Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

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2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 197

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. My recommendations for Mexican food in NYC cover a wide range of eateries, from local spots where you can grab a quick bite to sophisticated and contemporary restaurants perfect for a night out on the town. Tacos El Bronco keeps the menu appealingly simple.

Food 121

Food Food Truck Website Management Seasonal Menu 121

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

Key takeaways include: More than half of consumers surveyed (51 percent), felt that independent restaurants have been impacted the most by not having enough staff to take orders, cook food, and handle deliveries – followed by major chains (36 percent) and mid-sized regional restaurants (14 percent).

Customer Experience 167

Customer Experience Food Order Fast Casual Consumer Goods 167

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3 Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices.

Operations 197

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 197

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The culture, entertainment, and of course, food, drive people to New York in hordes. Maybe you’re a foodie-tourist who wants to try one restaurant in every genre of food the city has to offer (it has everything). I ventured all across NYC to taste-test all of the Greek food I could find. Best Greek Restaurants NYC.

Food 118

Food Reservations Fast Casual Seasonal Menu 118

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 7, 2021

Columbus, Ohio is a popular city full of amazing attractions, including some great food. I don’t know about you, but sometimes there’s nothing better than some Italian food after a long week. From casual spots to upscale, romantic ones, there’s a restaurant for every occasion on my list. Order Online.

Food 78

Food Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu 78

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Food Cost Management. Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. This allows you to find the food cost per diner.

Management 68

Management Management FOH Fast Casual 68

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base?

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

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. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. The first gusto!

2024 216

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 216

Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. Plus plenty of additionals and ‘menu modifiers’ for those ready to spend more – espresso martinis for the table?

Email Marketing 153

Email Marketing Book Merchandise Seasonal Menu 153

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Aside from its abundance of art museums and ferry trips around Casco Bay, many come to Portland to experience its annual food and beverage festivals or public urban and wooden parks, earning the city its nickname, “Forest City.” This casual European restaurant offers duck-fat Belgian fries and sandwiches for lunch and dinner.

Front of House 113

Front of House Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Back of House 113

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s true, the semi-spicy, often roasted, and utterly delicious green chilies are nearly synonymous with the city’s top food joints. The best restaurants in Albuquerque all have one thing in common, though, and that’s fantastic food. Still, they’re not the only delicacy Albuquerque has to offer.

Brewery 148

Brewery Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Food Order 148

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 4, 2022

While the city may be known for having one of the largest concentrations of breweries on the east coast, there’s more to Asheville’s food and beverage scene than craft breweries. Corner Kitchen is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on letting patrons know exactly where their food comes from. Order Online.

Seasonal Menu 122

Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Website Management Brewery 122

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

From the rise of Instagram food bloggers and selfie walls to paying outrageous prices for the #SaltBae experience , consumers are now expecting restaurants to deliver an experience beyond flavor. If they take the risk of stepping outside their homes, diners look for more than casual, throw-away experiences.

Social Media 180

Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 180

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

2021 171

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 171

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Casa Enrique is a Michelin-star winning Mexican food restaurant specializing in dishes from head Chef Cosme Aguilar’s home state of Chiapas. The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Order Online.

Seasonal Menu 130

Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Fine Dining Food Order 130

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 7, 2021

When you’re in the mood for some great food, make sure you don’t count Columbus, Ohio out. Of these restaurants are several Mexican food spots with all of the burritos and margaritas you could ever want. The menu at Cuco’s Taqueria is fairly extensive, with every dish you could ever dream of. Order Online.

Food 78

Food Online Ordering Food Order Seasonal Menu 78

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. Order Online. It is a place where you can kick back and spend quality time with family and friends while enjoying great food.

Back of House 147

Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 31, 2021

For example, Self-Ordering Kiosks are changing the way orders are placed at quick-service restaurants with high footfall. Self-ordering kiosks work very well at fast-food restaurants, quick-service restaurants, and casual dine restaurants where the footfall is high. Reduced Ordering Time. Reduced Labor Cost.

Ordering 52

Ordering Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Front of House 52

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Whether you want Asian, Italian, or American, and whether you want a fancy, high-end meal or a casual, rowdy meet-up, food in Ann Arbor doesn’t disappoint. The Knight family originally owned a food and meat market in Ann Arbor in the 1950s. Furthermore, the menu is a five or six-course set meal. Frita Batidos.

Fine Dining 148

Fine Dining Front of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Plus, the food scene is pretty spectacular. Pismo’s has an extensive menu featuring salads, sandwiches, and plenty of seafood plates. Order Online. The Annex Kitchen is a modern and casual Italian restaurant that has an inviting atmosphere. I went with a cup of traditional chowder and their Hawaiian ahi burger.

