Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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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. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. The report analyzed data from more than 30,000 QSR restaurants that generated a total of 4.5 billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. labor costs at 3 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. 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.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. 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.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“I discovered PJ’s Coffee back in 2002, and have been hooked ever since,” said Wright. The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. “This program is an exciting way to give back to each CPK guest and truly say ‘Thank You’, whether it’s a percentage off their next meal, a memorable vacation, or a cash prize. .

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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EATER

MAY 8, 2023

Lunch and dinner typically begin with an amuse-bouche of seasonal barbajuans, fritters common to the Riviera that are typically filled with ricotta and leafy vegetables like Swiss chard. Even before construction was completed, the chefs were supplying fruits and vegetables to some of Paris’s top restaurants, such as Mokonuts and Septime.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

In October, shortly before Halloween, Tamez saw a post on Uni’s Instagram announcing a new feature: Enjoy the restaurant’s a la carte menu in the privacy of one of the Eliot Hotel’s suites. restaurants are forced to regularly innovate in order to stay afloat. Consider the presentation, he says, or how the staff feels like family.

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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. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. Top Marketer : Dan Farrell, Multi-units in MI.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s a tedious but worthwhile process: drying mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, making pickles and slaw, and preserving garlic blossoms and coriander seeds in airtight jars before these ingredients vanish with the end of the season. But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. scary and sparse,” admits Rubba.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Congrats! ?? And good luck. It’s going to be the ride of your life. Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Virtual kitchens are a unique franchising opportunity that gives us a new and innovative way to capitalize on consumer trends at a low cost,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

With a portfolio that already includes brands like Applebee’s®, Panera Bread®, Taco Bell® and Arby’s®, the newly acquired Pizza Hut and Wendy’s restaurants will further Flynn’s goal of diversification. billion in sales and employing 73,000 people in 44 states. KFC’s Generosity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2020

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Curry Up Now attracted a new investment from seed-stage venture capital firm Liquid 2 Ventures (L2V). Select U.S.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. End-to-end payment processing removes complexity and PCI compliance demands for operators. The “restaurant anywhere” experience will expand.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2025

Located near the Kansas City International Airport, this eatery offers a diverse menu that includes brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, and ribs, all prepared with meticulous attention to flavor and quality. Barbecue holds a special place in Missouri’s food scene. In this article, we’ve rounded up 30 of the best BBQ spots across Missouri.

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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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EATER

MAY 31, 2023

Locally raised beef, an array of summer produce, and a variety of other seafood are all on the menu. The Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown attracts talent from all over too, feeding skilled cooks and a spirit of innovation into restaurants across the island. Wedged between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the Gulf of St.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. Despite the challenges posed by rising living costs and shifting consumer spending patterns, the food and hospitality sector continues to adapt to meet the needs and wants of consumers in Australia. Source mccrindle.com.au

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2025

What keeps people coming back is the consistency in texture and taste across a wide variety of cuts. Each bite balances tender texture and bold seasoning, showcasing true Texas-style craftsmanship. Slow-smoked over pure oak wood, the meats carry a robust smokiness, with a finely tuned balance of peppery seasoning and juicy tenderness.

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 14, 2020

La Cocina was able to keep the Municipal Market space and push back construction until it was safe to begin again. It’s a garbage-ass year.”. In March, La Cocina was poised to open the first food hall of its kind: In San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, it would showcase seven women-led La Cocina businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

“In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP. NLRB Approves McDonald's Settlements. An administrative law judge denied their motions to approve the settlement agreements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Allen comes to Checkers & Rally’s with a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry and deep expertise across brand strategy, menu and marketing, franchising, restaurant technology, and restaurant operations, among other disciplines. She is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry.

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