Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” ” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees.

Operations 449

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 449

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Whatever your end goal might be: Executive Chef in a fine dining operation, Corporate Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Entrepreneur, Research Chef, or Consultant – where ever you hope to land in the future – put that goal in writing. This is where you can find definitive evidence of the importance of well-prepared food.

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White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. Social Media Experiences a Shake-Up : Almost all (99 percent) of operators reported having at least one social media profile for their business.

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2025 Loyalty Program 2024 Back of House 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. This year we learned that guests are still seeking that experience even if it needs to move outside of the traditional indoor restaurant setting. Shasta, California. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers want restaurant experiences : 84 percent of consumers say going out to a restaurant with family and friends is a better use of their leisure time than cooking and cleaning up. For others, outdoor dining and alcohol-to-go are becoming table stakes. 69 percent of adults say they like the option to dine outside.

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2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 508

EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

With indoor dining still not an option in much of the country, hotel restaurants are using empty rooms as private dining suites There are few restaurants Hector Tamez frequents more than Uni , the izakaya located in Boston’s boutique Eliot Hotel. Why not briefly fill rooms by offering an exclusive evening of private pandemic dining?

Hotels 343

Hotels Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House 343

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The team you put together and the experience you provide to your guests has to be top—notch. They are mainstays in the dining culture, and millions of people around the world recognize them. Of course, tasty food, a specific dining experience, and real estate locations all have a part to play. Is The Name In Use?

Social Media 390

Social Media Customer Experience Food Truck Back of House 390

EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 321

EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Do as the French do, and you’ll have a much better experience in Paris. Say bonjour, always Whether it’s at the post office, a boutique, or a fine dining restaurant, say “bonjour” to every single person you interact with. It’s definitely the French people who are pushing for it when they have the option.”

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Fine Dining Reservations Seating Online Ordering 300

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? This isn’t a problem of one city or class or demographic.

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Pricing Back of House Food Order Front of House 363

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. Solutions that specifically targeted the guest experience, from ordering to payment to on- and offline interaction, took priority. – Christine Barone, President, Dutch Bros.

2023 294

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 294

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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Back of House Fine Dining 2011 Dine-in 318

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders. This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. Jacquet now want his franchisees to learn from his example and keep conne[link] to their customers and community.

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Franchise Franchising Customer Service Fast Casual 251

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Family dining was another segment that was hit hard, which includes many buffet-based concepts. Engaging Customers During COVID-19. Full-Service Restaurants Hit Hardest by the Crisis.

2020 491

2020 Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 491

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Food Order 294

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ken McGarrie is the cofounder of Korgen Hospitality and uses his decades of experience to help restaurants across the country become more profitable and reach their potential. It's, it's definitely more true now than it ever has been. Your best marketing asset are the customers you already have.

Social Media 448

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

a cadre of chefs around the country are reenvisioning Korean barbecue, putting their spin on one of the most beloved Korean dining experiences. But there’s definitely a growing interest in doing Korean barbecue differently with a focus on the quality of ingredients. today, the experience wasn’t always so accessible.

Fine Dining 299

Fine Dining Dine-in Customer Experience Definition 299

EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

NFT restaurants are dining clubs for the metaverse. The company’s website promises that owners of the NFTs — a “minting,” or release, of 8,888 unique pizza designs onto secure digital tokens — will enjoy “one-of-a-kind physical and virtual experiences” and “future integration into the expanding metaverse.” But also sometimes IRL.

Fine Dining 345

Fine Dining Dine-in Customer Experience Food Supply 345

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

Franchise 450

Franchise Franchising Leadership Beverage 450

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

APRIL 5, 2019

Today’s restaurateurs are lucky — gone are the days of massive spending to advertise their offerings to draw in new customers. Through both mediums, you can connect with customers through geotagging, and you can respond to their comments and questions via direct message. Then, it’ll be onto the posts.

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Social Media Advertising Customer Experience Fine Dining 225

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

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Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

EATER

JUNE 14, 2023

It seemed like a sure thing: Loba Pastry + Coffee was Chicago magazine’s Best New Bakery in 2016, among other plaudits, and Velazquez Lindsten, who got her start as a pastry chef in Chicago’s fine dining kitchens after immigrating to the U.S. After that, I started working at another fine dining kitchen as a pastry assistant.

