Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Restaurant groups, such as the Arizona Restaurant Association, are also using this opportunity to launch and promote creative Take Out campaigns that benefit the broader food community. The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

If these folks were going to a friend’s house they wouldn’t think of taking a plate, a mug or a picture off the wall. “I just spent a lot of money” A guest at one of our nightclubs, who spent $5,000 to get $5,000 worth of food and beverage to entertain his 10 guests, took the $500 glass centerpiece on his way out. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Remember just saying thank you or giving a pat on the back isn’t enough. For front of house workers set goals on the number of turnovers of tables or good reviews. For back of house set goals on the time it takes to get food to the pass and out to customers. Don’t just give them a thanks or a high five.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). Try “FOOD” on for size. We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. Even if it’s only 20 minutes – make this a priority.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

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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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Offer a small discount off online orders.

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Email Marketing Marketing Online Ordering Front of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s look at some of them: relaxing with a cup of coffee ordering food home strolling with a drink in the park holding a meeting hanging out with friends in the evening going to a concert taking photos for social media. For example, consider a post idea: “You can order your morning takeaway coffee in our cafe.”

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Taco Mac, a 27-unit sports bar based in Atlanta, has designs to grow within Georgia, and into other states. But Taco Mac’s road to growth faces many of the same challenges that other brands are encountering in 2022: labor has never cost more, and it’s difficult to properly staff a restaurant in order to keep up with demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Shasta, California. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. COGS is a restaurant metric that includes everything you spend on food and drinks to make the dishes you serve. Reduce your bills by opting for energy-efficient appliances and lighting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. . ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

CV Partners, LLC, completed the previously announced acquisition of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. Buffalo Wild Wings, founded in 1982, is the largest sports bar brand in the United States.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Experience Customer Service 364

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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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 332

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When it comes to email, e very $1 you spend can mean $38 back to your business —that’s a 3800% ROI. And social media is no slouch, either: actively follow and engage with restaurants on social media, 74% say they are more likely to visit or order food from those establishments. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover.

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Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

It also continues its rapid growth internationally by adding franchise development deals for France, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain to its international market now totaling 64 stores. In total, 165 stores are set to open. Randy’s Donuts is also in negotiations for dozens of stores throughout California and other states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on July 31st, worries are escalating about the small business owners who still can’t cover monthly rent payments and/or have back rent to pay. Rent Struggle Is Real. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. TableSafe, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members.

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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

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. There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority.

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Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Table of Contents.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. Discretionary spending has flatlined and shifted for food and hospitality but spending on essential items is slightly up. Source mccrindle.com.au

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Hospitality 2025 Food Back of House 78

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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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 348

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features NCR, Bloom Intelligence, The American Food Association, The Dinex Group, Performance Food Group Company, Appetize and Restaurant365, Snackpass, PAR Technology, Net Element, Sensory, GRIF, Picnic and El Pollo Loco. NCR Acquires Zynstra. NCR Corporation acquired U.K.-based

Mobile Ordering 309

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Point of Sale Customer Experience 309

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

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. " "It's going to be a long road back to normal," said Steven Hall. "Even Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

They know food, they know service, they know their wines, and they have high expectations.”. The famed Sushi Village still leads the pack, and represents another factor in Whistler’s strong food scene: chefs and restaurateurs who set up shop here to maximize their time on the ski hill and bike trails. The glow of nightlife in Whistler.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Tourism Back of House 241

7 Shifts

APRIL 1, 2020

Many restaurants in the United States and Canada have already had to shut down or reduce their operations to off-site dining only in order to support social distancing measures. If you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness, panic, or isolation anxiety during these difficult times, know that you are not alone.

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Social Media Outdoor Take-out Download 366

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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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 385

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In partnership with Alberta restaurateur, Samira Shariff, the brand’s first Canada location will open in Edmonton in the coming months, the first of five locations planned in the province over the next eight years. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff. Founded in Beverly Hills, Calif. locations, whether joining us on vacation or business travel.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual 2019 383

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. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Franchise Franchising 2020 Fast Casual 340

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

School was about to go back in session and those waking up early found that it was no longer sunny and sweltering at 7 a.m. Still struggling to recoup shutdown losses, businesses now must survive the harsh blow of cold weather It happened around Labor Day weekend, the spiritual end of Midwestern summer.

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Outdoor Seating Small Business Customer Service 363

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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Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 419