Remove Design Remove Marketing Remove Training
article thumbnail

Restaurant Market Research: Ultimate Guide to Market Analysis

7 Shifts

One of the building blocks you must put in place before starting a restaurant is market research. Just like a well-crafted mission statement will help guide your business decisions, identifying and understanding your target customers and competitors through restaurant market research will give your business a competitive edge.

Marketing 370
article thumbnail

Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Since Sunny Street's inception 16 years ago, Stasko has led various departments – including menu design, product strategy, the move to a bright and fresh restaurant design, and its family-centric marketing focus. Regularly train staff on safe egg handling procedures.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Training With Intention

Modern Restaurant Management

As the manager on duty prioritizes each crisis and puts out literal fires in the kitchen while trying to get the POS company on the phone, a chipper newcomer clad in all black strolls in through the back alley to drop a bomb: “I think I’m training with you today?” ” If you know, you know.

Training 450
article thumbnail

‘Broad, One-Size-Fits-All Messaging Has Been Replaced by Tailored Campaigns that Resonate with Specific Audiences’

Modern Restaurant Management

Marketing agency Thought For Food & Son has been doing a lot more than just think about food for 20 years. “As we celebrate this milestone, it’s inspiring to see the next generation bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to the table, ensuring we remain a leader in food marketing for years to come.”

article thumbnail

Moving Beyond Hourly Wages Toward Supporting Employees as Whole Individuals

Modern Restaurant Management

"This trend emphasizes the importance of supporting employees as whole individuals in today's competitive job market." Structure ongoing training to encourage individual learning and development. Our primary focus is on workforce development, recognizing hospitality as a vital feeder for the broader labor market."

Hiring 388
article thumbnail

Serve Your Employees with Holistic Well-Being Benefits

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants, hotels,and otherhospitalityindustry businesses continue to battle a tight labor market. Mental Health Support Offer resources and support for employees’ mental health, such as employee assistance programs (EAPs), counseling services,andmindfulness training. Encouragetheuse of freefederal andstate programs.

Serving 373
article thumbnail

It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

Modern Restaurant Management

High-end wine glasses that enhance the drinking experience are filling a market gap left post-COVID. Staff should be trained to avoid breakage during cleaning and serving, and establishments that use bussers versus tray service may opt for more durable glassware. For these creators, glassware is more than just a vessel.