Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

New data from Black Box Intelligence confirms fewer price hikes positively impacts intent to return; leads to increase in guest traffic and sales. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021. Traffic growth was -4.8%

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

2024 132

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

The industry has reached a turning point. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. Off-premises sales are finally starting to settle into a predictable rhythm. For the most in-depth analysis, download the full report.

2023 52

2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Lavu

JANUARY 21, 2020

This includes the pay made to both hourly wages and salaried workers, employee benefits, and taxes. Anything in a restaurant classified as labor-related is considered when calculating restaurant labor cost percentage. You can calculate labor costs percentage using the following methods: Percentage of Sales.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Point of Sale Fast Casual Hiring 78

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant sales and traffic growth rebounded this month thanks in large part to an increase in consumer confidence.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

According to the latest Financial Trends Insights from Black Box Financial Intelligence™ , based on data from the week ending June 28, restaurants sales continue improving. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead. Financial Trends Insights.

2020 195

2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 195

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. percentage points compared to last month.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale Casual 40

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. Here are their responses. Click here for part one. million meals in just six weeks.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Pandemic-related issues continue to be the dominant factors driving restaurant customer satisfaction trends. Casual dining is also trending?about Off-premise Sales and Restaurant Customer Satisfaction. Despite the steadiness of off-premise sales, it’s tied to lower satisfaction. the week of Labor Day.?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Point of Sale Employee Relations Customer Experience 52

Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

New data from Black Box Intelligence confirms fewer price hikes positively impacts intent to return; leads to increase in guest traffic and sales All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Same-store sales growth was +1.6%

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale 2022 Fine Dining 40

The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. This 2020 restaurant trend is likely related to a few things – a shift to working from home, a preference for foods that have not been prepared or touched by someone else, and wider availability of grocery delivery services.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Delivery Point of Sale Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

2019 128

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. Same-store sales growth was -2.1

2020 110

2020 Point of Sale Online Ordering Consumer Goods 110

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

2020 167

2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

Here, we touch on several points what are the challenges and opportunities and how suppliers can better understand the mind of restaurant chain buyers. . Here, we touch on several points what are the challenges and opportunities and how suppliers can better understand the mind of restaurant chain buyers. . in bankruptcies in 2020 ).

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Food Supply Food Safety Equipment Supplies 59

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 study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. TIPs offers training for individuals on the responsible sale, service and consumption of alcohol.

Fast Casual 162

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 162

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). broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. This data covers U.S.

Hospitality 183

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 183

EATER

JUNE 28, 2021

Restaurants operate on razor-thin margins in the best of times, so losing as much as 30 percent of profits on every sale was never going to work long-term for the majority of restaurants. San Francisco’s forever-ceiling on what delivery apps charge restaurants is the first in the country. It might not be the last — but it also might not work.

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Delivery Restaurant Law Email Marketing Customer Service 95

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the National Restaurant Association, Absolute Brands, Bacardi, Tito's Vodka, Yum! Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. New Level of Hot Dog.

Food Supply 101

Food Supply Kitchen Safety Cash Management Food Safety 101

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. More Tropical in Colorado. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal.

Franchise 110

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 110

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Although revenue went up (thanks to higher prices), profits went down due to high food costs and debt.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). The answers are an entry point for understanding consumers’ needs as brands start to reopen, notes RMS CEO John Oakes. Yelp Economic Average.

2020 191

2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 191

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. The State of the Restaurant Industry. foodservice industry. Quick service restaurants (QSRs), representing 81 percent of restaurant visits in the U.S., “The U.S.

2021 180

2021 Guest Recovery 2019 Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk.

2023 167

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 215

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

2023 203

2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Takeout For Good.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app. Ultimate Grubhub. Grubhub Ultimate in action at Taheni Grill in New York City. Heads-up customer displays to show real-time order estimates across all channels.

Catering 122

Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Leadership 122

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Experienced reductions in business activity as a result of health directives related to COVID-19, and did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board instructed an administrative law judge to approve settlements resolving complaints against McDonald’s USA LLC, McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois, Inc., HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S.,

Mobile Ordering 100

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 100

Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. Instead, we embrace the dark side and look at the pain points and pitfalls. Verify that both customers and employees understand your brand concept. Brace yourself. Here we go. Think of them as a reality check.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Cash Management Kitchen Safety 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. Same-Store Sales Fall. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence.

2021 133

2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 133

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. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding. Ordermark closed its $120M Series C funding round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2[1] and joined by returning investor Act One Ventures.

Online Ordering 143

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Low priced / value perceived / big ticket items brought down to a fixed low price. The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes.

2020 138

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

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. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. YEA reflects data from millions of local businesses and tens of millions of users on Yelp’s platform measuring U.S. “As U.S.

Franchise 177

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 177