Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries. The Value of Trust.

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2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Takeout For Good. GroupRaise is inviting restaurants across the country to join their Takeout For Good initiative happening on June 2.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Restaurants vs. delivery services. Mixed take-out bag. Can't touch this.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2021

With restaurants clawing back and facing new challenges like vaccine credentials and new COVID variants, it’s a good time to check on an equally important, if less prioritized corner of the American dining and drinking sector – restaurant insurance. On the downside, Restaurant.org states that over eight million U.S.

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Insurance 2021 Guest Recovery Point of Sale 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Yelp released an Economic Impact Report outlining economic shifts as restaurants start to reopen for dine-in service and people respond to Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Consumer Interest in Restaurants is Shifting Quickly. What Consumers Mean by 'Safe' Recent research conducted by Ecolab Inc.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

. “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers.

Mobile Ordering 494

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 494

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

Full-service restaurant chains, which primarily rely on dine-in customers and had few if any off-premises services when the dine-in restrictions went into effect, bore the brunt of the transaction declines throughout the pandemic. For full-service restaurants now, it’s about government restrictions.

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2021 Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale 423

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. Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Consumer behavior has also shifted, many preferring contactless options and off-premise dining than dining in. With the industry’s recovery expected to be sluggish, some even estimating that the full recovery could take years (1), there’s little doubt that this trend of off-premise dining will continue to grow in 2021.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Food Guest Recovery 286

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

. “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers.

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Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 463

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The partnership aligns Clean Juice’s core values of healthy, clean living with a focus on raising the nutritional and educational value of organic food and beverage choices available to consumers across the nation. We couldn’t think of anyone better than Tebow and his foundation to fulfill our dream of faithful community service.”

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Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features foot traffic trends, the rise of the cautious consumer and the takeout shakeout. Average check continues increasing rapidly for limited-service brands. However, growth in average spending per guest remains negative for full-service restaurants.

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2020 Food Safety Online Ordering Point of Sale 324

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Custom designed to be unlike anything currently on the water, the process to receive permitting and approvals charted unmapped territory for the United States Coast Guard and the City of San Diego. “I found inspiration on my travels. . “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This This summer, TCBY will open a new drive-thru in St. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

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Franchising Franchise Food Truck Loyalty Program 431

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

It’s just impossible to predict consumer behavior, especially when the pandemic is new to all of us. The reality is everyone has to adjust in some capacity but everyone is very focused on the guest’s experience still and that will get them far” (5). As such, communication and transparency is a necessary component of recovery.

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Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 311

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Hottovy, consumer equity strategist at Morningstar., "Easterbrook, who left McDonald's "following the Board's determination that he violated company policy and demonstrated poor judgment involving a recent consensual relationship with an employee", had been instrumental in the company's turnaround efforts since 2015.

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Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 253

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. To prepare for a stronger economy, Expert Market suggests implementing targeted solutions like streamlined financial management software for owners and utilizing loyalty programs and adaptive measures to retain customers.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Everyone has to eat somewhere, and knowing how and where your customers choose to eat (a metric known as share of stomach) is vital to reaching them with the right menu items, marketing messages, price points and atmosphere. Consumer eating patterns are impacted by the economy, food trends and other factors. Do they buy groceries?

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Point of Sale Consumer Goods Social Media Customer Service 98

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 24, 2021

The pandemic forced consumers to change their behaviors. The good news: consumers are excited to eat out again. Tracking your business metrics and benchmarking them against the rest of the industry can help you understand where you stand, and whether you need to make adjustments to attract the right customers.

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2021 Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Back of House 86

Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. Immediate Cash Flow. Brand Awareness.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Guest Recovery 98

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

Do you feel like you’ve got a good hold on your staffing levels? Data-driven decision making allows you to implement the best new services and menu items for your customers, attract and retain high-quality employees and make smarter decisions about your future direction. . The battle for customers will continue to be tight.

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Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Customer Service Sourcing 98

Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

Counter Sales: The pandemic’s aftermath and the 2022 comeback The pandemic’s impact on counter sales in 2020 and 2021 was undeniable, with many dining rooms closed and health concerns influencing consumer behavior. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9%

Operations 52

Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Your customers, crews, stakeholders, and shareholders all put their faith in your judgment and leadership. It’s the same thing over and over, and constant coverage we’re consuming on the pandemic in multiple facets — now on to restaurant recovery from COVID. You can learn more about our services or get in touch here. .

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Audits Guest Recovery 2020 Government 104

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Menu costing doesn’t have to be a time consuming and costly process. This process, known as menu engineering, maximizes revenue by helping you determine the most profitable menu items so that you can subtly encourage customers to buy what you want them to buy. Review cost of goods sold daily. With a menu item analysis, you can.

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Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. 68% of consumers say they prefer to order from a restaurant’s own website or app instead of a 3rd party app.

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2023 Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. " Remarkable Resiliency. foodservice industry.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the Restaurant Resilience Index, the impact of reviews, shifitng consumer preferences and the importance of rewards. Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. percent demand decline.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Consumer Goods Fast Casual 364

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 402

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. Bloom Intelligence acquired SuperFi, a WiFi marketing company that provides professional email marketing services with advanced segmentation and analytics.

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Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 362

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

The second quarter of this year reflects a period during which state and local governments lifted pandemic restrictions, restaurants reopened, people got vaccinated, and consumers used restaurants more than they did throughout the pandemic, reports The NPD Group. foodservice industry. “The U.S.

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2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

. “It’s incredibly important for us to continue to grow with strong operators in key geographies to increase the footprint of the brand and share our great Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality with even more guests.” Good 2020 for Mountain Mike's. ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. . Army Officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest consumer behaviors, local spend, and the best and worst cities in America for BBQ. Guest Intent Shows Positive Trend. 67 percent of consumers have visited the On Premise for food led occasions since venues reopened and 22 percent have visited for drink led occasions.

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2021 Consumer Goods Small Business 2020 504

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 367