Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. As part of the deployment, White Castle will bring the new version of Flippy, Robot-on-a-Rail (ROAR), into kitchens for testing and future integration. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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EATER

AUGUST 31, 2022

The locks can be used by people with a limited mobility range from their upper body. The smallest details are considered; the flat space atop the toilet paper holder can be used as a surface for medical equipment like catheters, Benjamin adds. Comfort Kitchen is located in the rapidly changing neighborhood of Upham’s Corner.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 10, 2021

Bootstrapping a shared commercial kitchen is never easy. Especially if you are looking to make a difference in your local community, support small food businesses, or run educational programs. Inspirational Shared Kitchen Projects Already Funded. Credit: Brookings Commercial Kitchen Facebook. March 3, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

” Details of the support package include a waiving of delivery fees on all Uber Eats orders from independent restaurants across US & Canada, and dedicated marketing campaigns—both in-app and via email—to promote delivery from local restaurants, especially those that are new to the app. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. ” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Ono Food Co.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. NCR Corporation added technology that builds diners’ confidence by empowering them to both order and pay via their own mobile device.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. This approach is often expensive because these platforms charge a commission to fulfill the delivery for each order. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. There are plenty of solutions that can help ease the strain, such as domestically sourced products and equipment, as well as automated beverage dispensing systems, which minimizes wastage while maximizing output regardless of staffing level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

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EATER

MARCH 30, 2022

They say it’s very difficult, because you need permission, kitchen licenses, and all these permits,” he says in Spanish. But others worry the proposed regulations don’t prioritize food safety enough to protect consumers. Still, Trujillo hasn’t tried to get a permit, because of the warnings he’s heard from other vendors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. US Foods Holding Corp. As a result, 75 percent of restaurant operators now consider off-premise dining to be their best growth opportunity.1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. Any restaurant — Toast customer or not — can be listed on the site.Toast is committing up to $250,000 in matching contributions to World Central Kitchen and the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We’ll quickly see the emergence of Restaurants 2.0 – a new generation of restaurateurs who snatch up available real estate for ghost kitchens, virtual brands or new dine-in experiences that have a heavy reliance on digital interactions and business models that enjoy lower overhead.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Dunkin' Hirin' As more of America opens up, Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people all across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. The funding will be used to help more restaurants transition to online ordering during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. White Castle Flips for Flippy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. SALIDO’s Restaurant OS has been adopted by top US-based and international hospitality operators, such as Eataly, Restoration Hardware, Eleven Madison Park, Laconda Verde, and Jean-George’s ABC Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

17 percent said they were just avoiding dining-in (opting to pick-up or have food delivered), with 10 percent appearing to lean toward Ordering for Pickup only. 65 percent wipe down bathroom and kitchen surfaces. In reality, Order for Pickup offers wait times up to 2.4X Faster than order in person at Taco Bell.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 29, 2021

A cloud kitchen, also known as a ghost kitchen, virtual restaurant, or dark kitchen, is a delivery-only restaurant format that doesn’t offer dine-in service. Setting up a cloud kitchen business is significantly cheaper as compared to a traditional restaurant. . Advantages of the Cloud Kitchen Model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The updated data and recommendations were developed for US Foods by The Acheson Group (TAG), a global food safety consulting group that helps companies throughout the food supply chain more effectively mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure regulatory and standards compliance. ” Drive Kindness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

. “Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

She says that the cattle program she had ostensibly been brought in to develop proceeded largely without her input, and even routine duties she believed were usually overseen by a livestock manager, like choosing which feed to order, were out of her hands. This is untrue,” a spokesperson for Stone Barns and Algiere said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

During that period, McDonald's also undertook several "velocity growth accelerators," including (1) an Experience of the Future layout, which features a combination of ordering flexibility, customer experience, and a more streamlined menu; (2) mobile ordering and payments; and (3) delivery alternatives. "When

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. ” Increased Consumer Activity in May Correlates with Increased COVID-19 Cases in June.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Ghost Kitchens. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

“Over the past few years, we’ve focused on becoming a total access brand by growing our delivery business, expanding our online ordering and mobile channels and enhancing the in-store experience by introducing drive-thrus, kiosks and technology-centric solutions for operations,” Bendel said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

The reopening kits provide independent restaurant operators with must-have supplies such as masks and safety guidance posters as well as resource guides to navigate state and local COVID-19 reopening requirements and help create a safer environment for staff and customers alike. US Foods Holding Corp. " Revention is HungerRush.

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