Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Focus on Personalization. Create Frictionless Transactions.

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Customer Experience Fast Casual Customer Service Mobile Ordering 239

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. Delivery & takeout Initially, The Snug followed what many restaurants were doing by implementing their own takeout and delivery service.

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FOH Back of House Front of House Point of Sale 284

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Casual Dining Restaurants Casual dining restaurants offer relaxed atmospheres with moderately-priced menus. Despite increasing competition from fast-casual restaurants, they adapt menus, service, and experiences to stand out and offer the best deal. Their profit margins are around 6.5 percent on average.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

We’ve been crayon pros for over 30 years, ever since we started partnering with the fast-growing casual dining restaurant chains of the 90s. Read on to learn more about crayons—the unsung heroes of casual dining. How do crayons save the day? Crayons Make Kids-and Parents-Happy.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Casual Consumer Goods 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual. environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. Ilona Knopfler, Partner, Le Bilboquet.

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 156

Foodable

JUNE 19, 2020

Barron and McEnery explore the potential changes coming to the casual dining sector, and consider the manner in which guest service may evolve to meet those new needs. Do you expect most casual dining operators to be able to survive the slow reopening process? One new process is here to stay: curbside carry-out delivery.

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Guest Recovery Casual Dine-in Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? Before management considers doing away with these tables in existing properties or not bringing them up for consideration in new builds or renovations, it’s worth exploring all the benefits this style brings to the dining space.

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Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

They enhance the customer experience by ensuring that guests are comfortable, or even pleasantly surprised across their interactions with the establishment and with the curbside/delivery process. They adjusted to contactless delivery and other processes to assure guests that their takeout food and pizza was as risk-free as possible.

Customer Experience 215

Customer Experience Fine Dining Mobile Ordering Innovation 215

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. Consider using smaller tables for smaller groups, flexible seating options, and appropriately-sized dining areas for different occasions (e.g., casual dining vs. fine dining). The ideal turnover rate changes based on type of restaurant.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Leading the industry in average check growth during October were casual dining and quick service, while the segments with the smallest increase in check were fine dining and upscale casual. The segments with the weakest 3-year growth remain family dining and casual dining.

Fast Casual 74

Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 74

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The segment with the largest growth was Fine-Dining, followed by Upscale Casual, and then Casual Dining. . Off-Premise Dining May Play A Bigger Role; But Reviews Paint A Complex Picture . Even though customers are choosing the off-premise dining option more often, they aren’t necessarily satisfied.

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Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 68

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

July’s top performing segments based on sales growth were Family Dining and Fast Casual. The industry’s worst performing segments – those posting negative YoY same-store sales growth – were Casual Dining and Fine Dining. Off-premise sales include: to go (pickup), delivery, and drive-thru (where applicable).

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 89

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. They typically offer counter service, and drive-through and/or delivery services are common as well. Fine dining.

Fast Casual 89

Fast Casual BOH Fine Dining FOH 89

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022. The imbalances previously plaguing labor markets as well as the demand for dine-in experiences seem to be right-sizing amidst the current environment’s “norms.”

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2022 Point of Sale Fast Casual Fine Dining 86

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The best thing about dining in Fort Worth is that you can sample some top dishes of many authentic cuisines. Whether you live locally and are looking for a new favorite spot, seeking to wow a special someone dining with fine dining, or need a family-friendly spot after a day of exploring, we’ve got you covered with these options below.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 112

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The food scene here also has excellent dishes to offer tourists and locals looking for a tasty meal in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. I was happy to enjoy Brooklyn’s low-key, friendly vibe at its many sushi restaurants, which I would’ve normally written off as fine dining establishments. Sumi Sushi.

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Fine Dining Fast Casual Online Ordering Front of House 111

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. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Restaurants vs. delivery services. Mixed take-out bag.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

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." ” The State of Casual Dining. Satisfying the appetite : Overall, the casual dining sector is seeing a big recovery in visits.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Many restaurants have simplified menus to cut costs, increase margins, and adapt to the need for curbside and delivery options. Shift from Upscale to Casual. The shuttering of dining rooms takes us to another of this year’s key industry takeaways. This year has seen the rise of fine-dining delivery.

