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 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

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

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. social interactions, and 1.2M

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Chef Michael Solomonov of Philadelphia's Zahav tracing his long road to recovery through a terrifying addiction.

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Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The model recognizes the importance of in-person interactions, while continuing to practice social distancing guidelines. 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.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

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

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Consumer eating patterns are impacted by the economy, food trends and other factors. In the highly competitive restaurant and grocery sector, it’s important to continually monitor the factors impacting share of stomach, especially as the pandemic and recovery continues to unfold. Do they buy groceries? Eat at fast food restaurants?

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Point of Sale Consumer Goods Social Media Customer Service 98

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Menu costing doesn’t have to be a time consuming and costly process. Review cost of goods sold daily. Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) is the combined costs of food and beverage ingredients that were sold at your restaurant over a certain period of time. Offer promotions for takeout and delivery on social media.

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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. 68% of consumers say they prefer to order from a restaurant’s own website or app instead of a 3rd party app. Because of popularity with consumers, these types of payments will grow 250% by 2025, and will reach 2.2

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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

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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2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The impact has ignited a ripple effect on social media with industry leaders and individuals alike unifying with one simple message and a friendly challenge: to purchase gift cards or a meal to their favorite restaurant. Take a photo or video and share on social media using the hashtag #StepUpToTheTable.

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Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 474

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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Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 362

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media. US Foods' Helping Hand. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 426

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.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 367

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. “Restaurant models are evolving to meet growing consumer demand for off premise dining. . “You watch it and you walk away from it and it feels honest and real.

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 364

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. Sluggish Restaurant Recovery. Changes in Consumer Spending. hour in NY).

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2021 Point of Sale Delivery Food Order 340

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Using order data from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and a national consumer survey, DoorDash’s mid-year report checks in on popular food trends, nationally and regionally, how users ate through social distancing, cravings across the country, and more. ” 54 percent said for as long as it takes to get good service.

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2020 Franchise Franchising Food Order 487

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. “We know that seismic changes continue to take place within the food and media industries.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 433

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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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download Food Order 458

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 269

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. On the Road to Recovery. As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing.

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2020 Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 461

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Powered by Black Box Consumer Intelligence. Powered by Black Box Consumer Intelligence. October 27, 2021.

Fast Casual 98

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 98

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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2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 553

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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Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488

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. Recovery Roadmap. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirit s is offering a Hospitality Industry Recovery Strategy Roadmap for on-premise businesses. PPP Goes Flexible.

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 386

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.

Guest Recovery 305

Guest Recovery Food Safety Loyalty Program Point of Sale 305

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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2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 386

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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