Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Bojangles’ named Chef Marshall Scarborough as the chain’s new vice president of menu and culinary innovation. Bojangles' Culinary Innovation. Chef Marshall Scarborough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place to be,” said Dejbakhsh. “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry. " Mr. Potato Spread's menu consists of several potato base options loaded with a variety of meats and cheeses, and potato salads.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings (“Anthony’s”), a leading premium pizza and wing brand, for approximately $161.3 BurgerFi International Inc. across Asia.

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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. In fact, 54 percent of diners consider new menu items important to their decision when selecting a restaurant, according to a recent US Foods survey.*

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. “We’ve stayed aggressive in terms of our grand opening plan, and it is has definitely paid off. All four of our recent openings have had incredible sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

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. First, at 2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

. “Our data indicates that QSR burger chains have generally been the hardest hit by the California increase in minimum wage and subsequent increase in menu prices,” writes Hottovy. The chain benefits from a combination of high perceived value through its “3 for Me” menu and service strength through employee retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Visit your local Dickey’s and let our experienced pitmaster help you pick out your fan-favorite BBQ menu items for your Big Yellow Box. It's the best of both worlds!” ” Buffalo Chicken Stir-Fry.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Food Cost Percentage: Definition. At its most basic, food cost percentage is the total cost of the ingredients your restaurant uses to create each menu item compared to the total food sales over a specific period of time (e.g., For most full-service casual and fast casual restaurants , 28-32% (0.28-0.32)

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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. They focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby areas, often with vivid colors to highlight the dish. Make a Reservation.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Pammy’s takes the look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria and combines it with a New American-style menu. The menu rotates regularly, but if you have a chance, get the sea scallops. The food here is fresh, seasonal, and fantastic. Table only offers a prix fixe menu, and that rotates. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The multi-course menu at al di la Trattoria changes seasonally and uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The menu offers some of the most spectacular Mediterranean food in the most beautiful presentation that you’ll encounter. Make a Reservation. 348 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Phone: 917-909-1427 Visit Website.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

You’ll find contemporary Mexican food on the menu here, with many dishes containing seafood. Claro is helmed by world-renowned chef TJ Steele, who has crafted a menu that combines cuisine from New York and the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where he lived for many years. Tacos El Bronco keeps the menu appealingly simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

"The five existing cafes we have in Colorado have quickly become fan favorites, and the active communities here have continued to gravitate towards our better-for-you menu items. “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Alinea’s menu offers innovative dishes you won’t see anywhere else and is the very definition of avant-garde cooking. There’s a set price per person depending on which dining room and menu you choose. Menus change constantly, so you should check their menu listing when visiting the site to request a reservation.

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Margin Edge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Creating recipes and setting your initial menu pricing is Restaurant 101. If you’re using a manual system or some combination of manual and computer-based management, time constraints may mean you can only track a shortlist of key ingredients or menu items: your biggest sellers, the most margin-sensitive or both.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese cuisine that incorporates fresh seasonal ingredients and presents foods in near-natural variations. The menus vary depending on the season. The Chef’s Tasting Menu is incredible; my favorite bites were the Maine lobster and the black cod. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Margin Edge

MAY 10, 2021

Creating recipes and setting your initial menu pricing is Restaurant 101. If you’re using a manual system or some combination of manual and computer-based management, time constraints may mean you can only track a shortlist of key ingredients or menu items: your biggest sellers, the most margin-sensitive or both.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They streamline processes to record stock, manage your menu and staff, deliver detailed sales readings, and effectively take orders while ensuring you achieve profit goals. POS systems help staff remember customer orders, which makes it easy to order “the usual,” or customize a menu item. Auto totals for fast and correct billing.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Guests at the Coeur d’Alene location find the same delicious menu paired with 32 beers on tap and a great wine selection, offered in a casual space for watching sports. His system notifies managers when a new applicant or a fast track applicant adds an application. “The new career page is so much more professional.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 12, 2021

Guests at the Coeur d’Alene location find the same delicious menu paired with 32 beers on tap and a great wine selection, offered in a casual space for watching sports. His system notifies managers when a new applicant or a fast track applicant adds an application. “The new career page is so much more professional.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

With more people using the data to organize workflows for purchasing, inventory, production, and even HACCP, the need for a definitive source of truth that is able to capture all the data and connect them in a coherent way has grown exponentially. It’s vital to have accurate cost calculations and use menu engineering to optimize your recipes.

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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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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

West Cameo Cafe 8111 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR | 7703 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA Cameo Cafe exudes pure diner energy: Waitresses constantly refill coffee mugs, the menu offers a laundry list of griddle standards, and a bustling energy hums between a cook churning out orders at the behind-the-counter flattop and the cottagecore dining room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

.” Key highlights of updates and changes resulting from the audit include: To ensure values alignment within organization and among stakeholders: Revised, value-centered mission statement and definition of a James Beard Award winner. It's definitely been a game changer for us.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

. “With the resources of the village and Killer Burger’s commitment to being a major player in the burger space, it is clear that the future is bright, and there’s definitely more to come.” Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program. . ” Starbird Plans Franchising. .

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

Immergrün 70 Outlets Vegetarian Fast Casual Germany Immergrün is evergreen food for fresh people. Nordsee GmbH 370+ Outlets Seafood Fast Casual Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Switzerland, Belgium, France Not many modern restaurant chains can claim to have been in the business for more than 120 years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple.

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

The New York Soho House didn’t open in Soho, but in the Meatpacking District — a then-edgy neighborhood home to Sex and the City ’s Samantha Jones, who crashed Soho House’s pool deck with a spurious membership in Season 6. Just about every kind of casual restaurant format has gotten the Soho House treatment.

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

The New York Soho House didn’t open in Soho, but in the Meatpacking District — a then-edgy neighborhood home to Sex and the City ’s Samantha Jones, who crashed Soho House’s pool deck with a spurious membership in Season 6. Just about every kind of casual restaurant format has gotten the Soho House treatment.

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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. Hoagie Hut’s menu is very straightforward with plenty of options to choose to suit your taste. When you just want a comfortable, casual spot for dinner, head over to The Phil’s Tavern.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I recommend the prix fixe dinner menu (they have a small prix fixe lunch option, too) so you can get a taste of apps, entree, and dessert. If you’re traveling with a picky eater, the entire menu has options like a burger or vegetarian dishes. You can’t go wrong with anything on this menu, but the grilled lamb chops are delicious.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The full menu is more robust and diverse than only pizzas, and everything is incredible. On the brunch menu are some ingenious items like the eggs Purgatorio in spicy tomato sauce with hot salami or the carbonara pizza with mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, bacon, eggs, and cracked black pepper.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The only thing is this restaurant fills up fast, so make sure that you make your reservations well in advance, especially on the weekends. Star items on the menu include the Moroccan tagine, green pea hummus, summer avocado appetizer, and all of the inspired dips and sauces that you can pair with freshly cut vegetables. Order Online.

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