Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Plaid represents structure, heritage, and intentional design. From there, we can start developing the brand identity (think color palettes, typography, and logo design). The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. It’s a timeless and bold pattern, much like a strong brand identity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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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. For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

She draws on her Taíno roots alongside West African and European ancestry to create dishes celebrating a rich tapestry of cultural influences. The design blends cherry wood and Indigenous artwork with seating for 30 with a pivoting window wall designed by Tom Kundig that invites natural light and enhances the earthy, welcoming ambiance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

At first glance, factors influencing where to grab a quick bite to eat may seem different from those behind buying a new pair of shoes. Yet they share a similar objective – influencing and serving customers wherever they are and with whatever they want. Where to Go for What? Now, it’s the same with QSRs. Pixels and Bites.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On the other hand, those labeled “sustainable” are held to a much higher standard, and they must be made from renewable sources. Source products with sustainability certifications. The right restroom features can positively influence customer retention and the triple bottom line. Automate the hand drying process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2022

Once you’ve selected a suitable name, you will need to design your logo. When designing your logo, consider your target market. Source: Alt/Grub/Faction. The logo is well-designed and in the style of a conventional restaurant as well. The layout should be influenced by your logo, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

One great example of this shift in end user experience and redefining the customer is New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms, with whom we’ve worked closely to design their products and optimize restaurant profitability. Ask a meatman about product design and you will get a bewildered look. Product design?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Yelp trend tracker data also shows that the recent egg shortage and price hikes have led to a surge in searches for egg farms (+513%) and chicken coops (+700%), as some consumers look for alternative ways to source eggs. Why are regional flavors in favor? Is this happening with any particular demographics? Brands like BB.Q

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Those stats demonstrate the power and influence of social media. Before deciding on the design you want, consider all angles. The event was designed to get the whole family involved. This article will explore seven tips on using Facebook Ads to increase your market share of customers. Make Use of Location-Based Targeting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. State of Influencer Marketing.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior. A restaurant target market is the specific group of customers your restaurant is designed to attract. Understanding customer behavior helps you refine your approach to service, marketing, and menu design. What Is a Restaurant Target Market?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2023

remodel, he turned to Houston-based gin design group. Warm wood tones abound, accented by terracotta and greenery, and touches of nostalgia, like individually sourced vintage flour sacks framed on the walls and a custom collage of cutting boards and rolling pins by local artisan Hannah Bailey.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. But what factors need to be considered when designing a seasonal menu? I spoke to two coffee shop owners and a head barista to better understand what goes into designing an autumn menu. Tips for designing an autumn menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Its influence has created challenges, restructured social settings, and redefined meanings of common words and phrases. Sourcing organic produce and ingredients will be difficult, especially if you are seeking an all-organic concept. COVID-19 has indelibly changed every aspect of our lives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient. What do you think are the biggest changes since the last survey?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistake #4: Improper Receiving Procedures Improper receiving influences all other aspects of the food inventory management system, from future counts being slower due to lack of organization, product being spoiled, or being shorted product that was paid for. Make sure a trained receiver is always on hand during these hours.

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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. Expertly coaxing nuanced layers of flavor from locally sourced ingredients, Deane brings an artistic touch to his vibrant dishes through refined plating techniques and impeccable knife skills.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2025

Chefs work with farmers to source indigenous vegetables, spices, and herbs, and draw inspiration from age-old cooking techniques. The camp sources fresh produce from nearby smallholder farms and the Chui Mamas garden , a women-led initiative supplying greens, tropical fruits, and camel milk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

Today, customers find restaurant brands through influencers, social media, review sites, and multiple channels. This kind of repeated business is a source of stable revenue essential for improved financial health. Try using a program design focusing on discounts, offers, and a tiered system.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, in order to do so successfully, a WBC competitor must first source a high-quality coffee that will stand out on the global stage. And what factors need to be taken into account when sourcing coffee for the WBC? For his winning WBC routine, Saša sourced Sudan Rume coffee from Camilo Merizalde’s Las Nubes farm in Colombia.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Highlight these partnerships in your marketing materials to show your support for the community and attract customers who value locally sourced ingredients. Find influencers in your area Influencers, especially in the food niche, have loyal followers who trust their recommendations. It might not seem as much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

A quick scroll through your Instagram or Facebook feed and you’re sure to find both influencers and people you know standing in front of beautiful backdrops. Whether on an interior wall, ceiling, floor or on the restaurant’s exterior, murals make a great backdrop for social media check-ins and geotagging when guests arrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But a financial manager’s role is more directed toward using the accounts data to influence the direction of a business. There will be items your contractor will be able to source for you at trade prices. A financial manager is often your best focus here. They will have some similar skills to your accountant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, as these solutions advance, companies should refer to their technology as “Smart Carts,” or something in the same vein, to give a more accurate representation of what they provide and come off as warm and welcoming tools designed to elevate hospitality. In addition there is also a poolside bar.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. The best restaurant interior design creates an atmosphere that’s an extension of your brand and allows you to make a powerful first impression. Image Source ]. Image Source ].

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The Rail

APRIL 2, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Changing the flooring of a restaurant can give its ambiance fresh vitality and transform everyday areas into cozy comfort canvases of design. A modern flooring design improves general dcor, creates a unique eating experience, and shows a dedication to quality.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. Sourcing Equipment. For more menu design tips, read 9 Restaurant Menu Design Tips That Will Help You Boost Profits. Design the Floor Plan Layout. Keep in mind that every coffee shop is going to be different, influenced by its location, size, and target market. Obtain Funding.

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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. If local sourcing is necessary, vet new suppliers carefully. Partner with local influencers and consider hosting a grand opening event. Establish clear terms and build relationships early.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Instagram is influencing menu offerings, restaurant design, and marketing strategies. Source: [link] No wonder Instagram has the impact it does. Source: Instagram, @sweetgreen) 3) Establish Aesthetic and Tone Reinforcing your restaurant’s image and creating a visually-appealing Instagram feed go hand in hand.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

A $16 sandwich might feel like a splurge at a deli, but totally reasonable at a trendy caf that sources local, organic ingredients and has a curated vibe. Menu design: Use layout and typography to draw attention to higher-margin items (and downplay the most expensive ones). Menu pricing has a lot to do with perception.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

How to make it happen: Choose your ingredientusually, its a seasonal ingredient picked at peak season and sourced from a local purveyor, but you can bring something in thats not local as long as its interesting. How to make it happen: Set up a designated area with individual or group workstations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But while recyclability and zero-waste cocktails formed the thrust of sustainable action this year, 2022 will see more initiatives shaped by a focus on how spirits are made, with a vast majority of people now willing to pay more for ethically sourced regenerative refreshments. Consumption reconsidered. and half in the U.K.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a menu that will highlight your culinary strengths, and designed to entice diners and help you maximize profits.

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