Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Having a strategy for plant-based is now a business imperative–your customers want it and your competitors are doing it. This data covers U.S.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The good news is people were eager to go back to restaurants and experience the flavors and freedom of dining out again. From culinary innovations to dining experience trends that brought in traffic, let’s recap 2023 food trends via this annual trends analysis of the year in the restaurant space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

However, can innovation teach these old dogs new tricks, or will a post-pandemic environment sunset this trend? According to a statement by Professor Cihan Cobanoglu , director of the M3 Center for Hospitality & Innovation at the University of Florida, “contactless menus will be a key point for restaurants to adapt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

After these episodes, my conversations with culinary leaders continue to highlight that a of people left the hospitality business for good. Since the pandemic, many chefs created fast-casual concepts and we see more and more tasting and prix-fix menus. And finally, chefs will find out what their peers are doing. Probably I do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. Guest feedback can be much easier to obtain and process—making for less time collecting and organizing, and more time using data to improve your guest experience. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. While innovations can help, they can only build on a solid foundation. “At

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Despite some gains, seven in ten operators across all major segments say their restaurant currently does not have enough employees to support customer demand and most operators expect their labor challenges to continue through next year. There will continue to be ample opportunities for growth in 2022 and beyond."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times. Keeping our guests and team members safe remains our top priority and is the highest form of hospitality in these times. We’ve found our guests really appreciate and need that experience now more than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Create an experience. Fine dining, fast casual, etc.) What will your atmosphere and experience be? Choose your location wisely. Manager, Mercato Italiano.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

The hospitality business has always been difficult, and even more so since COVID-19 wreaked worldwide havoc. Updates and innovations continue to happen every day and staying on top of them can help you understand which ones will benefit your business the most. By Adrian Johansen, Contributor. Kitchen Display Systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

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. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO.

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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. Ranbir Bhatia, GM, Benares NJ in Wyckoff, New Jersey.

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Foodable

JULY 13, 2021

The chain has been recognized as one of the top twenty fast casual brands to watch by Fast Casual Magazine. Its virtual brand, Wing Experience, was also named QSR Magazine’s most exciting virtual brands in the United States. Three Key Points: Smokey Bones launched its first two virtual brands in 2019.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 12, 2023

Geoff Alexander is known as one of the key pioneers of technology and innovation in the food and beverage industry. From being one of the firsts to introduce online ordering to adopting Web3 and NFTs, Geoff has led the adoption of some of the most challenging innovations of our times. and Canada.

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Foodable

APRIL 5, 2022

Listen to "Designing to the Customer Journey | Season 6, Vol. We've also been making significant investments in technology and the things to drive the off-premise experience”. When asked about the brand's latest concept, FLIP’D by IHOP, Gladstone says, “FLIP’D is a fast casual version of IHOP.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal." Both sides agreed that a negative take-out experience – ranging from a reduced menu to poor service – was a deal-breaker. Key findings include: Basic customization and segmentation tactics are no longer enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Snack, which has benefited from more flexible schedules blurring the dayparts and customers' hesitancy to dine in, is the only daypart that has increased visits over the past year. Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. “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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Today’s customer wants a frictionless, safe experience and we’re evolving to meet that need quickly with these new formats,” said Tim Welsh, Chief Development Officer at QDOBA. The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Firstly, they allow restaurants to deliver straight to customers at home. Lately, many recognised hospitality brands have started adopting the cloud kitchens model, which is an entirely delivery-based business. The hybrid model combines elements of both dine-in, delivery and takeaway into one experience.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Opening a Subway in Chile, for example, can cost between $80k-$120k and it doesn’t require any previous foodservice experience. Other casual dining concepts involve similar investments; for example to open a Chilis franchised unit the opening cost is $3.4 Morale is one of the main indirect drivers of sales, in our experience.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

Mega Projects Open New Business for Hospitality Firms Several developments, infrastructure, and state-sponsored diversification projects are unlocking new business opportunities for hospitality companies, from hotels to restaurants to contract foodservice in MENA. Other times, there are just overlooked gaps in the market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. .

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Next Restaurants

MAY 4, 2021

The hospitality business has always been difficult, and even more so since COVID-19 wreaked worldwide havoc. Updates and innovations continue to happen every day and staying on top of them can help you understand which ones will benefit your business the most. By Adrian Johansen, Contributor. Kitchen Display Systems.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The level of quality, service and innovation is high. These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. Fast Casual Restaurant. Casual Restaurant. Fast Casual Restaurant. With the traditional elements of pizza, they create a new experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the latest report from Tripadvisor , which outlinines the road to recovery for the travel and dining industry, restaurants are showing the first signs of recovery, leading the way for hospitality businesses. Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

“Fast food options usually fall into two buckets: fast, healthy, and unaffordable, or fast, unhealthy, and affordable and nothing in between. Customers simply approach Ono’s ordering kiosk, place their custom order, and watch as robotic systems create their blends from scratch.

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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. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

As restaurants and bars reopen across the United States, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the measures needed to create a safe yet pleasing experience for the patrons. Let’s explore some creative restaurant design ideas to accommodate diners and shift customer perspective. to provide seamless experiences. Conclusion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. Using LPR, restaurant staff can link an order to a customer's car and use it as an identification to deliver their order once ready.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The industry and its many players have experimented, failed, succeeded, but most importantly, gained a tremendous amount of knowledge this year. Heavy restrictions and consumer fears have made the traditional indoor dining experience a thing of the past. We operate in an industry that is nothing if not innovative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. "We can anticipate more meatless menu trends in 2020 as chefs experiment with additional foods to replace animal products."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“Consumers are showing an increased appetite for skipping big meal prep to order in or experiment with meal kits.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Guests are mentioning these menu items the most and when they do, they overwhelmingly describe a positive experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

We now want to bring this elevated experience to our customers across our footprint." California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes.

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