Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) plans to bring its signature California-style pizzas, pastas, salads and more to Canada for the first time. CPK Heads North.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members. Last year, Cut+Dry launched Yes, Chef, the world’s first AI tool specifically designed for foodservice distributors in the U.S. Early adopters tend to succeed quickly, while others may fall behind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2020

” A Certified Franchise Executive with more than 30 years of experience, Walker joined Nathan’s a year ago from Subway where he was Vice President, North America, overseeing all franchised restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. James Walker. “Ensuring that they’re safe and cared for. customers anywhere they are.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The law allows home cooks to prepare meals from their homes and sell to consumers without being a licensed kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. The deal will be funded through cash on hand and proceeds generated from the Company’s securitization facility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

As reports of the disease spread, so do concerns about supply chain disruption, business operations, and employee safety and well-being. "We take the health and safety of our Talent, our hospitality operators, and their customers very seriously," said Jitjatjo Co-Founder and CEO Tim Chatfield. "In Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” DeliverThat also released an extensive driver education program to ensure the level of quality and safety during current Covid-19 conditions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Visa is introducing a range of locally designed programs and solutions to enable SMBs to drive efficiency and sales through acceptance of digital payments, building online businesses and incentivizing neighborhood support. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Visa SMB Help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Smart fryers and ovens can automate food preparation and cooking, eliminating the need for numerous workers in the kitchen while still ensuring consistent quality and faster service. If a franchise needs four employees to serve 60 customers per hour, they’ll require only three skilled staff to complete the same task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Consumers ask, "Can I trust this establishment, can I trust the food they are offering me, can I trust that the staff is adhering to health and safety protocols." Your restaurant is an extension of somebody's kitchen and is responsible for family meals, birthday celebrations, and the centerpiece of many other life events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

First, take stock of normal in-house use in the kitchen – consider how frequently are you making batches in your own restaurants. Recipes you use in a kitchen rarely if ever are ready to go to machined lines. Take the test version and an original hand-made product to your kitchen and test them both on the finished product.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Newark Working Kitchens. In collaboration with José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen (WCK) and Marcus Samuelsson, they are launching a free, daily meal delivery service for Newark residents—Newark Working Kitchens (NWK). ” To donate, visit [link]. 7shifts Teams with SevenRooms.

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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. Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems. ” says John Cocker, FOODWORKS’s president.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. In restaurants where processes are automated, such as at popular Korean fried chicken franchise bb.q Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J., Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J.,

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

What to include in your training manual guide Restaurant overview Whether you’re running an independent restaurant or you’re part of a franchise, you have a story to tell. Break down roles and responsibilities into teams, so you’ll have a server training manual , as well as one for bartenders and kitchen staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern. Broader SMB concerns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

“While this program is designed for speed and efficiency, OrderUp is the same as Qu’s scalable enterprise-grade web ordering solution, but without the need for any hardware in the store – as such, it can provide tremendous value even post the COVID crisis period,” noted Hudda.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Thankfully, one of the newest restaurant technologies available was designed specifically to tackle this problem. Several franchise restaurants are already using them. In the kitchen, the BOH receives the order, and on the floor, the FOH concentrates on delivering exceptional service or keeping the restaurant clean.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. Most of us go into the business under-funded and therefore not ready for a “rainy day” Something a lot less serious than COVID, such as hurricane damage or a kitchen fire, could put many permanently out of business. Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Founded in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill operates nearly 300 company-owned and franchised restaurants across the United States and in China. ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” Brands’ global scale, resources and franchising capabilities. ” Chasing DoorDash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Focus on Design and Ambiance for Social Media : Although this is already a big trend in the industry, Lars believes that restaurants will continue to emphasize overall design and ambiance. Crafting an elevated, high-end ambiance that diners will want to share via highly-visual social media channels like TikTok and Instagram. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While we'd prefer a bit wider margin of safety at current levels, we'd encourage investors to take advantage of any post-transition weakness in the stock." OpenTable added new features designed to address one of the biggest challenges for restaurants and managers: control over table turns. OpenTable Adds Features.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?DoorDash? is launching a shared commissary kitchen with multiple restaurants under one roof.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 27, 2021

Artificial intelligence robots are designed to do a variety of different tasks such as integrating data information, analyzing data, and decision-making. Moley is known as the “world’s first robotic kitchen” that has the ability to cook over thousands of recipes, plate the dishes, and clean after it’s done.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) has recently been tapped to assist with menu development, as well as kitchen design for the upcoming Taffer’s Tavern franchise. Safety is a key concern for our dining customers and that is what makes the Cuisine Solutions sous vide preparation so compelling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

65 percent wipe down bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Comcast Business shared the top trends impacting the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, based on the company’s deep experience working with leading QSR and franchise establishments. To read the Digital Trust & Safety Index, click here. Top Trends Impacting QSRs.

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Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Where will my franchises be located?

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. We’ve included those at the bottom of the page to give you a complete picture of the risks of franchising your foodservice brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. 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. Modular Chicken.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JUNE 25, 2024

Enhanced Restaurant Efficiency and Profitability Via Strategic Kitchen Reconfigurations: Ignite Your Restaurant’s Future In the fast-paced restaurant industry, staying ahead of the competition requires constant innovation and adaptation. One of the most impactful changes you can make is optimizing your kitchen layout and operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Online services like web design and graphic design are also doing well during the pandemic as many businesses have shifted to remote work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities. and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities, margin issues, and lack of safety net to restaurants in a way the industry is still recovering from. – Pooja S.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

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