The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Let’s dive into some foolproof strategies to make your restaurant the go-to spot for food lovers. Are you catering to families, young professionals, or food enthusiasts? Collaborate with Influencers and Food Bloggers Partnering with local influencers and food bloggers can expand your reach. You’ve got this!

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2025

Barbecue holds a special place in Missouri’s food scene. The establishment’s commitment to excellence has earned it recognition among barbecue enthusiasts and food critics alike. Whether you’re dining in or ordering out, Smoke N Bones BBQ provides a hearty and delicious barbecue experience in the heart of St.

Seasonal Menu

Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 8, 2025

You might learn that a segment of your customer list always dines with you for dinner and orders an appetizer. In addition, if your customer always orders your vegetarian dishes, you can send them personalized offers related to plant-based specials. Personalization also extends beyond promotions for food.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

While you can’t control the service that the third-party companies provide, you can control the dining experience: the quality of the food, the temperature of the food, the presentation, etc. A poor guest delivery experience reflects poorly on your brand and can affect not only future delivery orders but eat-in visits as well.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Food preparing robots are helping restaurants execute cooking tasks more efficiently, shaving valuable seconds off the time it takes for an order to reach a customer. Restaurant workers are not only responsible for delivering food but also greeting guests and cleaning the restaurant.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

Mobile Ordering

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. Food quality Food quality plays a big role in your customer’s experience. Serving fresh, delicious, and well-prepared food can make a big difference in how customers perceive your restaurant. Presentation also matters.

Customer Experience

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. Take orders with care. During the meal.

Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” “Mission Bay is the largest man-made aquatic recreation area in the world, entertaining 15 million visitors annually,” says Hunter.

Coaching

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

For nearly four decades the job of cook dominated the media and served as a major point of conversation and entertainment for guests of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Is the relationship of food and dining much less important to all stakeholders? Is this a barometer for change?

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

Many guests complained of long wait times for curbside pickup orders. Gen-Z has had the most significant adoption rates, with over 14 percent of Gen-Z consumers using 3PD to order from a restaurant since March 15th of this year. Going forward, there will be a shift in how consumers evaluate where they choose to order from.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. Thirty-nine percent of those in the US and 36 percent in the UK ordered more frequently from their local restaurant than before the crisis. "Throughout COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

2020

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You're not only competing against many other bars but establishments offering entertainment, food, and drink. Comedy/show-based bars often feature live entertainment, making them a great choice for those looking for an enjoyable night out. Your menu is more than just a list of food and drink. Keep it simple.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Winnow, Epic Burger, OneDine, Revenue Management Solutions, t he ONE Group Hospitality, McCain Foods, Epson America and Noble, Inspire Brands and 2nd Avenue Lighting. Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Earning rewards for dining out or ordering takeout/delivery is becoming even more important to consumers.

2020

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. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

” With 15 locations in six markets across four states, Condado resonates with a broad audience through its come-as-you-are vibe and emphasis on delivering high-quality food and service. In Arkansas, ordering buffalo ribs will land you a plate of fried fish—seasoned, battered ribs cut from local big-boned buffalo fish.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The new Subway catering platform will allow guests, particularly businesses, to make large orders for any occasion from participating Subway restaurants across the U.S. "An "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service." .” Subway on ezCater Platform.

Franchising

The Rail

APRIL 4, 2023

By Torrey Tayenaka, Contributor Video marketing for restaurants is an essential type of marketing campaign to inspire patrons to visit or order. This is how you show them the colors and textures of your food. One that they think about for hours and eventually hop in the car or place an online order. You want to spark a craving.

Social Media

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. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. Sports & Entertainment. Unique Food and Beverage Experiences. Fifteen chefs from participating U.S. Bolger Center.

Delivery

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. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members. .”

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp. million people experiencing food insecurity.

Mobile Ordering

Focus POS

AUGUST 19, 2020

Right now, restaurants are relying heavily on outdoor patio seating for a large part of their dine-in revenue. If you have the available space, patio seating is a great way to boost your sales and keep customers safe during the pandemic. However, it’s essential that restauranteurs get their outdoor seating right: .

Seating

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

Times are even tougher for 64 percent of nonprofits, 50 percent of entertainers/artists, 48 percent of small businesses in the transportation sector, and 43 percent of event planners. For example, our survey found that 18 percent of consumers said they do all their food shopping online compared to 29 percent indicating this in 2020.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Checkers & Rally’s will continue its tradition of putting the customer first and serving its communities by delivering high quality, craveable food at exceptional values. Most of the locations will retain a drive-thru, with a focus on to-go and grab-and-go foods, and some will also feature an eat-in dining area.

Franchising

The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. They provide a hands-on experience that lets customers place their orders and enjoy quality eats at lower costs. In some cases, food runners serve your food at your table and clear them afterwards.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Our business growth in the last decade has positioned us to create change for good and implement creative solutions for our planet, our people and our food.

Franchising

SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2024

There are bars with domestic beers, gluey nachos, and one glitchy TV that make you realize there’s a six-pack in the fridge at home (and more comfortable seats). Armory , nicknamed “the arsenal of entertainment,” is the biggest bar in St. Louisans busy all year long.

Entertainment

EATER

MAY 2, 2022

For my cruise dates, the company was advertising special food and beverage packages, and I was supposedly in for a “talk-of-the-town epicurean extravaganza at sea,” where “avid travelers, foodies and wine lovers can indulge in a fun-filled Super Seacation experience featuring gourmet flavors, fine wines, spirits and cocktails.”

Bar

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. Order Online.

Back of House

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. Start using QR codes to let customers easily look up your menu and place orders right from their tables.

Seasonal Menu

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. It’s more than just thinking of the decorations, artsy drinks, and custom staff uniforms—you must also consider the type of entertainment you want to offer. Do you want them to feel relaxed?

Bar