Foodable

MARCH 3, 2021

The Fast Casual Global virtual event features the rising stars, executives, and innovators in the fast casual restaurant sector. This event series will present some of the most sought after research and insights driving fast casual restaurant business growth and innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

percent) than they do in casual restaurants (16.5 Takeout tips are down : Tips for online orders and delivery dipped slightly, falling from 8.83 In spite of earning the biggest in-house tips, bars were hit hardest on takeout, with the median online and delivery tip falling from almost 10 percent to 8.54 percent to 8.07

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Here are a few examples of restaurants with names that ooze concept: Parm: Casual Italian, known for their Chicken Parm Sandwiches. Umami Burger : Casual burger spot with an empaths on flavor. Conversely, a casual neighborhood sandwich shop may name their sandwiches after local heroes or landmarks. Fast Food Chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 So what’s next?

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RGU

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Earlier this year, the marketing solutions company polled dozens of QSR and fast casual restaurant owner/operators to uncover what was missing in their marketing strategies. Earlier this year, the healthy fast casual concept worked with ShopAdviser on a six-week mobile marketing campaign across four locations in Florida.

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Cheetah

APRIL 12, 2021

In this article, we dive into the food delivery boom and how it could change how the industry does business for years to come. To say that ghost kitchens and third-party delivery services are experiencing a boom would be a gross understatement. Increased Demand for Food Delivery. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Foodable

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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. Based in New York City, Figure 8 Logistics is a food delivery consulting agency.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!), This places kitchens at the center with and multiple spokes—from delivery to meal kits to virtual brands—all coming out of it. The brand is now considering franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

When asked if they had ordered more or less from full-service, fast-casual and QSRs in the past month, respondents were primarily bearish, except when it came to QSRs. Nearly 50 percent of survey respondents reported they spent less time dining out at fast casual, full service and breakfast spots. percent YOY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. Fast food reigns supreme.

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In the era of food delivery, offering online ordering, delivery and takeaway is a smart strategy to appeal to a vast audience of potential customers. When you start delivering meals, it’s crucial to invest in the right food delivery software, in order to keep things tidy and efficient. What is food delivery management software?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? According to recent data from Morning Consult , 75 percent of U.S. billion during 2022-2026.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 10, 2023

But with commodity deflation expected for the rest of the year, the fast-casual chain has brought back a value promotion that is already driving traffic, the company said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats are reshaping the industry. The delivery-only business model has attracted some unexpected players. Whether eateries are using a third-party or handling in-house, delivery places enormous demands on their networks. No real estate, tables, chairs and waiters. Is your network ready?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. More recent price increases have nearly doubled this number.

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Foodable

JULY 22, 2020

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. MOD Pizza had to act fast to digitize its acclaimed customer experience amidst the pandemic.

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Deliverect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

With the whole restaurant industry getting on the delivery bandwagon, you may be feeling the heat and wondering if it’s time to jump on yourself. But is food delivery worth the investment? Rest assured: not only does delivery pay off, it’s not all that hard to get into – especially if you work with us!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Of course, delivery also spiked, but the underlying thread between each of these dining preferences is the use of mobile for ordering and pick-up. Similarly, the State of Mobile 2021 report by App Annie found mobile orders of food and food delivery in the US grew by 105 percent in the past year. Owning the End-to-End Experience.

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Web Diner

AUGUST 5, 2020

As delivery becomes more prevalent, customers may be unaware that they’re paying more than they were used to. And that’s before adding any delivery fees or tipping. In response to the pressure from third-party delivery platforms, restaurants are implementing new delivery pricing strategies. observed in fast-food chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2020

As we head into 2020 and digital ordering continues to boom, the restaurant segment is in for some major changes, particularly when it comes to delivery. According to research done by eMarketer , 23 percent of all smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023. Still, these partnerships aren’t always a win-win situation.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Here are a few ideas: Contactless is King While contactless cards, drop off delivery, app-based payments, and QR codes have been around, the pandemic has made them more popular than ever. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Contactless delivery is the new partner to frictionless transactions, from ordering, to picking up food to paying with a credit card. Focus on Personalization. Create Frictionless Transactions.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

. “QSR brands were already very offer-driven and had been promoting delivery through services like Uber Eats and Doordash, so they were better positioned to adapt and respond during this crisis, said Kevin Krim, President & CEO of EDO. Bob Kraut, EDO Strategic Advisor and Former CMO, Papa John’s International.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Ghost kitchens are essentially just industrial kitchen spaces that only offer delivery and pick-up, doing away with dine-in service entirely, in favor of virtual restaurants that live online.

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Foodable

APRIL 28, 2022

Listen to "Fast Casual Nation - Craig Erlich" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Produced by Lisa Pepe.

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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. And during the current climate, it has become more important than ever. Protecting Brand Reputation.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fast- Food Restaurants Fast food chains are known for their speedy service, affordable prices, and convenient locations. Despite industry challenges, efficient operations and customer engagement help fast-food chains thrive. However, they often face low profit margins due to high operational expenses.

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Foodable

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Building A Brand For Expansion | Pasta 78" on Spreaker.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 16, 2023

The fast-casual chain has signed on to test delivery by Zipline drones that promise to be quick, quiet and precise. The closest thing to teleportation."

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the past few years, the demand for third-party food delivery services has been on a steady rise. But during COVID-19 pandemic, the top four food delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates) more than doubled their business to bring in a combined revenue of roughly $5.5 What Is a Third-Party Delivery Service?

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Foodable

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In this special keynote session from Fast Casual Global , host and pioneer of the fast casual segment, Paul Barron, explores how Consumer insights and brand connections will create the next phase of growth in food service. alone, and Globally fast casual revenue is estimated at approximately half a trillion dollars.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Delivery & takeout Initially, The Snug followed what many restaurants were doing by implementing their own takeout and delivery service. Zack himself took up the role of delivery driver and spent his evenings driving food orders across the city. Delivery has never been and will never be what helps us thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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Web Diner

AUGUST 5, 2020

As delivery becomes more prevalent, customers may be unaware that they’re paying more than they were used to. And that’s before adding any delivery fees or tipping. In response to the pressure from third-party delivery platforms, restaurants are implementing new delivery pricing strategies. observed in fast-food chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2023

For context and some consolation, year over year, frequency across quick service restaurants (QSRs), fast casual and full service remained steady. Delivery Is No Longer the Preferred Channel When it comes to how consumers are getting their FAFH, delivery has taken the biggest hit since Q4, decreasing by 13 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? Consider an organization that delivers the insights you need fast and provides industry-recognized research on such timely topics.

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