Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Industries with SMB owners who are most worried (beyond restaurants) include: travel/lodging (67 percent), retail (64 percent), manufacturing (63 percent), transportation (61 percent), arts & music (58 percent), construction (53 percent), as well as health & wellness (46 percent).

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

There will likely be a bar with some food options, room service (sometimes 24 hours per day), a poolside seasonal caf, Sunday brunch, and multiple banquet rooms that at times will have simultaneous events taking place. This interdependence is what makes a great kitchen fire on all cylinders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays. What will things look like moving forward?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

Are you and your trading partners using integrated systems that boost transparency, so you can pinpoint exactly where potentially contaminated products have travelled? Real-time dashboards help track response progress, provide key event insights, and accelerate resolution. How are you tracking the products you receive? Communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

Not only do I do this in Atlanta, I also like to travel to unique destinations and try new things. For instance, with my brunch concept, I traveled to nearly all 50 states and tried brunch items. How important are social media platforms and events to establish a new identity and building loyalty?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests. When the catering manager calls back, they should sound excited to cater the customer’s event! We want whatever we serve to be the best it can be wherever it travels to.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Place high-profit items in the middle or top , which is where most customers’ eyes travel when looking at a menu. Promote these drinks during peak hours or events, and train your staff to highlight these unique drinks when interacting with customers. If you have a pub, you can offer a craft beer tasting for corporate events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stay informed about current events and industry trends. A key takeaway is to stay informed about current events (e.g., climate change, the Ukraine/Russia war), learn how these events may impact our industry (e.g., COVID caught the world by surprise, and we were reactive – instead of proactive – in our response.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Beyond brewing, Shawn & Ed also host private events in their historic building—leaving them with more scheduling complexity than most other brewing companies. Building schedules in a few clicks With a brewery, taproom, and events to handle, Shawn & Ed were struggling with their spreadsheet-style scheduling process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Moreover, since the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entities that processes the personal data of EU residents in connection with offering goods or services to EU residents even if they do not have locations or operations in the EU itself, restaurants in large cities and other high profile locations likely to attract tourists (..)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

With COVID-19 guidelines restricting dine-in, restaurants need revenue from sporting events now more than ever. For many restaurants, major sporting events are a predictable and dependable boon for food and bar sales throughout the year. One way to capture more sales? Trim the menu. Then, tweak the menu to make these menu items shine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Such a tactic helps you target potential customers who may be willing to travel to your establishment, even if they're not too close by. Why not combine the power of Facebook Ads with a free event? Consider building an event around a particular theme, such as Christmas, Independence Day , or Halloween.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items.

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As a restaurant owner, you can capitalize on these trends by showcasing seasonal menu items, behind-the-scenes kitchen prep , chef interviews, clips of special events, and customer testimonials to provide an authentic glimpse into the restaurant operations that fosters trust. Special events make for good video content as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Forty-seven percent of consumers trust restaurants and bars to take the necessary steps to ensure their health and safety in the future, trailing only museums among the travel, hospitality and leisure category. Events and COVID-19. Specials and incentives for booking events, 36.8 Health and Safety of Restaurants. Kiosk Safety.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

Refine Your Menu to Work Smarter Focus on the menu items that are proven sellers, easy to prep, and travel well for takeout or delivery options. Offer set packages for meetings, staff lunches, or small events. Make sure containers keep food hot, travel well, and look good when opened.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Online Ordering Email Marketing 195

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. That’s not just because people are traveling more. Organize Local Seasonal Events. If you travel around the Provence, you will likely miss this beautiful village.

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Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 309

The Rail

MARCH 25, 2025

By Jordan Hayes, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is a major event that offers an opportunity to rebrand, refresh, and create excitement among your customers. Host a Farewell Event at the Current Location Before closing the doors of your current location, consider hosting a farewell event to thank loyal customers for their support.

