Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. Embrace Digital Hospitality ??

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and franchisees in years past could rely on quick service, clean dining rooms, and friendly staff to stay afloat, but the scene has changed dramatically over the last decade. With the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the ordering process has changed, and the delivery channel skyrocketed. An administrative interface.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. There's no dining room, no storefront, no servers, and in some cases not so much as a sign. These can also be called food hubs or incubator kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Enhanced accuracy through minimized human errors in order processing and inventory tracking. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. I think most of us know that now, more than ever, the dining experience starts long before the customer even walks through the door. Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. We started Vitality Bowls because our daughter was born with severe food allergies, and we quickly realized that we couldn't just eat at any restaurant and restaurants weren't following any allergy safety. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Photos courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a paradigm shift for the dining industry, restaurants are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tailor their menus to the individual nutritional needs of customers through personalized online ordering systems. Benefits for Foodservice Providers For foodservice providers, the benefits are manifold.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2021

With so many different atmospheres and cuisines to explore, it’s no wonder this city is known for food. But sometimes, dining can be difficult when you have a family. This Philadelphia restaurant serves Jewish and Southern comfort food. Order breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Honey’s Sit n’ Eat.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the seventeen best private dining rooms in Jacksonville, Florida.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2020

Traditional strategies for driving additional revenue in your restaurant such as new menus items, events, catering, or pop-ups have been displaced by changed consumer habits, regulatory guidelines, and dine-in restrictions. Or, sign up for the 7shifts Food Runner ??? Interested in getting more restaurant industry insights?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

” You rapidly shifted operations and resources between different order modes, most likely approaching dine-in, delivery, takeout, or drive-thru differently. .” ” You rapidly shifted operations and resources between different order modes, most likely approaching dine-in, delivery, takeout, or drive-thru differently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared. billion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

But, along the boulevard of online ordering, new locations are built with a handful of pixels, not a truckload of bricks. Finally, find a place to cook and start filling orders, often alongside tickets from a traditional front-of-house. New idea, online menu, real food. Welcome to the age of virtual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

As the novel coronavirus outbreak leads to state-mandated dining room closures, many food service franchisors are struggling to maintain business. In response to the influx of delivery and pickup orders at Teriyaki Madness, the brand has added drive-thrus in TMAD parking lots where they didn’t exist originally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

David Portalatin, NPD Food Industry Advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America, said there are three ways consumers are responding higher menu prices: they trade down to lower-priced items; cut back on the number of items ordered; or reduce restaurant visits altogether. Encourage catering and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. What are AI and ML?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the shift from dine-in to pick-up and delivery; and while the dine-in option will resume post mass vaccination, there is certainly a new segment of users that will remain loyal to food delivery. An increase in orders necessitates an increased focus on fast delivery and accuracy.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their food choices, leading to a surge in demand for locally sourced, organic, and plant-based options. This trend extends beyond the food to include health-focused beverages, including detox juices, herbal teas, non-alcoholic spirits, and adaptogen-infused drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unique experiential opportunities will further enhance customer engagement, providing memorable moments beyond just the act of dining. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

We are seeing that the HORECA Middle East industry (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) continues to grow but in different ways, and operators are having a hard time identifying where the opportunities are. And forecasts for 2024-2028 are also positive, with Egypt expected to have the highest growth rate, followed by the United Arab Emirates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. These restaurant food trends can directly impact a restaurant’s profitability. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus. Simplified Menus. Simplified Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

restaurant delivery revenues are expected to reach nearly $80 Billion by 2022 and digital ordering and delivery has grown 300 percent faster than dine-in traffic since 2014. consumers order delivery or takeout once a week. 20 percent of consumers say they spend more on off-premise orders compared to a regular dine-in experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

While many restaurants pivoted quickly to off-premises dining only, the model is not a fit for every brand. Many organizations offer on-site catering and cafeteria amenities as a convenience to employees, but with work from home requirements employees are forging for themselves. and grocery boxes delivered directly to home offices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features top trends for 2020, how 2020 changed food and the year's top wines. spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites. Top Restaurant Trends. BentoBox released its comprehensive 2020 Restaurant Trend Report.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

There is no other food that will make you reminiscent of Summer all year long other than Barbeque food. With a casual dining atmosphere complete with communal dining tables, Texas Jack’s Barbeque creates the full family dining vibe that all barbeque restaurants strive to. as a guest. . 2fiftytexasbbq).

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re interested in celebrating special occasions, Columbus has plenty of restaurants with private dining available. On my trip to Columbus, thanks to the recommendations of locals and online reviews, I found the best of the best for excellent service and delectable cuisine. Best Private Dining in Columbus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times. Open and clear communication across our organization has been pivotal.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Those rushing back to their local restaurants for the full dine-in experience have lots to choose from. To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. 6 Benefits of Buying Marketplace Items.

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