Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

At Landed, we are dedicated to helping the restaurant industry find and hire better quality candidates faster. Here is some of our advice for restaurant hiring managers during this stressful time of finding candidates. Get Proactive. A lot of hiring managers are stuck in an old mindset. Highlight What Makes you Unique Immediately. Delegate Wisely.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

We sat down with SpotOn Chief Product Officer Bryan Solar to weigh in on the significance of the award and, more importantly, how restaurant operators can approach innovation with a practical mindset to help improve profit margins. Restaurant operators should expect more from their technology partners. They should expect innovation.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 Far-and-away the biggest change for the hospitality industry has been the widespread adoption of technology, which has gone from a luxury to a necessity for restaurants to operate. Embrace Digital Hospitality ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Finding the table turnover sweet spot is important for restaurant owners and operators because it can help improve profitability. A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Instead, you should hit all on the following points: Any promotions you have running. This is when you can transition from a boss to a coach by keeping your staff informed and encouraged. You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Table of Contents. Field questions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The average speed of service across brands for Delaget clients was 3 minutes and 43 seconds in 2021 (Op Index), and the top 10% of operators clocked in at a lightning-fast 2 minutes and 47 seconds. In many cases, you might even see cars abandoning your drive-thru when speeds are slow. What is the industry average speed of service?

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The average speed of service across brands for Delaget clients was 3 minutes and 43 seconds in 2021 (Op Index), and the top 10% of operators clocked in at a lightning-fast 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Generate accurate sales forecasts. Train, train, and train again on POS (Point of Sales). Your Brand Marketing Calendar.

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2023 Point of Sale Customer Service Seasonal Menu 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

” The cashless multi-vendor open-air gastronomic market has two locations in Prague, and a total of 34 independently operated restaurants, bars and retailers. Darden will offer paid sick leave to all hourly workers, according to a Bloomberg report. Manifesto Market Founder and CEO Martin Barry advises: “Stay calm, be responsible.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 206

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

In foodservice, it’s their operations team. They get a commission based on overall sales for their territory. They basically work for their sales team. Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. A lot of stuff they don’t want you to know!

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The Restaurant Coach University

JANUARY 29, 2017

Unfortunately, most restaurants are operating on the other side of this equation. Maybe sales have dropped off and then the turnovers start to rise. Solution You must make it your mission as the owner or operator to discuss — daily — what your core values and mission are as a brand. A recipe for success.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s a common misconception among many restaurant owners that all online ordering software is alike, and while many possess similar features and interfaces, every restaurant will benefit from picking one that is best for their operation and specifications. For this reason, online ordering systems are not one-size-fits-all for each business.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Operators who calculate their cost of sales add 2–10% to their bottom line. Detailed reporting produces transparency around product usage compared to sales metrics. Take a moment to pinpoint problem areas and then coach staff accordingly. Are you keeping a close eye on your beer, wine, & liquor inventory costs?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. The State of What Feeds Us. Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. Drive-Thrus.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Lavu

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Operational expenses – These are costs related to the support and organization of a business on an everyday premise. Operational expenses – These are costs related to the support and organization of a business on an everyday premise. 5 Concepts of Restaurant Accounting. Cost of Goods Sold. Unavoidable Restaurant Expenses. Commissions.

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Margin Edge

JULY 10, 2019

Yet that is how much of a chef or restaurateur’s time is spent: manually entering invoices, taking inventory counts with paper and a clipboard or reviewing sales results from a point-of-sale system and trying to reconcile them with the purchasing and food cost data kept separately on spreadsheets.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

The European foodservice industry is at a tipping point. We’ve asked experts and winning restaurant operators how they achieve longterm success in a changing landscape. Recommended read: 85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023 Here we go! There is good and bad news.

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Customer Experience Consumer Goods Food Supply Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

This has resulted in an increased demand for additional cafes across the state, creating a tremendous business opportunity for experienced operators looking to diversify or be part of the brand's early growth in Colorado," said Craig LeMieux, area developer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. "My More Tropical in Colorado.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 126

Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

I want to share with you some of the challenges that I faced back in the 90s when I opened my first restaurant… Up to that point I had been in the industry for 15 years. I thought I had the experience required to open and operate a successful restaurant. Back then I thought that knowing how to run a restaurant was all I needed.

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Embrace the Suck

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Hire a business coach (okay that was a little self-promotion…LOL). The thing you want to avoid is these 19 fatal mistakes that 80% of restaurants make each year which contributes to the low survival rate that restaurants experience. Of all the restaurants that open this year, only 50% will still be open in three years! How sad is that?

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 25, 2018

When dealing with customers and other staff, your communication skills of course have to be on pointe. Your experienced consultants will help with training and retraining staff on basic restaurant techniques and help make sure your operations are running as smoothly as possible. Strong Communication Skills. Must Love People.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With the addition of 7shifts' Engage, we have gained valuable insights into our operations we never had before. We can now identify and reward highly engaged members of our team while providing the proactive coaching others need to excel at their job.". Helping Restaurants Save Time on Scheduling. No more spreadsheets or whiteboards.

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Back of House Point of Sale Front of House Coaching 368

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The conference will cater to three key audience groups; Business Professionals – Including retailers, restauranteurs, institutional foodservice operators, distributors, investors and brands focused on accelerating the adoption and expansion of plant-based products and options onto store shelves and restaurant menus. by CHLOE.'s

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Retail Consumer Goods Point of Sale Innovation 91

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance is open to public donations and 100 percent of proceeds will go directly to restaurant operators in need. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 147

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 24, 2022

Many wait for funding from the government to give them the cash flow needed to make up for the decline in sales. The Coronavirus then came along and crashed their sales. We all have had to take a hard look at our business models (even me) and asked what can I do now that the world has been forever changed. There was a lot of drama.

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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. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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Embrace the Suck

MARCH 27, 2020

The Coronavirus then came along and crashed their sales. While the owners are seasoned business owners and accomplished leaders.the culture took on a toxic quality. There was a lot of drama. The gossip mill ran full steam and little cliques started to form. They use the word team, yet this wasn’t a team. Oh, hell no!

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers. Because at this point my idea was like, oh, okay, Poppy's a brunch restaurant. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. It served a purpose.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

“Restaurant of the Future: How to Take Advantage of the Digital Transformation,” a panel discussion about how technology spurred by COVID-19 will help shape the way restaurants operate, will take place on Thursday, Aug. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc. for approximately $25 million.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2021

When you are able to lower your prime cost, even by a few percentage points, that is profit added back directly to your bottom line. As you work to empower your managers, think about the process as more like a coach and make sure all your managers understand your approach. Rethinking manager accountability and empowerment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

In combination with our earlier investment in JK&T Wings, we now operate over 80 BWW restaurants across five states and look forward to working with the company’s management team to further build this strong platform in new geographies. BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed. DRH’s common stockholders received $1.05

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As the second-highest cost at your restaurant, labor and the best way to manage it will always be a focus for successful operators. Accurate forecasting is the key to profitability, allowing your restaurant operation to: Optimize and avoid costs. Increase sales. This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 29, 2019

As the second-highest cost at your restaurant, labor and the best way to manage it will always be a focus for successful operators. Accurate forecasting is the key to profitability, allowing your restaurant operation to: Optimize and avoid costs. Increase sales. This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology.

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