Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged.

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Pricing Technology 2025 Point of Sale 251

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Off-Premises Dining Is Essential Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost three out of four restaurant orders are taken to go. “Off-premises dining has become a key revenue driver and an essential way to engage consumers,” said Dr. .

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Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. Most of the same applies to the health of BOH as well. So, if someone from FOH gets sick, they too are vulnerable.

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FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2022

The Challenge: Changing guest preferences for off premise dining. Covid certainly provided a temporary boost, but even though many guests are dining in again, the trendline for off prem is still going up. These commercial kitchens, without any traditional FOH space or staff, are making it easier to streamline delivery.

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2022 FOH BOH Recruiting 530

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

states are continuing to mandate complete restaurant dining room shut-downs, the majority of them are engaging in either regional or complete reopenings. Dining Room/Bar. Front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and management should feel comfortable immediately discussing any questions that arise related to new policies.

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FOH BOH Employee Relations Food Safety 507

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Full-service restaurant, fine dining. Ensures that BOH staff receives a share of tips. Servers, other FOH staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff. Tip Pooling by FOH & BOH. Comparison table. Who receives tips. Tips paid to those who collect. Tip pooling.

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Tip Distribution FOH Fast Casual BOH 365

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. As a restaurant owner, digital marketing can be a daunting task that takes up valuable time, energy, and resources. Think for a moment about your restaurant’s current online presence.

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Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 508

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. and BOH (including cooks, chefs, etc.). Set seating times.

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Outdoor Fine Dining Dine-in FOH 508

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s no right or wrong answer ( although we would recommend promoting your sanitization techniques on social media ), but ensuring that your restaurant is safe for both your customers and staff is an absolute must—especially as dining areas begin to reopen. Your cleaning checklist should cover the entire restaurant—from FOH to BOH.

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FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Not only do they need to be aware of challenges that kitchen staff are facing and adapt accordingly, they are also the main point of guest interaction for on-premise dining. Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. Loyalty Technology to Drive Daypart Engagement.

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Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 563

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’ Employee health assessments ???

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BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Even as many restaurants around North America reopen for on-premise dining, many customers will continue to opt for off-premise dining options. Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management?

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Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2020

Staff adherence plays an important role in making guests feel safe dining at or ordering from restaurants in the coronavirus era. What to look for: Look for a solution that keeps guests a top priority and supports the short-staffed FOH team — like the manager stepping in to work the role (this is where cross-training comes in handy!)

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2020 Kitchen Safety FOH BOH 312

Sling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? What Is Back Of House (BOH)?

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Front of House Back of House FOH BOH 88

7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

Consider specialty sanitization services In addition to hourly sanitization of all high-contact surfaces (FOH and BOH), ensuring you have access to professional specialty sanitization will provide more confidence and peace of mind to your staff and guests. With ResQ, you'll never worry about repair and maintenance again.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Equipment 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

Not everyone wants to dine out on Mother’s Day, likely because of the long wait times. Some would prefer to dine in, sharing the day with their family in a more private setting. If you aren’t prepared for the huge rush, customers may grow impatient, leave bad reviews, and be reluctant to return in the future.

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Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 531

7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic left dining rooms empty and accelerated the industry’s shift to third-party delivery services as a major revenue driver. With this shift comes a challenge to labor conventions: how does one properly staff and budget for labor in this new era for dining? We asked hundreds of restaurant professionals to find out.

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2021 Delivery Front of House FOH 195

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. During the COVID-19 situation, evaluate how many BOH staff you need to keep up with delivery and takeout demand.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

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Back of House FOH Front of House Point of Sale 284

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

FOH Resources. How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service.

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FOH BOH Social Media Fine Dining 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

All tasks in a restaurant are interconnected. For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. Operations Management.

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. There’s always something else to get done, a new fire to put out, and broken things to fix. All of that on top of the everyday tasks from scheduling to payroll to reporting can catch up to you. From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, it’s easy for tasks to get lost in the shuffle.

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Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

While the city of Miami has allowed restaurants to operate their dining rooms at half capacity since May 27, this particular spot is remaining closed for dine-in service until its owners can offer their customers a more “on-brand” dining experience — meaning fun and easygoing — rather than a modified, cautious night out.

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Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Loyalty Program 322

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

TouchBistro: Comprehensive POS and restaurant management system supporting FOH, BOH, and guest engagement. Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. Owned by Doordash. The laminate and dry-erase methods can get messy.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Tracking key FOH metrics can help provide a path to healthy revenue levels. Optimizing your BOH and FOH metrics boosts the efficiency of your labor and food spending. Focus on the customer experience.

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FOH BOH Front of House Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Vetting dining room, bar, and kitchen staff over the next decade will require probing more during job interviews, seeking candidates with more responsible lifestyles, advanced educational aspirations, and other evidence of a disciplined, drug-free work ethic will become even more of an HR imperative. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

7 revenue streams restaurants of every type need to pay attention to Restaurant owners must look beyond traditional dine-in revenue and diversify their income streams. 7 revenue streams restaurants of every type need to pay attention to Restaurant owners must look beyond traditional dine-in revenue and diversify their income streams.

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2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

However, servers are not the only ones who contribute to a guest's dining experience. It could also incentivize other FOH employees like bartenders and bussers to work faster and alongside highly-tipped servers in hopes of earning a portion of their gratuities. Tip Pooling by FOH & BOH. Table of Contents. Bartenders.

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Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Cost control.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Lavu

JUNE 4, 2019

As a restaurateur, you want to provide your customers with the best dining experience you can. A kitchen display screen shows the pending orders that are being prepared and streamlines communication between the front-of-the-house (FOH) and back-of-the-house (BOH) sections of a restaurant. This helps reduce human error.

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BOH FOH Front of House Back of House 112

Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In many restaurants the front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) can seem like two completely different worlds. For example, both groups have been impacted by the rise in off-premise dining and the changes brought about by the pandemic, but in different ways. For example, YTD, the median for FOH employees per unit is 31.5,

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FOH BOH Front of House Back of House 40

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If you’re transitioning to a restaurant management position, congratulations! This is a great step up in your restaurant career, and one that 25% of all restaurant staff want to make. But with this new opportunity comes a new set of challenges, not the least of which is figuring out how to manage restaurant staff.

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Management Management Communication Back of House 285

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Plus tips for writing a killer restaurant resume to get the position in the first place. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Dining rooms are reopening and with the promise of return to normalcy just a few days away, the unprecedented staffing shortage is dampening the hope of economic recovery. If you are reading this article, you probably know that restaurants are facing turmoil as the most severe labor crisis ever experienced is hitting the industry.

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BOH Back of House Front of House Employee Relations 148

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

implemented tipping for our dining room teams. If you walked down Valencia Street in San Francisco and polled ten restaurants on how they managed tips , there's a good chance they would each say something different. There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share.

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BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

Hot Schedules

MAY 21, 2020

David, said, “One thing I’ve done with the PPP money, and forecasting it on my budget, is we are having the FOH and BOH come in an extra hour in the morning, and stay later whenever we break down at night to make sure the place is at a high standard of cleanliness. Stay in virtual touch. Don’t forget the 3 Ps.

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