Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Need to make menu changes? The best results right now can be discovered through the alteration of menus based on what consumers need now, and on what sells best. Alter Course if You Need To.

Supplies 192

Supplies Seasonal Menu Back of House Magazine 192

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Promote Private Parties to Jump Start Holiday Season Traffic Don’t wait. Be proactive in your efforts to increase holiday season traffic, and contact local businesses nearby. Do the same at your restaurant.

Marketing 78

Marketing Seasonal Menu Brewery Small Business 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

Pricing 191

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 191

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. But our primary mission remains – engaging with consumers.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

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. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

2020 167

2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

2023 199

2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 199

The Rail

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Unfortunately, many Americans still don’t feel comfortable returning to indoor dining where seating is often cramped, and folks are maskless and talking. Restaurants that have bounced back better have been able to utilize outdoor seating to their advantage, where the risk of COVID transmission is lower.

2022 115

2022 2023 Seating Consumer Goods 115

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The good news is, with a thoughtful and ongoing communications plan this work can be accomplished while also promoting the restaurant to new and existing patrons. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S., With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S.,

Communication 197

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 197

Tableo

JULY 11, 2023

Create an enticing happy hour menu Provide a selection of drink specials Create a broad range of inexpensive drink options, such as specialty cocktails, craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. Try out fresh, seasonal menu items to keep clients interested and persuade them to try new drinks.

Social Media 42

Social Media Seasonal Menu Reservations Customer Experience 42

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Common Restaurant Management Problems and Bad Habits Problem 1: Falling Into the "If It Works, It's Good Enough" Trap When you're juggling so many responsibilities, it's easy to settle into doing things a certain way—even if there's a better or faster way. Use this technique on your menu by offering recommendations next to a menu item.

Management 284

Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Creating and optimizing the menu based on US Foods’ exclusive food-costing tools, industry analysis and recipes designed by in-house chefs that focus on both profitability and diner trends. The two companies have joined forces to offer a version of Sally the Robot that will exclusively serve Saladworks’ rotating, seasonal menus.

Kitchen Safety 199

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 199

The Rail

APRIL 11, 2024

According to research by Sopro, over 75% percent of consumers prefer to communicate with brands through email. Many restaurants invest in marketing when they notice low bookings or in the run-up to a low season. People are always looking for popular eateries and unique menu items to try when looking to eat out.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Reservations Marketing Loyalty Program 52

Harbor Touch

JULY 21, 2023

OOH advertising is a powerful tool for reaching consumers when they are out and about, and can be particularly effective for driving foot traffic to restaurants. Unlike TV or radio ads, consumers can choose whether or not to engage with OOH ads, making them less likely to be perceived as annoying or intrusive.

Advertising 78

Advertising Transportation Social Media Outdoor 78

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.

2020 135

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 135

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. From there, they may check out your website and menu. Restaurants are judged based on how they make guests feel.

Technology 78

Technology Online Ordering Website Management Mobile Ordering 78

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. Customers want to be understanding, but still expect good service from their local business. Good management of online reviews can make a difference.

Loyalty Program 121

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 121

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

San Francisco is one of the most recognized cities in the world, and with good reason. With that comes good food from people interested in making their mark on the city’s history. Mexican and Asian places are particularly good, but San Francisco has a little bit of everything. Walk-ins can be seated but usually take longer.

Fine Dining 115

Fine Dining Reservations Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 115

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

It tracks all the transactions with a great level of detail (from the date and time to what items were purchased to returns or void checks, to how it was paid, who sold it, and what table were people seating in for casual dining restaurants). Perishable items, seasonal changes, food inflation, and availability can affect the menu.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But now it’s time to get to the extra good stuff – where to dine. Their raw bar features several oyster varieties, along with other raw shellfish and fish that you can mix and match off their menu. They offer an extensive seafood menu, including an old bay shrimp salad roll and a cast-iron crab cake. Order Online.

Back of House 158

Back of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Reservations 158

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As restaurants do everything they can to survive these winter months, we continue to see shifts in how consumers are using restaurants. While most consumers will eventually shift some of their dining back to on-premise, most consumers will still often opt for the convenience of drive-thru, pick-up and delivery.

