The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

Running a restaurant, whether it’s a fine dining, quick service, bar, bistro, or cafe venue, involves a gamut of essential activities. We equip them with the right knowledge and empower them to navigate the complexities of running a restaurant while exploring possibilities for growth.

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Food Supply Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Equipment 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

Let’s look at some different layouts that could improve your kitchen: An Island Layout – In an island configuration, all cooking equipment is found at the center of the kitchen, with countertops around the edge. This means that all equipment needed is close to hand and accessible. Leave Space for Instructions.

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Design Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining 203

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Preventing breakdowns and maintaining the HVAC system and other equipment can translate to significant energy savings overall. Consider using standard setpoints like 67°F for heating and 72°F for cooling and fine-tune them based on outdoor temperatures during different times of the day.

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Equipment Outdoor Sustainability Fine Dining 117

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Moving to Interactive Menu Boards Speaking of dining being back – it’s back to being… different. So, it’s important to get deals to consumers or find innovative ways to promote them within dining experiences.

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2024 Front of House Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 203

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I know how many sleepless nights went into the decision to lease a space, writing a check for the kitchen equipment, filing for an LLC, hiring those first employees, receiving that first order from vendors, and wondering if there will be enough money to pay the bills each week.

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Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 435

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Thoroughly research restaurant costs (operational, labor, equipment, etc.)—both Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Keep in mind what everyone else is doing, walk the fine line between ground breaking and comfortability.

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ghost kitchens, a delivery-only restaurant model with no physical space for dine-in, have become essential lifelines during the pandemic. While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge.

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Front of House Food Supply Back of House Fine Dining 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

In pursuit of these objectives, restaurants must reimagine dining experiences through enhanced restaurant technology, deepen their commitment to sustainability, and fine-tune their core offerings. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. The more you can integrate the better.

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Customer Experience Fast Casual Customer Service Mobile Ordering 239

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2023

Over the years, we’ve honed our collective design approach by testing and fine-tuning layout and operational requirements, equipment adjacencies and clearances, and the types of seating that work best for each location. That said, maximizing restaurant operations and efficiency is an important part of our work.

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Back of House Design Fine Dining Customer Experience 167

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

Equipment and technology change and our understanding of the process of cooking will forever evolve. The willingness to change is as important as the ability to do so. [] SKILL: Certainly the foundations of cooking will always rise to the top of any cook’s skill set, but to assume that cooking will always remain as it has been is foolish.

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Communication Coaching Fine Dining Influencer 438

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payroll And more Restaurant budgeting can be head-scratching and very time-consuming. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high.

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Management Management Cash Management Insurance 78

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

Topics: Find dining; restaurant management; finding suppliers. ?? Anyone interested in fine dining (or audacious characters for that matter) will love Kitchen Confidential. These contrasting books that show there’s no right way to create a successful restaurant. But there certainly is a wrong way. Kitchen Confidential. ??

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Casual 117

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In the restaurant business, customer satisfaction is in the details, from the dining room’s aesthetic to the chef’s signature dish. The goal of an effective water filtration system in a restaurant setting, then, is to remove these impurities and contaminants before they make their way into equipment, foods, and beverages.

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Food Supply Equipment Kitchen Safety Supplies 162

EATER

AUGUST 31, 2022

Any fine dining restaurant should look at this bathroom as aspirational.”. That’s what we mean when we say ‘fine dining,’” read the restaurant’s Instagram post. 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.

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Fine Dining Brewery Kitchen Safety Small Business 141

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. Many restaurants have also pivoted to outdoor dining amid the pandemic.

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 156

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. They also show how many people are ordering online for pickup and delivery versus dine-in.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers.

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Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2021

Outdoor dining during the warmer months provided a means for many restaurants to remain largely operational and in compliance with pandemic safety measures. Not only could this help promote increased social distancing, but it can also make for a more customized dining experience. As ID issuers (i.e.,

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License Government Customer Experience Fine Dining 213

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that customers will feel even more motivated to dine out, provided that the air quality is high. Measures and Use Cases.

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Fine Dining Kitchen Safety Customer Service Employee Relations 198

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2021

When Canlis, the recognized fine dining restaurant in Seattle, was forced to close its dining room during Covid-19 lockdowns, their employees got to work. As they put it on their website, “Fine dining is not what Seattle needs right now. Tie Innovation Contributions to the Positive Impact They Have.

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Innovation Fine Dining Website Management Coaching 197

Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

2020 was a huge year for off-premise dining. Many customers that joined Deliverect having not previously offered delivery told us that the results from delivery and pick-up orders were so good, they would continue using these channels even as dining rooms reopened. Restaurants had to do whatever they could to survive.

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Delivery Back of House Fine Dining Customer Experience 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2022

And, you don’t have to run a cocktail bar or fine dining location to play with these combinations. Equipment solutions and ice providers continue to expand around the country. Some equipment can be a significant investment but truly shows that you’re not overlooking the details. Take Inspiration from the Past.

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Bar 2023 Back of House Coaching 189

Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Truck 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Here are some examples of how connectivity technologies are helping QSR brands, like Dunkin’, connect with customers and redefine the dining experience. Flexible ordering has become an expectation for restaurant customers – from fine dining to quick service. Easing Customer and Employee Friction.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Fine Dining 197

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. However, hybrid restaurants allow for restaurant owners to use multi-functional furniture and dividers to separate their market and dining area as they please. For example, restaurants can combine the experience of fine dining with fast-casual.

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Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Customer Experience 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2021

Will you provide a casual or fine-dining experience? If you’re purchasing equipment like an oven or delivery truck, obtain a quote from the dealer and base your estimations from there. Your concept should include the details of your restaurant. Think, like the type of service it would offer.

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Cash Management Document Customer Experience Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

One particularly enticing prospect for a good time in Charlotte is to host a large gathering at one of Charlotte’s exquisite private dining restaurants. So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte!

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Dine-in Fine Dining Website Management Book 117

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report released by the National Restaurant Association, some 40 percent of restaurant operators across six dining models (family dining, quick service, casual dining, fast casual, fine dining, and coffee and snack) mentioned that they added a contactless or mobile payment option.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Fast Casual Coupons 203

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Eliminate fines and penalties for noncompliance. Many states will issue penalties, such as fines, for businesses that don’t comply. Many states will issue penalties, such as fines, for businesses that don’t comply. Validate you with banks or landlords in order to sign leases or buy equipment.

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Insurance Food Truck Fine Dining Small Business 144

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By diligently tracking these metrics, restaurants can fine-tune their offerings, ensuring that their loyalty programs remain relevant and rewarding. This involves evaluating factors like increased customer retention, higher average spending per visit, and stronger brand advocacy.

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Loyalty Program Franchise Franchising Social Media 194

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From fast-food joints to fine dining are leveraging innovative payment methods to increase food services efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Whether diners would trust a robot to take payments remains to be seen.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 2025 203

Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. Offer a distinctive dining experience as well as delicious food. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. And if you’re worried about an eruption while dining, rest easy. These tremors are man-made, but they make for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Front of House Fine Dining Dine-in Back of House 148

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

a cadre of chefs around the country are reenvisioning Korean barbecue, putting their spin on one of the most beloved Korean dining experiences. military brought over new grilling equipment and slicing techniques. Patricia Chang/Eater SF The chef’s counter and dining room at San Ho Won. Between the 1970s to 1990s, the U.S.

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Fine Dining Dine-in Customer Experience Definition 97