Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Size of U.S.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Another trend we’re watching is pricing. Many restaurants are raising prices to deal with higher expenses, and it’s changing the way guests perceive value. Many restaurants are raising prices to deal with higher expenses, and it’s changing the way guests perceive value. These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants.

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Restaurant365

MAY 30, 2022

Familiar topics were perched on the crowd’s lips: inflation, rising food prices, the labor shortage, rolling waves of Covid. After a two-year-long hiatus, the National Restaurant Association’s annual show finally reopened in Chicago’s sprawling McCormick Place. It’s All About Automation .

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EATER

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Chefs, farmers, craft food purveyors, distillers, brewers, and winemakers have flocked to the Finger Lakes for the convenient location, bounty of natural resources, and lower housing and commercial rents. On par with Napa or Sonoma, the booming Finger Lakes wine region has seen a huge influx of chefs, farmers, and winemakers.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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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

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 4, 2020

” Prior to joining Boston Market, Wyatt served as Operations Partner/Vice President of Operations for Panera Bread, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, including retail, marketing, recruiting, catering, facilities and bakery at more than 40 cafes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. New CEO at Boston Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. And the situation isn’t likely to improve soon as more competition in the battle for talent is anticipated. Robotics are being tested at every single position in the restaurant from cooks to table service.

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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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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Although revenue went up (thanks to higher prices), profits went down due to high food costs and debt.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A high turnover means you now have to recruit, select, and train new candidates, which takes time and costs money. Restaurant management covers several duties and responsibilities—from hiring team members, to dealing with customer complaints, to making on-the-fly decisions to control labor costs. If it gets the job done, why change it, right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring.

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EATER

MARCH 3, 2022

Founded in 1980, Herbalife employed the classic MLM model by signing up “independent distributors” who have two responsibilities: to sell the company’s protein powders and nutritional supplements, and to recruit others to become Herbalife distributors.

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Chef, server, and bartender barely scratch the surface of all the work that happens in front and back of house. In fact, team members who have fun on the job are likely to recruit friends for open positions where they work. Restaurant jobs include many more than the obvious few that spring to mind.

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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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Key findings illustrating the industry's economic conditions include: Growth will continue : The foodservice industry is forecast to reach $997 billion in sales in 2023, driven in part by higher menu prices. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities.

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Transact

DECEMBER 9, 2019

with a number of larger operators, proves that our solution is well-positioned to help smaller companies bring real benefits to their back-of-house operations. solution combines cloud-based SaaS applications with hardware and accessories to deliver superior results for critical back-of-house operations.

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Transact

JANUARY 27, 2020

solution combines cloud-based SaaS applications with hardware and accessories to deliver superior results for critical back-of-house operations. solution combines cloud-based SaaS applications with hardware and accessories to deliver superior results for critical back-of-house operations. The deployment of BOHA!

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2021

Many people took advantage of the downtime and went back to school. And the high costs cut into the funds operators could use on employee engagement and recruitment efforts. Use this benchmarking guide to learn how to establish your own benchmarks for your prices, turnover rates, and more. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

To shine the spotlight on the immediate opportunities that exist for all Americans to find employment at franchised restaurants of an iconic brand that holds a unique place in people’s daily lives, Dunkin’ is launching its first-ever national advertising campaign aimed at recruitment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We’re also likely to see a spike in the demand for data analysts in the back office, those who can help make sense of all the new data coming in from various digital channels. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

To combat inflation in 2022, 39% of restaurants started tracking the price of key ingredients; 22% adjusted the number of vendors; 36% increased menu prices. The average profit margin for US restaurants in 2022 was 10.6% , showing it’s slowly inching back to pre-pandemic levels (12% in 2019).

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EATER

JUNE 1, 2022

The places where queer people can comfortably convene over New York-style pizza, vegan meatloaf, or hot chicken are also restaurants where loyal regulars dine multiple times a week and employees recruit their friends to join the staff. 84 Hospitality.

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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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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

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Low priced / value perceived / big ticket items brought down to a fixed low price. The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Ghost Kitchens.

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

The rooftop pool at Soho House New York. Photo: Soho House The hospitality brand is growing its restaurant empire — and you’re allowed in Earlier this month, Soho House’s newest members-only club opened in Portland, Oregon. The pair’s first date apparently happened at the Soho House London location.) It is one-of-a-kind.

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

The rooftop pool at Soho House New York. Photo: Soho House The hospitality brand is growing its restaurant empire — and you’re allowed in Earlier this month, Soho House’s newest members-only club opened in Portland, Oregon. The pair’s first date apparently happened at the Soho House London location.) It is one-of-a-kind.

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EATER

AUGUST 21, 2020

It had been pushed back 15 minutes — a potentially ominous sign. But that vision came with a toxic management style characterized by intimidation, a barrage of sexualized commentary, and explosive anger, according to two dozen current and former staffers. The tone of the room shifted.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Building a successful co-op should also be “rooted in justice, equity, and a holistic view of the world” This story was originally published on Civil Eats. On a corner lot in the North End of Detroit, the the framing is underway for a Black-led, community-owned grocery cooperative, the first of its type in the city in recent times.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Year-over-year check growth was 5.7% during the week, the highest growth recorded since mid-April. Check has grown at 5.0% or more during each of the last 7 weeks. . Only fine dining did improve in sales growth. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 percentage points or more during the week). .

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EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Pablo Espinosa Gutiérrez Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung is at the center of an all-out tug-of-war between two of LA’s biggest malls, but the fight says something even bigger about the future of the mall itself Perhaps we should start with the dumplings themselves, which are, of course, delicious. Worth the trip. Worth planning the trip around.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

7010 – Paycheck Protection Program (PP) Flexibility Act of 2020 which extends provisions of the act to give more time to both use and pay back the funds. For new loans, the pay back term for non-forgiven debt is extended to five years from two. PPP Goes Flexible. President Trump signed H.R.7010

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Founded in 2000, Abe and Christina Ng wanted to give Miami something it didn’t have at the time – a neighborhood Japanese restaurant for sushi lovers that served delicious fresh food at good prices. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Sushi Maki Ocean Tempura.

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