Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. From a legal perspective, Insurance : the pandemic highlighted the limitations of insurance policies. Workforce : COVID fundamentally changed the labor market.

Mobile Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Restaurants and Food Service: Including fine dining, fast casual, QSRs, cafes, and catering. Restaurants and Food Service: Including fine dining, fast casual, QSRs, cafes, and catering. Key Takeaways Understand the key functions and principles of hospitality and leisure accounting.

Hospitality

Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

In today’s fast-paced dining environment, even a few seconds of lag can create a ripple effect that impacts your entire service flow. All of these factors lead to longer lines, irritated customers, and a less efficient dining experience. Heres how different payment methods stack up: Dial-up connections are sluggish and outdated.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Sure these make it worse, but the real reason why owners struggle to make a profit is because it's damn hard to run an efficient restaurant business. What is the average restaurant profit margin?

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

Loyalty Program

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable. Let’s explore what this number means, how you can calculate it, what the average margin is for different types of restaurants, and the factors that can affect low profit margins.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal." million by the end of 2023.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Along with furthering their technological investments, operators are also altering their physical restaurant locations to cater to delivery. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This past year has shown us the invaluable difference that a warm and welcoming dining experience can make for customers, who are increasingly choosing establishments that go the extra mile in offering hospitality. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc. secured $60 million in Series C funding. The round is led by DST Global with participation from existing investors including Dragoneer Investment Group and Franklin Templeton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. Yelp's Economic Impact Report. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar

EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Especially since the founding of local culinary festival Canmore Uncorked in 2014, chefs have shined a spotlight on regional dining, tempting travelers to pop over from nearby Calgary or Edmonton, or cross the reopened border from the U.S. Over the course of 1,000 miles from the U.S.-Canada

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Combining our backgrounds in tech, automation, and culinary fine dining, we knew we could fill this void to give more people access to healthy, high-quality food.” World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co. The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features NCR, Bloom Intelligence, The American Food Association, The Dinex Group, Performance Food Group Company, Appetize and Restaurant365, Snackpass, PAR Technology, Net Element, Sensory, GRIF, Picnic and El Pollo Loco. NCR Acquires Zynstra. NCR Corporation acquired U.K.-based

Mobile Ordering

EATER

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A dining dome at East Eats, a new restaurant in Detroit | East Eats [Courtesy photo]. New York’s indoor dining continues, but large swaths of Brooklyn and Queens are facing new restrictions. And LA could reopen for indoor dining by the end of the month. The UK, with all its problems, is at least well ahead of us on this front.

Fine Dining

EATER

JUNE 2, 2021

With its glowing purple lights, drag shows, and cast of boundary-pushing chefs and front-of-house staff, Lil’ Deb’s has created a new sort of institution in the world of queer hospitality. Tepper first came to the restaurant in 2017 , after stints in New York fine dining kitchens, and worked his way up to sous chef.

Back of House

EATER

JANUARY 9, 2023

After a fitful 2022, when a wave of pent-up wanderlust crashed over hot destinations, overwhelming hotels and airlines, 2023 seems like a chance to give up revenge travel and reset. Together, these projects celebrate the ways food and drink viscerally tether us to a place. But the neighborhood is just one microcosm of a citywide boom.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Holiday Traffic Not Enough. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. percentage points.”

2019

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Pittsburgh’s cultural scene isn’t just about museums and theatres, but also includes a variety of excellent dining options. Pittsburgh’s cultural scene isn’t just about museums and theatres, but also includes a variety of excellent dining options. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this picturesque city is bound to enchant you.

Seasonal Menu

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Wilke’s Dining Room. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room (@mrswilkesdining). In 1943, owner Sema Wilkes converted the downstairs into a family-style dining room that we now know as Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room. The Olde Pink House. Best Restaurants in Savannah.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Citizen Public House FnB Restaurant VIRTU Honest Craft Cafe Monarch Chula Seafood Hush Public House Andreoli Italian Grocer Franco’s Italian Caffe Shinbay Postino Kierland Twisted Grove Sel Talavera The Capital Grille Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. Citizen Public House. Best Restaurants in Scottsdale.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville!

Dine-in

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Strip’s colossal hotels house multiple 5-star restaurants led by celebrity Chefs known around the world. The age-old adage “whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is not true. Vegas restaurants feature the best of the best of culinary ingenuity and stunning aesthetics. The Black Sheep. Make a Reservation.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. Located in the Trolley Square neighborhood, Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon has a cool and relaxed atmosphere. Best Restaurants in Wilmington.

Back of House

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Located right in the center of Little Italy, Born and Raised offers both an indoor dining room and outdoor dining options. With a full-service bar, you can relax with your dinner and your favorite drink and enjoy the beautiful decor that Born and Raised have in their dining room. Best Steakhouses in San Diego. Born & Raised.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Of course, business dinners, friendly happy hours, and intimate dining experiences have equally refined and tasteful restaurant options. Restaurants in Hartford run the gamut of cuisines from American to Japanese and cater to any occasion, no matter how casual or formal.

Brewery

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Sandy D’Amato first opened the space in the 1980s but recently sold the eatery to Chef De Cuisine Justin Aprahamian, who has continued the quality dining tradition. The four-course tasting menu is about eighty-five dollars and is a delicious dining option. 1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-276-9608 Visit Website.

Front of House

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

However, their focus on upscale communal dining offers a unique experience among restaurants. House of Prime Rib. House of Prime Rib. View this post on Instagram A post shared by House of Prime Rib #HOPR (@thehouseofprimerib). San Francisco is one of the most recognized cities in the world, and with good reason.

Fine Dining

Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Other businesses, including many bars, pubs and fine-dining restaurants, may not have experience with off-premises dining yet. already pay upfront and online.

Delivery

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

With their commitment to simplicity and fresh ingredients, dining at Lilia is like dining at a traditional bistro in Italy. Williamsburg is one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic and exciting neighborhoods. It’s both historic and hip, with chefs from around the world arriving to make their mark. Meadowsweet. Make a Reservation.

Front of House

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a slow, sit-down dining experience, or a quick but delicious breakfast on the go, you’ll find the atmosphere you’re looking for to savor the best breakfast in Nashville. Opening its doors in 1961, The Pancake Pantry is Nashville’s official pancake house with over 20 varieties of scratch-made pancakes.

Café

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Chef, server, and bartender barely scratch the surface of all the work that happens in front and back of house. 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. They clean and refill squeeze bottles.

Cash Management

360Training

JULY 9, 2020

In the rush to keep up with the latest eating trends, it’s easy to throw GF options in with low carb, low fat, or paleo—as a selection you can offer that caters to dietary preference. Not the dining experience you want to give customers, right? That’s one percent more than vegetarian and over twice the vegan market.

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