2021 190

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 190

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Limitations and consumer demand. When asked what they believe consumer demand is for dining out now compared to before the pandemic, only three percent unsurprisingly said demand is the same as it previously was. Half of restaurants will invest in making their patio a cold weather seating option, while the other half will not.

2020 219

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 219

EATER

APRIL 6, 2022

Perhaps the ultimate expression of our denial can be found in the high-end restaurant bathroom, where every aspect, from the marbled toilet seat to the vintage tiles, seems curated to maintain the illusion that you’re not here to debase yourself. For a man of good gut health, he told me, that would suggest poor planning.

Consumer Goods 129

Consumer Goods Book Take-out Seasonal Menu 129

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 2, 2020

Selecting a good ERP is critical. Control of Inflow : Food expenditures, including when goods are purchased from suppliers. Managers should evaluate whether or not to set up recipes, which could become time-consuming or pointless for restaurants that frequently change their menu. Stockpile : Stock value of product.

Inventory 80

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 80

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As a person that still consumes meat, I wasn’t sure what to expect when my friend suggested I try their favorite vegan eateries. Suppose you’re unsure about the menu because you’re not entirely vegan. They also offer outdoor seating on the patio. The flavors are surprisingly intense, in a good way.

Online Ordering 117

Online Ordering Back of House Food Order Fine Dining 117

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Over the years there have been winemakers looking to change this and establish more immersive experiences that would attract consumers as much as industry folks. You were just given a generic list of suggestions for dining options, straddling a line between ludicrously expensive and horribly grim.”. What to Know Before You Go.

Back of House 106

Back of House Tourism Hotels Vineyard 106

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

2020 136

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 136

BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

A high turnover rate means people come back often enough because they like your menu selection so there is less urgency associated with their visit which results in longer stay times for guests and increased spending per customer. These important business models are what profitable restaurants don’t take lightly.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Cash Management Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Since morning meal visits are habitual, recovery for this daypart will depend on consumers returning to workplaces and schools. The ability for restaurants, particularly full service restaurants, to operate at total capacity, consumer comfort with dining in, and more business and recreational travel will aid recovery at the dinner daypart.

2021 186

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 186

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

2021 52

2021 Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 52

EATER

MAY 23, 2022

While these establishments only served alcohol, many of the owners built parrillas outside so the sailors could cook their own fish, allowing them to stay longer and consume more wine. “As It’s important to discern the size and how much fat a fish has before laying it on the grill, and the same fish is not the same in different seasons.

Seasonal Menu 98

Seasonal Menu Vineyard Dine-in Back of House 98

Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

In fact, restaurant reservations and the technology that supports it is so valuable that public officials and organizations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recommend adopting a reservations-only model or call-ahead seating. With fewer tables available, you can’t afford to have empty seats.

Reservations 98

Reservations 2021 Online Ordering Book 98

EATER

AUGUST 30, 2022

The recession had ushered in a trend of seeking out “good” food in unexpected places, which eventually inspired the rise of neo-speakeasies and other intentionally hidden spaces. The black-and-white bar was huge, with the cushioned bar seats and dim lighting more standard of American restaurants.

Customer Experience 109

Customer Experience Fine Dining 2013 Reservations 109

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. Seasonal Favorites. This one, fielded May 25-28, 2021 included 805 respondents and seems to be a good indicator of future behavior. Good Food Confidence. Dutch lager.

2021 128

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 128

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Along with pizza, their menu also has classic Italian appetizers or “antipasti,” salads, sandwiches, and pasta. They also have an excellent wine list and seasonal pizza offerings. The menu is a classic New York-style pizza by the slice menu, with big-as-your-plate slices that you only need one of to fill you up.

Seasonal Menu 123

Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Online Ordering Fast Casual 123

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. The recently updated menu also includes housemade chips and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

Franchise 141

Franchise Franchising Catering Online Ordering 141

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. Grab-and-go salads and wraps, freshly baked goods and more. Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60651.

Franchise 186

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 186

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As a well-seasoned traveler, I enjoy cities that retain a small-town organic feel, and San Antonio, TX, despite its significant population, has that ambiance in spades. San Antonio Bohanan’s delivers on sumptuous steak and seafood prepared and seasoned exactly how I like it. Bohanan’s Prime Steak and Seafood.

Dine-in 108

Dine-in Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Catering 108