EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Trinas now sells 40 hot dog towers, which start at $35, in a night some as casual snacks for big groups, others as the centerpiece of celebrations. Served in the high-energy cocktail lounge and sometimes paired with Champagne, its definitely an elevated experience, he says.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. Above-average CX doesn’t just happen, and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. .” Gagnon noted short-term solutions including sign-on bonuses and quick pay options.

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EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Lille Allen, Jesse Sparks The stand-up comedian became a social media standout for his whip-smart crowd work and casual cooking videos. I can definitely make ravioli [from scratch] and do the whole hand-rolled pasta thing, but really, I think the recipes in this book are for people who want to make good meals without being overzealous.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

While inflation is most definitely impacting guests, RMS' Q2 2022 Industry Trends Report shows it's not all bad news for operators. Almost one in five respondents stated ordering more or much more from fast casual and full-service restaurants, an increase of four percent from Q1. QSR net sales are up 1.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Is your brand quirky and casual? For more tips and advice on creating a successful restaurant brand, read The Definitive Guide To Creating a Compelling Visual Brand for Your Restaurant in 2020. This leads to a more open and relaxing feeling in your space. Atmosphere. Then choose playful furniture to reflect that.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On the surface, you may not think a roadside diner or downtown café would have much in common with a fast-casual chain, not to mention an elegant stand-alone restaurant where couples and families celebrate over a two-hour, five-course meal. But definitely consider getting help. You should work with someone on this too.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Lifestyle Choices: Do they prefer fast, casual meals or long, social dining experiences? How to Research and Identify Your Ideal Customers Now that you understand the key factors that give you a broad definition of your target market, the next step is gathering real data to pinpoint exactly who your ideal customers are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Fast casual eateries that have seat-yourself service are perfect candidates for the QR code menu. You may need to pay around $2 if you’re using the code for business as opposed to personal use, but it will definitely pay off. Customers can enter your restaurant and quickly access your offerings without needing any assistance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With 38 percent of consumers noting they will be ordering carryout instead of dining out and 28% ordering delivery instead of dining out, contactless options will definitely be here to stay in 2022. Use Data and AI to Reach Out and Touch Your Customers. Hold the pickles but double-up on mayo. Gluten-free buns, please.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

She dives into the real definition and actions required to achieve sustainability from the environmental to the societal to the economical. That’s much more money than I ever had to spend on marketing but a drop in the bucket compared to what other fast casual brands spend for much less impactful results.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2024

Groups of friends, cousins extending a birthday celebration, and solo diners matched the restaurant’s beach-casual vibe with relaxed clothing, statement accessories, and pops of color worthy of the season’s first 80-degree day. Brittany: The vibe is casual and fun, and I guess you could say that was our look today also.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 22, 2025

How Casual Dining Icons Are Fighting to Stay Relevant Are Legacy Casual Dining Brands Declining with Age? Are legacy brands leading or lagging behind their Casual Dining peers? But that definition is not scientific. Additionally, we only compared them to other Casual Dining brands with at least 50 units.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Chefs sometimes call these “modern” takes on brasseries and bistros, largely because they diverge from the traditional French definitions. Many of these restaurants have opened in the past two or so years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dwfrenchrestaurant In fact, there’s nothing much modern about most of these restaurants.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Even a casual corner bistro can easily book up. For hotspots like Septime or Frenchie , you should call or check online weeks ahead; for more casual dining, call a day or even just a few hours in advance. Le Cheval d’Or The crew at Le Cheval d’Or run a casual operation including an early dinner seating at 7 p.m.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. Canyons is currently working on franchising to bring Canyons’ friendly brand of fresh, fast-casual burgers, shakes, and salads to a town near you.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Written KPI parameters and the definition of success should be accessible by all staff members for easy reference. In the restaurant industry, several food safety and operational issues are consistent issues across restaurants, no matter if they are fine dining, casual dining, fast casual, or quick service restaurants.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its definitely way better here to cook our meal than go find something to eat well spend less and well have leftovers. Frequency: Weekly Typical cost: $25 each for a casual dinner, $50-60 each after tax and tip for a slightly more upscale dinner, less of a limit for special occasions Isa S., I definitely do give myself a ceiling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re in a manufacturing facility, you might not need a picture of the final product in your recipe, but if you’re working in a fine dining or fast casual restaurant, you need a picture of the final product so that the people making that food know what it’s supposed to look like.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

