Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Customer Trends As eateries chart new courses in the tech terrain, they also face the challenges of keeping up with changes in customer preferences, specifically toward transparency in ingredients and more health-focused foods.

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Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Over the past few months, delivery and takeout have become a lifeline for restaurants across the globe. Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. After this is all over, some of those new habits will remain and change the way we’ve been approaching delivery all together.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Home Delivery, Contactless Society, Increased Remote Work and the Gen-Z Digital Generation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Given the lack of insurance protection, restaurants need to move to protect themselves by continuously improving risk mitigation and safety procedures. The impacts of COVID have been heavily felt by those in the restaurant and hospitality sector. New Risk and Exposures Post-Pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry.

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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. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). Presentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

People adopted safety standards and new ways of buying goods and services — including meals — during the pandemic, and those new patterns are likely to persist. Many restaurants shifted to online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic to stay afloat, and they adopted new safety protocols for guests onsite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the highest costs for restaurants, ranging anywhere from 20 percent to 40 percent , according to point of sale system provider TouchBistro. Restaurant operators should take time to analyze their menu and determine where ingredients can be used across multiple dishes to better manage food costs. Revamping the Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Shifting Delivery and Dine-In Experiences. In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. As soon as they’re done with their food and drink, they stand up and walk out. Going Contactless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

As app-based delivery, drive-through and take-out services surpass indoor dining, not only does providing an excellent customer experience show customers you appreciate their business, but it also enables you to set the stage for customer loyalty that will continue to grow well beyond the pandemic. Protecting Brand Reputation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. This helps to maintain consistent chemical delivery and avoid lapses in cleanliness. A Window into Warewashing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2020

The National Restaurant Association recently issued guidance on food safety and social distancing precautions as restaurants begin their reopening planning efforts – preparing for significant shifts in the traditional dining experience. Focus on your core strengths to sustain sales and keep your customers coming back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We launched our Portillo’s Pick Up shelves, for delivery drivers and guests who order online to quickly come in and grab their meals. Restaurants will reinvest margin in value products, pricing and messaging 2024 will start to see first-party ordering AND first-party delivery take flight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison. It might be sustainability, waste management, protection of traditions, a pursuit of excellence, authenticity, or connection with the source of ingredients, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

With restaurants pivoting to delivery only or curbside operations around the globe right now, getting this information to your customers is critical to spreading the word. A common complaint among 66 percent of guests is inconsistent temperatures in their food. Reduce Food Waste. Food Safety. Communications.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. New restaurant owners should take the time to carefully vet suppliers for quality and on-time deliveries. This is a broad overview of the many types of food suppliers for restaurants.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

In some restaurants, robotic servers deliver food directly to the table, reducing wait times and improving efficiency. These robots use sensors and navigation algorithms to move around the dining area, avoiding obstacles and ensuring a smooth delivery of customer orders. The post Are Robotics Really Coming to Hospitality?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

Considering the boom in online ordering, co-ordinating the preparation of coffee and food has never been so important. This included online or in-app ordering, mobile payments, and delivery services. As coffee shops and roasters had to adapt to social distancing measures, health and safety became more of a concern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Though food delivery packaging always played an important role in the restaurant business, post COVID-19, it has become even more essential. Thus, food delivery packaging needs to be as sustainable and efficient as it can. Thus, food delivery packaging needs to be as sustainable and efficient as it can.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Whether they’re waitstaff, sous chefs, or delivery drivers, frontline workers are the backbone of the restaurant industry. From ordering food to reserving a table, they want to do things digitally. Every year, 22 to 33 billion pounds of food goes to waste in restaurants. Digitally Enabled Restaurants Have Less Waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. Now is the time for the food service industry to invest in digital CX. Given that 46.5

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Sustainability will be top of mind. Support of the local food movement. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

Make sure your online ordering partner follows a more sustainable pricing model, like a flat monthly fee , so you keep your profits. Keep delivery on the table. If you shifted your restaurant operations in 2020 in favor of both takeout and delivery, you’ll want to keep delivery as one of your restaurant success tactics in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

From takeaways to contact-free deliveries, discounts, and collection services, hospitality businesses have rolled up their sleeves to try and provide their regular services from the distance. With two yellow trucks, they are doing door-to-door deliveries across various locations and on specific dates throughout March.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Your community relies on you to provide a comforting, familiar experience, deliver food for those who may not have access, and feed the essential groups of people who are still working. This crisis has highlighted how delivery and takeout channels are the new norms in the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

COVID-19 has been a devastatingly destabilizing force for the food service industry. But a few short weeks would change everything, from in-person dining to supply chain access to consumer standards regarding health, safety, and sustainability. But a recent market analysis points toward a comeback in physical real estate.

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Bingage

APRIL 24, 2020

As we know that… COVID-19 is attacking all industries, This is a difficult time for every business, especially for the restaurant and food business. Social dining means sharing tables in the restaurant with the number of peoples attempt to create a bond between peoples over food and drink. Related Read: 1.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In an exclusive conversation with The Restaurant Times , Shakir Haq of Hotel Empire shares his thoughts on the safety measures their restaurant chain adopted during the corona crisis and how restaurants can prepare for the second wave of COVID-19. Safety Standards Adopted By Hotel Empire During The Crisis . should be maintained.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. Food Industry Faces Consumer Pressures.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends to date and what quarantined Americans ordered through contact-free delivery, and predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. miso tofu bowl.

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