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Fine Dining Kitchen Safety Back of House Small Business 239

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Fine dining is an all-encompassing experience that includes elegant and sophisticated services as well as the highest-quality food. In a fine dining restaurant, there are normally more staff members, and the personnel have a higher degree of training and skill. A Fine Dine Experience And Its Features.

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Fine Dining Definition Fast Casual Customer Experience 52

EATER

MAY 4, 2021

With Empowering the Diner , an event series she recently co-founded with sommelier Erica Christian, she’s advocating for customers and workers of color to create a more inclusive experience in bars and restaurants. I’m definitely missing people. Eater: How are you making change in the food world? That’s fun for me. Let’s talk.

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Education Bar Take-out Hospitality 246

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While many restaurant owners would like a definitive answer to this question, the average restaurant profit margin varies widely across different types of restaurants. A full-service restaurant typically includes table service and more involved customer service experiences, spanning fine dining to a sit-down dinner.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 183

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

October is the month of pumpkins, spice, and everything nice—so adding seasonal specials to your menu can go a long way to delight customers and get them talking about your restaurant. Redesigning your regular menu with a few cobwebs, bats, or creepy crawlers is an easy way to bring more Halloween spirit into the dining experience.

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Specials Bar Seasonal Menu Events 231

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For excellent food to go along with the stunning beaches, center your dining in and around Phuket Town, perhaps Thailand’s most underrated food destination, with a few excursions for standout meals elsewhere on the island. Mor Mu Dong Restaurant Mor Mu Dong consists of elevated dining platforms winding through a mangrove swamp.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Back of House Front of House 319

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Located right in the center of Little Italy, Born and Raised offers both an indoor dining room and outdoor dining options. With a full-service bar, you can relax with your dinner and your favorite drink and enjoy the beautiful decor that Born and Raised have in their dining room. bornandraisedstk). Make a Reservation.

Fine Dining 136

Fine Dining Front of House Reservations Back of House 136

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Set in the Mission District area, about three blocks down from the large Mission Playground, Lazy Bear is a restaurant that’s more about the experience than the menu. However, their focus on upscale communal dining offers a unique experience among restaurants. That said, this is not a notably casual dining experience.

Fine Dining 139

Fine Dining Online Ordering Reservations Seasonal Menu 139

Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 22, 2025

How Casual Dining Icons Are Fighting to Stay Relevant Are Legacy Casual Dining Brands Declining with Age? Are legacy brands leading or lagging behind their Casual Dining peers? But that definition is not scientific. Additionally, we only compared them to other Casual Dining brands with at least 50 units.

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Casual Point of Sale Fine Dining 2025 52

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The soft classical music playing in the background on the piano is a nice touch that adds to the overall dining experience. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience at this establishment. Don’t hesitate to try the Met Long Bone Ribeye and French Onion Soup if you drop by the Metropolitan Grill to dine.

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Fine Dining Back of House Reservations Dine-in 142

Bingage

JANUARY 14, 2020

Trending Blog: Zomato to Buy Ubereats India (Current Report) Well, everyone defines restaurants as an establishment where food is prepared and served to customers in exchange for money. But beyond this basic definition, restaurants can be categorised on the basis of services, cuisine, atmosphere and formality etc. Casual Dining.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Casual 72

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Of course, business dinners, friendly happy hours, and intimate dining experiences have equally refined and tasteful restaurant options. Carbone’s servers often prepare starter salads or elaborate desserts tableside, making your dining experience unique and entertaining. Make a Reservation. Sorella Restaurant.

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Brewery Online Ordering Reservations Fine Dining 137

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The culinary scene in Tucson is definitely one of the city’s major highlights. And if you’re looking around for private dining in Tucson, you won’t be disappointed either. From classy steakhouses to down-to-earth pub fare, private dining in Tucson is a search that yields many options. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Tucson.

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Dine-in Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Book 137

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers. My extensive list of the best restaurants in Chicago has every type of food, atmosphere, and price range to satisfy any craving, dining expectation, and budget.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Food Order 136