Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While each restaurant has its own unique needs based on the existing HVAC system, size, layout and construction of the indoor dining and kitchen area, there are a range of solutions and measures to improve indoor air quality for every indoor environment. Air Filtration. High Ventilation. Air Ionization.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

You can identify potential gaps in the local dining landscape and create unique value propositions. However, the systematic gathering and analysis of data serves to lay a solid foundation for your business. Another goal might involve understanding your local dining market's preferences. Start by deciding what you need to know.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Now, make sure that the vegetables on the sandwich are at their peak and reflective of the season: dont serve raw tomatoes outside of July and August. Cheese should be from a local or regional cheesemaker and let the customer know where it came from and why its so special. Act as if your family name was on the line.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Front of House White Paper 348

The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

From sizzling dishes to a vibrant dining atmosphere, video content allows potential customers to experience the restaurants ambiance and imagine the sounds and aromas before the even set foot inside. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials While many aspects of a restaurant shape the experience guests have, the most important is the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

Introduction: The Charm of French Bistro Culture At the heart of French bistro culture lies an effortless charm that transforms dining into something personal and profound. Born in the 19th century as modest spots serving workers affordable fare like onion soup and crepes, bistros have become symbols of France’s culinary soul.

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Fine Dining Influencer Dine-in Innovation 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2025

"Pre-pandemic, only fine dining establishments typically used tools like prepayments or deposits. ." He saw an opportunity to create a platform that better served restaurants. Nick Kokonas was trying to solve Alinea's costly no-show problem and the resistance they faced when introducing prepaid reservations.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

at the Italian casual-dining chain as its investments in affordability and Uber delivery paid off. 20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Consumers are finding value in casual-dining brands like Olive Garden. Same-store sales at the Italian casual-dining chain spiked 6.9% By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. of sales in the quarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here. Data, Data, Data. As of 2024, over half of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2025

While it’s certainly possible to work with an agent who’s either a friend or family member, it may be advisable to look for an agent who has specialized knowledge in the food service industry and the unique risks and challenges that come with it. What Carriers Do You Represent that Specialize in the Food-Service Industry?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars. early bird timeslot.

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Reservations Book Customer Experience Dine-in 221

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Customers are becoming more discerning about value and anxious about the price of a meal (from quick service to fine dining). The restaurant has been, is, and hopefully will remain a special place for gathering, celebrating, relaxing, learning about, and enjoying the work of the chef and mixologist. This is true for every business.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It was especially ironic considering that this controversy centered around a place where food is served, and that breastfeeding infants are simply trying to eat. . | Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. Restaurant employees are the heart of the dining experience, and their commitment keeps the industry thriving.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior. These are the people most likely to dine with you based on factors like their age, income, dining preferences, and lifestyle.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 26, 2025

If you enjoy dining out, its time you gave some thought to what it takes to prepare and serve those items that give you pleasure on the plate. They can work with special permission but alas, sometimes they are simply paid under the table. It seems to me, that the realities of this challenge are not given sufficient airtime.

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ChowNow

JUNE 6, 2025

Think of it as a handshake with potential new customers, a moment to say, “Here’s who we are, what we serve, and why it matters to us.” Maybe you’re running a second-generation Italian restaurant, staying true to your family recipes, or maybe after years of working in fine dining, you opened a spot that felt more true to you.

Social Media 195

Social Media Fine Dining Front of House Customer Experience 195

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2025

Among these heroes are restaurantscommunity cornerstones that not only serve as gathering spaces in normal times but also become lifelines during crises. Among these heroes are restaurantscommunity cornerstones that not only serve as gathering spaces in normal times but also become lifelines during crises.

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Food Supply Social Media Food Order Take-out 300

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines. Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Respectable restaurants either bake their own or invest the time to find an exceptional resource for this essential ingredient in the dining experience. Bacon is well served in nearly everything, but it reigns supreme at breakfast time. Before children speak, they sing, Before they write, they paint, As soon as they stand, they dance.

