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.

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Technology Guest Recovery Customer Experience Mobile Ordering 184

Cheetah

JULY 8, 2020

As we inch closer to dining rooms opening to the public, menu planning is a critical step towards the great comeback. Some restaurant menu concepts have done better than others during the pandemic. But, a vast majority of restaurants have their menu to serve dining rooms filled with people.

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Menu Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Food Supply 78

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!

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

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.

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Dine-in Guest Recovery Food Safety Online Ordering 52

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.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

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.

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

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.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

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. Micro gifting options are also available via the menu.

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Guest Recovery Innovation Dine-in Definition 90

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.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

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.

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Food Safety Beverage Consumer Goods Guest Recovery 189

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.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale Retail 178

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers. The latest research was based on a survey of 1,508 American consumers.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

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%

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Operations Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 52

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps. Cost out your menu items and recipes. Understanding the true cost of the items on your menu, along with the recipes used for each item, can help you meet your specific sales goals for profitability.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2021

Data-driven decision making allows you to implement the best new services and menu items for your customers, attract and retain high-quality employees and make smarter decisions about your future direction. . Whether you have lagging beverage sales or poor guest reviews, it’s likely that a number of factors contribute to those numbers.

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Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Customer Service Sourcing 94

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 107

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?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Modular Chicken. Hot on Hot Chicken.

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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. Menu Adaptation As Per Changing Customer Preferences.

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Design Guest Recovery Fine Dining Tip Distribution 52

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Understanding key restaurant calculations will help you assess your performance and plan your menu, labor needs, operating hours and marketing campaigns. 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.

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Guest Recovery Point of Sale 2021 Fast Casual 80

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. Our sandwiches turned into some pretty badass sandwiches.” They stayed together.”

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Employee Relations Guest Recovery Communication POS 195

Foodable

APRIL 30, 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. We are looking at narrowing our menu and beverage offerings and shallowing inventory, thus creating a cause-and-effect on the entire foodservice operation.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety FOH 72

The Restaurant Group

JULY 7, 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. Overwhelming?

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

Miso Robotics understood where we could improve and stay true to White Castle’s brand of taste, innovation and best-in-class dining. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot.

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Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 164

Foodable

APRIL 21, 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. The idea of virtual restaurants many become a reality for the casual dining sector. The role of off-premise in the casual dining space will take on much greater importance.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In turn, it leaves more time and energy to focus on delighting guests with delicious food and new memorable dining experiences, be they in-house or off-premise. Technology presents unique solutions for restaurants to differentiate themselves and for owners to run their businesses more efficiently. Find the new article here.

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Technology Guest Recovery Front of House Point of Sale 52

Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Whether you are closed temporarily or are adapting to off-premise dining options, operators may have some time on their hands and staff that they may want to put to work – especially if you are expecting to receive Paycheck Protection funds soon. We all want to be back in business and doing what we love.

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Food Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Social Media 88

Foodable

JULY 14, 2020

cities, Allset is a platform for diners looking to pre-order takeout, dine-in, and pickup. cities, Allset is a platform for diners looking to pre-order takeout, dine-in, and pickup. Allset also prioritizes clear and thoughtful menu descriptions that accurately portray the contents of each dish. 9: Allset" on Spreaker.

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Technology Operations Guest Recovery Hospitality 59

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. The very same technology has been working on cameras, too. COVID-19 Safety.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 167

EATER

JULY 2, 2021

NYC has allowed full-capacity dining since May 19, one of the earlier cities to do so, with places like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin following close behind. Are they doing the same for the customers that are dining in? Shutterstock. Ask about pay, time off, benefits, and management structure. How are they made?

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Hospitality Food Safety Front of House Guest Recovery 96

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag. Mixed take-out bag.

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2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

You’ve reopened your dining rooms at the allowable capacity in the geographic areas of your restaurant locations. Cost out your menu items and recipes. Using the master inventory list, you can then calculate the cost of every recipe and menu item for comparison with the selling price of the menu item.

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Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

One of the ways we have seen our foodservice buyers navigate the labor shortage is simplification of the menu, or the continuance of a simpler menu from pandemic cutbacks. An idea on the minds of foodservice leadership post-pandemic is the ghost kitchen – a kitchen dedicated to prepping food without maintaining a dining space.

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Kitchen Safety Food Supply Fast Casual Food Safety 168

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is the year that a bakery — not a bakery-plus-restaurant, not a bakery with a savory menu too, just a damn good bakery — can feel revolutionary, even when sticking to the classics. At Eater, we love answering the question: What’s the best place to eat right now? Hillary Dixler Canavan. Nashville, Tennessee. Danielle Del Valle.

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2022 Fine Dining Dine-in Food Truck 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. “We consistently see the difference it makes to have $500 in savings, and the KFC Foundation is helping frontline workers build that emergency fund in just a few months.”

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It’s the same thing over and over, and constant coverage we’re consuming on the pandemic in multiple facets — now on to restaurant recovery from COVID. Your customers, crews, stakeholders, and shareholders all put their faith in your judgment and leadership. But who has the playbook for this sort of thing? You did the best you could.

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