Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Not only will offering these kits increase your revenue and expand your reach, but they’ll also be easier to prepare than in-house meals. Create a Prix Fixe Menu.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. On the other hand, when you know exactly who your ideal customers are, you can craft an experience that resonates with customers on a deeper, emotional level, creating a connection that will keep them coming back for years.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

You need ideas that will wow new customers and get the regulars excited to come back in. In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. When its go-time, everyone should be cool, calm, and collectedthat includes both front and back of house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. And the situation isn’t likely to improve soon as more competition in the battle for talent is anticipated.

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Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2023

” Steve Lewis and Chris Thompson Photo courtesy of Clayton Hauck Where did the idea come from to house the concepts under one roof? . "For ” Steve Lewis and Chris Thompson Photo courtesy of Clayton Hauck Where did the idea come from to house the concepts under one roof? "When cities run out of room, they build up!

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city. They're almost spot-on…” says Crumpton.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In all cases I would encourage you to take a step back, breathe deep, put down your knife, and check your enthusiasm for right now. Patience, knowing that you probably don’t know what you don’t know, and fall back on perfecting what you do know first, and realize that when you are ready, you will be ready. You want more!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

I may be in the minority, but I have always felt, and often promoted, that restaurants can and occasionally do serve a higher purpose. Soul is the definition of you and the pursuit of this will always be our most important goal in life. Is this poetic nonsense or is there truth in this idea of soul?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

One solution is roasting coffee in-house. Rising coffee prices have become unavoidable Over the last two years, green coffee prices have risen rapidly, with no definitive end in sight. One option is to start roasting coffee in-house, rather than relying on wholesale suppliers. lb in the weeks since.

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Café Pricing Management Management 138

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool. In fact, the term “social media” is a misuse of the intended definition. So, the definition of family, friends, team, and belongingness may no longer apply. It was enlightening even though much of what he pointed to is well-known.

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Technology Social Media Back of House Front of House 416

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Updating packaging to account for new ways of getting food from restaurant to car to house to table can increase propensity to re-order significantly.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 449

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

EST. Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc. for approximately $25 million.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. One strategy for reducing costs has been the increased use of technology.

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2025 Loyalty Program 2024 Back of House 221

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the decades that have followed, places like Alloy (decorative cherry blossoms, pink walls), Model Milk (airy, multilevel dining areas), and Sukiyaki House (sushi counter displaying seafood flown in from Japan) — which offer experiences devoid of steak and ornate dark wood — have continued to change what diners expect of fine dining.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On the one hand, you get the possibility of technique and flavor you cannot, or don’t want to, create yourself, plated and served with attention. On the other hand, going out to a restaurant means risking mediocrity or outright unpleasantness for which you still have to pay. We recommend new places with caveats. Was it worth it?

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Pricing Back of House Food Order Front of House 363

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Hardee's, and Panda Express are just some of the leading restaurant chains that have added plant-based items to their menus over the past 12 months, with Del Taco, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Red Robin, and Yard House adding additional items to their existing plant-based offerings. This data covers U.S.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2022

The Massachusetts restaurant and chef Ruth Wakefield deserve some credit for America’s favorite cookie, but certainly not all of it Ruth Wakefield was a highly accomplished person: a college-educated dietician, teacher, chef, and the founder and operator of Toll House Inn, one of New England’s most famous restaurants.

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Back of House Point of Sale Employee Relations Take-out 261

EATER

JUNE 16, 2020

Operations that remained open the last few months found new ways to serve customers; others are now reopening alongside bars in some states. For craft brewers, that number was much higher, nearly 40 percent , and they especially relied on in-house taprooms and brewpubs. Instead, the major disruptions were in distribution.

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Brewery Back of House Retail Mobile Ordering 332

EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Shared lodging like bed and breakfasts, boarding houses, and room rentals are falling out of favor, replaced by contactless, host-less vacation rentals. I, however, came back with boiled eggs. Their endurance in my mind has little to do with their flavor and everything to do with the gracious host who served them.

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Back of House Travel Website Management Hotels 284

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Lots of the houses had little trains you could take [through the cellars] that were reminiscent of something you would have seen at Disney World,” remembers Christian Holthausen, a French-American strategic consultant in the wine & spirits industry, of his early career in Champagne in the 1990s.

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Back of House Tourism Hotels Vineyard 284

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But if no one knows you exist or what you serve, the road to profitability alone will be challenging. Adding to the theme, the only cheese he serves in the pizzeria is Stracciatella, "Stracci" for short. Table of Contents. Why your restaurant name matters. 103 Restaurant Name Ideas. Other resources for starting a restaurant.

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Social Media Customer Experience Food Truck Back of House 390

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. .

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Franchising Franchise Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food destination Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world. What is the food like in Phuket?

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Back of House Front of House 320

EATER

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep dish gets the fine dining treatment | Chuck Hodes/FX A 15-year restaurant veteran, The Bear ’s culinary producer is responsible for the show’s food as well as the cast’s cooking skills Courtney “Coco” Storer has worked in some of the world’s most vaunted kitchens, including Verjus in Paris, both as a chef and in the front of house.

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Seasonal Menu Front of House Food Back of House 246

EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I have just a handful of go-to recipes for lunch and dinner in my arsenal, most of which are variations on the “house meal” theme. I have just a handful of go-to recipes for lunch and dinner in my arsenal, most of which are variations on the “house meal” theme. Subscribe now. I’m a boring home cook.

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EATER

JANUARY 24, 2022

Growing up in my house, two things were appetizer staples at parties: rumaki (the nostalgic bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on a toothpick) and dill dip served in a pumpernickel bread bowl. Here are seven Eater editors’ go-to recipes for those special occasions when dip is what’s for dinner. Beau Monde Dill Dip. Tish Gidney, Allrecipes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 294

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

. “After 36+ years of serving innovative, California inspired cuisine, we are proud to have built an incredibly loyal and supportive CPK guest community, so we wanted to do something to show our appreciation as we kick off the new year,” said Ashley Ceraolo, SVP of Marketing at California Pizza Kitchen. A complete meal on a $5.00

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Additionally, restaurant employee evaluation forms serve as written records of staff performance. Managers can refer back to these forms to see who has grown the most to make promotions accordingly, or to see whose progress has stagnated if they have to make the difficult decision to let team members go.

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Point of Sale Download Communication Reference 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. Lindsay: “ Definitely making people’s day. 7shifts’ 150+ employees come from various backgrounds and have worked in numerous industries—from video game design to healthcare. It was a little bit of everything.”

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Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

I am definitely not the intended audience for Eat a Peach : In 2008, I was hired as the corporate beverage director for Chang’s young empire; I held this job for seven months before I was fired without explanation. David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career.

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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. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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EATER

AUGUST 4, 2022

Hands reach across it, some placing food on the table, some serving themselves, one taking a photo with a phone. An interior spread of Chicken + Bread. Chicken + Bread. Why zines are food media’s experimental cutting edge I sometimes attribute my growing zine obsession to being — on paper — a book historian.

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Food Magazine Back of House Book 329