ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A well-designed digital menu makes a huge difference when it comes to bringing customers in the door , and it’s absolutely critical for your restaurant’s online ordering system. We’re sharing some real-life examples of how digital menu optimization has brought value to three of our restaurant partners.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 8, 2019

Thanks to its universal appeal and easily portable nature, pizza has been a beloved staple of restaurant takeout for decades. Paul Geffner, founder of a multi-location pizzeria in the San Francisco area, explains : “Companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash take 23% to 28% of your gross receipts when they deliver your food.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It remains difficult to fully staff a restaurant ; making food trucks can be the most logical concept to open in the current economy. Food trucks are a great way to try out a creative concept that might feel too risky or niche for a full-service, brick-and-mortar restaurant. The cost of rent is rising. 33 Food Truck Ideas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Holiday Traffic Not Enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features what feeds us, drive-thru drama, a Tik Tok survey on restaurants and the best cities for beer. Bluedot released the fifth installment of the State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits since the beginning of the health crisis.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

The best restaurant websites all have one thing in common: they make it incredibly easy for online visitors to find what they’re looking for. This is crucial because 77% of diners report visiting a restaurant’s website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery from an establishment. Elements of Great Restaurant Websites.

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EATER

JULY 24, 2020

Ritter Sport, the company behind those chocolate bars that get their own display at the grocery store because they’re fancy and European and cost, like, five dollars, has just won a case that forbids other “top-brand” chocolate makers from manufacturing and marketing chocolate in a square shape. We love pettiness! And in other news.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. This latest report offers a year in review of shifting consumer restaurant habits precipitated by the pandemic. Curbside pickups at fast food restaurants dip.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the Restaurant Resilience Index, the impact of reviews, shifitng consumer preferences and the importance of rewards. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of businesses, but few harder than the restaurant industry. percent demand decline.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Where there is engagement on Instagram, there is increased foot traffic to your restaurant. Restaurants, although they cannot sell food directly from a post, can benefit from similar engagement. Using Geotags and Hashtags to Your Restaurant’s Advantage on Instagram. What is a geotag, and why is it important?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Consumer interest in restaurants dropped by 52 percent from March 10 to April 19. Restaurant Industry Consumer Perspectives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 12, 2022

case, K Cup customers are eligible for a reimbursement if they purchased the pods labelled as recyclable between 8 June 2016 and 8 August 2022. The study also found that following COP26, 84% of UK hospitality businesses surveyed (including coffee shops) have made sustainability improvements to their companies. Prices dropped by 5.7%

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature the impact of third-party delivery in a revealing study from SevenRooms, stats on the pandemic year, the tales told by foot traffic and the increasing popularity of breakfast items. Third-Party Delivery Impact. 904 hours of pay for waiters (at $9.95/hour hour in NY).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a Restaurant Reckoning, what customers expect from delivery and a wine awakening. Nearly one in three (29 percent) want restaurants to enforce all guests wear face masks when moving around the venue or between courses. Diner Dynamics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. The State of the Restaurant Industry. Quick service restaurants (QSRs), representing 81 percent of restaurant visits in the U.S., foodservice industry.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. Smaller menus are an opportunity for operators to reinvent their restaurant’s concept, improve forecasting and boost profit margins. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news of a possible-robust recovery for restaurants, home delivery and top food delivery apps. Yelp Data shows restaurants are reopening amidst a surge in diner demand. As diners head back into restaurants, new restaurant and food businesses are opening at near pre-pandemic levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the importance of internet searching, the struggle to acquire and retain talent, and the 25 best cities for restaurant workers. 100 percent of states have bars and restaurants open indoor completely (with no capacity restrictions). Sales velocity is now +23 percent vs August 24, 2019.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 3, 2022

Applications open for October 2022 intake for Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence. New study finds coffee consumed with or without sugar can lower risk of early death. A Chinese study found people who consumed between 2.5 The competitions will take place at WOC Milan from 23 to 25 June. Tue, 31 May.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. GroupRaise is inviting restaurants across the country to join their Takeout For Good initiative happening on June 2. Takeout For Good.

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EATER

JANUARY 18, 2023

How diners dress for hot pot at Food House, one of the hippest restaurants in Central London Welcome to Best Dressed , an Eater series where diners show and tell what they’re wearing out to eat, from the small details to the splashy pieces — and how they approached getting dressed for each spot’s specific scene. Does that reputation hold up?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Over the next decade, new cafes, restaurants, and housing developments owned by outsiders replaced many resident-owned properties and abandoned lots. Conflicting views on gentrification’s impact have led to public showdowns over new developments and businesses in countless communities, many involving restaurants. In the video , S.K.Y.’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The Value of Trust. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. Same-Store Sales Fall.

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Sante

MARCH 18, 2020

In most cases, going to a restaurant or bar is not an option. Here are some that recently found their way into my study. 2016 Dalton “Alma Scarlet” Israel Dry Red Wine ($23). Teaser: Make the best of a bad situation by opening a good bottle of wine - all by yourself. There is no happy news. Sip and savor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

YEA uncovers longer term trends, including a correlation between increased interest in restaurants, bars and nightlife, and gyms to a spike in COVID-19 cases across hotspot states. ” Increased Consumer Activity in May Correlates with Increased COVID-19 Cases in June.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

As we approach a new normal and restaurants reopen, there's a lot to look forward to for the rest of the year. Restaurants Rising in Popularity. The pandemic allowed more restaurants across the country to deliver alcoholic beverages, and that trend continued into 2021. Washington D.C.: Jumbo lump crab cake (+562 percent).

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

On the surface, third-party marketplace online ordering platforms like Postmates, Grubhub, and Uber Eats may seem like a smart choice for your restaurant. Download our case study to see how a restaurateur saved over $100,000 in third-party marketplace fees by switching to ChowNow. Read the Case Study.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. restaurants are operating at less than 100 percent capacity in their dining rooms. Limitations and consumer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features foot traffic trends, the rise of the cautious consumer and the takeout shakeout. Restaurant Sales Velocity. In Texas this is clearly the case as velocity is now only -32 percent below the pre-COVID norm. While only 2.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features an economic report from Yelp, super Super Bowl stats, delivery trends, megatrends, best cities for BBQ and top venues. Restaurant, food, and nightlife businesses were collectively down by 1.3 Fast-food restaurants also took a hit, down 1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dismal restaurant sales traffic, best foodie cities , top breakfast foods in America, food fraud and why Brits love chicken shops. Restaurant Sales Worsened By Hurricane Effect, Particularly In Florida. Challenging Q3.

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