Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S. In 2025, we expect to see continued growth in menu innovation with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and creative presentations, keeping loyal fans happy while drawing in adventurous foodies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2023

Craftable studies show that approximately 80 percent of what they order is only about 20 percent of the category it is in, mostly driven by the design and layout. With an understanding of each item’s popularity and how it contributes to the bottom line, operators can design a menu to drive maximum profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the dining landscape presents abundant opportunities for entrepreneurs and restaurant brands looking to expand or open a new location, owners and operators are understandably cautious about making a significant new investment. New Ideas and New Influences. A Win-Win-Win Scenario. icing on the cake.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

Guests are significantly pulling back their discretionary spending, which is directly influencing when, how, and what they choose to order at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. This also presents a huge opportunity. What should operators take away from the results? The good news?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

A well-designed program will instill an understanding of discipline, the foundations of cooking, passion, structure, the how and why of cooking, and the professionalism that will help to define the type of chef you may become. Diversity brings loads of tradition, culture, ethnic influences, styles, and history.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Whether you’re eat-in only or you’re offering deliveries, you're not going to get far in 2022 without a well-designed website. Presentation matters more than ever, and every second your customers spend in your establishment can be tailored to make it more shareable on the social platforms your target audience uses.

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The Rail

MAY 22, 2025

Whether you present avant-garde cuisine or rustic comfort food, your brand voice should reflect the essence of your concept. Tip #3: Designing Visual Assets that Leave a Lasting Impression Your visuals speak before your food does. Coherent, high-quality images demonstrate your concern for professionalism and presentation.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Keep the design simple, use high-quality images of your food, and include strong calls to action (like “Book a Table” or “Order Now”). Collaborate with influencers Collaborating with influencers and food bloggers can significantly boost your restaurant's visibility and attract new customers.

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The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

What you offer and how you present it count, whether it's plant-forward cuisine, fusion cuisine, or interactive dining arrangements. Even the best location and design won't guarantee long-lasting success if your vision doesn't match what consumers are seeking in 2025.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 27, 2025

Menu Psychology involves strategic menu design, menu formatting, menu presentation, and menu organization to make decisions easier for customers while maximizing a restaurant’s revenue. A well-structured menu layout can boost sales by influencing emotions and purchasing behavior. Why Does Menu Psychology Matter?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Decision-making is ever present and comes at the cook in an instant. Every day a cook designs and executes a menu that requires an understanding of texture, smell, taste, and sound, while painting a beautiful dish on a plate. Professional cooks must be able to see, reference, analyze, prioritize, and make decisions in an instant.

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ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Its more than just designing a cool logo, picking a catchy name, and slapping it on everything. Its the sum of everything about your restaurant, from your menu design and decor to the tone you use when replying to comments on social media or greeting customers walking through the door. But how to brand a restaurant isnt always clear.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Plate presentation matters. In one study , more than 50% of people say that social media, like Instagram, influences their dining choices. Your success is also about presentation. You know that presentation inside your restaurant is key, but did you know its also key in the social stratosphere?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. We look at four great techniques for presenting your restaurant in the best possible light – and some mistakes to avoid along the way. Effective Use of Images and Typography.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits unveiled the results of its 2022 Liquid Insights Tour , a coast-to-coast educational initiative designed to explore and identify the latest trends in cocktails and wine. Orange wines also appeared more frequently than ever before, often presented on menus in a combined rosé and orange section.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Kiosk deployers typically attempt to design the kiosk interface to decrease the time it takes for a user to place an order. In order for a kiosk to be conformant, accessibility needs to be a priority in the design, development, hardware, and testing stages. The Future of Kiosks in the Restaurant Industry.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. You should also create a cleaning schedule that assigns specific tasks to designated staff members. A well-designed menu is crucial for a smooth dining experience.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform. Another great option is to create a couple signature dishes with great presentation. Under the Influence. People love to photograph artistic-looking dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Resourceful by nature, Deane has embraced recruiting from new programs at local tech colleges specifically designed to prepare restaurant workers. However, historical industry patterns skew heavily towards on-the-job trials by fire for entry-level candidates who don’t necessarily plan on sticking around.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Using Instagram Stories, you can create compelling and relevant content that helps you broaden your reach, get in front of prospective attendees, and maybe even generate buzz from relevant influencers. But how exactly should you use Instagram Stories for your event promotion? Identify Your Target Audience. Encourage Interaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Consider the fact that nearly 50 percent of diners are influenced by social media. While you want to show your dishes in their truest form, food photography allows you to take some liberties when it comes to how you present a dish and how you edit the final photo.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Epic restaurant in Georgia follows suit with “Culinary Pride” on their kitchen wall – again a driving concept that requires every person to ask themselves – does this dish, its flavor, the presentation, and the manner with which it is delivered reflect “Culinary Pride?”. Any menu that is designed must also consider “plate presence”.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s dive into a foolproof guide designed to make your launch a resounding success. A thoughtfully executed menu rollout ensures that every element, from flavors to presentation, aligns with your restaurant’s vision. It sets the stage for customer excitement, loyalty, and lasting buzz.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

