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. Excellent CX starts with employees and goes well beyond their safety and health.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

The big chains and national brands may be more well equipped than independents to embrace the evolving industry, but independents can thrive with a bit of strategy. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. According to a study from Appetize , 45% of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues. Inflation is currently at 9.1

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Bid-On-Equipment found that 43 percent of Americans feel unsafe dining inside a restaurant currently and that 65 percent are spending more than ever on takeout. Comfort Food. DoorDash commissioned a survey* to better understand just what Americans love the most about KFC, fried chicken, comfort food, sauces and more.

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Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

food labeling system. does all of the heavy lifting for employees when it comes to food labeling: there are no handwritten logs that need to be kept, labels that need to be written, or any calculations done manually. s food labeling makes Taco Mac’s operations more consistent. That’s when Taco Mac adopted TransAct’s BOHA!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. Trust in restaurants remains high.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, a Sanitization checklist may include: Sanitize food prep surfaces ?. Think about it: no more stacks and folders full of invoices, no clipboards and checkmarks, no guessing when it comes to food costs. Many services also allow you to add your recipes in and calculate actual food costs. Doors and light switches ?.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. This was painfully evident when a couple of my coworkers and myself went to eat at a fast casual chain and waited over a half hour for food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

But for the QSR industry specifically, consumer expectations increased as priorities moved to health and safety first, which have, in turn, shaped decision making, long term brand engagement and buying behavior. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

But the news cycle has demonstrated that one day’s positive outlook is countered with dire reports of additional cases the next – with consumers jolted back to compliance with safety recommendations. Another challenge is consumers’ desire for food and beverage experiences while protecting against unsafe contact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

. – Peter Kellis, Founder and CEO of TRAY As consumers continue to prioritize convenience, we believe the expectations that restaurants offer an accessible and seamless experience will continue to rise, particularly in the fast-casual category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For instance, if a restaurant could cross-utilize current staff to deliver food and already has the POS capabilities to handle delivery orders, the cost to launch could be minimal. Now more than ever, consumers want to get their food and go, quickly. Convenience is the main ingredient driving restaurant demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2021

According to Statista , between March and October 2020 the food services industry lost $130 billion in sales compared to the previous year. Recently, a major fast casual chain disclosed to a friend that they don’t even answer the phone when their kitchen gets backed up; in-person and online orders take precedence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry Report found 46 percent of family-dining and fine-dining restaurants added delivery options between March and December 2020, along with 44 percent of casual-dining and fast-casual restaurants. So what’s next? Will these habits stick?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food & Beverage. As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create. generation. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

This means you’ll have to continue to follow strict safety protocols to make sure everyone is safe and that your restaurant remains on the right side of the law. Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. Equipment and Technology. Download Now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

The 31-year-old, fast casual, farm-to-table chain was doing well, prior to COVID-19. Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. Petersburg, Florida and even invested in a full-time expert dedicated to overseeing safety practices for both customers and employees.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer. About Cuisine Solutions.

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 13, 2020

For food producers with limited resources, it can seem impossible to find a kitchen to rent that doesn’t completely destroy your limited margins. A commissary kitchen is a shared kitchen where space can be rented by the hour, or on a more permanent basis, for food storage, preparation, and cooking. Who Uses Commissary Kitchens?

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

While the hurdles of 2020 may not end when the clock strikes midnight on December 31 st , the restaurant landscape is better equipped to deal with whatever comes its way. Increased Safety and Sanitation. It is likely that those restaurants which can afford to go above and beyond in ensuring the safety of their guests will be rewarded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

There are four touch-free methods restaurants can deploy now to ensure they are reopening in a way that promotes health and safety for their staff and guests as they work together to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This is a small step, but one that many fast food and fast casual restaurants are already embracing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 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. million jobs in the food industry by 2024. restaurant loyalty programs are often rank lowest in quality compared to other industries.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. Inventory Estimates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. Donated thousands of scrumptious meals to essential workers and the hungry via food pantries in their communities. billion to $25 billion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

restaurant industry moving forward,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. Concern for safety protocols such as masks and gloves softened among consumers. Fast food, fast casual and sit-down restaurant apps have seen the biggest jump since last April. Drive-thru.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Safety and Normalcy. Then the same devices that make guests feel more secure, such as safety screens between booths, can be erected in a way that increases the feel of intimacy or privacy. Here are some needs that customers are likely to be prioritizing right now, with some low-cost ideas on how to meet those needs.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

While many only think “restaurants” when thinking “foodservice,” we look at the entire global food ecosystem of $14.6T. COVID accelerated shifts that were going on for quite some time affecting the supply chain and restaurant suppliers including food distributors, service companies, technology, equipment, and more. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Our new formats are incredibly attractive to today’s multi-unit operators, who are looking for chef-driven food quality at a lower investment than a traditional QSR. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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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

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

In a deal that creates the world’s largest online food delivery company outside of China, Just Eat Takeaway.com plans to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Grubhub in an all-stock transaction. The transaction represents Just Eat Takeaway.com’s entry into online food delivery in the United States. The deal is valued at $7.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

You get home from a long day at work, don't feel like cooking and want to treat yourself to some great food. But with the rise of services like DoorDash, GrubHub and Caviar, good food — some of it from Michelin-starred chefs — is only a click away. Until recently, you probably settled for mediocre pizza or Chinese.

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Ken Burgin

APRIL 6, 2021

You may be asked to help with excursion costs or sporting equipment, but focus on events that lead straight back to your business. You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor.

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Ken Burgin

APRIL 6, 2021

You may be asked to help with excursion costs or sporting equipment, but focus on events that lead straight back to your business. You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor.

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