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. Members can entertain guests in an intimate setting and have preferred access to special tastings and other events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2020

When they feel comfortable, people will return to sports bars and restaurants for food, drinks and the "big games" on television. “Bar owners want people to feel the aspect or theme of the restaurant when they first walk through the doors,” Fischbeck said. Audio Systems. Visual Systems. Tabletop Devices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

Creating a great ambiance in your sports bar or restaurant is a good way to attract new customers. People who regularly go to sports bars and restaurants want the best technology available to watch the big game. Bar owners want customers to understand the theme of the space when they first walk in.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2020

Virtual events allow people to feel connected and to enjoy themselves, despite the fact that they can’t do so in a restaurant, bar, or other venues. Here are a few tips your restaurant can use to take advantage of the virtual event trend: Live Entertainment. Does your venue host live entertainment such as bands, DJs, or comedy?

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EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

December belongs to the at-home entertainers. Lille Allen From casual kickbacks to formal family dinners, heres a playlist sure to please any crowd December belongs to the at-home entertainers. May your gatherings be merry and bright. Choose a solid theme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether it’s providing in-store entertainment, activating social media promotions or implementing QR-code menu options, the digital initiative among restaurateurs is clearly present, but it’s not enough. In the digital age, restaurants must put some focus on digital media, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many restaurant and bar owners are leveraging this additional speed and capacity to add or upgrade TV or entertainment streaming services. With economic uncertainty persisting among Latino SMBs, restaurant and bar owners are seeking any competitive edge in the marketplace, including enhancing on-premise entertainment offerings.

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EATER

JUNE 24, 2020

As few as 16 lesbian bars remain in the United States, and their owners are fighting with all they have to make it through On the night of March 2, a tornado churned through Nashville, ripping through whole neighborhoods and damaging swaths of restaurants. Jolene’s in San Francisco. On March 11, they reopened. Lipstick shut down again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic forced over 111,000 bars and restaurants in the United States to close permanently, severely impacting the drinking and dining scene abandoned last winter. Bars—and bartenders—create artistry the people at home cannot duplicate.

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The Rail

JULY 18, 2023

Instead, we are going to take a look at the history of the bar industry. And bars are meant to be fun, so let’s have fun along the way. The term bar itself arises from the actual physical bar slab from which drinks are served within the establishment.

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The Rail

JULY 18, 2023

Instead, we are going to take a look at the history of the bar industry. And bars are meant to be fun, so let’s have fun along the way. The term bar itself arises from the actual physical bar slab from which drinks are served within the establishment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2019

64 percent would leave an overcrowded bar or club. 34 percent would not patronize bars or clubs without food items. Eatertainment venues offer the combined attraction of entertainment and dining, which helps drive revenue. "It's 25 percent would take dates to eatertainment venues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ve seen this trend take off at many quick-serve or fast-casual chains, where displays and screens provide entertainment value for patrons as they wait for their meals or decide if they are staying for dessert. However, the reach of these interactive experiences is extending beyond these locations and into restaurants, bars, and more.

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7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. How profitable is a bar?

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The Rail

APRIL 9, 2024

The Future of Bar Entertainment is VR Virtual reality is currently one of the most innovative and exciting advancements for the bar and restaurant industry. Virtual reality in bars offers a unique experience that can attract new customers, retain existing ones and differentiate a business from its competitors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

It is important for restaurant, tavern and bar owners to have the right insurance, however, there are so many different types of policies, and even when you zero in on what is needed, the options are often complex and difficult to compare. You know food, drinks and how to deliver an entertaining night out. Let’s face it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2021

At this time last year, restaurants and bars across the country went from being houses of entertainment and joy to being forced to close as part of wide-spread mandated shutdowns to stop the spread of an uncontrollable and unknown pandemic. Shock, uncertainty, and confusion took hold of our lives and businesses. The Biggest Challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Focus on creating extraordinary experiences that raise the bar in your community. Focus on creating extraordinary experiences that raise the bar in your community. From Baton Rouge to Bozeman, we consider our guests to be family and do our best to earn their business with every meal. Support Your Staff. We Are All in This Together.

