Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. To take some of the pressure off of an already small staff, restaurants have begun turning to technology solutions with touchpoints in the front and back of house operations.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. Traditionally, technology also equips humans (and businesses) with tools that they can use to thrive. The same technology can also be used to efficiently provide customer support, like additional menu information.

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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

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. Like the most ordered food on DoorDash of all time: French fries.

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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. said they planned to utilize some form of AI automation technology. Menu optimization : AI's impact on menu optimization extends beyond merely analyzing sales data and customer feedback. Take integrated WiFi marketing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 26, 2022

Transparency Market Research says demand for newer packaging technologies will drive market value over the next five years, including more sustainable packaging options. Arabica prices rise following dry weather in Brazil. Monday’s arabica prices closed at US 221.20 Peet’s Coffee launches autumnal menu items.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Current figures from ABS report a low point, from June 2022 to June 2023 there has been a 12.7% F&B CPI has further fed into the business sustainability equation recently in driving F&B pricing higher, as the slow repricing response from F&B operators lead to a game of catch up in the last year.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Current figures from ABS report a low point, from June 2022 to June 2023 there has been a 12.7% F&B CPI has further fed into the business sustainability equation recently in driving F&B pricing higher, as the slow repricing response from F&B operators lead to a game of catch up in the last year.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

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 hour on January 1, 2023. But if raising prices and firing staff aren’t the best solutions, what is?

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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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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2023

Ways Restaurant Software Can Optimize Inventory Management and Cost Control Operating a restaurant is no easy task, but thanks to technology, restaurateurs now have access to powerful tools that offer numerous benefits. CAGR from 2023 to 2030. million in 2022. The market is projected to experience a 16.3%

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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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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Larger restaurants usually employ eight or more technology vendors, highlighting the need to invest in a trustworthy analytics solution. Data on operations also include your menu, staffing, and sales. You could even use competitor data, such as pricing and customer feedback, to measure performance against others in your industry.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For the right price, the modern travel industry can ferry you to nearly any food scene on Earth in a matter of hours, and once you arrive, technology makes it seamless to find a serviceable restaurant, translate a menu, and examine photos of dishes before ordering. Nick Mancall-Bitel Fresh oysters on display in Haenyeo Chon.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For example, your ideal customers could be: Young families that want a kid's menu, great drinks, and to get home before 8. Can you undercut their prices, or out-market them? 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

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 141

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

But moving to a delivery- only model has been made possible recently by advances in technology and changes in consumer habits. Cloud kitchen menu items are optimized for ease of production and reliability of food quality upon delivery. The menu can also be adapted to suit demand and increase margins, optimizing the model over time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. "We can anticipate more meatless menu trends in 2020 as chefs experiment with additional foods to replace animal products."

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Sales and traffic improved for the holiday season, but not as significantly as reported during Thanksgiving week. ” Beware Increasing Prices. Businesses beware: A price increase for carryout or delivery food means an increase in negative reviews — and a downturn in restaurant reputation, if not demand.

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2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 129

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Highest Average Ticket Price : Michelle Constantino, Naperville, IL. Best New Store Launch : Angie Lacey, Nocatee, FL.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

National Restaurant Association Survey on Top Menu Trends. “Aside from a great menu, restaurants must add something extra in their marketing recipe to stand out from the crowd and appeal to consumers,” said Michelle Skupin, senior director of retail insights at RetailMeNot. percent decline in cards sold, but only a.62

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