The Rail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By Sierra Powell, Contributor Running a profitable restaurant calls for much more than just presenting good cuisine. Whether it's a casual restaurant or a fancy dining one, regularly presenting excellent cuisine is crucial. Packaging is essential for maintaining the quality and presentation of food while it is being delivered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

introduced "Perkins Griddle Go," a fast-casual concept for quick on-the-go meals, in 2024, with the first store opening in late October. Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. Perkins American Food Co. in the U.S. economy. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

For example, if one of your core values is sustainability, that should show up in your sourcing, packaging, and messaging. Are you casual and playful? It should be present everywhere your customers interact with youonline, in person, and in all the little moments in between. Focused on sustainability? Warm and welcoming?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board. percent in December and 11.3

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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

JULY 15, 2020

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. on-premise at present. Sustainability Is Increasingly Important to Customers, Even in a Struggling Economy. The new report “Is 2020 the End of the Delivery Economy?

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. Are you all about sustainable sourcing? A casual brunch spot might use a fun, lighthearted tone, while a high-end restaurant might opt for something more refined and elegant. Farm-to-table initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The hardest hit have been casual dining sit-down restaurants and national chains that complied with local COVID-19 mandates to limit or ban indoor dining. Year-over-year revenue comparisons show quick service restaurants are above year-ago levels, while casual restaurants were still down 30-40 percent in May. Be Prepared and Flexible.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Because there’s a cultural expectation in America around how much Vietnamese food should cost, especially if it’s not presented as fine dining. A lot of Mississippi, and Jackson specifically, is a food desert, so what’s sustainable is to be able to reach the people that are around us, to meet needs in our community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. It continues: “And with many fast-casual restaurants upping their convenience games with drive-thrus and other innovations , the distinction between the two segments has become increasingly muddied.”

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Fine dining, fast casual, etc.) Maintain your inventory costs and labour costs without affecting service and presentation. Choose your location wisely. Rachel, The Bison.

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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. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. “Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had a record year,” said Michelle Bythewood, president of Salata.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

Automated email marketing campaigns remind diners of memorable experiences, converting casual visitors into loyal patrons and building robust customer relationships. Continuous refinement ensures sustained effectiveness and growth. It Builds Customer Loyalty Regular, personalized email interactions maintain customer engagement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA. As the first sushi chain in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. “As a fast-casual concept with strong unit economics, The Habit Burger Grill is a fantastic addition to the Yum! Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. Gibbs, chief executive officer of Yum!

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Advertised as a place for “uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and solution providers,” BITAC allows for several in-depth conversations between attendees and suppliers of equipment , furnishings, and technology needed to scale and sustain a restaurant business. Digital Transformation in Fast Casual and QSR Summit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Founded by Ariane Daguin in 1985, the company is recognized for its uncompromising standards when it comes to delivering superior products based on free-range, natural production and sustainable, humane farming practices. Ariane Daguin, Tom Colicchio and more attend D'Artagnan's 35th Anniversary at Metropolitan Pavillion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. Dunkin' Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The majority of fast-casual and fine dining operators are meeting this challenge head-on by adding new offerings monthly,* driving increased competition with bar-and-grill operators. Instawork, and StaffMate Online announced a strategic partnership during StaffMate’s presentation at the 2020 Catersource|TSE Conference.

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EATER

MAY 6, 2025

Thus, I present this guide to the best tote bags for the farmers market for every type of individual. There you have it a tote bag that will instantly make you look casually cool, even if you spent a very long time overthinking which one to wear. Does your rice cooker stay plugged in seven days a week?

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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. Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging.

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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

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

The point of a business plan is to show that you’ve done your homework,” says Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla , a fine casual Greek restaurant in San Francisco that has received national acclaim since opening in the spring of 2014. Specify whether the restaurant will be fine dining or more casual. Credit: Getty Images 3. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein. AdTheorent, Inc.,

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Feby’s was a great place to stop by and enjoy fine dining with a casual feel. Trolley Square Oyster House is a casual seafood eatery with a fun atmosphere. They serve a variety of dishes from all over Southeast Asia in a low-key, casual atmosphere.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The food presentation at El Gaucho is just like their service- exceptional. The atmosphere is business casual and inviting. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed; you don’t feel rushed or out of place. This steakhouse distinguishes itself by providing sustainable cuts of beef from a local farm.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Owned and led by Chef Billy Ngo, this restaurant is committed to sustainable and local ingredients whenever they can find them. Quaint and casual with family-friendly vibes, Bacon & Butter offers all of the breakfast classics, like flapjacks, hash browns, and biscuit sandwiches smothered in house gravy. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Enjoy the unassuming casual black matte-painted walls and neon signs on brick. Their wine selection is also naturally sourced, and they seek sustainable vendors and serve local craft beers and fun, creative cocktails. Take your time enjoying your meal at this casual and cozy but popular stop on Atlantic Avenue.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

While casual dining’s YOY dine-in comp sales in Texas improved by almost 11 percentage points compared with the previous week, the improvement for fast casual and quick service were a much lower 3.4 Upscale casual improved beverage by 3 percentage points and fine dining by an industry leading 14 percentage points.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They commit to using local farmers and vendors to facilitate the use of sustainable, fresh, and local products. The vibes are casual and laid-back, and the restaurant layout is cafeteria-like, with the option to order from either the menu or choose the buffet. The food was elegantly prepared and presented.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Westville is a farm-to-table American comfort food restaurant with accessible prices and a casual, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere. Seamore’s Dumbo has a nautical theme with bright aqua and light wood adorning their casual, family-friendly restaurant. The menu is stunning, and the presentation is spectacular.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Mayan Café is a refined, farm-to-table Mexican and Latin American restaurant with a commitment to serving the community delicious food while supporting local farms, social justice causes, and sustainability. Chef Lamas’ dishes exhibit excellence in taste and presentation, with each plate prettier than the next. J Graham’s Cafe.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This presents not as a shopping centre experience, but a laneway and town square experience. Restaurants, casual dining; and even bars play a pivotal role in this expansion. Ed Square, Sydney Activated edges present a message of – "we are open for business!"

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Presentation is big here, so I’ve never had to worry about a dull-looking dish. La Ciccia is a relatively affordable place for casually elegant dining in San Francisco, and I appreciated that when I dropped in for an early dinner. That said, this is not a notably casual dining experience. Make a Reservation. La Taqueria.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Amsterdam is largely below sea level, so concerns about climate change and local, sustainable ingredients are ever present. Dining culture is largely casual, and its not unusual to see someone walk into a trendy wine bar with a grandchild and massive dog in tow.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The presentation of their food is beautiful in its simplicity. Meaning “shellfish” in Spanish, Los Mariscos is a Mexican seafood restaurant serving seafood tacos, shellfish and seafood cocktails, and Mexican ceviche in a casual environment that assumes the décor and atmosphere of a traditional Mexican fish market.

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