7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Restaurant technology has seen innovation in the form of smart devices for the commercial kitchen. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. Meet with leadership or management to get their take. Examples of Social Media Management Software for Restaurants. CrowdTangle. Smart Devices in Your Restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Well, that puts fast-casual out of the running. Too bad for you, that precludes casual-plus. The most innovative minds in the industry believe they can, and are actively engineering the obsolescence of the binary model and the emergence of the omni-channel experience. Want a lightning-fast grab-and-go experience? Or can they?

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Future Food

JUNE 27, 2023

Driving in-office participation is now an all too familiar topic that many property managers and asset owners must address following a wave of commentary in the media, architectural journals and thought-leadership papers across the property sector. Offices and commercial buildings have diverse populations with varying schedules and needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. Just Salad is the first restaurant investment for Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm and innovation center focused on scaling the circular economy in North America and beyond.

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Qu

APRIL 24, 2023

Implementing more nimble, digital-forward technology is no longer “nice to have” for quick serve and fast-casual restaurants. These and other digital trends is why our latest Restaurants Reinvented podcast series highlights top CTO innovators and trailblazers leading the way with big bold moves in the industry.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 7, 2021

These women have not only managed to become changemakers with their innovative ideas but they’ve also proven time and again that they have what it takes to be the driving force in the F&B space. Under her leadership, Nanadhana has had the honor of winning the India Hospitality Award for two consecutive years, 2015 & 2016.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. .”

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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.”

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Innovation was already under way for the restaurant industry in this area; the pandemic simply accelerated it. Most of the brands announcing modern designs are quick service brands, but fast casual and even full-service restaurants may implement some changes. Design Updates Not Limited to Limited-Service Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Its concise, yet scalable menu, does not necessitate the need for large retail space, allowing for creative opportunities to grow and innovate into the future. The innovative automat concept is currently looking for experienced franchisees and qualified investors to introduce the concept to major media markets across the country.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. Website: Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. Topics: Franchise Staffing, Branding, Operations, and Innovation. Restaurant Leadership Conference. Website: Restaurant Leadership Conference. Topics: Leadership, Thought Leadership. Topics: Marketing.

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2022 Fast Casual Website Management Workshop 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

She keeps her palate sharp by consulting on restaurant wine lists, but funnels most of her time and energy into Nomadica, which is expanding its selection and working on innovating beyond the can. The company currently offers five sustainably farmed, low-intervention wines that Olszewski has chosen to be widely pleasing.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Bardot Brasserie is known for its innovative French cocktail and spirits program and has the largest chartreuse list in Las Vegas, not to mention an exclusively French wine program. As you might have guessed, VegeNation is a 100% plant-based casual neighborhood eatery in Las Vegas’s Fremont East District. VegeNation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS.

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T-Ching

MARCH 22, 2021

I feel a lot of our new ideas, innovative techniques/technologies were simply dismissed because of our gender rather than our expertise. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of challenges for women in leadership positions. However, there was still the stigma of prioritizing “Sir” over “Miss./Ms.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

percent suggested “about the same” or “much more than before” Casual and midscale : 62.8 In addition, unique offerings, innovation, and close customer relationships can support loyalty objectives. Involving Customers in the Innovation Process.

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Foodable

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In this session from Fast Casual Global , host Paul Barron sits down with Samuel D. Fast Casual really changed the way the American consumer ate and looked at food. Brands will need to differentiate in order to stand out from the flock. And now with the last 18 months, the way in which food is ordered has forever changed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cypress will directly manage and coordinate all discussions and distribution of sale materials with potential buyers while maintaining a close, ongoing interaction with the Krystal leadership team. California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Upscale casual also achieved positive sales growth during Q4 but experienced a small dip in sales for the entire year compared with 2018. For more information, click here.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

Technology has not been widely adopted primarily because incumbents have done little to innovate and bring to market compelling reasons to switch. Those operators that are driving innovation are doing so within their own brands (and this is happening just among the very largest in the world). About Aaron Allen & Associates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. million. .”

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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. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1 percent growth over Q2).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Ultimately, our end goal with virtual kitchens is to reach wider audiences with our acclaimed, innovative menu items.” The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! ” Currently, Dog Haus has three virtual kitchen locations open – one in Chicago, one in Hollywood and one in Pasadena.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

“We are constantly working on innovations that help merchants find new, meaningful ways to reach customers and run their businesses more efficiently,” said Fuad Hannon, Head of New Business Verticals at DoorDash. To celebrate the grand opening, DoorDash is offering $0 delivery fees to DoorDash Kitchens’ restaurants ?including

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Virtual kitchens are a unique franchising opportunity that gives us a new and innovative way to capitalize on consumer trends at a low cost,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. The Coolgreens leadership team is adaptable and full of very progressive thinkers. Pieology in China.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 12, 2020

Upscale full-service restaurants were among the fastest to adapt, exemplified by this review left for an upscale casual chain: . Some restaurants were able to step up to the challenge and rewarded for their intentionality. Chang’s was doing everything it could to make our dining a safe and enjoyable experience.” . “I Twitter, 4/12/2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Operators who offer innovative benefits, like same-day pay, have an edge when it comes to finding and keeping restaurant staff. Taylor brings deep experience in restaurant off-premise ordering and extensive executive leadership experience in both startup and growth-oriented businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2019

“Like Postmates, Tocaya is an unparalleled and ever-growing brand, making it a natural partnership for us as we continue to expand our leadership position in Los Angeles and beyond,” says Dan Mosher, SVP & Merchant Lead for Postmates. ”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

“Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. “Nothing new or innovative has been done nationally in full-service restaurants or taverns,” said Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. “The D.C. ” Atlanta Taffer's Tavern.

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Franchise Franchising Food Safety Kitchen Safety 143

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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RGU

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

An industry veteran, Dimson brings more than 15 years of restaurant marketing experience, plus a robust understanding of the fast-casual landscape, having held leadership positions with brands like Yum! Your Pie announced the hire of Lisa Dimson as the brand’s first Chief Marketing Officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." At Parts Town, we have a deep commitment to industry innovation and a passion for making genuine OEM parts accessible faster than ever before,” said Steve Snower, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, a.k.a. “We are really excited about Parts In Town.

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Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Leadership 110

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. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. In 2021 thus far, 13 new operators have signed on for 154 units, bringing the total to 35 operators and 420 units open or in development. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

In today’s competitive market of fast casual chicken concepts, our brand has continued to differentiate itself with our made-from-scratch food and our hospitable atmosphere that guests are excited to return to,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. Curtis Named President of Burger King US and Canada. & Canada.

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