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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. To that end, we also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

2022

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Yelp's Economic Impact Report. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data. Restaurants had a high rate of permanent closures.

2020

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods

MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S.,

Hospitality

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019

What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service

4 New Year’s Resolutions Every Restaurant Should Make, and How to Nail Them

ChowNow

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In addition to considering new photos, audit your website to see what else might be due for an update. It can be as simple as changing between a 10% or 15% promo every other month, or scheduling a reminder to yourself to start advertising your Valentine’s Day offers at the end of January. Resolution #2: Get a head start on marketing.

Online Ordering

Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Food Order

The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

Fast Casual

Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Loyalty Program

Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. While money isn't everything, it's long been one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers. Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. Table of Contents.

Front of House

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience

Restaurant Taxes: Top 12 Tax Deductions and Tips For Restaurants

Harbor Touch

APRIL 17, 2018

Sales Tax Requirements. The city and state where you operate your restaurant could have different sales tax requirements, and if you own multiple locations, it is even more important to be up to date on the different requirements. Compensation and Taxes. Mileage Deductions. Employee Meals. Keep Proper Records. Charitable Deductions.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations Insurance Point of Sale Food Supply

Free restaurant profit margin calculator & comprehensive guide

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s helpful for understanding your restaurant profitability, and there are two main types you need to consider: Gross profit margin measures profit from food and beverage sales before accounting for operating expenses. Determine your profit margin: Divide your net profit by your total sales, then multiply by 100 to get a percentage.

Point of Sale

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Service Small Business

A Guide to a Restaurant’s Ideal Profit Margin for Food

BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The margin varies depending on several distinct factors, such as location and type of cuisine served. . Understanding profit margins is a vital skill to the success of any restaurant business and common restaurant operations. As a result, many restaurants work to the 30,30,30,10 rule, which looks something like this: . 30% food costs .

Food Truck

Food Truck Loyalty Program Food Point of Sale

5 Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas to Reward Customers

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

When you gamify purchases – either by converting dollars into points and letting customers earn rewards after racking up a certain number of points or purchasing items at your restaurant – you’re incentivizing them to keep coming back. Points-Based Rewards. Benefits of a Restaurant Loyalty Program.

Loyalty Program

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering Customer Experience

A Guide to Achieving Success With Retail Recruitment

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Establishing a rapport with the customer, finding out their needs, and pointing out the solutions your business offers are elements that some people find easier than others. For in-store sales, you’ll want to ensure your staff knows how to use your retail POS system. A successful retail operation needs a great team.

Recruiting

Recruiting Retail Point of Sale Small Business

Pitfalls Of Starting A Restaurant Franchise — Is Your F&B Concept Fit For Expansion? Are You Ready To Deal With Franchisees?

Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Instead, we embrace the dark side and look at the pain points and pitfalls. Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. However, like every business model, it has a few drawbacks you should consider. Brace yourself. Here we go. 4 Signs You Are Not Ready To Franchise.

Franchise

Franchise Franchising Cash Management Kitchen Safety

How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth

Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Besides cost estimates, audited financial statements and projections should be included, like: the expected growth rate for (at least) the first year; the estimated restaurant cash flow; the expected payback period. Managing a chain of company-owned restaurants is very different from working with franchisees. Devote enough time to training.

Franchise

Franchise Franchising Sustainability Document

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

4 New Year’s Resolutions Every Restaurant Should Make, and How to Nail Them

The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

Restaurant Taxes: Top 12 Tax Deductions and Tips For Restaurants

Free restaurant profit margin calculator & comprehensive guide

A Guide to a Restaurant’s Ideal Profit Margin for Food

5 Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas to Reward Customers

A Guide to Achieving Success With Retail Recruitment

Pitfalls Of Starting A Restaurant Franchise — Is Your F&B Concept Fit For Expansion? Are You Ready To Deal With Franchisees?

How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth

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