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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Mark Brezinski has been heralded as "the father of Dallas’ fast casual food scene" He has opened more than 50 restaurants in the DFW area including Pei Wei Asian Diner, Bengal Coast, Velvet Taco and his newest venture Bizzy Burger Merchants. We eat everyday, we only dine occasionally.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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 trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Four Simple Ways to Integrate Contactless Solutions in Your Restaurant Reopening Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the pandemic has started, online and remote ordering has been essential to helping businesses stay afloat as dining rooms across the country closed down. Off premise and online ordering capabilities have become industry standard, and there are multiple ways for dining facilities to incorporate this into their operations.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. It is calculated by dividing the number of guests served by the number of tables available during that time period.

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5 Restaurant Types Perfectly Suited for Tableside Ordering Systems

Mad Mobile

In fact, surveys show that 56% of people dine out at least twice a week! You won’t need a central POS terminal taking up room in your dining area. On top of that, service moves at a much quicker pace than dine-in establishments. Times are tough for restaurants of every size. It’s not that there aren’t enough diners.

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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [with Sample]

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The management team. Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) You can't start a restaurant without a plan. Taking the time and energy to create one proves to others (and yourself) that you're serious about the venture.