Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A portion of this article is included as a chapter in a new, 90+ page eBook – How to Start a Business from Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money. Poll your employees – what are the most common complaints they receive from people who dine in your restaurant? Grab your free copy here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

In this article, I’ll share the areas where AI is best suited to improve your restaurant business, what the limitations are and how restaurants can leverage alternatives to drive revenue, today. These include: Chatbots and customer-facing AI : Who doesn’t want to enhance their dining experience?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

Their technology allows a restaurant to enable curbside order, pay and delivery – with 24 hours. The company is offering Tap & Order and Tap & Pay technology free during the COVID-19 crisis. This means a restaurant can convert their parking lot into a touch free take out zone and also implement online ordering.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

One particularly enticing prospect for a good time in Charlotte is to host a large gathering at one of Charlotte’s exquisite private dining restaurants. So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte!

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

As Gene Lee, the CEO of Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants said in an interview with RestaurantBusinessOnline.com, “(Catering) makes a lot more sense for us to market and pursue than running around delivering $10 entrees at this point in time” considering that the average order for a large-party delivery catering in Olive Garden is $300 (5).

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Gen Z diners are going to use phones as part of their dining experience. The more convenient it is for Gen Z customers to order food from your restaurant the more likely you will bring in Gen Z customers as well as keep them. But what about Gen Z, the so-called digital generation? Here are some ideas to get started: Make it convenient.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Who can imagine the restaurant industry today without off-premise dining options like delivery, takeaway, curbside pickup, ghost kitchens, and drive-thru? It’s safe to say that off-premise dining has become an essential part of consumers’ lifestyles and a massive driver of industry growth. The reason is simple.

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Sling

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In this article, the restaurant-management experts at Sling introduce you to the most common types of restaurants so you can plan your business accordingly. 1) Fine Dining. Fine dining restaurants offer diners an upscale meal experience often comprising several courses (e.g., 2) Casual Dining. 2) Casual Dining.

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Apicbase

MAY 5, 2022

The demand for food delivery is so enormous that we’ve already reached a point where it’s possible to develop a profitable foodservice business based solely on online orders. This article explains the ins and outs of starting a virtual restaurant brand and growing it into a robust franchise. That’s massive.

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Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Where will my franchises be located?

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Sling

JANUARY 22, 2021

In this article, the food-service-management experts at Sling discuss the popular restaurant concepts and help you choose the one that’s right for you. Fast casual restaurants cater to customers looking for an option that is relatively quick but is healthier than fast food and more affordable than a casual dining establishment.

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. We’ve included those at the bottom of the page to give you a complete picture of the risks of franchising your foodservice brand.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room. First let’s talk about the two places where waste can occur: in the kitchen and in the dining room. You can try training staff to keep an eye on dishes that don’t make it into the clean plate club, or use a separate trash bin dedicated for leftover food from the dining room.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2020

Cloud kitchens are delivery-only restaurants with no storefront or dine-in facility. A cloud kitchen business primarily accepts orders online from third-party online food aggregators and its own online ordering enabled website. Understanding the Cloud Kitchen Business . Demystifying the Cloud Kitchen Business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. YEA reflects data from millions of local businesses and tens of millions of users on Yelp’s platform measuring U.S. “As U.S.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The data can be used to calculate how many tables and chairs you need for your restaurant or even how much food to order. To calculate sales per square foot, divide annual sales by the total interior square footage including kitchen, dining, storage, restrooms, etc. Restaurant Revenue Per Square Foot: What Are Your Sales?

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Future Food

APRIL 20, 2020

We take the responsibility of influencing students dining habits on campus very seriously, as shaping their behaviours beyond this, is a pipe dream. This article has been constructed to provide those with limited insight into the modern mechanisms of a University Campus, with a look at how things have changed, thankfully for the better.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. We’re seeing major shifts in menu creation, procurement, and dining habits. With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%.

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Do you cater to more upscale clientele looking to get dressed up and dine in style? We’ve compiled some of the most effective restaurant marketing tips to help you win your market. 1) Produce A Food-Prep Video. Video is all the rage these days. All you have to do is look at the popularity of YouTube to get an idea of how popular video is.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I n essence, internet, ghost, or cloud kitchens are enterprises that do not have the physical capacity to serve walk-in clients and focus solely on delivery orders. While the goal in larger areas will be to increase order frequency, for ‘new’ regions it will be to bring in first-time consumers. Growth And The Optimum Cloud Kitchen.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

This article shows you how you can use NFC technology to bring your restaurant into the 20th century with some brand new customers. If you are the owner of a restaurant, then here are some of the ways incorporating NFC tech into your franchise can boost sales: Mobile Payments Are Fast. That’s where NFC technology comes in.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 24, 2021

This article shows you how you can use NFC technology to bring your restaurant into the 20th century with some brand new customers. If you are the owner of a restaurant, then here are some of the ways incorporating NFC tech into your franchise can boost sales: Mobile Payments Are Fast. That’s where NFC technology comes in.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this article, we break down the key changes and share practical strategies to help you maintain profitability. But theres another side to consider: people are still dining out, ordering in, connecting with friends, and exploring new experiences. A Different Narrative: Is There a Silver Lining?

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BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

As regards restaurant size, for instance, it will affect both food cost percentage (it’s easier to fill up a large area with higher-margin items), as well as occupancy costs since customers in larger spaces spend more money on average than those who dine in smaller dining rooms. Average Restaurant Revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

There’s just not the same amount of volume in takeout as there is in in-person dining.” ” A new journal article from Yang details how specifically the restaurant industry was affected in the early parts of the pandemic. .” from February 1 to April 30, 2020, during the early part of the pandemic.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. Offer a distinctive dining experience as well as delicious food. In this article, the experts at Sling reveal the most unique restaurant ideas from around the world. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. 20 Unique Restaurant Ideas. Source: CuriousHalt.com.

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ChowNow

MARCH 6, 2025

In this article, you will learn: Why a loyalty program is essential for your restaurants success. With so many dining optionsboth in person and online it is difficult to keep guests aware of and focused on your business. Customers earn a digital sticker every time they order from your restaurant.

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