Front of House 119

Front of House Online Ordering Casual Sports 119

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Sink your teeth into a massive steak or taste bite-sized complex creations from a four-course menu. This is an upscale establishment but features a casual dress code, so no need to come in a suit and tie. Since it’s farm-to-table, Selden Standard has a seasonal menu that changes depending on what becomes available.

Seasonal Menu 97

Seasonal Menu Website Management Reservations Casual 97

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Upper West Side Cafe Lulu’s Wine Garden Laos in Town DC Corazon Hedy’s Rooftop Immigrant Food Equinox Restaurant Compass Rose Calico Dukes’ Grocery Hi-Lawn Blackwall Hitch Ruthie’s All Day. Attached to a squash club, Upper West Side is unique because the atmosphere is casual and inviting, yet the decor is chic and modern. Order Online.

Outdoor 147

Outdoor Dine-in Reservations Front of House 147

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Located off of Liberty Avenue, this Pittsburgh restaurant is ideal for visitors interested in healthier food options. Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. The luncheonette also sells its foods at the Linea Verde Green Market to give customers convenient access to its food during its off-days.

Seasonal Menu 148

Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Reservations Food Order 148

EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work.

Food 144

Food Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 144

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. Located inside the bustling Dekalb Market Hall at the edge of Fort Greene, Daigo Hand Roll Bar is the closest you’ll get to Japanese street food outside of Japan. Order Online.

Fine Dining 111

Fine Dining Fast Casual Online Ordering Front of House 111

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Lancaster is one of the most underrated food cities in Pennsylvania. The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. Love fancy French food? It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. You might even have to come back for more Trinidadian food!

Seasonal Menu 148

Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Reservations Food Order 148

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Don’t forget that you’re in the south, so there’s plenty of down-home southern comfort food. It has a more laid-back vibe and casual atmosphere but adheres to the same standards for food and service. Their menu features upscale American food, including steaks, seafood, and fine wines and liquors.

Fine Dining 112

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 112

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

H-Town loves its Mexican food, and this is attested to by the numerous Baja-inspired seafood restaurants and food trucks selling tacos at literally every street corner. On my recent visit to Houston, I got the opportunity to sample the city’s rich and diverse Mexican food scene. Xochi looks and feels homely and casual.

Food Truck 122

Food Truck Airlines Casual Online Ordering 122

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

All pasta is made in-house and cooked to order, and their main dishes are all classic Italian preparation of meats and fish. Order Online. Cecconi’s is a classic Italian restaurant out of London whose fine food and dining experience have earned them a European and American following. Cecconi’s. Cecconi’s.

Front of House 104

Front of House Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Café 104

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

You can also frequent Dumbo’s famous flea markets and food markets to fill up on local eats and search for unique trinkets. 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. Order Online.

Front of House 101

Front of House Fast Casual Fine Dining Back of House 101

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Restaurants in Hartford run the gamut of cuisines from American to Japanese and cater to any occasion, no matter how casual or formal. The best restaurants achieve their popularity for numerous reasons that encompass the quality and taste of food served, the hospitality and attentiveness of the staff, and the ambiance of the dining space.

Brewery 114

Brewery Online Ordering Reservations Fine Dining 114

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

For an entree, I ordered the poached salmon in Chambord and served with a Port Wine reduction. I would also recommend trying one of the tasting menus with the wine pairing for a unique culinary experience. The menu offers vegetarian options. Order Online. I recommend the tasting menu to experience all Le Papillon offers!

Back of House 118

Back of House Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu 118

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 2, 2021

With such a culturally diverse population comes an equally diverse and incredible food scene. You can also find modern fusion Japanese restaurants that incorporate Texas’ southwestern spicy flavors and seasonal vegetables into ramen, sushi rolls, and robata grills. Kuu is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch.

Fast Casual 137

Fast Casual Reservations Seasonal Menu Dine-in 137

Margin Edge

MAY 10, 2021

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Food 52

Food Point of Sale Fast Casual Seasonal Menu 52

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

With that comes good food from people interested in making their mark on the city’s history. Set in the Mission District area, about three blocks down from the large Mission Playground, Lazy Bear is a restaurant that’s more about the experience than the menu. Sadly, the constantly-changing menu means I can’t recommend a specific dish.

Fine Dining 115

Fine Dining Reservations Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 115

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Hudson Cafe Selden Standard Dime Store Grey Ghost Detroit The Brooklyn Street Local The Whitney Detroit The Apparatus Room Bobcat Bonnie’s Honest John’s Rose’s Fine Food and Wine Le Petit Déjeuner Restaurant Clique O.W.L. If you prefer a savory breakfast, look no further than the Benedicts Menu. The Hudson Cafe.

Fine Dining 122

Fine Dining Website Management Back of House Seasonal Menu 122