Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

Since trivia in bars has been shown to increase sales and foot traffic, first determine when you need that nice bump in business. Then, the trivia champion is crowned Now, back to the bar trivia formats. The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. Spoiler alert! Here are your options!

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Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

Since trivia in bars has been shown to increase sales and foot traffic, first determine when you need that nice bump in business. Then, the trivia champion is crowned Now, back to the bar trivia formats. The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. Spoiler alert! Here are your options!

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Bar Events Email Marketing Social Media 78

Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

Since trivia in bars has been shown to increase sales and foot traffic, first determine when you need that nice bump in business. Then, the trivia champion is crowned Now, back to the bar trivia formats. The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. Spoiler alert! Here are your options!

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Bar Events Email Marketing Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Lavu

MARCH 30, 2020

All employees, whether front- or back-of-house, should be clear on the long-term goals of your business. If a restaurant doesn’t have clearly defined, measurable goals for service and sales – then it’s hard to keep everyone on the same page. Encourage Camaraderie Through Informal Social Events.

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Notch

MAY 7, 2019

You need to develop an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back for one more pint. If you can fork up somewhere in the range of $110,000 to $850,000 (the average is $480,000), then you’ve got a starting point. Facing those challenges head on takes a bit of planning. Can you even afford to open a bar?

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Notch

MAY 7, 2019

You need to develop an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back for one more pint. If you can fork up somewhere in the range of $110,000 to $850,000 (the average is $480,000), then you’ve got a starting point. Facing those challenges head on takes a bit of planning. Can you even afford to open a bar?

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

As people look to take a break from kitchen duties, feeding their families every night during social distancing, KaTom is suggesting some takeout restaurants for a handful of cities across the country. We hope these contributions to the pantheon of restaurant advice help hungry folks in these cities and give local businesses a boost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

Whether you’re looking to improve customer satisfaction, increase sales, or reduce costs, tracking these metrics will bring clarity to your restaurants’ performance and help you achieve your goals. So grab a coffee, sit back, and let’s dive in and explore the world of restaurant metrics. Why Are Metrics Important?

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features NLRB, Condado Tacos, JBF, General Mills Convenience & Foodservice, Yelp, WorkJam and Forge, HungryPanda, QikServe and FreedomPay, Tablelist, xtraCHEF, Perk Labs and blixr. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. As a result, the final rule provides clear guidance in this significant area of the law.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Nearly 50% of Americans plan to watch the game at home or a friend’s house. Or, the first 50 RSVPs get on the “VIP” list which could mean a free app or reserved seating. 6) Burnt is Good…Kansas City Burnt Ends A highly in demand delicacy in Kansas City, burnt ends are crusty, fatty meat from the point of a smoked beef brisket.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

How To Improve Restaurant Service and Win Back Customers . Good service and excellent dining experiences will help your customers get a positive impression and help keep them coming back. . The goal of training employees and other house staff is to make the customers happy. How To Improve Restaurant Service .

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. 32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. How Comfortable are Diners? Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency.

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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. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Takeout For Good.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Replacing error-prone handwritten scribbles and shouts, Ultimate is a digital workflow solution, connecting the front- and back-of-the house directly with diners and creating a transparent view into their order status – whether diners order for pickup or delivery on Grubhub, at an in-store kiosk, or directly with a cashier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. The survey revealed that after a year of birthday, holiday, graduation and anniversary celebrations over Zoom, respondents are ready to get back to event planning. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. “Dunkin’ continues to modernize with convenience at the forefront. Getting Hotter at Dave's.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

Times are even tougher for 64 percent of nonprofits, 50 percent of entertainers/artists, 48 percent of small businesses in the transportation sector, and 43 percent of event planners. “We’re seeing restaurants making dramatic increases in both transaction revenue and volume, indicating a slow climb back to pre-pandemic levels.”

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 12, 2023

The layout of a nightclub’s seating, bar, and kitchen areas can significantly affect how customers experience the space and how quickly staff can move around it while providing a service, even though patrons don’t give it much thought. Seating areas. Dance floor or other entertainment areas. So, what are you waiting for?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

It was April 2017, a seventh season of the show would air in a couple of months, and a friend had come to Chicago to attend this dinner with me, not because we loved Game of Thrones — neither of us had watched for years at that point — but because the idea of a fannish dinner was exciting. This version was dyed with squid ink.)

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

Whether you’re opening your very first business or you’ve got half a dozen venues to your name, creative restaurant marketing is vital to attract new diners and to ensure your regulars keep coming back again and again. 31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales. Download Now. Your marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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EATER

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a regular year, the food hall would be thriving off a steady number of customers coming in for entertainment, drinks, art displays, and international food from six independently owned restaurants. The winterized outdoor dining setup at Detroit Shipping Company. Seoung Lee for Detroit Shipping Company. First up: Detroit Shipping Company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Limitations and consumer demand. A vast majority of the U.S. restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Frances Allen has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of Checkers & Rally’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2020. Allen succeeds Rick Silva, who has decided to leave the company after 13 years as CEO and President. She is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ledesma Cord Jefferson goes gonzo in America’s id, Las Vegas It’s 3:30 in the morning on a Thursday in August, and I’m lying on the marble floor of my hotel bathroom in Las Vegas. I’m naked and drenched in sweat, crumpled into a fetal position on a bathrobe to shield my clammy skin from the freezing tile. but I was in a bit of a rut at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

Restaurant Sales Velocity. Nielsen CGA released sales data with a particular focus on the states of Texas, Florida and Georgia that have eased shelter in place restrictions. New York: sales velocity is +13 percent from May 9 to May 16. California: sales velocity is +13 percent from May 9 to May 16.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

points relative to 2016, widened from a gap of 1.3 points in 2018. points year-over-year, driven down by a weak holiday shopping period. The weakest business categories varied by type and price point, and included stores selling mobile phones, shoes, and appliances. Yelponomics. calculated? According to researchers?,

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