Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept? Everything helps.

Guest Recovery 310

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

Foodable

MAY 18, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Although food safety has been embedded in the foundation of the foodservice industry, safety assurance remains the number one concern for patrons as they begin dining out post pandemic.

Dine-in 52

Dine-in Guest Recovery Food Safety Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2021

As we progress through a pandemic that’s kept many inside for months, guests are looking to venture out and experience unique dining moments. By utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating specialty menu items, our product innovation efforts have kept us relevant in a competitive industry, earning guest loyalty and driving sales.

Seasonal Menu 190

Seasonal Menu Guest Recovery Innovation Menu 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. Ask customers to hand sanitize prior to entering the dining room. In reality, a new post-COVID-19 industry normal exists.

Hiring 142

Hiring Guest Recovery Back of House Food Safety 142

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

restaurant employment reached pre-pandemic levels in September, marking a milestone after three-and-a-half years of post-pandemic recovery. The restaurant industry has confronted substantial challenges in recent years, primarily due to the global pandemic's initial impact. Below, I've outlined the steps!

Management 106

Management Management Guest Recovery Document 106

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In a webinar as part of Toast’s Restaurant Recovery Series , co-sponsored by 7shifts and our trusted partners at XtraChef , we gathered restaurateurs from around the country to discuss new ways of managing staff, new service and compensation models, and how COVID-19 has impacted their business. When they reopened, it was with 75% less staff.

Webinar 195

Webinar Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. . "Across " Top Recovery Trends.

2021 186

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 186

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

According to 7shifts’ Restaurant Data Hub , New York restaurant sales recovery has been slower than the overall United States (and Canadian) average. The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As news of loosening restrictions in some parts of the country offers diners an opportunity to return to indoor dining, will customers be ready and willing? According to a recent study by McKinsey, more than 80 percent of survey respondents reported medium to high anxiety levels about the idea of returning to dine-in restaurants.

Technology 141

Technology Guest Recovery Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 141

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2021

With restaurants clawing back and facing new challenges like vaccine credentials and new COVID variants, it’s a good time to check on an equally important, if less prioritized corner of the American dining and drinking sector – restaurant insurance. restaurant scene. On the upside, U.S. That’s 6.6% billion versus $66.2

Insurance 193

Insurance 2021 Guest Recovery Point of Sale 193

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Quirky Combos : This year, we also saw some unique combinations!

2024 145

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 145

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 200

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 200

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times.

Guest Recovery 148

Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. Fast food reigns supreme. Drive-Thrus.

2021 184

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 184

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. However, the post-pandemic industry will face new challenges even as recovery begins. Restaurants lucky enough to have access to outdoor dining space had to balance the needs of the business with the safety of customers and employees.

Kitchen Safety 182

Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Technology 182

Foodable

JANUARY 28, 2021

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Brands that work with Uptown are hoping to transform gift cards into a brand-forward product that brings guests closer to the brand. Tasting notes, pictures, and animations can be included.

Guest Recovery 90

Guest Recovery Innovation Dine-in Definition 90

Restaurant365

MAY 22, 2020

As states begin to lean toward an incremental reopening of restaurants, optimizing your restaurant’s staffing is one of the most cost-effective practices you can utilize to maximize your staff’s productivity to best position your business for a successful financial recovery. Onboarding your staff efficiently.

Guest Recovery 148

Guest Recovery Recruiting Document Point of Sale 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

How will restaurants shift their labor models to follow state safety regulations, ensure social distancing, minimize contact, and support the changing tide of guest preferences? After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times.

Guest Recovery 131

Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 131

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining. Don’t overlook children’s menus – having one or two plant-based options available ensures every guest gets to enjoy something.

Hotels 148

Hotels 2022 Menu Tip Distribution 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. On the Road to Recovery. New Zealand was the first to record a strong trend towards recovery, in correlation to its success in containing the spread of the virus to date.

2020 149

2020 Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 149

Foodable

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Joel Montaniel, chief executive officer and co-founder of SEVENROOMS about helping operators build their direct and personalized relationship with guests. 9: SEVENROOMS" on Spreaker.

Guest Recovery 80

Guest Recovery Management Management Hospitality 80

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

"While most consumers do not expect the pandemic to end in 2021, they are already considering their future lifestyles, including dining behavior." "While most consumers do not expect the pandemic to end in 2021, they are already considering their future lifestyles, including dining behavior." off-premise growth.

