Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

Start-up food service businesses should carefully consider the type of kitchen they will require. You will have to make this investment along with creating your team, securing your location and, of course, getting the ingredients to create the food you sell. A busy restaurant requires industrial-grade equipment.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Implement COVID-19 Safety Protocols.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety. based manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of advanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Don't shortcut anything.

FOH

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

Now that states are beginning to loosen their lockdown restrictions and reopen small businesses like restaurants, it’s fair to wonder how drastically the dine-in experience will have to change to accommodate the new safety requirements. How does that work with the new safety requirements? It may seem like a difficult balance.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Guests would be seated at every other table or booth so as to maintain a safe distance. Bar seating will be removed and reconfigured to allow six feet between bar stools. Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. And, customers temperatures may be checked upon entry.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The floor plan of a seating area should not only make it easy for employees and patrons to observe social distancing guidelines, but the foot traffic flow should also make sense. Remove buffet and other communal food areas. Create designated areas (for curbside pickup and for those guests waiting to be seated).

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2020

Our centers quickly adjusted their business models to provide everything from COVID and social distancing signs to safety screens and shields to PPE across all industries, including the restaurant industry. Health and safety is communicated and executed within the kitchen with signs and graphics. Outside Your Restaurant.

Communication

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

As more states implement restrictions and seating bans on restaurants to curb the spread of COVID-19, many restaurants are offering delivery for the first time and are now more vulnerable to challenges arising from delivery services. Bicycle safety should be enforced to assure use of helmets and proper driving especially in city traffic.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

This has created an increased demand for food running and delivery jobs that didn’t exist before. Consumers Expect Their Health and Safety to be Your First Priority. Health and safety has always been a huge priority for restaurants, but COVID-19 has redefined “sanitary practices” across the country.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Also, depending on your local regulations, expand restaurant seating to ensure as much space as possible.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

Front of House

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AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It’s critical to our corporate mission and the values we strive to achieve.”

Kitchen Safety

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

.” — Erica Gillespie, Ani Ramen Spend some time figuring out how long you’ll need to properly (and successfully) reopen—with considerations for new employee health & safety training, inventory delivery, PPE equipment orders, menu planning, etc. Social distancing and protective equipment ??

BOH

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. With reduced seating mandate, excellent take-out options can make all the difference to the continued success of the restaurant.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. For example, IoT devices can notify when stock is low, or equipment is not functioning optimally.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

” Rejection is always expected when new ideas are shared, but when we looked around the restaurant we saw most guests on their phones– taking pictures of their food, splitting checks through Venmo, sharing on social media. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).”

Hospitality

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MARCH 31, 2021

Safety and Normalcy. Then the same devices that make guests feel more secure, such as safety screens between booths, can be erected in a way that increases the feel of intimacy or privacy. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.

Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2021

However, for restaurants looking to provide the safest environment possible, the CDC’s guidance forced some to become “vaccination police,” as noted by United Food and Commercial Workers. And as the delta variant has shown us, you never know when safety protocols may change. A Viable Solution for a Complicated Time.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

At Buffalo Wings & Rings, the health and safety of our guests and staff is our number one priority. Lastly, the dispensers are easy to clean so we remove the top-most napkin and wipe them down after each seating for boosted hygiene. Keeping Calm and Carrying On. Helping Our Staff Stay Healthy.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

COVID-19 has transformed the restaurant and hospitality industry, which means that restaurants need a new approach to promoting and marketing their business to health and safety-conscious diners. Social media is an incredibly powerful tool—especially for such a universally loved (and needed) category like food and drink.

Marketing

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

Serving

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. The firm has approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations. Kyle Collins. What have been key challenges over the past few weeks?

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Now is the time to get ahead and make sure you are equipped to adequately address what customers will likely be worried about most: restaurant cleanliness and sanitation. ” However, we expect the initial reduction in seating capacity to be closer to 25-30 percent, not 50 percent. Original Seating Capacity.

White Paper

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AUGUST 5, 2020

General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide. The Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest is open to foodservice operators, chefs and line cooks who develop recipes for menu items served at independent, commercial restaurants or food trucks.

Food Safety

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable. They could not take any chances when it came to the safety of the second person in line of succession to the presidency. He never even took one bite of the food that I prepared.

Back of House

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AUGUST 2, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant payment transaction data, foodservice equipment purchasing and the lasting appeal of chicken sandwiches. 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. Rent Struggle Is Real.

2021

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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. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

Food Safety

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

Often with more available seating comes an influx of guests. They should be organized and create schedules in advance to prevent staffing shortages on busy nights, and they also need to thoroughly train new staff members and make sure every employee is up to speed on seating charts. Investing in Safe Electrical Equipment.

Outdoor

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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Restaurant and bar related concerns.

2020

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

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

Are you a healthy food option for vegans? Floor Signs : Best used to point to bathrooms, safety instructions for staff, off-limit areas to guests, and other useful information without occupying physical restaurant space. Any restaurant sign strategy begins with the outdoor sign with the aim to draw guests inside.

Outdoor