Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

To discuss this topic in more detail join “Restaurant of the Future: How to Take Advantage of the Digital Transformation,” a panel discussion about how technology spurred by COVID-19 will help shape the way restaurants operate, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. EST. Space is limited, click here to register. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts to gaze into a crystal ball and re-imagine the future of dining.

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A Wine Story

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Wine Business Trends 2020 - Wine Business Monthly. Man Ordering Wine Online - Wine Business Trends. Highlights from Technology and Financial Webinar. Are you curious about wine business trends 2020? Most of us know that e-commerce is booming in the US wine industry. Some wineries boast record sales, but others struggle. Why? What role does technology play into a winery’s bottom line?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

There is no issue more pressing, and no task more important than building a kitchen team and establishing a culture of retention. Yes, I do mean a culture of retention. A chef may be talented, have a great resume, be noted for his or her pronounced taste in food, and even be established as a person who understands how to earn a profit, but if a chef is unable to pull together a great team of focused cooks, build an environment of professional camaraderie, and determine ways to keep that team int

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the late 2000s, lifestyle author and the CEO of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey, returned from Tibet after drinking yak butter tea at high altitudes. In the years that followed, he began to promote coffee mixed with butter, which swept the United States and became a favourite among fitness enthusiasts and those on low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets. Consequently, butter coffee became popular in Western coffee consuming markets, specifically the UK and the US.

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EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career. But as an employee on the receiving end of that rage, the book fails to account for trauma he caused me. David Chang changed the way America eats. In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar, a ramen joint in NYC’s East Village, ushered in a style of restaurant that’s now recognizable everywhere: food that emphasized “what cooks really wanted to eat” with little regard for existing conventions; unabashed loudness; and a

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 15, 2020

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) went public in 2004, and it has delivered a superior return to its shareholders, better even than Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL). “It’s pretty amazing,” said Joe Weisenthal. “The basic idea is that both Domino’s Pizza and Google went public around the same time. I think it was 2004. And if you look at the chart, they basically had a pretty similar trajectory.

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The Restaurant Manifesto

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Chefs are speaking out with a greater sense of urgency and we should listen. The post The Age of the Politically Agnostic Chef is Over appeared first on THE RESTAURANT MANIFESTO.

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The Salt

MAY 22, 2020

The charitable organizations called food banks are getting a lot of attention and donations right now. But they aren't nearly as important or effective as SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. (Image credit: Frederic J.

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Gastro Gays

MARCH 29, 2020

In these testing times, panic buying won’t solve anything, neither will us all running to supermarkets. We need social/physical distance and to stay at home and away from other people as much as physically possible… The post COVID-19 Irish Food Delivery Services [MEGAPOST] appeared first on GastroGays.

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Foodable

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In the latest episode of the Taste Kitchen ’s Good Food lab series, Brittany Cascone chats with Josh Tetrick, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Eat Just, Inc. Cascone and Tetrick sample and discuss the plant-based company’s pourable and folded JUST Egg varieties. Founded in 2011, Eat Just, Inc. is committed to providing low-cost plant-based egg products that do not compromise on taste, texture, or quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The food and restaurant industry has been steadily moving toward greater visualization of menus options. Plain text evolved into beautiful food photography and video boards. The next phase in the advancement of food imagery will be in the application of 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) menus. AR technology enables the customer to use their own smartphone to display immersive 3D models onto a surface in front of them.

