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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EATER

MAY 31, 2024

The laid-back seafood shack with a menu from chef Maximilian Hines, also the founder of Stolen Goods, a collaborative of Black and brown chefs in Atlanta, brings Gulf Coast vibes to the landlocked city, complete with nostalgic and nautical design touches such as wood paneling, midcentury pool tile, and turquoise-hued barstools.

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EATER

MAY 28, 2020

Now, Tate is staying in a spare room at his mom’s house in Philadelphia. Leigh-Ann Martin chats with guests at one of her pop-up dinners. Dahli Durley. The setting is dissimilar to that of a New York penthouse, but he plans each menu as thoughtfully as ever, still tracing and celebrating black American foodways. It’s not about that.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Sushi Maki Ocean Tempura. “Sushi Maki is a true family affair.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When " "It's going to be a long road back to normal," said Steven Hall. "Even Dining Bond Goes Global. Restaurants are a vital part of our communities and our lives.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies. Food is fascinating, and dining out often leads to cherished memories, but a restaurant’s transaction system does not make it into those memories. A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant. Restaurants have been evolving since the 1850s.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. So, why do it?

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The restaurant profit margin takes into account all your revenue streams, from in-house dining and takeaway orders to branded merchandise and meal kits. Understanding what influences your restaurant profit margin helps you assess the success of the business and make positive changes. They typically see profit margins of about 3% to 6%.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 19, 2021

Both the front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations are carried out in the same place in a food truck. Renting out is a better option due to lower up-front costs as they can be further upgraded or replaced with a new one based on the revenue generated in the initial phases. Source: The Finest Emirates.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. So, why do it?

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BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

A high turnover rate means people come back often enough because they like your menu selection so there is less urgency associated with their visit which results in longer stay times for guests and increased spending per customer. These important business models are what profitable restaurants don’t take lightly.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

Because technology integration allows your business systems to talk, it improves communication between the kitchen and front-of-house staff. In addition, it automates back-of-house operations so your teams can focus on creating epic food and customer experiences. There is good and bad news.

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PathSpot

APRIL 26, 2024

By prioritizing hygiene and implementing stringent back-of-house food safety protocols, businesses can create a positive environment that results in customer loyalty, trust, and long-term success. Cutting-edge solutions such as PathSpot SafetySuite are essential for upholding cleanliness and safety standards.

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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. Your marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 31 creative restaurant marketing ideas you can put to the test.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This would have been around 1996, by which point Stewart was about to launch her own media and merchandising company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She had been a contributor to House Beautiful , managed a food boutique, and ran a successful catering business that often served well-heeled clients in New York and its suburbs.

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Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

Reducing Front-line Friction by Incorporating Digital-Only Items. As a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, there is an urgency to rethink both the present and the future of the restaurant industry. Proactive restaurants are already developing and employing innovative restaurant post-COVID strategies to meet these objectives.

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Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

So grab a coffee, sit back, and let’s dive in and explore the world of restaurant metrics. In practice, however, successfully managing a group of busy restaurants is an awfully tough undertaking. To help you out, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide on restaurant metrics. Why Are Metrics Important?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Staff can also opt to change cooking times and alter portion sizes for foods coming out of the hopper to map back to customer customization requests. "Intel® This edition of MRM News Bites features a lot of technology and robotic news, virtual food halls and healthy kid menus. Flippy ROAR for Sale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. Does your restaurant have a sign out front? For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

“Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This is all the income from your food and beverage sales, catering, branded merchandise, packaged goods, venue hire, etc. Your Cost of Goods Sold are your food and beverage costs along with the cost of any merchandise you sell. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. What is the average restaurant profit margin?

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

While Germany has long been considered a country offering many traditional dishes, there are now an increasing number of restaurants popping up that are bringing new flavours to the table. You’ll find everything and anything: classic burger joints, steakhouses and pizzerias, but also cat temples and American diners. Nordsee is one of them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Short-staffed and overwhelmed, restaurants’ hours of operation have been cut back, with signs on windows practically pleading line cooks and waiters to apply for one of many open positions. Here’s how three owners are doing it. Where eating at restaurants became an option, the experience felt different.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

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