Smaller portions lead to lower price tags, broader acceptance, and enhanced value from a well-designed, balanced meal. [] TRAINING: We all know the drill – it’s a business of pennies, but without everyone’s buy-in, those pennies will quickly evaporate. These are the restaurants where dining is much, much more than just consuming food.

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The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

This guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of opening your second restaurant location. Operationally, your current team should be self-sufficient enough that you won’t need to be present 24/7. Partner with local influencers and consider hosting a grand opening event.

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EATER

JULY 2, 2024

In my job leading brand design and photography at Murray’s Cheese in New York City, any given day at work might have found me running into the diehard Jim Henson fan with multiple doctorates, the marathon-running ex-music industry mogul, or the tantric therapist-turned-accountant. Terroir, if you think about it, is really just an identity.”

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EATER

DECEMBER 8, 2023

While the unchanging core design of the bottle has made it an enduring tool, the “face” has been reimagined over the years, with one-off specialty releases and collabs with fellow Japanese icons like Hello Kitty. during the Korean and Vietnam wars, Ekuan’s design presented the face of a modern and progressive Japan.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

If you charge more than customers expect, the value has to be obviouswhether its in quality, presentation, or experience. Menu design: Use layout and typography to draw attention to higher-margin items (and downplay the most expensive ones). feels cheaper than $13, even if its just five cents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

One restaurant marketing tip is to find micro-influencers in your restaurant location, and host a micro-influencer free dinner party where you invite those with 2K+ followers for a night of fun and free food in your restaurant. It is done through the packaging, food presentation and overall customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

Restaurateurs don’t all have the skill set for social media; they’re not trained marketers, photographers, or influencers. And make sure the food is not only delicious, but also well-presented so that when it appears on Instagram, it looks as delicious as it tastes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The AI-Driven Transformation in Wine Selection Crafting Personalized Wine Journeys At the heart of Artificial Intelligence (AI)'s transformative influence within the event planning sphere is its unparalleled ability in providing wine recommendations to align perfectly with individual preferences.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s no wonder that the visuals of Persian Feasts are so stunning, as the author, Leila Heller, is an art gallerist with a clear affinity for design. She traces Nahid Joon’s family history while also providing details of her many travels, from Nice to London to Dubai, that influenced the way she cooked.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In that sense, make sure to double-check your NAP across the web to ensure its consistency and accuracy, as this directly influences your SEO ranking and search visibility. According to brightlocal , at least 87% of internet users are influenced by reviews and comments. Practical Website Design. Engagement on Social Media.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2023

The commonality is our voice through food; a voice that is built through years of practice, history and tradition, environment and experiences, family and friends, and a cumulative portfolio of all these influences. What you see on the plate is who we are. The dining room will follow suit with standards of excellence in full swing.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The chef may write the songs, or design the menus, but it is the line cook who makes it happen, who pulls together the chef’s thoughts and executes a dish in a consistent manner, hundreds of times each week. It is this understanding that allows the musician to feel the music and portray it as it was intended.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2022

You’re doing this for your family and your friends, so you want to make your table presentable and pretty,” she says. As things are cyclical, vintage is always cool and the idea of tea parties has been swept into that trend, partially influenced by shows like Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, but also influenced by the pandemic,” Cynthia says.

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