Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

The staffing shortage is threatening to derail many restaurant reopening plans and crush the hopes of economic recovery. For example, it used to make sense for restaurant workers to spend precious billable hours scavenging for supplies at the endless isles of wholesale warehouses like Costco or RestaurantDepot.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 107

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant customer trends change, food and supply prices fluctuate and new competitors pop up every day. After experiencing a slow recovery, west coast brands have figured out how to increase restaurant sales, and are starting to see growth. How to Increase Restaurant Sales and Traffic Using Customer Incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Supply Chain Shortages. One of the biggest pain points during and after the pandemic was supply chain. The initial onset of the pandemic hit quicker than an established supply chain could adjust and we are still feeling the ripples of the shutdowns a year later. Ease Labor Shortages. The Key Is Stability and Consistency.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

To deal with razor-thin margins and rising costs for food and supplies, knowledge is power. Recovery from the pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever seen; you can’t compare it to a typical recession or major crisis like a natural disaster. Common guest data attributes include ratings and location of the review. .

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps. Reviewing your CoGS frequently is also critical to keep an eye on your supply costs. Your restaurant probably adjusted to different sales channels in 2020, adding more online ordering, delivery, and takeout.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

To drive your growth rate higher, implement marketing and social media tactics that will help you win over new guests or find ways to get current guests to come in more frequently. With delivery and drive-thru, you can serve those customers you have to turn away because your dining area is too packed. Average Check.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

The economic slowdown, public markets in distress, supply chains interrupted, tourism coming to a halt, consumers staying at home (which — for many — translates to a lower disposable income), and huge uncertainty can have long-lived effects for many restaurant businesses. Restaurants will still be offering delivery and takeout.

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2020 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Government 130

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

August saw a reversal in the upward momentum the restaurant industry’s sales and traffic had been riding in recent months, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. Guests were marginally more positive about restaurant “food” during August compared to a year ago based on their online reviews and comments.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

” Kapoor expanded, “We’ve also worked very hard on our supply chain to make our food available all over the country so we can basically open anywhere. “We also provide award-winning coffee, the best coffee shop supplies in the business, and ongoing support to help coffee businesses thrive.”

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Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Reevaluate your supply costs. CoGS totaled takes into account the ingredients that make up your food and beverage sales, and related supplies (such as napkins and takeout containers). By analyzing this data you can make smart decisions about labor hour allocation for the delivery and takeout segments of your business.

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Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

The economic slowdown, public markets in distress, supply chains interrupted, tourism coming to a halt, consumers staying at home (which — for many — translates to a lower disposable income), and huge uncertainty can have long-lived effects for many chains. Restaurants will still be offering delivery and takeout. March 18, 2020.

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2020 Guest Recovery Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Nationwide outbreaks have forced manufacturers to shut down their plants, leading to disruptions in operations downstream in the supply chain (1). Multiple Sourcing and Backup. Menu Changes and Flexibility.

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Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 124

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. The buyer receives text updates with links to live maps to track delivery progress.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. Energy impact can be minimized with the use of energy recovery devices. The system encourages mixing of room air with supply air for an even temperature distribution.

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Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 209

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“In addition to our growth and brand milestones so far this year, we have more in the pipeline in new and existing markets to increase the experience for both guests and franchisees. At the same time, we’re excited about creating a new generation of Subway guests!” ” Perfectly Designed Pizza Hut.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp. Yelp Economic Average.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Delivery For Restaurants: What Operators Need to Know Now. Incorporating delivery for restaurants has become an essential component of doing business. Delivery exploded during the pandemic, and some operators are even exploring designing their buildings for off-premise sales. Current trends in delivery for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2020

Deliver on Delivery. Delivery offers fewer chances for guest recovery than dine-in. Each office may have unique delivery requirements. Is there a receptionist or attendant you should tell your delivery person to ask for? Is there a receptionist or attendant you should tell your delivery person to ask for?

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Guest Recovery Social Media Catering Merchandise 177

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. Takeout For Good.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 152

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

“The longer restaurants remain closed, the larger the risk to the nearly $1 trillion economy they create through their supply chain of farmers, fisherman, linen services, and so many others. Tripadvisor is making it easier to purchase gift cards and identity restaurants that are still open for takeout and delivery.

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Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 152

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. Customer Acceptance of Delivery Fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Of restaurants that have stayed open, many shifted their focus to takeout and delivery. Even as people head back into restaurants, the increased interest in takeout and delivery is here to stay. Of all closures on Yelp,17 percent are restaurants, and 53 percent of those restaurant closures are indicated as permanent on Yelp.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. " On #GivingTuesday (Dec. ” Next-Gen Toast.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 122

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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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 158

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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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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The updated data and recommendations were developed for US Foods by The Acheson Group (TAG), a global food safety consulting group that helps companies throughout the food supply chain more effectively mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure regulatory and standards compliance. ” Drive Kindness.

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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 trillion in 2023… though macroeconomic elements such as supply chain issues and increased labour costs could put a damper on that. growth compared to 2021.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

The newly launched Restaurant Recovery Sales Flash is open to all operators. As of Saturday, May 9, on average almost 30% of the restaurants operated by the companies that participated in our Restaurants Recovery Sales Flash survey opened their dining rooms in some capacity. Collected and distributed 3 times per week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many full-service restaurant chains quickly pivoted to offer more off-premises services by turning parking lots into drive-thru stations, offering curbside pick-up, and enhancing delivery options. The experts at 7shifts’ released a data-backed study titled “How Restaurants are Evolving Labor with Third-Party Delivery in 2021."

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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 86

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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