7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If one guest is a big fan of martinis, having the data to let anyone on staff know can make for a special experience. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. Meet with leadership or management to get their take. Audience management software can also aggregate data from all sources like Yelp!,

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Foodable

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Offering special Big Game Day and National Pizza Day coupons that highlight speedy delivery and quality ahead of time can help restaurant owners maximize orders. Being a Loyalty Juggernaut essentially commands category leadership. “That’s the real payoff – blockbuster category leadership and more effective marketing.”

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

” Menus constantly change at Bazaar Meat, with special menus created for Christmas, New Year , and Thanksgiving. There are also daily specials like Green Garden Mondays, Live Music Tuesdays, and Wine Wednesdays with discounted cocktails and wine selections. Menus are seasonal and fresh, assuming a farm-to-table approach.

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Gourmet Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2021

Richard Stockinger, the Fiesta Group President, and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We made the strategic decision to sell the Taco Cabana business to allow our leadership team to focus completely on accelerating Pollo growth, and we are very excited about the tremendous growth opportunities we have for the Pollo Tropical business.”

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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. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. Increasing Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership. ” To learn more about the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, visit MFHA.net. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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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. Full-Service guests also tended to provide higher value-related average star ratings for lunch specials as of Q2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Franchising for Heroes is the creation of Pivotal Growth Partners manager of strategic projects and special initiatives and former police officer, Martin Parker. “I wanted to do something that allowed me to continue to serve but on my own terms”, said Charles Rankin, a co-creator of FFH, Veteran and Former FBI special agent.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Whether costing out new specials or establishing standards for existing menu items, recipe costing has allowed Eli’s to closely monitor variances between its actual vs. theoretical (AvT) food costs. The leadership team reviews Restaurant365’s AvT analysis report with location managers on a weekly basis.

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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. Founding committee members include: Bleu Adams, IndigeHub, and JBF Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Fellow.

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T-Ching

MARCH 22, 2021

However, I have also managed to get an interview with one of the very special people that I want to have to tea with sometime in her own factory, enjoying the teas made by herself in India. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of challenges for women in leadership positions. This can make time management a challenge!

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EATER

JULY 8, 2020

The fast-casual restaurant Junzi Kitchen , which specializes in homestyle Chinese cooking, is partnering with the Okra Project to provide meals to Black trans people. By changing its approach to internships and mentorships, it hopes to create more racial diversity in leadership and management roles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. It started with an overhaul of existing branding, packaging and restaurant design for its national franchise stores and then followed with the recruitment of a seasoned senior leadership team. BurgerFi International Inc. ” Popeyes to Grow in Romania.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The Local Culinary, a virtual restaurant group specializing in chef-driven, delivery-only concepts – the first of its kind in Florida – signed a letter of interest to open new commissary-style kitchens in Boca Raton and Aventura. Local Culinary Expanding.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 18, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: In Part II of our two-part special report on the godfather of casual dining, we look at how the serial entrepreneur walked away from one of the biggest jobs in the business to start all over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Dog Haus currently has more than 50 locations open nationwide, including 30 traditional restaurants and 20 special sites, with 10+ locations in development. The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! Bacardi and Tito's Give Back. Brands, Inc. completed its acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To that end, Krystal has engaged The Cypress Group, a specialized investment banking firm, to manage the refranchising initiative. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Simply put, we wanted to be part of something special. California-based Pieology and TZG Partners on July 29 opened China’s first fast casual pizzeria in the center of downtown Shanghai, with plans to rapidly expand its presence throughout the most populous country on the planet. Pieology in China.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're flip'd by IHOP. Grab-and-go salads and wraps, freshly baked goods and more.

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Notch

MAY 7, 2019

Who you hire speaks volumes about your leadership as a bar owner and your overall concept. Other fancier venues may include entertainment with their cocktails that will require a special kind of hire. Step 6: Build your team. What’s the big difference maker for your guests?

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

However, the opportunity in limited service (QSR and fast-casual) is attractive for equipment companies because of the predominance of chains (franchisees that have to follow the standards of franchisors) and general standardization. Put Our Global Know-How and Know-Who to Work for You. Who are the main buyers of foodservice equipment?

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

The cost of living in a specific area factors into the going rate for a job, and salaries at fast casual restaurants differ dramatically from those in fine dining. Top three skills needed: Willingness to learn Strong work ethic Cleaning skills Cashier job description This role mainly pertains to counter service or fast casual restaurants.

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Notch

MAY 7, 2019

Who you hire speaks volumes about your leadership as a bar owner and your overall concept. Other fancier venues may include entertainment with their cocktails that will require a special kind of hire. Step 6: Build your team What’s the big difference maker for your guests?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

The most updated On Premise Impact Report by Nielsen CGA, along with other special reports issued over the past several weeks, can be found here: [link]. 37 percent indicate that they expect a rise in special offers and discounts from restaurants as they reopen. Consumer Sentiment. The full report available here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

“Special thanks to voters and consumers for your support. Taylor brings deep experience in restaurant off-premise ordering and extensive executive leadership experience in both startup and growth-oriented businesses. Please refer to the full list at the appendix below or the GCA’s official website.

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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. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. The new hires highlight the brand’s continuous efforts to build Black Bear Diner’s executive leadership team following years of growth and geographic expansion. A rebrand (June).

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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. We really do have something special here at Dave’s Hot Chicken.” and Canada. The Red Chickz Expands in California.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

With six locations around Austin, Veracruz All Natural is a casual and trendy Mexican taco stand and outdoor eatery owned and operated by Mexican native sisters Maritza and Reyna Vazquez. Jeffery’s specializes in French American cuisine and utilizes only the finest dry-aged Prime beef for their decadent steak menu. Komé: Sushi Kitchen.

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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 Change, Incorporated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

and Western Europe, recently passed the 65 location mark and in the midst of an impressive worldwide expansion campaign with developers and franchisees which is projected to reach 100 stores by the end of 2020, a plan unmatched in the plant-based, fast casual category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

” The leadership team of Restaurant Sherpas uses their decades of experience to operate Teriyaki Madness franchise partners’ shops and provides full support during the process. His previous experience also includes acting as CFO and controller for numerous hospitality and fast casual brands such as Rubio’s, Carl’s Jr.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Casual dining establishments must choose an identity to keep traffic flowing. Pressures from minimum wages, ever-increasing price competition, traffic declines, new and evolving consumer behavior have created immense challenges for the restaurant industry, most pointedly in casual and dining quick service segments. Making a Decision.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Under Barb’s leadership, TSFR’s Del Taco restaurants consistently broke system wide sales records and TSFR was named franchisee of the year two years in a row. Restaurant and Chef and Leadership award categories will continue to have no fees for entry. Barb also served on the Operations Advisory Committee for Del Taco.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

It’s a remarkable testament to how special the Jeremiah’s brand truly is.” This month, Vitality Bowls also announced the addition of John Mascali to its leadership team. ” Another exciting addition to the Jeremiah’s family is the LEAP Academy, which is a brand new Training and Development Center. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A lot of places are also offering dine-in only specials or dishes that can only be ordered in-house. In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual.

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