The Rail

JULY 19, 2022

By Katie Sullivan, Contributor The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past few years largely due to factors like new technology, external influences (e.g. the pandemic ), and ever-changing customer demands, as well as the new trends in the hospitality industry. 1 - Technology. or front of the house (e.g.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. A research conducted by US Foods reported that the top complaints from ordering customers included, “food was not warm or fresh” and “food got shaken or messed up during delivery” (3).

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Sustainable. Transparency has also become an important factor, and behind customer awareness of what constitutes a sustainably produced food 8. We expect that the demand for local, organic, ugly (imperfect) produce and sustainable seafood will continue to grow in 2020. Experience. Convenience is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Customers often give companies an ultimatum; they can choose to be part of the problem or the solution.

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2022

Oriol hopes to sway customers on frozen fish. Campo Grande joins a growing number of specialty seafood companies offering curated selections that are sustainably sourced and of exceptional quality. Some companies are already capitalizing on the latest freezing technologies to offer the highest-quality frozen fish. Campo Grande.

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Gourmet Marketing

AUGUST 17, 2021

Sustainable Tourism. Hotels and other tourism businesses should position themselves appropriately by reducing waste and recycling where possible. People spent a lot of time indoors in 2020, and therefore, are looking for hiking opportunities, clean air, and relaxing experiences surrounded by nature.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

And for those liquor lovers, finding the best whiskey stones are crucial to have the best drinking experience. They also use recycled materials in their manufacturing. A favorite feature for many is that each stone is completely unique due to the handmade and recycled nature of the rocks. Best Whiskey Stones. Measuring a 1.5”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Here are 10 tips for promoting sustainability in the food industry. Permaculture is a science based on the principles of ecological design and sustainability within natural ecosystems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

They are also a good choice for someone who wishes to give an experience rather than a material item,” said Riehle. Verbal skills, customer service and multi-tasking are the top 3 skills needed to work in the events industry. "The For customers, they are a given. percent hold more than 500 events. percent at hotels.

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RGU

JANUARY 20, 2020

Many organizations have responded by allocating more resources to digital marketing — technology now accounts for 29% of total marketing expense budgets, according to a recent Gartner estimate , and digital ad spend for 2020 is estimated at about $385 billion. Social media offers brands the opportunity to create memorable experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. Dunkin' Sustainability. Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. "We're very impressed with their quality of execution, product cadence and customer centric approach in these unprecedented times.”

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Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

While points-based systems were once enough to capture customer attention, that’s no longer the case. It’s up to bars and restaurants to embrace modern loyalty strategies in order to attract and retain these customers. Personalization matters Most Gen Zers and many Millennials grew up with technology in their back pocket.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features Grubhub, PAR Technology, The Institute of Culinary Education, Parts Town, OneDine, Starbucks, QikServe, MOD Pizza, ezCater and Red Lobster, Omnivore, Coolgreens and Winston Industries. Heads-up customer displays to show real-time order estimates across all channels. Ultimate Grubhub.

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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. Mobile ordering trends. Stadiums / Sports trends.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The authority is also the first to use AI fingerprint technology to “enable the scientific verification” of coffee origin in a bid to improve value for both producers and buyers. Specialty Coffee Association opens nominations for 2023 Sustainability Awards. Applications close on 13 January 2023. Take a look.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S. business."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Hattie Marie's Looks to Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

Neighborhood bars and Fine Dining channels are attracting higher spend post-COVID-19, however CGA On Premise visitors are likely to stay local and seek experiences in the next 12 months. Positive Outlook for Experience-Led Channels. Investing in Sustainability Alternatives to Animal-Based Foods. Staying Local.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

We’re thrilled to welcome Postmates to the Uber family as we innovate together to deliver better experiences for consumers, delivery people, and merchants across the country." “PSG has deep experience partnering with management teams to scale vertical SaaS-based platforms to create global category leaders,” said ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“We’re both humbled and lucky to support our amazing customers during this critical time. ” “SALIDO has gone to great lengths to incorporate our team’s feedback and ensure they can support EATALY’s complex hospitality technology needs,” said EATALY co-founder and CFO Adam Saper.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 29, 2022

Uwera has also led projects on sustainable solutions, advocacy, technical capacity-building, and improving market access and digital financial solutions for small and medium enterprises – including coffee businesses. Thu, 21 Apr – Researchers develop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology to verify coffee origins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features interesting and insightful trends from Upserve, order for pickup guest experience study results, the Fraud Aftershock Index and the importance of foot traffic. Among grocery experiences, H-E-B and Whole Foods made it into the top rankings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

At Bacardi, we are driven by this purpose – with a family of premium spirit brands that are uniquely positioned to evoke emotions, catalyze experiences, and play an integral role in fostering connections, encouraging celebration, and enabling exploration,” says Tony Latham, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bacardi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

“It’s a very exciting time and we’re thrilled for new markets to experience our beloved handmade donuts in their own neighborhoods. On The Border is taking it back to the 1980’s with the debut of its new prototype that pays homage to the brand’s first design and renowned experience, top photo.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 25, 2022

The year-long programme covers money management, sustainable farming practices, and gender equity to local communities – including coffee farmers. According to data from the Korean Customs Service, the country’s coffee imports were valued at over US $916 million last year – an all-time high. Paulig invests €25 million (US $27.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

They will also provide a superior service experience to their guests, which ultimately is what wins the restaurant market share battle. Harnessing Restaurant Technology. In today's on-demand world, off-premises capabilities are more important than ever to keep restaurants aligned with the wants and needs of its customers.

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