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Outdoor Is the New Indoor

Modern Restaurant Management

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Photos courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events. It is rich in essential vitamins and fiber and is a plant based tasty ingredient on coffee bars, ice creams, savory dishes to add creamy texture and more!

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Kimpton’s 2021 Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. More Outdoor Dining Options. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways. Treat Yourself: Restaurant Edition. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.

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Superfoods, Sanitation and Serene Spaces

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s hard to pick from so many monumental events happening all at once. Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. Foods like handmade bread will forever have to be made with gloves, and salad bars and buffets will be discontinued for a while.

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Outdoor Dining Boom: How Restaurants Can Capitalize on the Al Fresco Opportunity

Modern Restaurant Management

As the weather warms and patios come alive, restaurants across the country are gearing up for a summer of outdoor dining. According to data from Tock, nearly a third of restaurants in Tock’s network have the space needed to serve guests outdoors, with 33 percent having an existing space.

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Leveraging Relationships to Build a Better Bar Program

Goliath Consulting

Every bar/beverage manager can tell you about their distributors purchase incentives. Your bar gets free product to try out different flavors or drop the price on name brand spirits, the distributor keeps their inventory fluid and product shipping. Once you have their ear, most will help you develop innovative marketing events.

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