Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As businesses begin to plan their strategy for 2021, they’ll need to leverage as many marketing and PR trends that they can to better raise paid and organic brand awareness. For businesses in the restaurant industry especially, the COVID-19 crisis was no small hurdle. Bottom line? Jump on the SEO Bandwagon.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

When brainstorming restaurant marketing ideas, many restaurateurs seek out strategies that will help bring in new customers. While customer acquisition is critical to running a business, many owners overlook how important their existing customer base is to their bottom line. Start a restaurant loyalty program.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 4, 2020

We never really understand how much we depend on our routines until we are forced to break them. The answer lies in how we respond to involuntary change. The answer lies in how we respond to involuntary change. Your restaurant may be closed or maybe it has shifted to take-out and delivery only.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. That smartphone is your media center.

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MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. The uncertainty of how long these closures could last is frightening. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

Building a well thought out strategy for starting up the restaurant engine after we move forward is paramount and will, in the process of thinking it through, give every chef and restaurateur a spark of excitement to lean on. Chefs know that things will be different and as a result they may be lost as to how to approach this planning process.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

To say that 2020 changed the restaurant industry would be an understatement. More than 110,000 restaurants have closed permanently or long term, according to the National Restaurant Association. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With all the trouble the pandemic has given the restaurant industry these past couple months, you might be surprised to hear that restaurant franchising opportunities have never been stronger. Up-and-coming restaurants like Fajita Pete recently announced it will triple locations from their new franchise deals (2).

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

How will restaurants deliver after COVID-19? The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global.

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ChowNow

MARCH 17, 2021

2020 flipped the restaurant industry upside down, and the restaurant industry statistics compiled in this blog post convey just that. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted everything from restaurant operations to customer expectations. Restaurant Industry Statistics: Restaurant Trends. BrightLocal )

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe. Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 17, 2020

Chef and new ghost kitchen owner, Rosana Rivera, shares how she’s adjusting restaurant operations amidst a global pandemic. We had a chance to virtually ‘sit down’ and discuss how operations changed during the COVID pandemic, ghost kitchen growth, and what to expect when restaurants are ready to open their doors. .

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2022

To say that 2020 devastated restaurant profitability would be an understatement. More than 110,000 restaurants closed permanently or long term, according to the National Restaurant Association. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you. .

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ChowNow

MARCH 3, 2021

Restaurant mobile apps are having a moment. Online ordering has steadily increased over the years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated adoption of digital tools and online ordering. . In 2021, restaurants expect 62 percent of their revenue to come from takeout and delivery.

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 7, 2020

This blog is being posted on behalf of xtraCHEF’s Marketing Intern, Kali Masciangelo. . Hi, I’m Kali , xtraCHEF’s Marketing Intern. I currently study Marketing at Temple University and am looking forward to graduation in May 2021. A s I got older , the restaurant became more of a family affair.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Restaurant-to-Consumer Social Media Engagement. Restaurants use social media to draw in diners. In a recent 2019 restaurant survey, almost half (45%) of the U.S. diners surveyed stated that a single social media post influenced their decision to try a restaurant for the first time. Source: QSR. 89% of U.S. 89% of U.S.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. With a loyalty program that resonates with what your customers value, you open the doors to greater communication with your customer base that translates to much more than just increased revenue. How loyalty programs have evolved.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With COVID-19 still prevalent in many regions, no final conclusions on small businesses or the economy can be made quite yet, but data points that have been gathered and analyzed so far over the last 6+ months give us some very interesting insights into how small businesses with PEO partnerships fared versus non-PEO small businesses.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 19, 2021

The pandemic has brought a talent crisis to the restaurant industry, with a recent survey showing that more than 55% of hiring managers had difficulty sourcing hourly workers, while about 45% expressed difficulty scheduling interviews (1,2). One such stressor that is highly relevant in 2021 is safety concerns around COVID-19.

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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.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

Nasim Lahbichi on the realities of giving your full self over to your followers. Brooklyn native Nasim Lahbichi always enjoyed sharing his recipes with friends on Instagram, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic began in the spring of 2020 that he thought to turn it into a career. Wildest Dreams - Duomo.

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Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

In May, the fantastic news we’ve all been waiting for finally came: San Francisco officially moved into the yellow tier (minimal risk), allowing indoor restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries to reopen at 50% indoor capacity! Restaurant Reopening Requirements. We recommend you read it here before reopening. Stock Up on Inventory.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Although consumption of such products has been steadily gaining popularity for years, Covid-19 expanded the palettes of many Californians to include CBD, Cava, Ashwagandha, and other stress-relieving additives. Reading Time: 5 minutes. What is CBD and what’s all the fuss about? What are the benefits of CBD?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

Vegan, earth-conscious, experience-seeking, Instagram-shunning, pour-over-drinking, pour-over-avoiding, quality-orientated, convenience-orientated: the consumer market is rapidly evolving and at times contradictory. The market isn’t the only thing that’s changed. You might also like How Cold Brew Captured The Millennial Market.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

These challenges have been especially taxing on the restaurant industry and its more than 13.5 According to the National Restaurant Association, as of mid-September, 1 in 6 restaurants had shut their doors, either permanently or long-term. The restaurant industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient.

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EATER

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the words of the paint company’s “director of color marketing,” it represents “ the gentle forward momentum in all of our lives.” (In We were so excited at the results and how we could push forward with entirely new techniques, flavors, and ingredients,” he wrote. “We So how could you possibly have a croissant without butter?

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Bingage

APRIL 5, 2020

During the situation of COVID-19 , the business will inevitably be impacted… The restaurant industry is facing the same crisis. In the time of falling revenues and footfalls, restaurant owners are also striving to maintain their fixed overheads and other expenses. Communicate efficiently. Focus on Online deliveries.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Essentially, your break-even point is what sales you need for a certain period of time to not lose money, or “break even.” How to Determine If You Should Trim Menu Offerings.

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Bingage

JUNE 4, 2020

Finally, After a long time, the Government has allowed restaurants to open from the 8th of June. Restaurant owners are looking forward to resuming operations following guidelines by the government and health department. Related Read – How to Provide Online Food Delivery During COVID-19?

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 21, 2020

Chef and new ghost kitchen owner, Rosana Rivera, shares how she’s adjusting restaurant operations amidst a global pandemic. OPERATING A GHOST KITCHEN DURING COVID. Along with many restaurateurs adjusting to operating during COVID, they modified service hours, staff, and menu items. Look at your menu.

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Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

Several restaurants are shifting to cloud kitchen takeaway and online delivery system to keep business going, but consumers are still curious about surrounding food delivery services, like: * Is ordering take out or getting food delivered to my home safe? Popular Blog Post For you : 1. Can corona spread through food ordered online.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Your back-office restaurant technology can be used to help grow both guest loyalty and your business. Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. Today’s restaurant guests have different preferences that are still evolving.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 27, 2021

Recruitment (and retention) have long been challenges in the restaurant industry, but operators are currently having difficulty filling unprecedented numbers of open positions. Many factors have overlapped right as the restaurant industry is emerging from COVID-19 capacity restrictions, causing a general industry labor shortage.

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