Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Where take-out and delivery orders previously made up 15% of their business, they have had to quickly morph their business model to accommodate 100 percent of business via take-out and delivery, in the midst of an economic downturn. Support for no-contact doorstep delivery and minimal-exposure pickup options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com. With Rakuten Takeout, local restaurants benefits include: A free custom website to offer takeout with online payment directly to customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Where take-out and delivery orders previously made up 15% of their business, they have had to quickly morph their business model to accommodate 100 percent of business via take-out and delivery, in the midst of an economic downturn. Support for no-contact doorstep delivery and minimal-exposure pickup options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Increasing self-order kiosks and touchless self-checkout terminals.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. And clearly, online delivery will start to become an indispensable part of the dining culture as customers dine-in less. Employee Health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Customers shifted their purchases to off-premise dining suddenly, leaving many operators flat footed and ill prepared for seamless online ordering, contactless payment and curbside pickup. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Self-ordering kiosks, QR codes, mobile apps and loyalty reward cards have created more personalized experiences, which increase the likelihood customers will return.

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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. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

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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

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

APRIL 20, 2020

The program connects people who want to support healthcare workers with local restaurants who need orders, through contributions of any size. $10 “With orders down so much right now, feeding hospitals makes a huge difference to our business,” said Paul Barker, Owner of Pauli’s in Boston. Newark Working Kitchens.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Restaurant managers also either oversee or directly respond to online reviews. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Staffing When you manage your restaurant staff well, you manage your restaurant well.

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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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Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 412

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cross-contamination. Undercooking. Food allergies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Solution: be not just about food, food is a must and this is something that I can order from a dark kitchen, but be a place with experience – unique, atmosphere, and a local attraction. order & pay at table options).

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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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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. ” Delivering Jobs.

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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

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Noodles & Company Launches Ghost Kitchen. Noodles & Company launched its first ghost kitchen test in Chicago.

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EATER

AUGUST 31, 2022

In order to demonstrate a sense of care, “I wanted to make sure there were pictures up there, that it looked nice, and that [the grab bars] weren’t just any grab bars — that they look pretty as well.” Comfort Kitchen is located in the rapidly changing neighborhood of Upham’s Corner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. “As factories in China continue to come back online, products are now flowing again. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Customers simply approach Ono’s ordering kiosk, place their custom order, and watch as robotic systems create their blends from scratch. The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

“We want to do our part to to help ensure the safety and well-being of older adults during this difficult time, and Meals on Wheels America has the support system in place to reach seniors in need. The 24-hour restaurant will have a contactless ordering system and bring back the Automat of yesteryear with the technology of today.

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Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Restaurant managers also either oversee or directly respond to online reviews. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Staffing When you manage your restaurant staff well, you manage your restaurant well.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Can corona spread through food ordered online. Follow Safety guidelines. Provide Extra training.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

By Briana Hilton, Contributor Most Americans express how important visible cleanliness is, whether dining indoors (93%), outdoors (92%), or when ordering takeout (92%), according to a P&G Professional survey that highlighted sentiments and preferences surrounding cleanliness as the pandemic impacted perceptions of restaurants.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 2, 2020

Along with offering quality in food and service, safety and hygiene will be of paramount importance. Right from the kitchen to the front-of-house operations, restaurant operators must strictly follow the guidelines set by the government and institute safety practices to ensure a safe and hygienic dining environment for their customers. .

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 22, 2020

The growing popularity of online food delivery has enabled restaurant operators to pivot their operations to ghost kitchens. Existing ghost kitchen businesses are also adjusting their operational efficiency to fulfill the increased demand for proper food delivery.

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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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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 4, 2020

Despite restrictions being eased, customers are still preferring online food delivery over dine-in services. Considering the convenience factor, too, online food delivery has become a significant platform for restaurants to cater to the different needs of customers and keep their business up and running. Optimize Order Taking .

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Foodable

JANUARY 29, 2021

With innovations outside of BOH kitchen operations, new kiosk-style robotics are popping up everywhere, is tech able to preserve quality and experience? In a time of heightened awareness on safety, kiosk-style operations create new standards on sanitation. ” says Wilkinson.

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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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