Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. And it’s safe to say that the food franchising industry brought Henry Ford’s approach to process optimization to a whole new level.

Communication 189

Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 189

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

Restaurant Design and Layout. It’s time to think beyond cosmetic fixes like plexiglass shields between booths and come up with new approaches to overhaul restaurant design layouts so concerns about enclosed spaces and proximity to other people can be put to rest once and for all. Real-estate Opportunities . Future-Proof Solutions.

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Design Fine Dining Fast Casual Customer Experience 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

Compost 209

Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 209

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Without these pricey anchors dragging down your profitability, you just might be able to focus on making food, and not making rent. Better Work: Make Off-Site Kitchen Jobs the Very Best Job in Food Service. Managing high turnover , training new hires, and maintaining morale are known issues in food service.

Front of House 204

Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 204

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

Food Safety 190

Food Safety Food Supply Supplies Restaurant Law 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The continued rent increases add another layer of uncertainty for operators, raising the importance of careful economic planning, precision and efficiency across all levels of restaurant operation including labor, inventory, food costing and the onboarding process. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation.

2024 133

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 133

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Anything plant based!

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Safety is a key concern for our dining customers and that is what makes the Cuisine Solutions sous vide preparation so compelling.

Kitchen Safety 130

Kitchen Safety Education Hotels Food Safety 130

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. For example, a Sanitization checklist may include: Sanitize food prep surfaces ?. Many services also allow you to add your recipes in and calculate actual food costs. Doors and light switches ?.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

The desire to eat out is greater than ever, and restaurants are reopening from coast to coast, with curbside pickup and delivery, new opportunistic outdoor dining areas, and other innovative approaches like drive-ins and carhop service. Restaurants are rolling out new safety protocols, and it’s clear they are taking them seriously.

Food Safety 216

Food Safety Customer Service Dine-in Innovation 216

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

The biggest factors to consider when developing one are: location, size, and design. Are you a healthy food option for vegans? Customers can identify with a brand that designs for them and creates a better customer experience. When picking a sign, the three main factors to decide are the type, location, and design.

Outdoor 198

Outdoor Point of Sale Design Customer Experience 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Postermywall food delivery poster. Reassure customers that you regularly engage in all safety precautions.

Social Media 216

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 216

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. 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.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 204

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Food tech conferences are critical to pushing the food industry forward and speeding up the revolution. These conferences revolve around food technology, food science, food procession, safety, and food innovation.

2023 52

2023 Food Safety Food Website Management 52

Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Once the lockdown restrictions were lifted, many people were still concerned about their health and safety when dining at restaurants. QR codes and digital menus allow for customers to order food and beverages at restaurants and avoid touching physical menus that may or may not have been sanitized properly. in July, climbing 4.6%

Loyalty Program 88

Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 88

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. Even in the worst of times comes innovation. billion to $25 billion.

2020 198

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 198

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

While the hurdles of 2020 may not end when the clock strikes midnight on December 31 st , the restaurant landscape is better equipped to deal with whatever comes its way. Increased Safety and Sanitation. It is likely that those restaurants which can afford to go above and beyond in ensuring the safety of their guests will be rewarded.

2021 78

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Fast Casual 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

Front of House 209

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 209

The Restaurant Group

JULY 29, 2022

Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. Even if you have the best food in the city, people won’t come back if they have to dine on tables that are too small or seats that are too close together.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Seating Restaurant Law Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

. “The concepts are designed with our consumer in mind and position our stores to grow sales within and outside the four walls, while reducing buildout costs for franchisees.” ” Many of the concepts are designed to grow off-premise sales, including ghost kitchen formats and smaller takeout footprints as low as 1,000 sq.

Franchise 154

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 154

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. – Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing! .

2024 216

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 216

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members.

Franchise 190

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. The deployment will put autonomous frying to work for enhanced production speeds, improved labor allocation and an added layer of health and safety in the cooking process. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot.

Mobile Ordering 164

Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 164

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.

2022 148

2022 Food Supply Entertainment Hospitality 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings.

Food 167

Food Food Supply Waste Food Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 204

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features foot traffic analysis due to the COVID-19 outbreak, food trends evolving due to Coronavirus and changing shopping behavior. While food and beverage had been declining steadily, retail is generally trending up. COVID-19 Foot Traffic Analysis.

2020 113

2020 Food Safety Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 113

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. According to a recent study by Mastercard , “79 percent of respondents worldwide say they are now using contactless payments, citing safety and cleanliness as key drivers.”

Hospitality 230

Hospitality Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

” Rejection is always expected when new ideas are shared, but when we looked around the restaurant we saw most guests on their phones– taking pictures of their food, splitting checks through Venmo, sharing on social media. Apart from the food itself, the experience restaurants provide guests is what makes or breaks the business.

Hospitality 209

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 209

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. This was painfully evident when a couple of my coworkers and myself went to eat at a fast casual chain and waited over a half hour for food.

Kitchen Safety 169

Kitchen Safety Food Supply Fast Casual Food Safety 169

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.

Delivery 68

Delivery Food 2025 Compost 68

Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant will remain safe from the contagion. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable “fast” food to their offerings.

Webinar 89

Webinar Social Media Food Safety Cash Management 89

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers of foods generally considered to be healthy but not low in fat (e.g., Covered establishments, such as chains with 20+ restaurants using the same name and offering substantially similar food, have to follow specific FDA rules for nutrient content claims and menu labeling. nachos may reduce anxiety).

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Definition Food Safety 2019 Reference 208

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The idea of selling packed food and groceries has not been foreign to larger restaurants but smaller independent operators traditionally were not very receptive to the idea, until now. We have seen 341 percent growth in restaurants signing up to the Hubba platform to begin selling groceries in their space (quarter over quarter).

Mobile Ordering 198

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Safety Small Business 198