Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Important points to consider before starting a catering program. Off-premise catering is undoubtedly a compelling business opportunity for restaurant owners. Catering also gives businesses brand exposure and valuable marketing opportunities. But on average these numbers are much more modest. annually through 2019 (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. billion by 2031, operators are hoping an early PSL season will drive additional revenue after a consumer pullback in spending. "Call

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

However, for many states and cities in climates that experience a full four seasons of weather, cooler weather is fast approaching and with it, another chance to make operational changes. So, what are some additional ways restaurant operators can swing with the seasons and make additional revenue? Then, work to fill those gaps.

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EATER

MARCH 28, 2025

Levy A host of diverse offerings are on the menu at Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, and other arenas this season. These baseball stadiums didnt start developing new menu items overnight or without forethought. You have to be able to get to your seat and then enjoy your food and beverage there, Krivosik says.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2021

Therefore, people are going to be wanting to try new food and drinks based on comfort and all of what makes the fall season. For casseroles, customers may appreciate seeing butternut squash soup, chicken pot pie casserole, or green bean casserole on the menu. 8 These dishes will certainly cater to the American tongue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create a Prix Fixe Menu. A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Prix fixe menus can help increase sales and lighten the load on your kitchen staff. A prix fixe menu also gives off an air of elegance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience. “These unique insights can be incorporated into any on-premise business to build greater success through strategic and innovative beverage programs,” said Masilionis.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. “Slice of the Union.''

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff. Constantino writes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We chose the venue because a friend was its beverage director and offered his help in setting it up. Ramos, Finney, Mandel, and I are all seasoned bakers. The day we got the wedding license, we met another friend for dinner and he let us know that he had officiated a friends wedding, so we asked if hed oversee ours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. Nearly 29 percent of U.S. population.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. “Anthony’s represents a fantastic addition to the BurgerFi family. .” across Asia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. The recently updated menu also includes housemade chips and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Along with furthering their technological investments, operators are also altering their physical restaurant locations to cater to delivery. ” The results are part of an Oracle Food and Beverage survey conducted by Untold Insights in September 2021. For more information on Oracle Food and Beverage visit: [link].

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. Not Quite Cyndi Lauper, but Brands Just Wanna Have Fun! The first gusto!

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Everyone deserves a drink at a bar, even if that beverage does not include alcohol. Let's dive into the mocktail trend, looking at how it differs from typical non-alcoholic drinks like a virgin Mojito, and the best ways for a bar to include mocktails on their menu. Ask any bartender and they'll say the same exact thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

Restaurants are highlighting locally sourced, organic, and regenerative ingredients, emphasizing seasonality and reducing carbon footprints. Menus are becoming more transparent, allowing diners to trace the origin of each ingredient. Non-alcoholic beverages are taking center stage on many restaurant menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. 8 percent say they plan to order more once the pandemic subsides.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The new brand aims to fill a gap in the restaurant space by focusing on freshly-made breakfast foods and beverages with speed and convenience in mind, directly addressing a growing consumer demand in densely populated city centers. Freshly-squeezed orange juice, Signature Coffee Brews, including Nitro and specialty espresso beverages.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. A thoughtful menu also helps manage kitchen operations efficiently and can boost your profitability through strategic pricing and upselling opportunities. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“I wanted to make sure the whole menu, flavors, and even the packaging was on point,” said Tyga. ” The online menu offers crispy, oven-baked chicken bites in three different spice dusts including Black Garlic, Lemon Black Pepper, and Peri-Peri, a mix of tangy, sweet and spicy. .” Contest Details.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Contactless delivery and drop off for catering. ” Menu Anywhere. Zuppler launched Menu Anywhere On-Premise Contactless Ordering on the Zuppler “Menu Anywhere” Platform. Offering easy-to-assemble, take-home meals. Alternative service styles for hot bars and salad bars.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Everyone can sell food and beverages, the differentiation is in the details. Ace, Trails End Catering. Frenchy, Westwood Catering.

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Ria Osborne How to throw the ultimate restaurant wedding — plus, how one restaurant couple is doing it right For the couple who loves food, having a wedding in a restaurant makes sense: The food, the drinks, and the ambience are all right there, without having to roll the dice on an unknown caterer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Fresh pressed orange juice and signature coffee brews, including nitro cold brew and specialty espresso beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Seasonal Favorites and Forecasts. Seasonal trends tend to impact eating habits, so we took a look at exactly what rose through the ranks this past winter and spring. Over the months, Grubhub has observed diners turn to comfort foods, order alcoholic beverages, and D.I.Y. Vegan and Plant-Based Trends Still Grow. pinot grigio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This The company has 12 new U.S. locations opened in the past year and six additional locations set to open in the coming months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. Additionally, 65 percent are reporting they are pretty or extremely enthusiastic for the holiday season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

.” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. Plant-Forward Offerings.

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