Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

She dives into the real definition and actions required to achieve sustainability from the environmental to the societal to the economical. That’s much more money than I ever had to spend on marketing but a drop in the bucket compared to what other fast casual brands spend for much less impactful results.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. For the few orders they got, bartenders would handle the packing and handoff. Before the pandemic, takeout wasn’t a huge part of Canyons business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive. Owners and managers should follow the latest tech trends in the industry and train their staff to use new software in order to keep catering to customers although they might be off-premises. Such restaurants will definitely thrive from risk averse diners who prefer to feel safe at all costs.

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Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this article, we give you the definitive answer to the question, “What is a bistro?” It was conceived as a type of perk that a landlord might run out of the basement of an inn or apartment in order to increase their income. Casual dining. Fast casual. Bistro vs. fast food. Table of contents.

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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. Fast Casual Restaurants. Add Online Ordering to Your Restaurant. What is the Average Restaurant Profit Margin?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. Above-average CX doesn’t just happen, and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It’s hard to argue that we are pretty spoiled for choices when it comes to fast food restaurants in the United States. Head down any highway for only a short amount of time, and you will usually come across some form of fast food establishment to satisfy your cravings. Some of these fast food chains are world-famous. McDonald’s.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

When compared to a casual dining restaurant, fine dining offers an experience that is of better quality and exclusivity. Fine dining costs more than casual dining, but you’re assured a better quality of food, an engaging environment, and highly trained personnel, among other things. Everything has to be in perfect working order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

Many restaurants toss a paper menu into every takeout order, but try posting a QR code near your register instead. Fast casual eateries that have seat-yourself service are perfect candidates for the QR code menu. Here’s an even better idea: Offer an incentive for people to grab their cameras and scan.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software.

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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. I have definitely had good feedback from that and my employees now have embraced it to this day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Next year, operators will continue to lean into technologies like order and pay-at-the-table options, mobile ordering and curbside operations to increase efficiency and decrease the number of staff needed.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

There's definitely been a deeper segmentation relative to what I had first entered into the market as. We had traditionally sit-down and quick-serve, and then fast-casual kind of birthed in the middle. But then there are these broader themes that definitely require some attention.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 20, 2021

They are well known for their fresh, extraordinary dishes and their fast and friendly service! They are known for their casual and cozy dining area. It’s definitely fun to wash all this down with their choices of Gatorade, Soda, or Paradise Passion Fruit Juice. Order Online. Order Online. D-LAND Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Frequency is rising fast too, and 43 percent of US consumers plan to visit venues more often than they did in 2019—nearly twice the number who will go out less (22 percent). “RTDs [Ready to Drink] definitely offer consistency and speed of service… there’s definitely opportunity for increased engagement there.”

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Order Online. I’ve visited mainly for lunch, where I enjoyed a watermelon and feta cheese starter – definitely a good choice for that summer. La Ciccia is a relatively affordable place for casually elegant dining in San Francisco, and I appreciated that when I dropped in for an early dinner. House of Prime Rib.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. We’ve split the list by country to make it easier to navigate but otherwise the restaurant brands are listed in random order. Fast Casual Restaurant. Casual Restaurant. Fast Casual Restaurant.

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Transact

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But Taco Mac’s road to growth faces many of the same challenges that other brands are encountering in 2022: labor has never cost more, and it’s difficult to properly staff a restaurant in order to keep up with demand. We’re definitely the same as everyone else in that we’ve had to find ways to do more with the same or fewer team members.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

Fast-food restaurants also took a hit, down 1.5 Delivery and To-Go orders are up 14 percent. While the Super Bowl is primed to be a big day for QSRs, it’s also an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of the surge in online orders. Restaurant, food, and nightlife businesses were collectively down by 1.3

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 16, 2021

Whether you need a sophisticated, refined spot or a casual place to quickly swing by, there’s a spot for it in this town. Order Online. When you just want a comfortable, casual spot for dinner, head over to The Phil’s Tavern. Order Online. Order Online. Be sure to check their website for daily specials!

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Qu

JULY 25, 2023

That’s why it’s time to change our old habit of relying on POS as the center (and stuck point) of the restaurant ordering universe. In the new world order, POS is simply one order channel of many that now finds its home within a larger “commerce platform” environment. But what exactly is a unified commerce platform?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Rudy’s Bar & Grill Flaming Saddles Saloon Ardesia Wine Bar On the Rocks Dutch Fred’s Pocket Bar NYC Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits As Is NYC Beer Culture Hibernia Bar Barcelona Bar. For bourbon on the rocks, order a double Blanton’s and enjoy the smooth flavor of the spirit in the hip atmosphere of the bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. 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.

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Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 30, 2021

Having recently been featured in our article on outdoor dining, Duke’s Grocery is a casual dining restaurant that hits it out of the park in every area. Of course, no visit to Duke’s Grocery is complete without ordering the Proper Burger! Do yourself a favor and order the Mac and Cheese as your side. Order Online.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

In this guide, we’ll examine the definitions and calculations for different types of restaurant profit margins and discuss the best ways to improve them through better inventory and purchasing management, tech integrations, and analytics. A slight improvement in your net profit makes a huge difference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Customers shifted their purchases to off-premise dining suddenly, leaving many operators flat footed and ill prepared for seamless online ordering, contactless payment and curbside pickup. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

How one Brooklyn hotspot has turned itself into a successful fast-casual restaurant during the pandemic Before the pandemic, eating dinner at Brooklyn restaurant Peaches Hot House meant writing a name on a whiteboard in the vestibule and waiting to be called for a table in a packed dining room. 15 gallons of cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The holiday season offers opportunities for catering orders, off-site catering, in-store limited-time offers of holiday favorites, and all of the increased revenue that comes with them. Written KPI parameters and the definition of success should be accessible by all staff members for easy reference. Document the KPIs.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

In no particular order – let’s go… Hans im Glück 93 Outlets Burgers Full Service Germany, Austria and Switzerland In the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale Hans in Luck , Hans starts his journey with a big piece of gold, which he trades down for things of lesser value. Ready for a deep dive? Nordsee is one of them.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

However, up to 70% of consumers prefer to order directly from restaurants and cut out the middleman. By focusing on customer favorites and seamless delivery and curbside options, fast-casual restaurants are poised to thrive in the upcoming year. This is definitely a bright spot in the restaurant industry outlook for 2021.

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 28, 2021

This local restaurant is a casual spot with pho and other noodle soups. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Looking for a casual spot to grab some Vietnamese food? This spot is cash only, so be sure to come prepared to pay for your meal. Vietnam Cafe.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Order Online. Order Online. Varasano’s has exceptionally fast service, as their thin-crust pizzas only take about three minutes to bake. It’s a casual setting with friendly staff, excellent service, and people from all over the city and a few cities over. Order Online. Order Online. Savage Pizza.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 17, 2021

This local restaurant is a casual spot with pho and other noodle soups. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online. Looking for a casual spot to grab some Vietnamese food? This spot is cash only, so be sure to come prepared to pay for your meal. Vietnam Cafe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Located in Salina, Kansas, this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. This new restaurant design option will fit seamlessly with our existing drive-thru and mobile ordering capabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

They have implemented new technology, upgraded their spaces, and redesigned how restaurant work happens in order to make that work better. Technology can make things smoother for busy fast-food restaurants. And many chains have turned to apps and loyalty programs to ideally streamline the orders coming in.

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