Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Less than two decades ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was largely limited to pizza and Chinese takeout. Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. Wonder has shown a savvy curatorial eye reminiscent of the early days of delivery app Caviar.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Larger franchises have offered free delivery (McDonalds, Applebee’s, IHOP, Panera Bread, Wingstop and Chipotle Mexican Grill, among many others) to accommodate decreasing on-premise sales (1).

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever. Restaurants found that ramping up their delivery services had mitigated some of their losses from in-person dining during 2020 and 2021.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee.

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Cheetah

APRIL 26, 2021

In 2019, we published The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , where we covered the basics of buying a food truck, choosing the right location, working with suppliers, and more. Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea? Food Truck Industry Outlook after Covid-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

Q: Would delivery work for my concept? A: Delivery –of all things– is a hot topic. Consumers demand it and the market has responded by offering several delivery options, from independent delivery companies to national firms. consumers order delivery or takeout once a week. Projected U.S.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

We eat with our eyes first, and you can be certain that customers see what your food looks like before they decide to push go on delivery or sit down at the table. As third-party delivery platforms claim a bigger share of your sales pie, you want food photography that makes customers stop scrolling and hit the add to cart button.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 9, 2020

Third Party Food Delivery Strategies. How long has your restaurant considered building a third-party food delivery strategy? The trends toward convenience over visiting a restaurant have only grown stronger, and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restaurateurs are looking to leverage third-party delivery services.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Consumer demand has majorly fueled food delivery, and traditional restaurants which used to see barely five-to-ten percent of their total revenue being driven by online orders as recently as three years ago, now see over 30 percent of their revenue come from delivery platforms.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

November is World Vegan Month, the perfect opportunity for your restaurant to experiment with alternative menu specials. In part 1 of the Better Food, Better Profits series we explore one of the hottest trends in the foodservice industry for 2021-2022 – plant based food. What Is Plant Based Food? Climatarian.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This marks the first time the restaurant industry and third-party delivery companies have come together to create guidelines and culminates a year-long effort by the Association to develop national policies based on the experiences of restaurant operators of all sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. With restaurants reopening their patios and doors with limited menus and seats, now is the perfect time to make sure your menu is designed for margin, profitability and strong sales.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model. Transition to Food Delivery or Ecommerce. Create a Streamlined Delivery Menu. Your delivery menu needs to be focused and full of favorites.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 31, 2020

Knowing what is most popular, on each channel and at what time can make everything from staffing to food prepping far simpler. This is particularly true when you offer eat-in, takeaway, and multiple delivery options as it can be very difficult to know where to prioritize. Start off simple: streamline your menu.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 20, 2020

The US restaurant delivery market is projected to reach $32 billion by 2024 , growing at an annual rate of 5%. Since COVID-19 hit the industry this year, it’s become even more obvious how central food delivery is to restaurant operations. It’s become essential to optimize for delivery. Create an order packing area.

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Focus POS

MAY 18, 2021

Focus Adds Delivery Integrations to the Focus Cloud Ecosystem. San Antonio, TX—May 18, 2021—Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant management software, is excited to announce new delivery partnerships to its suite of cloud-based integrations for restaurant operators. To learn more, visit www.focuspos.com.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 1, 2022

Whether at fast-food counters, neighbourhood taverns, or formal dining halls, they add up to a profound shift in hospitality as we know it. With the introduction of appealing, user-friendly apps and tech-enabled driver networks, as well as shifting customer expectations, ready-to-eat food delivery has emerged as a significant market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu. Some brands’ apps even track mobile-order customers’ location to help ensure their food is fresh, whether it’s a burger or a salad. The top reasons?

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 16, 2021

As dine-in facilities kept shutting down, online delivery saw a surge on the back of public health advisories. Even though the industry has suffered heavy losses, the online restaurant food delivery market is playing a lead role in terms of recovery. Now the delivery is faster and safer, thanks to a number of new technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Food delivery aggregators: You’re well past your expiration date. While there are a slew of challenges facing both diners and restaurants as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one notable element often omitted from conversation are the delivery drivers who actually make these services work, but we’ll get to that in a moment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two temporary food labeling guidance documents that attempt to balance industry supply and demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Labeling on Packaged Food Sold by Restaurants and Food Manufacturing Facilities.

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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 Delivering Success with Ghost Kitchens.

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Focus POS

MAY 24, 2021

Delivery Apps: They Matter to Restaurateurs. If you’re a restaurant owner, you may find yourself wondering why you should expend time, energy, and expense on integrating with third-party delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats. Before the pandemic began, many restaurants offering delivery directly employed their drivers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Sweetgreen launched Green January, an opportunity for customers to jumpstart a healthy routine in the new year through real, fresh food. SONIC® Drive-In is introducing a new Under $2 Craves menu. Golden Menu.

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Delivery isn’t simply an extra revenue channel – it’s also in high demand. Here is a 6-step guide to set up a delivery operation with success. Don’t forget to download our practical checklist for getting started with food delivery! Don’t forget to download our practical checklist for getting started with food delivery! #1

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

With 2019 coming to an end, a few of the restaurant and food industry’s figureheads are already looking ahead to next year’s upcoming trends and fads. Veganism is still on the menu. Build your own (insert type of food here). Do it for the Gram” food. But what will 2020 bring? Snack-sized meals. The era of locavores.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

For some that meant stepping up their already hot delivery game using the latest tech. Many had never thought about offering delivery as a channel before because it just wasn’t right for their brand of food and service. First, let’s look at why many restaurants didn’t think delivery would ever suit their style.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It’s an unsavory fact: food is getting more expensive. In October, the USDA reported year-to-date averages, noting that food-at-home (grocery store) prices have increased 2.5 percent and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices have increased 3.6 If current projections from the U.S.

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Cheetah

MAY 1, 2020

In an effort to help San Francisco restaurants stay afloat in this unstable economic reality, Mayor London Breed has recently capped the fees food delivery apps can charge restaurants at 15%. “In The time has come to drop the apps and set up your own delivery system that will be profitable now and in the future.

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Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

On October 5 a new bill was approved by the governor of California requiring 3rd party delivery apps to be more transparent about charges and tips. Can restaurants reshape their relationships with 3rd-party delivery apps for the better, or will they be buried under incomprehensible charges and over-itemized bills?

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. Therefore, you can legitimately price these items high enough to absorb the 30% delivery fee you are paying.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

West African food is hearty and rich in flavors and textures. Operators can determine what works best for their individual business by testing a new menu item during popular times such as happy hour or brunch. Pay attention to menu costing and pricing. As a food cost formula example, let’s cost out a sandwich. to produce.

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