We’ve definitely seen a downtick in a more happy-go-lucky, free-wheeling kind of clientele. There’s definitely been part of our customer base that’s been turned off by price increases, but we have to do what we have to do. It was a very simple concept, a casual French bistro mostly serving the Midtown lunch crowd.

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EATER

MAY 9, 2022

Rita: Not to this restaurant, but I definitely dressed a little bit more fun tonight for Brooklyn. I definitely invest more time in thinking about what I would wear. There’s definitely the sexy, playful kind of clothes. I think that’s definitely influenced their style. William: Casual. I’m so much more casual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place to be,” said Dejbakhsh. “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry. . “I’m thrilled to be expanding my restaurant portfolio with a brand like Taco John’s. ” CPK in Hong Kong.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Food Cost Percentage: Definition. For most full-service casual and fast casual restaurants , 28-32% (0.28-0.32) The post Food Cost Percentage: Definition, Calculation, And Optimization appeared first on Sling. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage? 0.32) is a good food cost percentage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. I have definitely had good feedback from that and my employees now have embraced it to this day. He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Its your way of celebrating and connecting with the local service industry community, and your generosity will definitely see an ROI. Plus, the casual vibe and camaraderie make it a go-to night for fun and relaxation. Its ideal for foodies, date nights, and special occasions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

If employees were heading back to the office, they were definitely getting their corporate dollars worth! In RMS’ Q4 consumer survey , respondents reported dining out less across all categories – with fast casual and full service being hit the hardest. This year, Grubhub saw a 53 percent increase in corporate coffee orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We believe the trends in restaurants will be a return to growth in the fast casual space, with a slower growth pattern to higher end and resort style dining. This shift in mindset leaves us hopeful for 2021, as restaurant owners have learned to pivot and adjust to the changing consumer behavior. Ingenuity is the mother of invention.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

What Is Restaurant Email Marketing Simple Definition of Restaurant Email Marketing Restaurant email marketing involves sending targeted, personalized emails directly to your customers. It Builds Customer Loyalty Regular, personalized email interactions maintain customer engagement.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand. The casual, almost rural atmosphere, low prices, and solid cooking may make you want to come back every day. A vendor at Cham-Cha Market, Phuket Town.

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EATER

JUNE 16, 2020

Once mostly a platform for craft geeks to drop big money on rare brews, lately Tavour has welcomed more casual customers who typically shop at brick-and-mortar retail. You’re definitely seeing breweries that never wanted to work with us because they never really needed to,” Birch says.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 7, 2025

Dec 2023-Feb 2024) In fact, it was the top-performing segment in 2024 based on same-store sales growth.Additionally, one of only two segments that was able to achieve positive YOY sales growth during the year (fast casual was the other).But But now, quick service is paying the price of that strong performance a year ago.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 8, 2025

Segment Winners & Trade-Down Behavior While quick service continues to lead in sales growth and fast casual in traffic, casual and family dining are facing headwinds. Guests are favoring QSR and fast casual for delivery due to lower total costs, including tips and fees. industry-wide.

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EATER

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s definitely not — I’m a vegan so I’d never do that. I think it’s just the way I kind of dress, really, it’s kind of my style — formal-casual, I think. Claire: I think so because it’s really casual, it’s really chill. Mark: Casual. Claire: Very casual! Casual, comfy. Is it real fur? Very wintery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings (“Anthony’s”), a leading premium pizza and wing brand, for approximately $161.3 BurgerFi International Inc. Sankranti Likes Atlanta.

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