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. Operating in the restaurant industry is always a difficult go and this year was no different. Let’s run down our top restaurant stories of 2023. Employee wages grew 4.9%

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless of how long employees intend to stay in a role — whether a seasonal job or a more permanent passion—restaurant operators have a common goal to keep staff happy, productive, and loyal. Higher Pay Helps but Empathy can Pay Dividends So, what can restaurant operators do to minimize employee churn?

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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Many times these operational differences are picked up quickly by a newcomer. Film educational videos that demonstrate skills like how to operate the POS, how to greet guests, proper knife skills, and how to prep lemons for the bar. The majority of new hires have worked in the restaurant industry before and likely in the same role.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar PRF El Salvador announces winners of 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship, Salvadoran Brewers Cup, Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship, and Global Roasting Contest. The winners of the 2023 Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship were Juan Aristizabal from Colombia and Julia Dziadevych from Hungary.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant patrons are always looking for something new, and the eateries that get ahead of the curve can see great success in 2023 and beyond. Here are many of the upcoming trends that will be hitting menus across the globe and why you should consider them as part of your business going forward.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Analyzing the metrics and reports related to your operations becomes essential to your role as the restaurant manager as the competition for customers grows more fierce. It also provides insight into why the restaurant operates as it is and suggestions for improving performance. How To Use Data Intelligence To Scale Operations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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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. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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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. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. Why was it decided to host a conference on future menus now? We hosted a conference to bring these trends to life and show chefs how they can easily translate these trends on their menus.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, now is a great time for operators to start getting creative with new and expanded meal options that can be added to holiday menus. Seventy-seven percent of consumers dine in, or order delivery/takeout from restaurants during the holiday season, according to 2023 data from Tastewise.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The average speed of service across brands for Delaget clients was 3 minutes and 43 seconds in 2021 (Op Index), and the top 10% of operators clocked in at a lightning-fast 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Typical menu items alongside LTOs. So, let’s dive into the top 5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service: .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

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. Since our first year of operation in 1932, Beal’s Lobster Pier has maintained as a year-round, working fish and lobster pier. Stu Snyder.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

As consumer confidence in dining out continues to increase, restaurant owners and operators need to keep this top of mind. There’s a plethora of options available to restaurants looking to increase loyalty and decrease operating costs, and technology is a great solution when it can be integrated in a way that reduces major friction points.

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24/7 Waiter

JUNE 22, 2023

Was the draw the menu options, the atmosphere, or the location? Are you happy with our operating hours and why? This will tell you if customers find your restaurant’s hours of operation convenient. What were your favourite food and drink items on our menu? Is there anything on our menu you wish we had?

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

Brands, Zaxby's (2023 Attendees) 22% - Non-Commercial Businesses Aramark, Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates, Centerplate, Compass, Cornell Univerisity, Dayton Children's Hospital, Deleware North Companies, Inc., Navy (2023 Attendees) 15% - Dealers and Distributors Boelter, Clark Association Inc.,

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For retail centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

For shopping centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

A dinner at Petite Cerise in Washington, DC, which opened in March 2023. To me the word ‘brasserie’ means a nice French eatery that features many classic menu items like steak frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, and more,” and the ambiance should be refined but still casual enough to visit on a weeknight.

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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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The Rail

DECEMBER 16, 2022

From increased restaurant unionization to record-high inflation, 2022 was, overall, a pretty rough year for restaurant operators. Meanwhile, some restaurants have had to temporarily shut down operations after outbreaks hit their staff. But that doesn’t mean operators aren’t feeling the crunch. And whoa, boy. This year was a lot.

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EATER

MARCH 7, 2024

The rice pudding at San Francisco’s Dalida resembles a Basque cheesecake, charred and drizzled with smoked caramel sauce; the kheer that will soon hit the menu at nearby Besharam will be topped with a sugar brulee. The Brooklyn bakery Otway put rice pudding Danish on its menu last fall.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2023

Restaurant management software revolutionizes food establishments’ operations by providing efficient tools to manage inventory and control costs. However, owners and managers can streamline their operations with specialized software. CAGR from 2023 to 2030. million in 2022. million in 2022.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 19, 2022

Around 34 employees out of a total 50 signed the co-operative member agreement in July 2022. The coffee chain, which is jointly operated by Tata Consumer Products in the country, says growth is largely attributed to the easing of India’s Covid-19 restrictions. Coffee welcomes first worker-owned branch in New York City.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s a common misconception among many restaurant owners that all online ordering software is alike, and while many possess similar features and interfaces, every restaurant will benefit from picking one that is best for their operation and specifications. We’re near entering 2023, where we can expect more digitalization than ever.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The event, which has been around for more than four decades, aims to be “the point of reference for innovations in the whole dessert-and-coffee foodservices sector” It’s scheduled to run from 21-25 January 2023 at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy. International Coffee Tea Asia 2023 scheduled for 25 to 27 May in Singapore.

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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. Menu items might not be available. Apple | Android 16. Apple | Android 19.

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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. This blog was updated on December 22nd, 2023 for updated information and clarity.

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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. Menu items might not be available. Apple | Android 16. Apple | Android 19.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. For example, your ideal customers could be: Young families that want a kid's menu, great drinks, and to get home before 8. This could be exciting drinks, a great happy hour, family-friendly promotions, or a fantastic menu that people can't help but try. Repeat Customers.

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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. This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Specifically, AAG is being recognized for its overall commitment to brand success, operational excellence, guest service and community involvement. This marks the fourth time AAG has been honored as Applebee’s Franchisee of the Year; it has also been honored four times as Applebee’s Operator of the year.

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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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