Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Ambitious restaurateurs often want to expand quickly to capitalize on initial success.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Kush photo credit: Gita Shonek. Photo credit: Brett Hufziger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The AI-Driven Transformation in Wine Selection Crafting Personalized Wine Journeys At the heart of Artificial Intelligence (AI)'s transformative influence within the event planning sphere is its unparalleled ability in providing wine recommendations to align perfectly with individual preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake! Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!),

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This year’s survey findings signal an increased focus on sustainability, better-for-you menu options and a greater demand for plant-based meals in 2022, as consumers place a newfound emphasis on their health post-pandemic. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Because Gen Z also loves to dine out frequently, specifically in large groups and are of the “snap first, eat later” generation—meaning they share their every move on social platforms particularly Snapchat and Instagram. With this much influence, restaurants need to woo Gen Z inside their doors. Influencers. Micro-influencers.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

Sustainability has had an ongoing and increasing influence on operations in the foodservice industry. And as we begin to return to post-pandemic life, 2022 has been predicted to be the year of the sustainability revival. And, t he pandemic hasn’t shaken diners' interest in sustainability. Source: Business Chief.

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Open for Business

MAY 30, 2024

Industry leaders, innovators, and passionate restaurateurs gathered to explore the latest trends and tech shaping the future of dining. it’s not the only way AI is shaking up the dining scene. Plus, features like Smart Assign automatically optimize table assignments , so you can focus on providing the best dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value. Restaurants Are Stepping up their Online Food Delivery Game through Smart and Sustainable Packaging. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researchers. Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researchers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This year will undoubtedly be difficult, but uncertainty provides an opportunity for restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their business models and establish long-term solutions for sustained growth. Mobile apps are one of the most efficient ways to reach customers and influence their buying decisions in a post-pandemic world.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I know how heartbreaking it is when the dining room is nearly empty, and how invigorating it is when it is full. Nevertheless we have always been blessed with choice when it comes to finding a place to eat. These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

As we have endured the past 18 months of the pandemic it is not accurate to say that Covid-19 has influenced the trends we will see and experience in the near future, as many trends were already starting to gather momentum, the pandemic has however accelerated their inevitability.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. The healthy and sustainable eating trend is not going away and will most likely continue to rise in popularity into the new year. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining.

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Cheetah

MAY 31, 2021

With third party delivery apps growing their user base by the millions each year – even before the pandemic – we would not hesitate to say that delivery is the future of dining. COVID-19 influence: In its first year, the company managed to rake in $25k but closed doors for a couple of months after Cabello was hit by a car.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Trend: A Nod to Sustainability According to one study , your customers care about sustainability. Consider these statistics from the study: 90% of people say sustainability matters to them. Nearly 60% of people say that restaurant sustainability practices are somewhat influencing when choosing where to dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Savvy food and beverage professionals are recognizing the craft beverage category as a gateway to loyal, higher-value customers. This craft consumer-rich environment aligns brewers with the unique product offerings both consumers and sellers want.

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Future Food

JANUARY 19, 2021

In much the same way as a region’s property prices are influenced by the most expensive suburbs, restaurateurs throughout the Sydney metropolitan area have to base their establishments on the significant hospitality offer in the core. Furthermore, prices and standards are sustainable by higher density of high incomes.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Moreover, over 80% of adults are willing to capitalize on dining discounts during off-peak hours, offering businesses opportunities to optimize operational hours.

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Culinary Digital

JANUARY 16, 2024

This, in turn, translates into faster ticket times and quicker service, enhancing the overall dining experience for customers by reducing wait times and accommodating a higher volume of orders while maintaining exceptional quality standards. When a menu selection is reduced, several changes and improvements can occur in kitchen operations.

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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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Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

Trend 2: Green goes mainstream — zero waste movement will influence dining habits. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. The modern zero waste movement will no longer speak to a select few but impact and influence the masses. The other key area of this trend is the extent of its influence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Influencing the vegan pallet – extending plant-based meat replacement flavours & textures beyond “facon” to entice & further encourage the flexitarian movement away from meat. One-stop-shop for the complete hospitality experience; A) Cinemas are doing this by adding dining and craft bar lounges.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Tactics to Build a Business Strategy Centered Around Your Guest With the right approach, you can achieve sustained growth and overcome potential economic challenges in the long run. Or use AI-powered tools to help you track which brands are frequently mentioned when comparing your restaurant to others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020? Same-store sales growth was -2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What More than half (55 percent) said they were fed up after five minutes of waiting for food in a drive-thru, and 54 percent were annoyed waiting more than 10 minutes for food while dining at a restaurant. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

To help clear some misconceptions on how to get a Michelin Star, we've researched and found straightforward answers on what Michelin inspectors are explicitly looking for when dining at a restaurant. A Michelin Star represents a memorable dining experience thanks to the dedication and drive of the chefs in the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

According to PwC, consumers are most influenced by their trust in a brand, which also includes places where they’re sure of safety and cleanliness. Without the widespread threat of infection, cleaning was previously more focused on appearance than protecting public health and was not as strategic as it needs to be today.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Melbourne based dining barriers to meet covid safe requirements (Image via Facebook). Covid Safe Dining Outdoors at Entrecôte Parisian Steak House, Melbourne. Just as importantly, and with the relaxation of dining restrictions, there is a limit to how much delivery we would ideally like to have.

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The Rail

JULY 19, 2022

By Katie Sullivan, Contributor The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past few years largely due to factors like new technology, external influences (e.g. the pandemic ), and ever-changing customer demands, as well as the new trends in the hospitality industry. 1 - Technology. or front of the house (e.g.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

In Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study , it was found that 37% of diners prefer to dine at restaurants that do not have a paper/physical menu. While disposable, single use menus gained popularity at the beginning of the pandemic, they’re not sustainable from a cost perspective or for the environment.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

“Take better care of your staff.” We’ve all heard it. Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. With rising food and labor costs, how can you prioritize the working conditions for your team so they stick around?

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