Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Last year, one of the first brands to go cashless, Sweetgreen, changed its policy to accept cash at all its locations. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) started accepting cash after Amazon confirmed it would take cash payments in all of its previously cashless Amazon Go stores. To eliminate cash is to eliminate customer choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 10, 2024

They provide a way for investors to access dividends generated from real estate investments without needing to buy, manage, or finance properties themselves. Overall, REITs have provided a valuable tool for the restaurant industry, facilitating growth and financial management but require careful consideration of terms and strategic fit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. This includes raising wages, boosting benefits such as offering early wage access, and leveraging technology to improve scheduling, automate processes and streamline operations, ensuring a seamless shift every time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers. Can't touch this.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. It’s no surprise that the adoption of technology is what kept many restaurants afloat during the pandemic, and the acceleration of that adoption saved others. If they don’t, all ads after the pandemic ends will be about digital ordering and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Another growth area could be packaged cocktails, said Andrew Hummel, CGA’s client solutions manager. " Remarkable Resiliency. Check values up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? This better, smarter use of technology to keep customers informed also helps with ordering and planning. Here are their responses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Will consumers like it just as much as the management team does? This means investments in performance optimization, modernization strategy, delivery and drive-thru strategy, diagnostics, and more are requisite for companies to stay competitive and profitable. Is this the right way to stay ahead?

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. That’s where restaurant management software comes in. In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The words “restaurant management system” rarely cause excitement. While service and food remain the most important parts of driving your business, your restaurant’s management system is what keeps it running smooth and healthy. Restaurant Management Is Evolving Rapidly Too. A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. Top Alcohol Orders (in ranking order): as delivery rose in popularity, so did alcoholic beverages while diners stayed home.

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Partnering with the Mexican grilled chicken chain, the drone system has completed about 500 deliveries so far, mostly in North Carolina, with plans to expand in the Dallas area soon. What a bold future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Each new brand will operate at virtual kitchen locations, which are delivery-only, and will offer new items that are off-shoots of Dog Haus’ signature menu. “We believe it is extremely important to capitalize on delivery by maximizing the use of virtual kitchen spaces. Brands’ portfolio of global restaurant brands.

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Food Supply Kitchen Safety Cash Management Food Safety 84

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. On the Road to Recovery.

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2020 Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 150

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. ” “SALIDO has gone to great lengths to incorporate our team’s feedback and ensure they can support EATALY’s complex hospitality technology needs,” said EATALY co-founder and CFO Adam Saper.

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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. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. First, at 2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. Delivery is available through Fazolis.com and 11 third-party delivery partners throughout metro Atlanta.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Creating a compelling and modernized investment thesis requires superior intelligence and insights relative to understanding the landscape and how the consumer and competition are being reshaped, from the decline of casual dining to the rise of new formats. For mature brands, there’s expansion and consolidation. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

In addition to basic hygiene procedures and PPE, which are table stakes, 73 percent of diners say their experience is improved by restaurant technology , according to data from Deputy. Numerous advances that were being quietly tested in the restaurant environment got fast-tracked when COVID-19 hit. Takeout Takes Off.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

54% of restaurants plan to spend more on technology in 2024. 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. Fortune Business Insights , 2023) The global market size of the delivery app industry is expected to reach $165 billion by 2029. billion by 2030.

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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. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp. Yelp Economic Average.

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2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 150

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Restaurant owners will lean heavily on technology that is intuitive, can be easily integrated with existing systems. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here. generation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 116

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Appropriate spatial distancing practices through visual cues, physical alterations and adaptive technology. Expanding mobile ordering and contactless pick-up or desk delivery. Investing in and expanding emerging technologies to drive contactless experiences. Contactless delivery and drop off for catering.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 137

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

. “They’ve had to basically adapt and change their entire business model,” says Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University. If there is a specific type of business that could benefit during the remainder of 2020, it could be the fast food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In early September, the business announced a month-long program to thank its own team members who opt for the vaccine: $100,000 in cash prizes. Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. Nathan's Famous in France.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features Grubhub, PAR Technology, The Institute of Culinary Education, Parts Town, OneDine, Starbucks, QikServe, MOD Pizza, ezCater and Red Lobster, Omnivore, Coolgreens and Winston Industries. This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." Ultimate Grubhub.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The company has also added a Deep Cleaning Checklist and guiding principles for Managing Indoor Air. With a continued focus on off-premise dining, US Foods also recently launched Promoting Delivery and Ghost Kitchens, which focuses on ghost kitchens and how to stay in front of diners during the winter season and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. In the hospitality industry today, it’s imperative to have up to date technology solutions with features that allow for contact-free planning, ordering, payments and delivery/pick-up.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 178

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. Zuul Studios works with restaurants and real estate owners to leverage their existing brand equity and kitchen infrastructure into digital, delivery-forward businesses.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Recycling 114

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

As a restaurateur, if you wish to beat the competition, you need to invest in modern business technology to help you differentiate yourself from others. One such new-age technology is the restaurant point of sale (POS) system. With the advancement in technology, the scope for restaurant POS systems has become quite widespread.

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. We suggest focusing on your earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to estimate cash flow. Manage group-wide menus from a centralised platform with performance dashboards. 1 You’ll have to share control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

The hardest positions for fill for restaurants are: Cooks + Line Cooks, Managers and Bartenders. Only 23 percent of cooks + line cooks postings have applications, 37 percent of manager postings have applications, 56 percent of Bartenders postings have applications. million times by employees during the pandemic. Rent Issues Go Up.

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