7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances. A strong franchisor-franchisee relationship can be a thing of beauty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. CPK Brings on Franchise Veteran. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Giorgio Minardi.

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EATER

JULY 18, 2023

Listen to this article In 1999, the first “dining in the dark” restaurant opened in Zurich, Switzerland. Blindekuh was founded by a blind pastor to generate empathy for blind people, and dining in the dark restaurants have provided reliable jobs for the chronically underemployed blind workforce. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Who can imagine the restaurant industry today without off-premise dining options like delivery, takeaway, curbside pickup, ghost kitchens, and drive-thru? It’s safe to say that off-premise dining has become an essential part of consumers’ lifestyles and a massive driver of industry growth. The reason is simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 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. Allen Named CEO at Checkers & Rally's. She is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Diners Are Financially Squeezed Economic pressure has consumers trading down in terms of where they are spending their dining dollars. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry. Here are three reasons why.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. To Gen Z customers, a brand’s commitment to social responsibility is a major deciding factor when choosing where to dine.

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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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Despite not being on the official BDS list of Israeli companies to pressure with a consumer boycott, many began boycotting the company after McDonald’s Israel announced it was giving free meals to IDF soldiers (in response, McDonald’s franchises in countries like Turkey and Jordan pledged aid to Gaza). What would you pay?

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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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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

Managing a restaurant involves so many moving parts, including sourcing high-quality ingredients, purchasing a seemingly endless list of supplies, managing staffing and scheduling, and budgeting for a profitable restaurant – all within a set budget. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To give you the full picture of the positives and negatives of what lies ahead for 2024, we combed through dozens of recent industry reports and compiled a list of 93 restaurant industry statistics. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Often, this is because the people surveyed vary in age and location. Let’s dig in.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. You can even share important documents, like updated policies or tax forms.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

They leverage technology and a franchising model to maximize efficiency and keep operational costs low. It is also home to some of the most cutting-edge dining establishments and chefs in the world. They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. You can even share important documents, like updated policies or tax forms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

As a new normal emerges, it will be more important than ever to elevate the dining experience with experiences that are personal and delightful. As well, pick-up lockers located away from in-room dining could allow guests to pick up food without human contact. And this will take some time. Focus on the Endpoint.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 4, 2021

The Dubai-based brand is eyeing expansion in the Indian, UK, and Canada markets through franchise partnerships with local companies. In fact, they are already operating franchises successfully across the middle-east. Operations & Franchise Development Head. There’s peace of mind with POSist. Farasat Beg. Cockpit App

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

While there’s no method that is 100% effective at preventing and eliminating new threats to businesses and their patrons, becoming familiarized with the way scammers work can save a business- whether its family-owned or a mega franchise- from taking a hit. What are QR scams and how do they work?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. DoorDash Deep Dish. Breakfast burritos were the 7th most ordered item on DoorDash in 2020.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From the bustling kitchen to the welcoming front-of-house, this discipline centres on: streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and ultimately delivering a seamless dining experience. Success for a waiter is in providing everything the customer needs while they barely notice what you are doing.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. Offer a distinctive dining experience as well as delicious food. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. Source: CuriousHalt.com. And if you’re worried about an eruption while dining, rest easy. Source: ConradHotels3.Hilton.com. Hilton.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is good news for restaurants, particularly chains and franchises that want to be environmentally sustainable while saving money in the process. Source Separation. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. Two years later, the verdict is in. percent a year, and the plastic recycling market by $14.74

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

With dining areas closed for many restaurants, refocus your efforts on keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary. It’s likely no restaurant owner or manager has experienced a situation of this magnitude in their lifetime. As one industry executive comments, it's unchartered territory for the industry. Share Guidance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Predictive analytics, AI and ML streamline and expand the omnichannel dining experience – Restaurants have pivoted their businesses this year to greatly expand the digital dining experience, to a point where customers can interact however they want, whenever they want. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From the bustling kitchen to the welcoming front-of-house, this discipline centres on: streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and ultimately delivering a seamless dining experience. Success for a waiter is in providing everything the customer needs while they barely notice what you are doing.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). What are causing these disruptions in the US food supply chain?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

These include: Chatbots and customer-facing AI : Who doesn’t want to enhance their dining experience? While AI has potential benefits to numerous, critical industries, there’s a huge learning curve for the development of a true AI solution, and there are significant limitations to its effectiveness during this learning period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

Multiple Sourcing and Backup. If you haven’t considered multiple sourcing before, now is the time. According to John Davie, CEO of Dining Alliance, “Restaurateurs who are reopening and asking what they should do regarding supply chain should prepare to engage smaller suppliers who have multiple sources of product” (2).

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 7, 2021

She led the turnaround of the franchise business and turned it into a $1 billion global brand. Garima’s cuisine is focused on applying traditional Indian cooking techniques to locally sourced ingredients. Christine and Carine started Semson, a fine dining Lebanese restaurant, in 2008.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Sous vide provides a consistent safe dining experience that is healthier than other cooking methods that must add more fat to the preparation process.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

OpenTable highlighted the most cutting-edge restaurants in 17 US cities to help local diners discover great new places to dine where they live. favorites such as Doi Moi and Maxwell Park ) features responsibly sourced natural wines, ciders, and beers. Let robots pitch in. EMei Restaurant (Philadelphia). Christabel Lobo.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

OpenTable highlighted the most cutting-edge restaurants in 17 US cities to help local diners discover great new places to dine where they live. favorites such as Doi Moi and Maxwell Park ) features responsibly sourced natural wines, ciders, and beers. Let robots pitch in. EMei Restaurant (Philadelphia). Café Momentum (Dallas).

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