Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2021

Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. In addition, due to staff not having to be involved in the ordering and payment process, their focus is shifted to quick delivery of orders to maximize sales. Allow Staff to Focus on the Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But the expectations of guests and owners did not change. There is a saying we often hear: “Staff training is key to creating consistency and having a successful business.” Reinforce staff training to close the gap between the desired knowledge level and the actual level of knowledge of current restaurant staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Specifically, at Walt Disney World, they taught me not only the value of, but how and when to execute guest service recovery. This situational based training removed the ambiguity and empowered us all to do things because it was the right thing to do. Or perhaps an incorrect food order. That is the power of empowerment.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. Make sure that every employee is properly trained and on-board with the importance of this process. For every problem there are likely solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

How to ramp up takeout and delivery operations. Where take-out and delivery orders previously made up 15% of their business, they have had to quickly morph their business model to accommodate 100 percent of business via take-out and delivery, in the midst of an economic downturn. Best practices for calculating cash flow.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

How to ramp up takeout and delivery operations. Where take-out and delivery orders previously made up 15% of their business, they have had to quickly morph their business model to accommodate 100 percent of business via take-out and delivery, in the midst of an economic downturn. Best practices for calculating cash flow.

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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. Enhanced training, signage, and behavioral “nudges” Implementing health checks and temperature monitoring. Takeout For Good.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

AN INEVITABLE RECOVERY. “It What an exciting time to jump on board and become partner to what may very well be one of the greatest world-wide recoveries – ever! Ghost kitchens, food trucks, curbside, home delivery, and on-line engagement will only get better. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. It was the epoch of belief”.

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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. Judiciously monitor your employees’ health as well. Have them do a self-symptom check regularly.

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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

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.”

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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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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

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. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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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. “We are impressed with Just Salad’s innovative approach to embedding zero-waste principles across their business.

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Cheetah

APRIL 26, 2021

But one thing, in particular, can make all the difference between a successful food truck business and a total debacle: Choosing the right food delivery system. In this article, we look at the new delivery trends that are already taking over the food truck industry and how to choose the one that’s right for your mobile eatery business.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 8, 2025

Mid to Late 2024: A period of modest recovery. Guests are cutting back on extrassplitting entres, skipping drinks, and avoiding desserts. Guests prioritize: Great taste Positive staff attitude Consistency Cleanliness 4. Guests are favoring QSR and fast casual for delivery due to lower total costs, including tips and fees.

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Restaurant365

MAY 22, 2020

As states begin to lean toward an incremental reopening of restaurants, optimizing your restaurant’s staffing is one of the most cost-effective practices you can utilize to maximize your staff’s productivity to best position your business for a successful financial recovery. Conclusion. Schedule a demo today. WATCH THE WEBISODE.

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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. Erik Mallon will serve as Senior Director of Franchise Development, and Jim Hicks assumes the role of Director of Operational Services and Training.

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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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Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Send reminder emails or hold a brief training refresher on accessing the portal. Take an interest in employees’ professional goals, offer training sessions to advance their skill sets, and set up a succession plan for key roles. Optimizing delivery processes Delivery has become a significant part of every restaurant’s operations.

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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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Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

The staffing shortage is threatening to derail many restaurant reopening plans and crush the hopes of economic recovery. If you haven’t already, it’s time to upgrade to a wholesale food supplier that has an easy to use app alternative and next-day delivery, freeing up your employees to do the things that really matter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tock businesses that offer more than standard reservations see an average of 80 percent more repeat guests. Notably, on average, 90 percent of guests who book an experience at a business, book another experience on a future visit. Recruitment costs in food services rose by 13.10 The year-over-year increase of 21.64 billion in 2024.

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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. Your restaurant probably adjusted to different sales channels in 2020, adding more online ordering, delivery, and takeout. Tracking your cash flow allows you to create a cash flow forecast.

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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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Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Being present in delivery partner marketplaces, having a functional website with online ordering, and a solid social media game are keys to success not only in the current situation but also with today’s consumer. ServSafe is offering a free Food Handler course and some additional training for take-out and delivery best practices.

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Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Dining rooms are reopening and with the promise of return to normalcy just a few days away, the unprecedented staffing shortage is dampening the hope of economic recovery. Small to medium sized restaurants that are already cutting it close are cross-training or finding creative ways to make do with whatever staff they have left.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 7, 2020

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times. Many even want to.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

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. Turnover can drive down sales and customer satisfaction , costing the business much more than just the cost of hiring and training a new employee. What are the uses of restaurant data.

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Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the game, making it more important than ever to optimize mobile, kiosk, third-party delivery, counter, and drive-thru channels. Higher guest checks for delivery: Guest checks for delivery have consistently been higher than other channels over the past three years.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2022

Takeout and delivery are insufficient. In the recovery stage, your key efforts ought to include modifying operational processes, reactivating consumers to bring them back into restaurant dining rooms, adjusting menus to suit shifts in customer habits and preferences, and expanding your delivery capabilities. Source: CNBC.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It is important to let the guests enjoy the experience, so among other things, the food presentation has to be amazing. The teams also have to be trained. You have to reassure the guests so that they feel comfortable to dine at the restaurant.’ ‘Add a surprise element to delight the guests. .’

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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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