Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. March Sales Decline. percent in March.

2020 196

2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Loyalty programs yield repeat business. Fast Casual. Brand Engagement.

2021 170

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

For instance, the increase in customer expectations for convenience or the rise of online ordering for takeout or delivery already existed before the pandemic. Restaurants had to change business models, pivoting to a larger focus on takeout food and food delivery. ” In fact, P.F. Is off-premise dining here to stay?

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale FOH Fine Dining Online Ordering 78

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, features like bill duplication, splitting the bill, assigning orders to delivery boys, and online payments enhance the customer experience and make billing easier for the staff. A user-friendly interface makes handling the software convenient for employees, especially new hires. Source: DinePlan.

POS 52

POS Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. 2021 will be big for us as we branch out of California and make our entrance into the Midwest and East Coast.”

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. The virtual kitchen model allows restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without the upfront investment that a traditional brick-and-mortar location requires. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. .

Franchise 189

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 189

Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

In the twenty-first century, restaurant software and technology have become exceptionally sophisticated, largely with the emergence of restaurant-related apps. As CEO John Weber noted in Fast Casual , “Technology adoption will continue [to be] a major factor in satisfying customer expectations and increasing productivities.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Front of House Mobile Ordering Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. First, at 2.1

2019 128

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Is your business a sit-down restaurant, a pop-up bar, a casual counter-service restaurant, or a food truck? Initiate loyalty programmes at regular intervals to create a customer base and appreciate your regular customers with deals & discounts. Set up social media accounts and post relatable content to attract customers.

2022 52

2022 Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Service 52

Future Food

MAY 5, 2020

Very few hospitality businesses will be able to genuinely pick up where they left off and many will not return but for those that remain, now is the time to stay positive and maximise planning to reengage with employees, suppliers and customers searching for the silver lining to the challenges that we face.

Hospitality 88

Hospitality Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience 88

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The organization’s registered dietitians, nurses and medical doctors deliver lunch-and-learns and employee wellness programs in hospitals to provide the education on the evidence behind plant-based nutrition. Copper Branchofficially launched its new Cauliflower Crust Flatbread program. Health Care Without Harm.

Hospitality 183

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 183

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

An inaugural loyalty program (September). “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. Local Subway® Day Program Celebrates Nearly a Decade.

Franchise 110

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 110

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. by 2032, reaching $4,046.1

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, QSR restaurants, particularly chains, benefitted from well-established off-premises services, like carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery. In this year’s second quarter, off-premises grew by +5 percent compared to a year ago, driven by gains in carry-out and delivery orders. percent, compared with 3.1

2021 180

2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

2023 167

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 167

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.

2020 191

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 191

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. The most popular COVID-related safety offerings people look for when booking a venue included outdoor spaces (47 percent) and socially-distanced floor plans (40 percent).

2021 189

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. The Awards are one of these programs.” ” said Dawn Padmore, VP of Awards.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” SpotOn Secures $50M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc.,

Bar 154

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

If you need a more customizable system for your restaurant, you may consider choosing a more robust system that offers features such as inventory tracking, table and order management, employee timesheets, and CRM integration. Employee scheduling. Employee tips. Qualifications of Restaurant Management Software.

Management 78

Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. ” Drive Kindness. The businees was conceptualized and launched by Rene Prats.

Webinar 189

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 189

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Loyalty programs. TouchBistro has an easy-to-use, intuitive interface, but it also comes with 24/7 support and training so that employees can easily manage it. Customer relation management (CRM). Loyalty programs. Loyalty programs. Payroll and employee management. Loyalty programs.

POS 78

POS 2020 Point of Sale Loyalty Program 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering.

Franchise 188

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Relish by ezCater.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

.” Ordermark’s online order management technology consolidates mobile orders across online ordering services and sends them to a single printer — enabling omni-channel ordering and delivery. Since the start of COVID-19, Nextbite has launched 15 brands and has added over 1,000 delivery-only restaurants nationwide.

Online Ordering 143

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

SOBEWFF® also provides our students, many of whom come from low-income families, financial relief and motivation toward a timely graduation through its scholarship program. “I want to show people that hibachi and ramen can be just as thoughtful and delicious in a casual setting,” said Liang. in Plano, Texas.

Back of House 131

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 131

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board instructed an administrative law judge to approve settlements resolving complaints against McDonald’s USA LLC, McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois, Inc., HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., Flip’d by IHOP.

Mobile Ordering 100

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 100

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.). Enter dark kitchens.

2020 138

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home.

Franchise 177

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 177

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. When they do go out, consumers prefer local restaurants over national chains; QSR more than fast casual or casual dining; and coffee shops/casual eateries are preferred over "breakfast only" spots. Deskless Dissatisfaction.

2021 154

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 154

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Owning the delivery revenue stream. Delivery has become a staple for restaurants who never thought it would have to be. A large number of restaurants launched their own delivery service just to stay afloat during the pandemic. Of the restaurants surveyed, 27 percent launched their own delivery service. Menu price changes.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There is much work to do, but I am eager to build on the company’s recent momentum and set out on this exciting journey alongside Checkers & Rally’s passionate employees and talented franchisees.” The drive-thru feature is a first for the fast casual brand, which has previously focused on eat-in cafés and kiosks.

Franchise 122

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 122

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. Delivery and To-Go orders are up 14 percent. Motus released its new report, “ The Shifting Landscape of Delivery Trends.”

2020 192

2020 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 2019 192

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Arguably, the two biggest headwinds faced by restaurants today are declining traffic and keeping restaurants staffed with enough qualified employees. Turnover for hourly, non-management employees increased again during August and remains at historically high levels according to People Report. Staffing woes are expected to continue.

2019 84

2019 Point of Sale Small Business Consumer Goods 84