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A Wine Story

JULY 14, 2020

Can Dry Tokaji Win as the “New Sauvignon Blanc?”. Furmint white wine. Dry Tokaji from the Furmint grape is a delicious white wine grape from the Tokaj region of Hungary with very crisp acidity. Historically, Furmint and Hárslevel? grapes enjoyed harvest late in the season. Click to Tweet. This “noble rot” concentrated the sweetness of the grape, allowing for the production of the delicious sweet botrytized wine, sweet Tokaj.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

Restaurants will get the green light at some point. When the data demonstrates that the virus is somewhat under control – whether that is the end of May or later, we all know in our hearts and minds that things will be different. Guests will not likely flock back to our operations, there will still be a considerable amount of trepidation, especially since pre-vaccine life will still include the threat of virus transmission.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 15, 2020

Cold brew is a popular drink in many specialty coffee shops around the world. This is in large part thanks to demand from millennial coffee drinkers, who make up a sizable amount of the world’s coffee consuming population. Having been invented several decades ago, it’s re-emergence as a popular beverage choice for younger generations is something coffee shops and roasters should be noting.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Pim Techamuanvivit | Nahm. San Francisco chef and restaurateur Pim Techamuanvivit breaks down COVID-19’s effects, and the difficult decisions she’s had to make “This is a time that you look around at the people, the makers, the restaurants you care about and you support them because you want them to be here. It’s a matter of extinction,” the chef and restaurateur Pim Techamuanvivit said when we first spoke in August.

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Restaurateur Connection Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 12, 2020

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We have all had those moments (some of us more frequently than others) when we question what we are doing, the level of commitment required, and the price to pay. As chefs we all are aware of the time, physical stress, and emotional trauma associated with running a busy kitchen. The labor pool is a true challenge, the pressure to earn a profit is relentless, the fickle nature of guests can be frustrating, the shear number of daily decisions required of the job is mind-numbing, and the need to pu

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

We get it, you’re busy. The idea of using social media marketing to attract customers, all the while managing inventory and payroll, can be exhausting. But millennials and Gen-Z are quickly becoming the largest generation, overtaking baby boomers in 2019. And one thing we know about those 35 and younger – they love social media. Checking into restaurants, tagging beautiful platings, and sharing their experiences with friends and family.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants across the country have been on a rollercoaster ride. Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. While some had well established services already in place, others have had to start from nothing to provide these capabilities. Here are five tips for planning for the future to provide the best service: Understand Your Customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Off-premise dining was already on-trend in the restaurant industry well before COVID-19. According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. But now there’s something coming on stronger than even delivery: takeout. Just since the beginning of the pandemic and the restrictions on on-premise dining, 62 percent of operators have or plan to implement designated takeout areas due to th

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Here are their insights. Tony Abate, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at AtmosAir Solutions. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. They’ve heard from the experts that Covid spreads through the air.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

To say that the current COVID-19 crisis represents a major change to the way we live our lives is, at this point, probably a bit of an understatement. This is especially true in terms of how we do business, as the pandemic is already having a negative impact on restaurants in particular across the board. A lot of restaurants have seen sales decrease by as much as 70 percent in a lot of cases, with no end to the current situation in sight.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. Offering delivery can, without a doubt, lead to more sales for your restaurant. For restaurants who are not able to employ their own delivery drivers, third-party delivery services like Grubhub, Uber Eats and EatStreet handle the delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The National Restaurant Association has provided a list of best practices to ensure business continuity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Nick Kenner, Founder & CEO, Just Salad. Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19.

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In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. According to a recent study by Mastercard , “79 percent of respondents worldwide say they are now using contactless payments, citing safety and cleanliness as key drivers.” In fact, Mastercard est

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind. What are the best steps a restaurateur needs to take to make a reopening successful?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

As we begin to assess the realities of the Post-COVID19 (CV) world, businesses everywhere are facing an unprecedented challenge: how to survive and maybe even thrive amid this extraordinary "new normal." Restaurants and the entire hospitality industry are at the forefront of this challenge. Even as lockdown restrictions are eased, it's likely to be a long time before the dining experience returns to anything resembling the previous norm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As restaurants work to navigate through the seismic economic impact of the coronavirus, connecting with and engaging customers is more important than ever for driving revenue and weathering the crisis. Digital marketing is a key ingredient that can help restauranteurs connect with customers to achieve both. Digital marketing strategies can be a force multiplier for bringing back loyal restaurant customers, attracting new customers and increasing brand awareness.

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