Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We hear frequently how innovation is a mainstay for business survival and growth. Innovation helps restaurants stay competitive and those involved in operations and sourcing need to always be looking for the next thing that grabs attention, differentiates, and brings value to their patrons. Innovation Through Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Paul Dioguardi, owner of Colorado-based Hickory House Ribs, realized there was only so much he could do with the amount of available restaurant tables so he decided to focus on growing the catering side of the business. ’ Just having this van parked out front drove that sale.”

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. YES – the menu is that important!

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

Leading the charge in this technological revolution are two of QSR Automations’ innovative products: ConnectSmart® Kitchen and Host. Together, they’re not just changing the game; they’re shaping the future of dining. This means shorter wait times for your guests and smoother operations for your kitchen staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

“Preparing to reopen a restaurant in the face of a changing pandemic can be complex and challenging without the right resources to help guide your planning efforts,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. Click here to view the application and instructions. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fine dining establishments provide a space for the most creative chefs and the boldest of all hospitality entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate and offer unique and upscale dining experiences–something that’s hard to replicate at regular dining establishments. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc.,

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Growth for most, after all, isn’t walking through the front door, it’s coming in online. If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. It might not be. Clear career paths upwards and onwards.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2021

During his 22 years with Marriott, he held diverse positions, from Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage to Vice President of Experience Design and Regional Vice President of Food & Beverage in the Middle East & Africa. What Goes Behind Developing An Exceptional Restaurant Design Philosophy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, as these solutions advance, companies should refer to their technology as “Smart Carts,” or something in the same vein, to give a more accurate representation of what they provide and come off as warm and welcoming tools designed to elevate hospitality. For part one, click here. Don’t be afraid to increase price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

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QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s what keeps the industry afloat. Seamless Integration with ConnectSmart® Kitchen In any bustling bar, coordination between the front and back of house is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

If the restaurant not busy, the robot will sit by the front door waiting for the next customer to come into the restaurant. “After giving 15 minutes of their time back to customers and staff members in the traditional restaurant business, we are now also offering this to bars, food courts, fast food restaurants and festivals. .

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

When we look back at the impact that 2020 had on the restaurant industry, we’ll see it as an accelerator of change. Food and menus were designed with to-go in mind. Many restaurants have begin operating on what Bruce Bell, Head of Square for Restaurants, calls a “hub-and-spoke model.” The brand is now considering franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan is a versatile tool designed for restaurants of all sizes. The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. Who is MarketMan for?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Keens Steakhouse Peter Luger Cote Gallaghers Steakhouse Porter House Wolfgang’s 4 Charles Prime Rib Bowery Meat Company Old Homestead Steakhouse Sparks Steak House American Cut Delmonico’s Quality Meats Smith & Wollensky St. Anselm Strip House Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” Amid all this, you yourself might be asking: “Do I design for a COVID universe or do I design for the last normal? ” Worry not. Curbside Appeal.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Lulu’s is an unbelievably whimsical wine garden with beautiful dining areas in both the front and the back of the restaurant. In the front of the restaurant, the “streetery” provides coverage from the sun, and is a prime location for people watching. Hidden in the West End of Washington, D.C.,Upper What to try on the menu?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

& Restaurant Buvette New York Shuka Sotto 13 The Dutch NORMA’S Hudson Clearwater Penelope NYC Root & Bone Hearth Restaurant Vinegar Hill House Victor’s Cafe BLACKBARN Restaurant Lido Harlem Restaurant B&H Dairy Chez Ma Tante Cookshop Peaches Russ & Daughters Café Egg Shop. For me, it’s the culture. Baking Co. &

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies. Innovations in efficiency, on the other hand, can lead to long-lasting success, as in the case of the McDonald’s brothers’ systematization of fast food orders. A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant. Restaurants have been evolving since the 1850s.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But what about trick-or-treating, objectively the most vital component of our kiddified, commercialized, modern-day interpretation of All Hallows’ Eve? But what about trick-or-treating, objectively the most vital component of our kiddified, commercialized, modern-day interpretation of All Hallows’ Eve?

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Maybe it’s organizing the walk-in, folding the napkins for the front of the house, or reworking the menus. Operations management involves designing the systems that not only save you time and energy, but that also ultimately add to your bottom line. Successful companies, in any industry, are always innovating.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Whether it’s the classic muffuletta or a BLT, nothing comes close to the freshness of Cochon Butcher’s house-cured meats, spicy olives, cheese, and wonderfully soft chewy pieces of bread. There has never been a better time to enjoy a delicious treat in sandwich stores up and down the country. And this is not a bad thing at all!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2020

A restaurant employee app , designed to streamline staff schedules and keep employees motivated and engaged. However, just as in many other industries, mobile app innovation in communications and engagement is adapting to improve retention of this changing workforce. Refine your hiring funnel.

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The Food Corridor

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The industry bounced back and found a way to get through the year. . With signs that things might be going back to norma l, there is certainly some optimism in the air. To do this, let’s look back at 2020 and see what we think might be around the corner for shared kitchens in 2021. We all know what happened next. .

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Sharing a delicious meal with friends and family delivers on all fronts. People seem to be making up for the lost time on the social front, unfazed by rising fuel, food, and labor costs. With the government banning in-house dining, savvy eateries quickly pivoted their operations.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It’s clear that embracing technological innovation is no longer optional for restaurant owners and entrepreneurs; it’s essential for survival and success. Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. trillion in 2024.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These compact, square-shaped pixel blocks hold the power to transform your restaurant into a more efficient business where owners, customers, kitchen staff, and the front-of-house enjoy smoother shifts and higher earnings. Implementing QR code ordering is one of the fastest ways to quickly implement digital ordering. What is a QR code?

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