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. Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. The food service industry is scrambling to keep up with these new costs, pushing the price of a restaurant meal to a 40-year high. Seven out of 10 U.S. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

Customer Experience 188

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 188

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. It’s important to monitor what’s selling so managers can order more in a timely manner, ensuring the most popular choices are always in stock.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Cash Management Food Supply 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. We are trying to be responsible and calm.”

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 206

The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

But when things suddenly change, as they have with the current Covid-19 situation, you have to put those feelings aside and take positive action to transition to a model that suits the times. Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model.

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Delivery Food Online Ordering Email Marketing 98

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

And social media is no slouch, either: actively follow and engage with restaurants on social media, 74% say they are more likely to visit or order food from those establishments. Adapting to Take-Out With many dining rooms closed due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time of this writing, you can take this idea and adapt it to take-out menus.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

– Team Bots’ It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. AI and ML are buzzwords and often sound out of reach of an average restaurateur. But they have tons of cash to burn on such gimmicks, right?

Front of House 211

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. When is the last time you costed out your recipes? To do this, ask yourself honestly: When is the last time you costed out your recipes?

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Menu Food Supply Supplies Food Order 197

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Manage cash flow by creating a cash flow forecast. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. Cost out your menu items and recipes.

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2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. and Canada.

Food Safety 234

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 234

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos. Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. .

2022 98

2022 Front of House Cash Management Online Ordering 98

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

With many cafes and restaurants reporting up to 80% of sales being made on card, the traditional informal cash transactions and ‘owner’s cash bonus’ have become much more difficult to manage. The electrician who always comes immediately because he’s paid cash. The vegetable guy who says he gives the best prices for cash.

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Cash Management Food Supply Point of Sale Online Ordering 99

Deliverect

MARCH 24, 2021

Everyone’s talking about the advantages of ghost kitchens – purpose-built production units, also known as dark kitchens or virtual kitchens, that use data to optimize for delivery. But every food business is different. So let’s take a look at who might be thinking about starting a ghost kitchen. here’s some reading for you.

Food Truck 148

Food Truck Front of House Fine Dining Food Order 148

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.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

People are eating more and craving comfort foods during the winter months. With ordering takeout and food for delivery at an all-time high already, the cold winter months only exacerbate the trend – as most people are going out less in the cold weather. Especially in the Northern States and Canada.

Food 98

Food Seasonal Menu Catering Cash Management 98

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. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. Financial Trends Insights.

2020 195

2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 195

Cheetah

APRIL 13, 2021

When we first set out to provide e-commerce solutions for Small-Medium business supplies, we were hoping to make just a bit of a dent. Just five years after Cheetah was founded, we’ve managed to process over 350,000 orders, supply over 1,000,000 products, and service over 3,000 restaurants. A Tortuous Transition.

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Operations Food Truck Food Supply Small Business 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

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? When you give back to the community, the community takes care of you. Here are their responses. Click here for part two.

2020 180

2020 Online Ordering Fast Casual Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

89 percent of Canadians are looking forward to eating out with friends and family, with 64 percent going so far as to say that dining out will be an important part of their lifestyle post-pandemic. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey. Delivering Excellence.

2021 178

2021 Loyalty Program Retail Online Ordering 178

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. The modern Kitchen Display System (KDS) will be more interactive to increase operational efficiencies and improve quality of food for the chefs and their teams.

2023 197

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

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. Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. Yet, there are some things to consider before taking the plunge. The most important thing to consider is whether or not you have the resources to manage the added work. tweet this).

Catering 113

Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

Cheetah

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A generation of conscious diners is seeking out vegan treats and plant based desserts. For restaurant operators, shifting to plant-based ‘cash-cows’ not only makes economic sense, but it has never been easier. They often take more time to consume a small sundae than the whole preceding meal, effectively reducing turnover for operators.

Food Supply 148

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Cash Management Pricing 148

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). Which brings us to the next point on deliveries. DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months.

2021 135

2021 Point of Sale Food Safety Kitchen Safety 135

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

Online Ordering 212

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 212

Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

For example, it used to make sense for restaurant workers to spend precious billable hours scavenging for supplies at the endless isles of wholesale warehouses like Costco or RestaurantDepot. Better Way to Get Supplies. Why not let your sous chef run food out to customers while letting servers make breadbaskets?

Front of House 147

Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Hiring 147

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." Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across

2021 189

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. The founders of Dog Haus – Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener – are taking their gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, etc.

Food Supply 101

Food Supply Kitchen Safety Cash Management Food Safety 101

The Food Corridor

MAY 22, 2020

And might be wondering what it actually means for you and your business – how will your clients safely produce food? If you’re looking at the shorter term, for now, read our posts on how to transition your business to delivery or ecommerce and how other businesses have pivoted. Dining Out. Food Trucks and Caterers.

Food Truck 80

Food Truck Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Catering 80

Squirrel Systems

MAY 25, 2021

From its origins as a cash register in the late 1900s – capable of simply recording sale amounts and summing up total sales for a day; the point-of-sale (POS) system has evolved into a sophisticated restaurant management system – that does much more than simply recording transactions!

POS 52

POS Loyalty Program Cash Management Point of Sale 52

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Other times, you feel as though they are competition, squeezing out every last cent. The best way to manage this paradox is to have some supplier tips and tools up your sleeve – here are some suggestions. The primary source of tension between a hospitality business and a supplier is a difference in cash flow.

Beverage 68

Beverage Tip Distribution Seasonal Menu Food 68

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features OpenTable, Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, PAR Technology, Tropical Smoothie Café, Bindi, The Shape of Pasta, Crook & Marker, Performance Food Group and Aptar Food + Beverage. Social Distance Shopping.

Food Safety 100

Food Safety Food Order Technology Social Media 100

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Their technology allows a restaurant to enable curbside order, pay and delivery – with 24 hours. More than 1,500 have signed up.

Online Ordering 115

Online Ordering Insurance Mobile Ordering Website Management 115