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EATER

APRIL 22, 2025

Jesse Sparks Jenn Sit, the executive editor at Clarkson Potter, on what the publisher is looking for A version of this post originally appeared on April 21, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. Its more fragmented now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

ViewHouse, an eatery, bar and rooftop in Colorado opened for in-store dining at all four of their locations on May 27 with a new ‘Open with Care’ campaign: a new care plan to make it safer for guests and employees in response to COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Over the course of 111 days, Brian Masilionis, Director, On-Premise Commercial Strategy & National Accounts for Southern Glazer’s, led a team of its industry-leading mixologists to sample more than 400 drinks in 83 restaurants, bars and hotels, compiling their insights to discover emerging cocktail and wine trends across the U.S.

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EATER

MARCH 26, 2025

Some luxury hotels wow diners with grand settings, ambitious cuisines, and Michelin stars, while others keep diners entertained with multiple, diverse venues on site. Book a table at Jacques Bar Book a room at the Hoxton The Travel Buds Dry-aged beef at Nonos & Comestibles. The Travel Buds A spread of dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Happy hours can be a great way to increase foot traffic and boost sales for restaurant and bars. Data reveals that bars with happy-hour programs had an average increase in revenue of 26 percent during happy hours. Another great way is to add some entertainment that can be anything from live music to trivia night.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

Post that, the startup announced that it’s finally ready to launch its first device, after various pilots across various industries, including restaurants, hospitality, entertainment and theme parks. From bars to kitchens to food delivery, robots are changing the overall face of the global restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In an era of endless entertainment choices, simply broadcasting games is no longer enough – venues must craft unforgettable, personalized social experiences that make leaving home irresistible. Modern guests seek technological innovation that elevates and tailors their experience while maintaining authentic human connection.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Bar type restaurants such as Buffalo Wild Wings had a much higher “never” rating at 29 percent. For age profiles: 34 percent of frequent bar diners are 18-34 compared to only 22 percent of the population, and 58 percent of the people who never visit are 55+. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These spaces blend exceptional food with lively entertainment and an inviting outdoor atmosphere. Today’s social yards are anchored by restaurants and bars that integrate communal spaces into their designs. Interactive Chef’s Counters Interactive chef’s counters blur the line between dining and entertainment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

“I just spent a lot of money” A guest at one of our nightclubs, who spent $5,000 to get $5,000 worth of food and beverage to entertain his 10 guests, took the $500 glass centerpiece on his way out. .” Here’s how some guests justify stealing.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s no secret that sports bring big business to restaurants and bars. Customers gathering to watch a favorite team square up against a rival, planning an outing for the Big Game or meeting at happy hour to cheer on local underdogs are cornerstones for operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Hotels may need to integrate similar convenience options, including expanded in-room amenities and entertainment options, for on-premise guests as cautious guests may stay room-bound for longer periods of time instead of lounging at lobby bars or restaurants.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2024

Live sports streaming is a popular offering in many bars and restaurants, and the temptation for operators to simply log in using a personal account can be big—it’s saves money, it’s easier to remember the password, they already have the account set up, and so on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The Lost Whale is a local bar in Milwaukee and, with the current guidelines, you might think that they’d plan to shutter their doors. Camp Bar Tosa, Cranky’s and Central Standard pooled their resources to create a combo package for their customers with something from each of their respective shops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Mass shootings in restaurants and entertainment venues are happening with increasing frequency. Consumption of alcohol in restaurants and bars can precipitate arguments that get out of hand. Customers can become unruly, and even friendly gatherings can turn volatile.

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SpotOn

MARCH 27, 2025

I just got back from the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. Every year, SpotOn CPO Bryan Solar (center) comes back from the Bar & Restaurant Expo energized. Small-format entertainment is a big opportunity Restaurant profit margins are tight. Every year, I come back from the Bar & Restaurant Expo energized.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the eighties, nineties and beyond, a younger generation was compelled to move back to urban centers where they could find “culture”: entertainment, better restaurants, a nightlife with plenty of bars, and the style that accompanies city life. Cities were where you worked, and suburbia was where you lived.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The sports bar is equipped with several TVs for sports viewing, garage style doors, an outdoor patio with fire pits, and locally brewed craft beer and cocktails. music, sports, and other audio/video (AV) entertainment) on the fly. music, sports, and other audio/video (AV) entertainment) on the fly. The Challenge. ”

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