Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

There are serious penalties for serving underage customers, including losing your liquor license and even jail time. Many restaurants now incorporate electronic ID checking machines or set point of sale reminders to specify the birthdate a guest must be born on or after to be served alcohol. ID, Please? Market … Responsibly.

License 215

License Point of Sale Employee Relations Restaurant Law 215

Foodable

APRIL 30, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. The smart bar model offers a solution for smaller volume bar venues and efficiency towards customer service, where patrons can dispense their own beverage at their leisure.

Guest Recovery 72

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety FOH 72

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. “This year has taught us so much and inspired our efforts to grow our business in new ways that best serve our guests. ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. .

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. The partnership with Clean Juice is highlighted by the creation of the brand’s first-ever national TV spot featuring Tebow and his experience with the brand.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

“White Castle is an industry innovator, and we take a great amount of pride in our history – never forgetting about the future ahead,” said Lisa Ingram, CEO of White Castle. Miso Robotics understood where we could improve and stay true to White Castle’s brand of taste, innovation and best-in-class dining.

Mobile Ordering 164

Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 164

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 210

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 210

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. ” Examples of safety and service enhancements include: A culture of safety and wellbeing for employees and customers. Takeout For Good.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. Sellers can pass this fee entirely to the buyer or offer custom delivery promotions.

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The importance of making guests feel comfortable. The top choice by far was having a culinary experience similar to eating at the restaurant. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant. restaurants are very likely to have fewer dine-in customers this fall/winter than usual. 18 percent said it will be to save money.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

.” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. As the nation grapples with another wave of restaurant closings and reduced dining room capacity, establishments must quickly respond to the cry for innovation in the industry. No-Touch Menus.

Technology 240

Technology Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Social Media 240

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

. “With 92% of restaurant traffic now off-premise, this funding gives us the opportunity to provide more restaurants with innovative ways to reach more consumers. “We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation. In total, approximately 14,580 lbs.

Online Ordering 143

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

"We are grateful for continued customer support which has helped us expand to new locations in the past year and we are looking forward to bringing the brand to new locations and connecting with new customers." Construction is expected to take place throughout the summer, with a potential opening date in late August.

Franchise 172

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 172

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. ” says Dilip Rao, CEO of Sharebite.

Mobile Ordering 147

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

“This has brought about a level of creativity that we believe will continue to fuel innovation for the year ahead.” Added benefit: plant-based menu items often have lower food costs, allowing for increased profit margins or lower price points for your guests. Leveraging technology will create positive customer experiences.

2021 203

2021 Hotels Airlines Guest Recovery 203

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. Who is a James Beard Award winner? The companies will launch a two-way integration.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It offers insights into customer expectations to help restaurant brands navigate through what continues to be an uncertain consumer climate. Highlights from the report reveal: Restaurant customers are showing clear signs of pandemic fatigue. The current curbside experience is failing. In-store pickup. With over 8.1

2021 189

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Download 189

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.

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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 100

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

Webinar 189

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. Restaurant trends.

2020 161

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 161

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

San Diego Entrepreneur and Mission Beach area residentn Brad Hunter is disrupting the luxury hospitality industry with an entirely uncharted concept: AQUAlounge , an floating nautical experience slated to debut in San Diego, California in fall of 2020. “I found inspiration on my travels. . “I found inspiration on my travels.

Coaching 167

Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 167

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. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

A unique partnership with the James Beard Foundation (JBF) complements the launch of the film through a custom mentorship program, presented by KitchenAid, developed to advance women in culinary arts and support the industry at large as it rebuilds.?. He was instrumental in organizing the Frederick Community College Hospitality Program.

Allergens 145

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 145

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

During that period, McDonald's also undertook several "velocity growth accelerators," including (1) an Experience of the Future layout, which features a combination of ordering flexibility, customer experience, and a more streamlined menu; (2) mobile ordering and payments; and (3) delivery alternatives. "When

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Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 101

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Hotel guests said they feel “extremely safe” knowing a hotel room is cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants compared to leading consumer brands1. In addition, 66 percent of foodservice customers said they feel “extremely” or “very safe” knowing a restaurant is cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants.

2020 180

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Fast Casual 162

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 162

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Foundation has already refurbished a number of basketball courts in Baton Rouge, and has plans to make a dramatic impact on the lives of young athletes as the brand continues to grow by providing equipment and rebuilding fields and parks. Knowing this was for a good cause made the experience even sweeter. in Plano, Texas. .

Back of House 131

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 131

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

. "We're very impressed with their quality of execution, product cadence and customer centric approach in these unprecedented times.” Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce. . ” Tastewise Data.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 207

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

This is because “as restaurants open fully, most distributors will experience some shortages. The reality is everyone has to adjust in some capacity but everyone is very focused on the guest’s experience still and that will get them far” (5). As such, communication and transparency is a necessary component of recovery.

Supplies 124

Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 124

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

“Traffic is down, but the relative increases in average check indicate that QSRs haven’t lost customer segments. Instead, we believe that quick-service restaurant customers have permanently changed their behaviors — visiting less frequently than pre-pandemic yet spending more per visit.”

Loyalty Program 183

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download Food Order 183

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries. The Value of Trust.

2021 196

2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 196

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 133

2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 133

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. Customer Satisfaction Survey. Customer satisfaction with full-service and limited-service restaurants was already reeling before the pandemic turned both industries upside down.

2021 154

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 154

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.

Guest Recovery 154

Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 154

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. One thing local restaurants know how to do is anticipate their customers’ wants and needs. Restaurant Adaptation.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Yelp for Business : Yelp for Business is an entirely reimagined platform designed to improve the business owner experience with a fresh new user interface that gives business owners more transparency and insight into their Yelp Business Page. Business owners will see this brand new experience when they log into their account this morning.

Guest Recovery 122

Guest Recovery Food Safety Loyalty Program Point of Sale 122

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

“This is something we were expecting given the underlying relentless erosion of guest counts and the fact that the industry was headed towards tougher previous year sales comparisons as we went into the second half of 2019,” said Victor Fernandez, vice president of insights and knowledge for TDn2K. percent during the same period.

2019 84

2019 Point of Sale Small Business Consumer Goods 84