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2020 Online Ordering Fine Dining Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

Restaurant management software company Upserve and restaurant-architect William Duff speak here about evolving trends they are seeing and discussed some ways the dining experience might look and feel different as the new normal unfolds. Partnering a Fine Dining Experience with a Take-Out Option. Connecting with the Home Chef.

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Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 2007 244

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

For fine dining, around 30 percent. Fast-casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Upscale casual: 30.4%. Whereas a bakery or pizzeria's most costly ingredients maybe cheese or chocolate, a fine-dining restaurant's could be shellfish and top-of-the-line beef. Labor costs and labor cost percentage. Pizza: 31.3%.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

Sure, restaurant layout and footprints have shrunk considerably, but this means that you won’t need a lot of space to provide a dining experience that delights your patrons and keeps them coming back for more. Even existing full-service restaurants are making their takeout areas bigger while shrinking the dining halls.

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Design Fine Dining Fast Casual Customer Experience 78

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The only segment that was able to post positive 3-year same-store traffic growth during November was Fine Dining. Based on their 3-year same-store sales growth, the segments that performed the best fell under the limited-service category: quick service and fast casual. Limited-service includes quick service, and fast casual.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. The Delivery Dilemma. However, navigating the delivery landscape is much easier said than done. Compliance Is Key.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Its urban, New York-style dining room features a sleek and modern wood design with a marble bar and a cocktail bar with blue lighting.

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Front of House Fast Casual Fine Dining Back of House 101

The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Electric Vehicle Fleets Many restaurants have a fleet of vehicles for deliveries, marketing purposes, and other restaurant-related business. A fleet of electric vehicles is most suitable for more extensive restaurant operations, whether fast food, fine dining, or catering businesses. Another disadvantage could be cost.

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Social Media Fast Casual Fine Dining Food 59

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Before Covid-19, there was a distinct divide between delivery centric focussed and dine-in brands. Now, each restaurant brand will come up with a food delivery focussed brand of their own. Lately, many recognised hospitality brands have started adopting the cloud kitchens model, which is an entirely delivery-based business.

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Fine Dining Fast Casual Customer Experience Online Ordering 52

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 23, 2020

#3: Enhance Outdoor Dining. Another tip for restaurant success includes refining your al fresco dining options. People who aren’t comfortable eating inside your restaurant are often completely fine eating outside. Even after the pandemic, outdoor dining is sure to stay popular. 4: Refine Take Out and Delivery.

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2021 Online Ordering Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 111

7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2021

Will you provide a casual or fine-dining experience? If you’re purchasing equipment like an oven or delivery truck, obtain a quote from the dealer and base your estimations from there. Your concept should include the details of your restaurant. Think, like the type of service it would offer.

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Cash Management Document Customer Experience Customer Service 370

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Leading the industry in average check growth during October were casual dining and quick service, while the segments with the smallest increase in check were fine dining and upscale casual. The segments with the weakest 3-year growth remain family dining and casual dining.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 40

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the creative direction of Chef Brian Howard, Sparrow + Wolf seamlessly melds Old World cooking methods with New American creativity in a beautiful and unique dining space that is both modern and natural. You can order from an a la carte menu or choose the pre-fixe Chef’s Tasting Menu served family-style for group dining.

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Fine Dining Reservations Hotels Seasonal Menu 134

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

Quick-serve, fine-casual, and fast-food restaurants have taken to restaurant ordering apps faster than full-service restaurants. In addition, table ordering systems such as tablets have also streamlined payment processing, while self-service kiosks have increased the convenience of dining out (can increase your sales). .

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Customer Experience Ordering Mobile Ordering Front of House 105

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

For a fine dining Italian restaurant, it could be that fresh truffle supplements are available at a premium price for a limited time. If you want to sweeten the deal, throw in a free menu item or a small percentage off the delivery charge to entice people to order. It’s anything worthy of shouting from the rooftops.

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. Shasta, California.

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2020 Online Ordering Fast Casual Point of Sale 180

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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2020 Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 196