Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Restaurant operators should leverage digital tools to fight these serious – and simultaneous – threats to our food supply. Technology can boost business operations in a variety of ways. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1. million tons of grain.

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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. While this helps lower their carbon footprint, a good portion of all those produced goods must be moved from point A to point B. In the U.S., for example, farmers only export about 20 percent of their crops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” This was both a technology and operational fail due to lack of proper testing/QA and employee training. Own Your Changes In March 2023, restaurants’ food prices were 8.8 One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To answer that question, Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) examined two factors: the impact of price increases on QSR sales performance and consumers’ perception of value. While it is reassuring to understand consumers’ potential breaking point, the formula for price increases is nuanced. How does this inform an operator?

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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

JULY 31, 2024

billion by 2031, operators are hoping an early PSL season will drive additional revenue after a consumer pullback in spending. "Call We are also seeing operators looking at all ways to drive business amidst a consumer pullback in dining out; this includes introducing pumpkin LTOs that spark excitement and drive consumer demand. ."

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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. While this helps lower their carbon footprint, a good portion of all those produced goods must be moved from point A to point B. In the U.S., for example, farmers only export about 20 percent of their crops.

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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. Different restaurant models achieve a break-even or profitability point at varying times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2024

Will the summer sun heat up sales? Positive net sales in May (+1.9 Additional insights into QSR sales, traffic, and pricing trends are in the Revenue Management Solutions June Trend Report. Measure More Than Sales Significant changes in consumer behavior started well before the pandemic and have only persisted post-2020.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A major pain point for our clients has been navigating regulatory compliance issues such as corporate officer updates, alcohol license and permit renewals, and training team members in proper alcohol service protocol. The first step is to verify your liquor license and operating permits are renewed and active. Know Your Protocol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. Eligible establishments have until March 11, 2023, to use the funds on qualified expenses. Business operating expenses (e.g., Calculation 1: Applicant was in operation prior to January 1, 2019.

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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

MAY 15, 2023

Here are five ways to enhance your restaurant’s takeout and delivery operations to improve customer experience and open the door to more profit. Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2023

This year could be a tough one for many restaurant operators. In its 2023 State of the Industry report, the National Restaurant Association found that exactly half of all operators expect to be less profitable as compared with the previous year. This creates a full picture of operational performance.

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Operations Consumer Goods Point of Sale Seating 275

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Systemwide sales fell 5.3% When we spoke to younger customers, we found that Perkins is just not as relevant,” said Ascent CEO James O’Reilly, who joined the company in 2023. The restaurants tend to be community hubs, “a part of life” in the cities and towns where they operate, O’Reilly said. at Perkins last year and 6.4%

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 It’s a type of risk restaurant brands and operators haven’t seen before, and the potential for financial loss and reputational damage is truly massive. Cyber risks have been around for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they’re static.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The annual report surveys 600 independent full-service restaurant (FSR) owners and operators from across the U.S., While operators reported an uptick in visits this year, food and labor costs continue to eat into profits, which led many to turn to financing and loans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 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. 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.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

In-store sales at convenience stores hit a record $335.5 When it comes to value , three-quarters of c-store consumers said made-to-order food at c-stores is a good value, up 13 points from last year. And fast-food customers Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

EATER

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Square’s point-of-sale system is used by millions of small businesses. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images The point-of-sale system has experienced widespread disruptions to multiple services On Thursday, the payment processing company Square experienced a widespread outage. For that, we are truly sorry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

The operative word, however, may be “half.” ” On the positive side, Revenue Management Solution's end-of-year trends suggest performance remained stable compared to previous quarters, and sales are positive. Net sales are primarily driven by average check increases and pricing opportunities are diminishing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2023

When fundraising, business owners should talk to a lot of people and keep track of them by logging each conversation’s talking points into a CRM, a database or even a simple Excel spreadsheet. Independent restaurants with fewer than three locations make up more than half of the restaurants in the U.S.

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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. Of the 2,000 restaurant operators surveyed by Lightspeed , about 50 percent in the U.S. Of the 2,000 restaurant operators surveyed by Lightspeed , about 50 percent in the U.S. The numbers are growing among restaurants, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. This type of technology-aided self-service speeds up things in the kitchen, and is not subject to misunderstandings between customers and cash operators, all while reducing the burden on the staff and the waiting time for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2022

In addition to receiving double rewards points for a year to earn free food faster, the 8,300 Club will receive special perks like exclusive contests, invitations to new product tastings, and other special surprises throughout the year. "We The brand turned this honest mistake into a new marketing campaign: the 8,300 Club.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

The Small Business Administration has announced that grants will open on Monday, May 3 at noon EST. Restaurateurs and operators can begin the application process on Friday, April 30 at 9 AM EST. The application will remain open until funding runs out. Point of sale report(s), including IRS Form 1099-K. The fund sets aside $28.6

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza Today , the leading magazine for pizzeria owners and operators, released its annual State of the Pizzeria Industry Report, which provides pizza professionals with a deep dive report of pizzeria insights, issues, and trends for 2023. The same applies to point-of-sale (POS) systems and kitchen automation.

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EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

In 2023 alone, Walmart sold more than $264 billion in groceries, more than double the sales of its two closest competitors combined. By 2023, after Fly By Jing had grown, solidifying its supply chain and hiring more employees, Gao had decided she was ready for Walmart. Walmart was going to allow us to reach those customers.”

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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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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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