Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Consumer interest in restaurants dropped by 52 percent from March 10 to April 19. Restaurant Industry Consumer Perspectives.

2020 189

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 189

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. “The U.S. million in April 2020, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2021 178

2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 178

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.

Catering 98

Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 98

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.

Loyalty Program 142

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 142

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

With third-party delivery platforms like UberEats, Grubhub and Postmates costing restaurants significant dollars in commissions and fees, nearly 20 percent (16 percent) of Americans believe that third-party platforms do more harm than good for restaurants. Survival of the Fast Casuals. 904 hours of pay for waiters (at $9.95/hour

2021 133

2021 Point of Sale Fast Casual Delivery 133

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. The chains’ carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery orders soared throughout the pandemic as consumers looked for relief from preparing most of their meals at home.

2021 165

2021 Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale 165

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Consumer Interest in Restaurants is Shifting Quickly. Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. What Consumers Mean by 'Safe' Recent research conducted by Ecolab Inc. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

2020 178

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

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 173

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 173

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.

2021 198

2021 Consumer Goods Small Business Fine Dining 198

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. The committee will report to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees’ Governance Committee.

Food 171

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 171

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

Franchise 169

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 169

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. ” Curbside Olo.

Mobile Ordering 143

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 143

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

As part of the effort, KitchenAid is partnering with JBF to create more possibilities in the kitchen for culinary professionals as they face a difficult recovery. and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., ” Located at Kitchen United MIX at 831 N.

Allergens 142

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 142

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

” The recent disruption of the global pandemic has accelerated certain shifts in consumer behavior, and Starbucks adapted its business for the short- and long-term implications. "Together we look forward to empowering North American restaurateurs to deliver superior guest experiences and make them wildly successful."

Webinar 186

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 186

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. Through a QR code, guests can easily scan the code and join the waitlist through Yelp. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. My Black Receipt?,

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 142

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.

Waste 99

Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 99

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

More than 9,500 consumers were polled for the study , which ranks the brands on three factors –consumers’ satisfaction levels with their most recent visit, their likelihood to return to the brand soon, and their trust in the brand. Since COVID, the dynamics of consumer decision making have changed.

2021 192

2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 192

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

2021 131

2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 131

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. This one, fielded May 25-28, 2021 included 805 respondents and seems to be a good indicator of future behavior. That said, we are seeing some changes across consumer behaviors.

2021 151

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 151

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Limitations and consumer demand. Restaurant Adaptation. A vast majority of the U.S. Of course, smaller parties mean smaller checks per table.

2020 219

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 219

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. October 27, 2021.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

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. However, growth in average spending per guest remains negative for full-service restaurants. Many guests complained of long wait times for curbside pickup orders.

2020 127

2020 Food Safety Online Ordering Guest Recovery 127

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There was a bit of good news amid the otherwise disappointing quarter. Despite average guest checks growing at the same pace year over year for the last three quarters, same-store sales growth has been declining during each of those quarters. Note even these top-performing segments can escape from eroding guest counts.

2019 84

2019 Point of Sale Small Business Consumer Goods 84