Foodable

MARCH 29, 2022

After more than a year of a bear market in innovation stocks that are not part of broad-based public equity benchmarks, we believe Instacart’s move marks the first major publicly announced valuation cut by a private startup. Fast Casual Drive-Thru? The unit's opening date and hours of operation have yet to be determined.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. Directly managing a delivery workforce comes with a slew of management and administrative-related burdens and costs for operators. Labor Wars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. I am really excited and hopeful for the new year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Quick service and fast casual segments continue outperforming full-service restaurants by a very wide margin. Other leisure-related categories affected the most included travel, cruises, lodging and airlines. How Is Casual Dining Doing? These percentages have held relatively flat for the last four weeks.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The level of quality, service and innovation is high. These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. Fast Casual Restaurant. Casual Restaurant. Fast Casual Restaurant. Fast Casual Restaurant. Fast Casual Restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. The fast food industry ranked sixth out of the 15 industries studied in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 Study , which is the largest study of brands based on emotions.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. The restaurant industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient. Through this innovation and will to thrive, businesses in the industry can capitalize on the opportunities available in this new environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

“Preparing to reopen a restaurant in the face of a changing pandemic can be complex and challenging without the right resources to help guide your planning efforts,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. The guide provides the following key principles for an effective reopening.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. " Pielogy Expands in Ohio. Saladworks in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. Lewis, President, RPL Consulting, LLC (Events Marketing, Public, Community Relations Firm).

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

Innovations in efficiency, on the other hand, can lead to long-lasting success, as in the case of the McDonald’s brothers’ systematization of fast food orders. In the twenty-first century, restaurant software and technology have become exceptionally sophisticated, largely with the emergence of restaurant-related apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Upscale casual also achieved positive sales growth during Q4 but experienced a small dip in sales for the entire year compared with 2018. Looking Ahead.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. First, at 2.1

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

As a result, you can scale your business fast while reducing liabilities. Restaurant franchising has been around since the 1920s, used mainly by fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC, and Taco Bell. 2 You’ll be able to grow your brand fast and efficiently. 5 You’ll gain highly-motivated business partners.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

Between 2015 and 2017, Chipotle had a series of foodborne illness outbreaks related to compromised food safety. This is usually related to restaurants’ deliveries, but can also be associated with suppliers delivering food parcels to individual restaurant locations. in market cap. Sanitation. Last-Mile Delivery. SKU/PLU Counts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Ultimately, our end goal with virtual kitchens is to reach wider audiences with our acclaimed, innovative menu items.” Bacardi employees and contractors also received the free product as the health and safety of people is always top of mind for the family-owned company. Brands, Inc. family,” said David Gibbs, CEO, Yum!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Employee recruitment and retention continues to be a major challenge for operators in 2020, with low unemployment rates and growing job openings. While there are some contradictions in place, the research reveals growing demands on retailers and restaurants relating to food waste, plastic use and safety concerns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual. Steak was the most mentioned menu item in casual dining when describing a positive food experience. percentage points compared to the same month in 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Dirty Fingers – transforming the fast food game with elevated burgers, hot dogs, wings, fries and more. Schedule enforcement – When restaurant staff members clock in on Revel’s POS, time-punches are cross-referenced with the 7shifts schedule to ensure the employees are scheduled to work. Lavu Teams with Omnivore.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. ” Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the brand has placed an emphasis on maintaining the health and safety of its employees and customers. Pieology in China.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Individuals aged 21 years or older who make a suggested donation towards a CommUNITY Batch bottle will be invited to join a virtual tasting hosted by Chef Lee and Maker's Mark Director of Innovation, Jane Bowie. “We put the safety of our employees first. “We put the safety of our employees first.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

"As we’ve witnessed over the past year, employees will continue to be selective when it comes to their job and gravitate towards companies that prioritize creating a positive company culture, including implementing initiatives that make their jobs more doable and enjoyable. The strong will get stronger."

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The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

However, that isn’t the only upcoming innovation that the world of menus can expect in 2023. While it may be beyond 2023 that full-service restaurants are able to access this technology, look for it at the fast casual restaurant nearest to you in the very near future. Restaurant Labor Will Continue to Organize.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

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. ” Examples of safety and service enhancements include: A culture of safety and wellbeing for employees and customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." In addition to ordering ahead via Grubhub, in-store ordering kiosks allow restaurants to migrate employees away from the cash register and back to food prep lines and fulfilment areas, expediting and ensuring accuracy of orders and increasing throughput.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Curry Up Now Secures Investment.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The restaurant industry is absolutely brimming with innovation. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. With ongoing employee crisis, restaurants must get their staffing levels to balance service delivery with fiscal responsibility. Fine dining – 28%. Quickservice – 29%. Coffee & snack – 27%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Panda Express is a fast-casual Chinese kitchen with a range of healthy and delicious menu items. The Innovation Kitchen continually focuses on experimenting with new dishes and flavors. It’s next-level fresh when you watch the employees slicing your portion right in front of you. Mushroom Chicken.

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RGU

DECEMBER 16, 2019

And working as a chief marketing officer for a fast-casual burger restaurant, I see three lessons marketers can learn when looking to develop a successful brand partnership. Aside from properly vetting your new partner before anything is signed or announced, a good public relations team is always a good idea.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. Southern Glazer's Acknowledges Drivers and Warehouse Employees.

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