarter into 2023. For more information on our services, visit [link] or email us at getresults@goliathconsulting.com.

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