Food Safety 168

Food Safety Beverage Consumer Goods Guest Recovery 168

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

With COVID-19 slowing foot traffic, and the possibility for more in-person dining restrictions on the horizon, restaurant operators are increasingly investing in AI-enabled technology to redefine the restaurant experience. Restaurants are serving guests who are more digitally enabled than ever before. The Rise of Digital Channels.

Guest Recovery 132

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering 2025 Customer Experience 132

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S., a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. The company had installed sensors to monitor its 700+ refrigeration units and flag food temperature “incidents” in real time.

Food Safety 188

Food Safety Delivery Kitchen Safety Food 188

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Do you need a host to seat guests or someone to hello pack up delivery orders?

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Since guests cannot frequent their favorite establishments in person, they're now leaning on you to bring a "dine-in experience" to their homes. Now is the time to set expectations for how your guests will interact with your restaurant in the future. " Greet people as they walk in to pick up their orders. ."

Guest Recovery 123

Guest Recovery Customer Experience Social Media Food Order 123

Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

Counter Sales: The pandemic’s aftermath and the 2022 comeback The pandemic’s impact on counter sales in 2020 and 2021 was undeniable, with many dining rooms closed and health concerns influencing consumer behavior. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9%

Operations 52

Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Customers love value – 77% of Americans say that a discount or deal would make them more likely to eat out than dine at home. After experiencing a slow recovery, west coast brands have figured out how to increase restaurant sales, and are starting to see growth. Overall restaurant traffic is actually down 6.3% compared to 2019.

Guest Recovery 80

Guest Recovery Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Service 80

Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

Recovery from the pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever seen; you can’t compare it to a typical recession or major crisis like a natural disaster. Whether you have lagging beverage sales or poor guest reviews, it’s likely that a number of factors contribute to those numbers. And what about your workforce metrics?

Guest Recovery 94

Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Customer Service Sourcing 94

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But a few short weeks would change everything, from in-person dining to supply chain access to consumer standards regarding health, safety, and sustainability. Patron demand is expected to return with a pent-up appetite for in-person dining. Dining in the Post-COVID Era. It’s certainly not a simple equation.

Guest Recovery 137

Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale Retail 137

OpenTable

MAY 5, 2020

But while COVID-19 has shuttered countless businesses, made gathering off-limits, and put our beloved dining world at risk, we believe restaurants will recover, reopen, and rebuild. Like with any marketing plan, a compelling story makes all the difference when it comes to creating an emotional connection and relationships with guests.

Marketing 93

Marketing Guest Recovery Social Media Dine-in 93

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

It includes documents to assist in organizing and reopening dining rooms and businesses. OpenTable added new features and price cuts for 2020 as they recognize the road to recovery will be long and difficult. Download the full guidance, here. Employee health. National Restaurant Consultants is offering this free guidance for reopening.

Food Safety 200

Food Safety Document Guest Recovery Download 200

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. The latest research was based on a survey of 1,508 American consumers. App downloads remain strong. In May, the drive-thru ranked at the top.

2021 131

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 131

Foodable

MAY 8, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Since the green light was given to reinstate operations in Texas, recent survey data shows 40 percent of dining venues have opened their doors and reestablished food service.

Guest Recovery 76

Guest Recovery Operations Kitchen Safety Point of Sale 76

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2022

In the recovery stage, your key efforts ought to include modifying operational processes, reactivating consumers to bring them back into restaurant dining rooms, adjusting menus to suit shifts in customer habits and preferences, and expanding your delivery capabilities. To connect the dots, you don’t need to be a mathematician.

Design 52

Design Guest Recovery Fine Dining Tip Distribution 52

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

To drive your growth rate higher, implement marketing and social media tactics that will help you win over new guests or find ways to get current guests to come in more frequently. With delivery and drive-thru, you can serve those customers you have to turn away because your dining area is too packed.

Guest Recovery 80

Guest Recovery Point of Sale 2021 Fast Casual 80

Foodable

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. This may have a trickle-down effect for the casual and fine dining sectors. Episode Highlights: Barron explains how Burger King has implemented an entirely new touchless restaurant concept.

Guest Recovery 63

Guest Recovery Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Fine Dining 63