Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Having written over 300 articles for national trade magazines, I am often asked about industry-related topics. Each year, 48 million people get sick and 3,000 die from (preventable) foodborne illness in the United States. Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” What’s s your favorite story in the book?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

license plates; a neon-accented diner serving fast food; and a McDonald’s-style playground. It’s all-American, family-friendly dining — in Iraq. He twirls past a steakhouse featuring mounted longhorns, wagon wheels, and wood-paneled walls lined with U.S. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Others have brought employees back that were only temporarily furloughed and have questions about accrued sick leave. The high turnover rate in the restaurant industry is just one of the reasons good record keeping and employee handbooks are so important, but they are especially critical now. Challenging, but not impossible.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The normalcy of customers coming in the doors for a night of dining or even a casual lunch feels like a vision of the distant past. As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Furthermore, your bakery must be spacious enough to accommodate a dining space, a serving space, and a kitchen space. You can have a 500-1000 sqft area for your bakery with two floors – first being the reception and the billing area with seating and second having the main dining area with good decor and ambience.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Employees can be rostered for shifts according to their availability and shift needs. Employees receive immediate shift alerts, and you can accept or refuse employee vacation requests with a single click. The goal of technology is to make life easier. It has made our personal and professional lives easier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a lot of tech news, a celebrity-owned virtual dining concept, and the annual Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest. in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution.

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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. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. YEA reflects data from millions of local businesses and tens of millions of users on Yelp’s platform measuring U.S. “As U.S.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2020

As the largest rare wine retailer and wholesaler in the country, we work with fine dining restaurants all across the nation including many that are Michelin ranked, Wine Spectator Grand Award winners. Being a fully licensed retailer, distributor and importer allows Benchmark to buy wine from virtually all sources throughout the country.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 30, 2021

The role requires them to be a ‘jack of all trades’ and oversee functions that are as diverse as stock management and employee training. . The diverse nature of the job requires a restaurant manager to have a learning mindset and share new insights with the management and employees. . Managing Finance . Source: MBB Management.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Employee wages grew 4.9% Meanwhile, restaurant-related unions have won 80% of votes since 2022. The end (of 2023) is nigh! And thus, it’s time for us to do another round of recapping the year that was with our top restaurant stories of 2023. Operating in the restaurant industry is always a difficult go and this year was no different.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

If you need a more customizable system for your restaurant, you may consider choosing a more robust system that offers features such as inventory tracking, table and order management, employee timesheets, and CRM integration. Inefficient practices are being phased out in favor of more efficient and faster methods of operating.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 30, 2021

It also outlines details regarding the concept, cuisines to be offered, number of employees, etc. Furthermore, while getting licenses, a business plan will act as your advocate before the authorities. . For example, quick-service restaurant, fine dining, pub, food truck, etc. Introduction. Business Overview.

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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. Modular Chicken. Golden Chick is introducing its first modular constructed building. ” The corporate owned restaurant in Saginaw will be located at 1400 North Old Decatur Road.

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Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

NYSE American: NTN), today announced that its registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the proposed merger involving NTN and Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC (“Brooklyn”) and the proposed sale of NTN’s assets to eGames.com Holdings LLC (“eGames.com”) has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. CARLSBAD, Calif.,

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 18, 2020

A cloud kitchen, also known as a virtual restaurant, ghost kitchen, or dark kitchen, is a delivery-only restaurant format that doesn’t offer a dine-in facility. Licenses . Acquiring proper licenses and certification is mandatory before starting a cloud kitchen. A Brief About The Cloud Kitchen Business.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 23, 2020

A cloud kitchen, also known as a virtual restaurant, ghost kitchen, or dark kitchen, is a delivery-only restaurant format that doesn’t offer a dine-in facility. Licenses . Acquiring proper licenses and certification is mandatory before starting a cloud kitchen. A Brief About The Cloud Kitchen Business.

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Buzztime Business

MARCH 1, 2021

NYSE American: NTN) unanimously urges NTN’s stockholders to vote FOR ALL the proposals to be voted on at the March 15, 2021 special meeting of stockholders, all of which relate to the proposed merger involving NTN and Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC (“Brooklyn”) and the proposed sale of NTN’s assets to eGames.com Holdings LLC (“eGames.com”).

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

When you franchise your restaurant, you allow an independent investor to buy into your business, selling the license to use your brand name, operations, products, and knowledge. You should be in it for the right reasons AND be aware of the potential pitfalls. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Get Your Step By Step Playbook. Free download.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Two months later, in May, a reopening plan was announced that would allow restaurants to reopen dining rooms with modifications. Relief from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Temporary Catering Authorization: CRA is working with local governments to expand outdoor dining. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. We look forward to what the next 40 years will bring as we continue to lead the way in our communities.”

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Verify that both customers and employees understand your brand concept. Each restaurant within your franchise will have to replicate your dishes and dining experience using the resources and expertise you provide. However, like every business model, it has a few drawbacks you should consider. How To Franchise A Restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 25, 2020

You may be trying to decide whether your sales from delivery/takeout and limited dine-in capacity can generate enough cash flow, given your fixed costs and outstanding AP (current liabilities, payroll, etc.). Licenses and permits. Common factors that cause cash flow issues. Too much inventory. High labor to sales ratio. Utility bills.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

To calculate sales per square foot, divide annual sales by total interior square footage including kitchen, dining, and storage space to get a net rentable foot in the leased location. . Licenses, permits, and insurance are also needed. . Costs such as buying the physical assets needed to open a bar are in here.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 22, 2021

That means you can support your employees, grow your restaurant empire, and even launch a new product line. For a restaurant, operating expenses can include POS and other restaurant tech licenses, utility costs like energy and water, and kitchen equipment and repair costs. 10 Ways to Reduce Operating Costs in Your Restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. This year alone, PJ’s Coffee has signed on 31 new franchisees, representing a total of 52 units – including the nine Florida licenses. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years. Miami: Up to 40 locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” (NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 2, 2019

While you can’t deduct personal expenses like living and family-related expenses, for things that you use for both personal and business use, you might be able to. If you are a franchisee, you can deduct the fees such as the initial franchise fee and any annual residuals you pay to license your franchise unit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. “We’re both humbled and lucky to support our amazing customers during this critical time.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

If courses were inspired by something exact, the servers mentioned its scene of origin: After Catelyn Stark arrests Tyrion Lannister at an inn, she dines on onions dripping in juices, and we got the same. Before each of 10 courses, the staff explained the source or inspiration for everything that was served.

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EATER

AUGUST 21, 2020

But that vision came with a toxic management style characterized by intimidation, a barrage of sexualized commentary, and explosive anger, according to two dozen current and former staffers. On Tuesday, June 30, staffers on the Los Angeles Times food section prepared to log in to Zoom for their weekly 11 a.m. The tone of the room shifted.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cloud kitchens, also known as dark kitchens or ghost kitchens, were developed specifically to meet the surging demand for off-premise dining. For example, some hybrid cloud kitchen models include food halls , where multiple brands come together in a shared kitchen and dining space. billion in revenue. That’s where tech comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Curry Up Now Secures Investment. In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country.

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Web Diner

JANUARY 25, 2019

A recent study demonstrated that not only is music a critical part of the dining experience, it can also provide a massive boost to sales of food and drink – from 15.6 First, you may need to pay licensing fees to Performing Rights Organizations, like ASCAP , BMI , and SESAC. all the way up to 40 percent!

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