Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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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.,

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On the surface, the numbers suggest a robust recovery. But unfortunately, there’s a good reason for that… and it doesn’t involve guests suddenly getting much stronger urges to visit more restaurants. Additionally, the underlying strength of the industrys recovery. Comp Sales -2.5%

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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. ” The Long Road to Recovery. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, the road to recovery could still be a long one. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand.

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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. . percent over 2019.

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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.

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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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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?,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. ” 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. Step Up to The Table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Overall, traffic continued its post-pandemic decline, but the global data solutions provider believes double-digit increases in average check will remain — and demonstrate a fundamental change in consumer behavior. In short, consumers are ordering more food, and for larger parties. On average, sales were up 8.1

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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 Awards are one of these programs.” ” said Dawn Padmore, VP of Awards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become both a consumer preference and business essential, with the convenience and availability of takeout, delivery, and drive-thru now deeply embedded in everyday life.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. 7010 – Paycheck Protection Program (PP) Flexibility Act of 2020 which extends provisions of the act to give more time to both use and pay back the funds. Recovery Roadmap.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Yelp launched a number of new features to support businesses owners who have adapted their operational models, in addition to giving consumers the ability to better discover businesses that meet their needs. Curbside pickup will also be searchable in the app so consumers can easily find these businesses. Yelp Virtual Services.

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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.

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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.

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