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Food Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 414

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

While having a special menu for Restaurant Week is important, so is keeping your bottom line in check. Consider how profitable and scalable your special menu items are with a cost/benefit analysis to ensure you’ll break even or come out ahead when the week is over. Be In Charge of Your Own Marketing.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 559

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2025

Mother’s Day reigns queen as the largest dining-out holiday of the year, with Americans projected to spend around $35.7 Music Drives Dining Performance Music is the invisible host. Yet, many restaurants either throw on a random playlist or forget music altogether, missing a crucial opportunity to elevate the dining experience.

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License Fine Dining Customer Experience Dine-in 251

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2025

Then, when they want to dine out, your restaurant is at the top of their mind. The rise of short-form video makes it even easier to share enticing, impactful clips of specials, cocktails, and ambiance. If you don’t stand out from the sea of options for diners, you may not bring enough guests through the door to stay afloat.

Marketing 221

Marketing SEO Influencer Events 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2021

As we return to in-person dining across the country, restaurants are facing yet another challenge: delivering an exceptional customer experience (CX) for guests who come with high expectations after more than a year stuck at home. The entire dining experience has changed in the wake of the pandemic.

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Customer Experience Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 540

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number. Perkins and Huddle House are classics of the family-dining genre.

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Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Leadership 188

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Whether it’s a family diner that has served generations or a hidden gem that’s part of a community’s identity, mom-and-pop restaurants offer something irreplaceable: a sense of belonging. Scalable solutions like self-service kiosks and predictive analytics are transforming the way small businesses operate.

Technology 221

Technology Front of House Customer Service Back of House 221

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

C-stores are now crafting crave-worthy meals, building digital loyalty ecosystems, remodeling interiors and serving quality coffee that rivals the people with the green aprons. And fast-food customers Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% this year, according to new data from Intouch Insight.

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Food Fast Casual Leadership Loyalty Program 278

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This "Super" special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup has a Super Bowl theme. Takeout Holds Steady, Delivery Slumps Delivery orders dropped 9 percent, while dine-in traffic fell 20 percent. Toast analyzed data from restaurants on Sunday, Feb. Is Delivery Worth the Dollars?

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2024 Food Order Delivery Sports 309

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

hadynyah/Getty Images A local food expert provides the ideal culinary tour of Sri Lanka, from the islands palm tree-lined beaches to its rolling highland tea plantations Floating just below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a stunningly verdant island cloaked in jungles. Travel around and youll be rewarded. Whats the food in Sri Lanka like?

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Hotels Seasonal Menu Back of House Small Business 260

EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

population that dined out at least once in the past month, hoping to better understand how Americans are approaching dining out in this new era. The Vox Media Insights and Research team surveyed over 2,000 U.S. adults in February 2025 representing the U.S.

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Social Media Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 222

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday. Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday.

Social Media 564

Social Media Seasonal Menu Advertising Events 564

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? Does the energy feel flat, and the customers look bored. Seeing those glazed-over eyes is unsettling, and youre starting to think, Maybe its time to shake things up a bit. Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant.

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Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

89% of people do dining research on their phones, so if you’re not making the most of your online presence, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. Your Google Business Profile serves as the first point of contact for many potential customers searching for local restaurants.

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Marketing 2025 Social Media Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry. What Makes Hospitality So Vital to the Dining Experience?

Technology 559

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 559

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 3, 2024

A well-crafted website serves as the virtual storefront for your restaurant, providing potential diners with a glimpse into your establishment's unique offerings, ambiance, and culinary delights. Stunning visuals play a significant role in enticing visitors to explore your website further.

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SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 490

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Pre-pandemic, strategic investments in dine-in were justified as dine-in represented the largest contribution to revenues. But, almost overnight, restaurants saw their revenue percentages flip and were forced to pivot from dine-in to primarily drive-thrus, curbside pickups, and deliveries.

Customer Experience 532

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Dine-in 532

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest.

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Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Training 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re planning on starting a restaurant, you are probably looking forward to a packed dining room, happy guests, and empty plates; however, it also takes a lot of money to get your restaurant off the ground. Kitchen and Serving Station Equipment. You may also need specialized serving stations as well.

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