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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

" In an effort to help franchisees overcome the business challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Huddle House has announced a program of relief measures being temporarily offered to franchisees to support the system head-on during this crisis. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. . "In

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Hardee's, and Panda Express are just some of the leading restaurant chains that have added plant-based items to their menus over the past 12 months, with Del Taco, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Red Robin, and Yard House adding additional items to their existing plant-based offerings. This data covers U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. The buyer receives text updates with links to live maps to track delivery progress. Visa SMB Help.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When I finally left the doughnut job in 2009, I left the industry entirely — not because I wanted another career, but because I couldn’t see a path to a sustainable, balanced life in food. So did my coworkers: If anything, we sustained each other, for better and worse, providing a valued support system. They didn’t like it.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As part of the initiative, local artists in three US cities – Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Portland, OR – designed street art murals to raise awareness of sustainability issues in the coffee supply chain. Nestlé commits US $1 billion to support sustainable coffee farming. Nestlé is aiming to sustainably source 100% of its coffee by 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), 4thMVMT, and PepsiCo announced a formal collaboration to provide leadership development and increase business ownership opportunities for Black people in the restaurant industry. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed. 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. DRH’s common stockholders received $1.05 per share in cash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

" "It's going to be a long road back to normal," said Steven Hall. "Even In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Curry Up Now attracted a new investment from seed-stage venture capital firm Liquid 2 Ventures (L2V). " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Select U.S.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

“VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“We have a guiding principle to do both well and good, and I believe one of the reasons our brand is able to remain successful during these challenging times is by giving back to the communities we serve,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

“At the beginning, we just wanted to make the freshest, most authentic Mexican foods possible, while giving back to the community. Pillsbury invested heavily into the brand, but Art and his wife Joanne ultimately purchased the company back from Pillsbury in 1989, bringing it home to Chicago once again. Art Velazquez.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 21, 2023

In that leadership position, he created classes for managers on skills like leadership and cost control. With experience in the front and back of the house, Kam Talebi has walked a mile in both shoes. What comes to mind when you think of success in the restaurant industry? Maybe you realized hospitality is your passion.

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Qu

MAY 7, 2025

At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. Equipment downtime alone is costing the industry an estimated $46 billion annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features Yum! Brands and The Habit, Chase and DoorDash, Waitr, Local Foods, C3 Signature, Pudu Tech, Southern Glazer's, Voodoo Doughnut, The Friendship Café and Digital Signage Expo. Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. has agreed to acquire The Habit Restaurants, Inc., Brands, Inc.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2021

But under Sai’s leadership, Coffee Break now also offers trendy flavored lattes like salted caramel, black sesame, and pistachio. Faye Sai and her siblings grew up working in the small coffee shop, or kopitiam, of their father, just as he had worked in his own father’s kopitiam decades before.

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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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EATER

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For Shakirah Simley, executive director of Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, food and activism have always been intertwined In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Shakirah Simley. Washington Community Service Center.

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QSR Automations

MARCH 4, 2025

Jennifers leadership, innovation, and vision have been instrumental in driving our success. From streamlining kitchen operations to improving communication between front- and back-of-house or enhancing the guest experience, Im drawn to solutions that ease the workload for operators and staff. Now, its my turn to give back.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2023

Nordic coffee culture has had a huge impact on specialty coffee around the world, with the wide-reaching influence of Scandinavian roasters on sustainable sourcing practices and roast profiles clearly evident in many markets. Coffee houses soon started to open on the East Coast, mostly in New York and Boston.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Sustainability is about survival and prosperity – can we put that upfront? Now more than ever, with soaring supply prices, staff shortages and crazy weather, sustainability makes sense across all business areas – it’s much more than recycled packaging and local vegetables. Are you worried about power costs?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seafood delivery services connect customers with fisheries that practice sustainable acquisition of fish and aim to protect the environment while offering quality seafood. In addition, the company is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly fishing practices. Best Seafood Delivery Services. Sea to Table. The Crab Place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Holiday Traffic Not Enough. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While working hard to bring customers back into the restaurant is very important for success, it has become more important to figure out the third-party equation in terms of pricing, commissions and fees, and value – which is ultimately the difference between success and failure. This trend has held on in the last five years.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Focus on working on your people skills, the way you communicate, and your leadership style. They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? Here’s how to achieve that.

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Cheetah

APRIL 13, 2021

Back then, it wasn’t uncommon to see chefs in the middle of a shift or late at night making calls to different vendors, sending texts or faxes. Operational excellence is a philosophy that embraces a problem-solving and leadership mindset to create sustainable improvement within an organization. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JUNE 25, 2024

At Aaron Allen & Associates, we specialize in strategic kitchen reconfigurations that not only streamline your back-of-house processes but also significantly boost your bottom line. Continuous Improvement: Post-deployment, we provide ongoing support and adjustments to ensure sustained efficiency and profitability.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 27, 2022

However, the growth period conveniently masked the competition brimming at its back. For your restaurant to stand out, you need a great restaurant manager with unique qualities to thrive (not just sustain) in this highly competitive UK restaurant industry while overcoming the various operational shortcomings. Strong Leadership.

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Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 19, 2024

And theyre supporting the restaurants that bring sustainability into the fold. Thats why 58% of travelers are revisiting their favorite childhood destinationsand on the culinary end of hospitality, its driving consumers back to cozy nostalgic foods like mac and cheese and chicken soups. Whats whetting appetites in 2025?

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

Every quarter, Black Box Intelligence has the privilege of hosting executives from the top restaurant chains in the country for our State of the Industry (SOTI) webinar where we reveal the latest trends and insights driving today’s restaurant experience. Unfortunately, the answer is not that clear-cut.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Restaurant owners negotiated payment plans with their landlords, many of which had prolonged forgiveness dates, but were often not able to pay back rent. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ." – Pooja S.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

Before we dive into the challenges of the Autumn Budget 2024, lets step back and look at the bigger picture. When the Autumn Budget landed, food and drink leaders warned ministers that the tax increase would cost the British Hospitality industry 3 billion and force businesses to reduce investments, cut jobs, and raise customer prices.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

Described as an “ebullient and creative change maker” Niki is a huge advocate for sustainability and has brought it as a key focus to her role in Hilton believing the greatest “mark you can leave in this world is to not leave one at all.” As the Wine Director for Orange Hospitality, Eleonora also focuses on sake and teas.

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