Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights. BUT most importantly I put it on all staff!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2021

The design of a restaurant can provide the ambiance needed to keep customers coming back, even if the building’s space isn’t divided into specific use areas. As an architect who has designed many restaurants here are a few ways you can use walls in the design of your space. Build Half Walls. Create Partitions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As a restaurant owner, you’ve put some serious thought into your interior design, menu development and ambience creation to make your guests feel comfortable and attract more people to visit. But have you thought about your website design? Align your web design with your style. Align Your Web Design with Your Style.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2023

The name comes from the Japanese equivalent of the Rock, Paper, Scissors game and the space combines natural elements, fluid design lines, and Japanese precision throughout. The space features hanging lantern pendant lights, wooden wishbone chairs, and bouclé knit and leather banquettes, all custom-designed. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. New technology innovations now being introduced into the hospitality industry are designed to level out those pinch points. Design Your Holiday Customer Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The color scheme you choose to design your restaurant has a big impact on your customers, how they feel and how long the spend in your establishment. Throughout my years at House of Form we have helped many bar and restaurant owners create unique color schemes to promote the brand of the restaurant, as well as help, attract clientele.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. Seamlessly switching between tasks is designed to enhance service speed and accuracy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Emerging Trends in Glassware Specialty glassware for signature cocktails has been a growing trend for restaurants and bars for several years, capturing consumer attention through presentation. Current glassware trends include: Clean, simple lines that highlight the aesthetic of specialty drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The same goes for any restaurant or bar. Throughout my almost two decades of experience working with restaurant and bar owners these are the areas I always discuss with them when they decide to give their establishment a new look. Prepare Your Staff Staff members need to prepare for the painting of a restaurant or bar.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2025

The bar faced a 10-day alcohol license suspension and temporary closure, illustrating how sophisticated fake IDs and operational pressures can quickly lead to serious legal and financial consequences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2025

When someone goes to a nightclub or live music night at a bar, the expectation is that it will be loud and they may have to shout to be heard. The well-themed or well-designed music program tells me that the owners have considered every aspect of a memorable experience. Music and dining are all about expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. Companies like Bear Robotics offer robots like Servi, designed to act as food runners and table bussers. Need a drink?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

A restaurant with more spaces or zones, such as a dining room, bar, patio, or private room, plus the back of house and guest communications, especially if a restaurant has an outdoor waiting area, requires a system with more capabilities and power to reach these zones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

To learn how these layouts can help maxmize efficiency while still providing optimal guest experience, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Aleksandra Kaplan, partner at Swan Dive Design Studio. Among her design tips: Form Must Follow Function, Go Big in Little Ways and Design to Grow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

." Buffets and self-serve food are on the menu: 66 percent of organizers say they’re having buffets, instead of: Heavy appetizers – 34 percent Stations (e.g. "Party planners are aligned with employee preferences as 66 percent plan to serve a buffet-style meal at their company party this year."

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2025

Brand Expression Through Uniform Design Branded apparel offers a controlled visual communication channel that reinforces your establishment's aesthetic. Strategic use of color should inform uniform design decisions. The integration of these functional elements should be accomplished without compromising brand integrity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

based architecture and design firm / /3877, newly-available real estate offers prime locations and cheaper rent for fast casual restaurants such as taco shops and upscale burger joints. Repurposing a restaurant space presents unique design challenges, particularly in the planning phase.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Some restaurants are designed from a tabula rasa, a complete blank slate with nothing more to go on than the client’s vision and the architects’ imagination. where our own offices have been for more than 45 years, into a contemporary American whiskey bar, Bosscat Kitchen and Libations. Next, the creative design phase began.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

And for more casual outdoor setups – think outdoor bars, beer gardens, or counter-service patios – QR code ordering is a no-brainer. The bar is high, and tech helps you meet it without putting more pressure on your team. Fewer mistakes, faster ticket times, and higher check averages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

is a modern Japanese restaurant offering an authentic kaiseki tasting experience, as well as a seasonal cocktail bar with Japanese-inspired plates, and a members-only Japanese whiskey lounge. .” Newly opened House of Yoshin in Huntington, NY.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 28, 2025

Thanks to lower costs, modular designs, and AI-driven features, robotics is no longer just for big chains ( Toxigon, 2025 ). For many restaurants and bars, it’s an easy way to add novelty while easing peak-hour stress. What once felt futuristic is now part of daily service in restaurants of all sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2025

In its latest report based on foot traffic analysis of bars and liquor stores from 2021-2025, this year saw a record number of participation across the U.S., Key findings include: States like Maine and South Dakota showed strong participation, marked by declining bar and liquor store visits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Yelp is introducing a slew of new AI-powered updated tools designed to help restaurant operators be more efficient as well as improve the overall dining experience. With guaranteed seating, guests can now reserve specific areas like the patio or bar, which helps set expectations and reduce time at the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. Restaurants and bars can use it to identify areas needing enhancement, adapt to changing trends, and refine operations. Actively seeking and acting on feedback sets restaurants and bars apart in a competitive market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Design Your Floor Plan with Social Distancing in Mind. Create designated areas (for curbside pickup and for those guests waiting to be seated). Establish designated entrances and exits to keep traffic flowing in one direction. For a more industrial design, metal surfaces are durable and easy to disinfect.

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Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

Choosing the best POS system for bars in 2025 is essential for streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and maximizing profits. A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lacking pre-authorization and bar tabs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, a restaurant’s brand identity – and visual brand design – is equally important and not to be forgotten. Your logo design is the visual symbol that will represent your restaurant to the world. Even if you have a unique business name , a generic logo design will quickly get lost. That’s staggering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Staffing levels have been on the upswing since the dark days of the pandemic, with the number of jobs at bars and restaurants up nearly 0.7 Restaurant owners often get in trouble for designating a worker that should be a full-time employee as an independent contractor. Quit rates have also fallen since then.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

. “We are booked and have been since shortly after posting about the lunch on our social media channels,” said Sally Davis, General Manager of Eliza Restaurant & Bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "Reservations ” photos courtesy of Eliza Restaurant & Bar. Photos courtesy of Eliza Restaurant & Bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As restaurants reimagined takeout and venues shut down their bars, we too repurposed and rebalanced our portfolio repeatedly to meet changing demands—whether we were converting food packaging supply lines to produce PPE or supporting take-out offerings with tamper-proof food packaging. Alcohol To-Go Will Expand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

When designing your dishes, establish realistic portion control for each meal. Cooking, cleaning, bar service, and bathrooms, among others, are vital points that water will be used by staff and customers alike. When aiming for zero waste, it’s a fundamental responsibility to handle leftovers effectively.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. However, understanding how to calculate and improve your bar's profit margin is key to long-term success. One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Best known for its authentic drinks, creative tacos and an urban industrial vibe, Federales, a lofty, open-air tequila and taco establishment, offers an energetic atmosphere for restaurant and bar patrons alike. Inside, the focal point of the restaurant is the large bar area.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

If you visit the Union Oyster House in Boston (still in operation today) you can belly up to the original oyster bar where some of America’s most prominent early settlers and political leaders enjoyed a pint and a dozen bivalves. Marine Corps were formed and where the first meeting of the Free Masons took place.

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