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. Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 186

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. The past year has turned servers into expert delivery packers, challenge chefs' creativity, and flipped the role of a restaurant manager on its head. Restaurants are employing more delivery drivers than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest delivery platform consolidation, the release of PPP loan information and ServSafe Dining Commitment. billion in an all-stock transaction that brings together two top players in third-party delivery, Uber will acquire Postmates. Uber To Acquire Postmates.

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Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 179

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Half of restaurants will invest in making their patio a cold weather seating option, while the other half will not. Owning the delivery revenue stream.

2020 219

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 219

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

While many find hope for the industry as the country re-opens, the road to recovery is a very long and uncertain one. While the operational and financial impact of social distancing must be top of mind, nearly as important as what you do will be how you communicate these changes to your guests. Anticipation. Setting the Scene.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Late Night Snacking : with the rise of trends like girl dinner this year, 2024 will be the year of late night snacking, with more consumers ordering delivery for food during late night hours.

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 174

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

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Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 98

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. Additional key findings from the survey include: Over a third (38 percent) of respondents plan to have between 1-20 guests, with 32 percent planning to have under 50.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 186

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a Restaurant Reckoning, what customers expect from delivery and a wine awakening. Nearly one in three (29 percent) want restaurants to enforce all guests wear face masks when moving around the venue or between courses. Diner Dynamics.

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2020 Food Safety Hotels Dine-in 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

However, growth in average spending per guest remains negative for full-service restaurants. According to Guest Trends Insights: Guest sentiment for “off-premise” restaurant offerings improved in March as restaurants began shifting their efforts toward improving to-go and delivery operations.

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2020 Food Safety Online Ordering Guest Recovery 112

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

13 percent said it was because they now prefer takeout/delivery. The importance of making guests feel comfortable. 32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. The importance of making guests feel comfortable. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant.

2020 186

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 186

EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

Expecting the worst, they were surprised to realize at the end of May that they were doing so much business through takeout and delivery that they were on track to meet their original sales predictions. Those who remained helped its restaurants pivot quickly to takeout and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While some seized the opportunity to reopen for limited dine-in service, others have decided to simply keep doors closed, either completely or keeping on the skeleton staff necessary to continue pick-up and delivery service. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. Judiciously monitor your employees’ health as well.

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Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 193

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. “This year has taught us so much and inspired our efforts to grow our business in new ways that best serve our guests. ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. . Army Officer.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2021

Short-staffing leads to dissatisfaction – of guests and employees. The impact of limited staffing is evident in guest sentiment data. Guest satisfaction with service speed is down 4.2%, with staffing being a common area of concern. Guest satisfaction with service speed is down 4.2%, with staffing being a common area of concern.

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Guest Recovery Back of House Point of Sale Customer Service 73

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

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2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 129

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. Expanding mobile ordering and contactless pick-up or desk delivery.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 165

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Of restaurants that have stayed open, many shifted their focus to takeout and delivery. Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. Third-party Delivery Services. 39 percent expect outdoor seating.

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2020 Franchise Franchising Food Order 183

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Offer “no touch” deliveries by sending text alerts to customers when their food has arrived at their homes. Do not allow guests to congregate in waiting or bar areas. Consult the U.S.

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Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. million customer deliveries possible each year. "The The companies will launch a two-way integration.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 168

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

Food Safety 207

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 207

Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. Immediate Cash Flow. Boost Sales.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Guest Recovery 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

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Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 158

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well. Ease of use (18.6

2020 141

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 141

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

.” Ordermark’s online order management technology consolidates mobile orders across online ordering services and sends them to a single printer — enabling omni-channel ordering and delivery. Since the start of COVID-19, Nextbite has launched 15 brands and has added over 1,000 delivery-only restaurants nationwide.

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Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 140

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). Restaurants vs. delivery services. Despite the popularity of third-party delivery apps, many consumers prefer to interact directly with the restaurant itself. See details here.

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2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 193

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Monitor takeout and delivery sales since the beginning of restaurant restrictions to identify trends, and then leverage that information to predict future sales. By analyzing this data you can make smart decisions about labor hour allocation for the delivery and takeout segments of your business. Forecast by revenue center.

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Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. This will also help better surface if a business is offering takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. Through a QR code, guests can easily scan the code and join the waitlist through Yelp.

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Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 125

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“We could not have done this without collaboration with outside brands who have helped to bring the Flavor of New York to more guests through Nathan’s Famous, Wings of New York and Arthur Treacher’s. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. SMG Teams with Taco John's.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 199

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

” The Long Road to Recovery. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, the road to recovery could still be a long one. “Restaurants should consider alternative ways of driving guests back to make up for the loss in gift card sales,” said Paytronix President and CEO Andrew Robbins.

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Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 125

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

The study also uncovers consumers’ QSR competitive positioning, brand preferences, delivery trends, and use of new technology. Matthew Crompton, CGA’s Client Solutions Director, Americas said: “Recovery is well and truly here, and for many states sales may be close to returning to normal levels.

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2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 192

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

To support and empower food brands, manufacturers, restaurants, and other industry stakeholders in the UK, Tastewise has accelerated growth, adding localized data of 183K restaurants and delivery menus, over 2.8B social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes. By 2022, it’s expected to more than double to $11.6

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. IBISWorld , 2022) Food service delivery space will grow to $174.3 Nation’s Restaurant News , 2022) The average restaurant startup cost is $275,000 or $3,046 per seat in a leased building. growth compared to 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Unlike 2020, diners opted for the plant-based versions of delivery classics so far in 2021. ” Interestingly enough, despite a business model not designed to thrive when takeout and delivery become paramount, it’s full-service restaurants, not fast food outfits, that have customers ready for seconds. Paytronix Systems, Inc.,

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2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 133

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

During that period, McDonald's also undertook several "velocity growth accelerators," including (1) an Experience of the Future layout, which features a combination of ordering flexibility, customer experience, and a more streamlined menu; (2) mobile ordering and payments; and (3) delivery alternatives. "When in January 2017.

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Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 89

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Another big non-food or flower delivery? We’ve also seen a 57 percent increase in alcohol orders with the most deliveries made for red wine, hard alcohol (vodka and Hennessey) and Champagne. OTC Medicine: Morning Recovery Hangover Drink, Tums Antacid Extra Strength Fruit Chewable Tablets. State of Local Restaurants.

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2020 Waste Food Order Point of Sale 108