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Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Events 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

A survey conducted by Morning Consult commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that only 44 percent of Americans are planning overnight vacation or leisure travel in 2020, with high interest in road trips, family events, and long weekends over the summer months. ” Cabin Fever is Real.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging (..)

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Delivery Fast Casual Leadership Point of Sale 232

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2025

These events will include industry celebrations, cooking demonstrations and panel discussions.The school will recognize 50 distinguished alumni honorees, who represent the diversity of ICE’s programs and exemplify the success that can be achieved with an ICE education.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Besides the obvious impact on customers, it can be extremely difficult to rebound from such an event as word spreads and casts doubt over the establishment’s reputation. CTEs include growing, receiving, creating (manufacturing or processing), transforming and shipping; different KDEs will be required for each event.

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Food Safety Operations Food Supply Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Would you like to travel to the Veneto region or to Napa Valley in your glass today? This is the time to engage your guests with knowledge and events from the abundant direct contact available. With so much uncertainty in the future, consumers want to feel more in control wherever they can.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents (..)

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Fast Casual Leadership Franchising Franchise 176

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Deals are central to summer events. “Some Americans may not have had a summer vacation since 2019, and so there's clearly a lot of pent-up demand,” says Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points Guy. “The most important aspect of traveling is to always stay safe and healthy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

I’ve thought a lot about the lessons he taught me during the challenges of the past year, as well as countless other times when world events have shaken the hospitality industry to its core. My wife and I founded Rib & Chop House in Livingston, Montana, in 2001, just months prior to the heartbreaking events of 9/11.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. 37% are planning to travel during spring break, specifically, which is an increase from the 29% who were traveling for Spring Break 2021. American travelers are mostly staying planted on U.S. Fine dining – 41%.

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Travel Social Media Fast Casual Fine Dining 146

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2024

As recalls continue to happen frequently, restaurants (and other food businesses) must be prepared to manage all aspects of these events – which includes proper communications efforts. Don’t let that happen to you. That means providing clear, action-oriented messages, delivered through proper delivery channels. Focus on the facts.

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Communication Food Safety Social Media Loyalty Program 465

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Upgraded Offerings in Catering and Hospitality – Customers are looking for upscale options and customization for special events. Philanthropy has always been of high interest for chefs who are well known for donating their time and talent to charitable events. Why do you think chefs are more interested in philanthropy?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

The current situation Involving lack of travel, dining out, and attending live entertainment, including sporting events, is of course having an adverse impact on hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. Compounding the problem is the fact that the pandemic has resulted in many people losing their jobs in all industries.

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Hospitality Hotels Travel Document 512

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

To celebrate the release of The Phoenician Scheme , the Berlin roaster partnered with Anderson, Focus Features, and Sunst Studio to create a coffee travel set featured in the film. Las Vegas, Nevada, US) Thu, 12 Jun – The Barista League hosts Asia event in Tokyo. The renewal builds on Lavazza’s decade‑long tennis event sponsorship.

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EATER

JULY 24, 2020

Among other demands, the letter calls to diversify the board of trustees, and make events more equitable On July 16, a large group of James Beard Foundation employees sent a letter to the foundation’s senior leadership team, outlining a list of demands for the future of the organization. James Beard Foundation.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Take classes, stage’ with a great chef, attend conferences, read, volunteer for special events that test your abilities – invest, invest, invest. [] ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE Most people, at some level, are risk adverse. No, you might not get paid for the effort, now. But it will come back to you tenfold if you invest the time today.

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Coaching Employee Relations Take-out Training 415

The Rail

JUNE 6, 2025

Local sourcing keeps food fresher by cutting travel time and helping surrounding farmers. Sharing pictures of dishes, special offers, and events keeps people informed and intrigued. . #2 Fresh and Local Ingredients Elevate the Menu Using fresh, locally grown foods freshens the menu and demonstrates quality consciousness.

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Social Media Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety Food Safety 130

Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

The dilemma of limiting inventory counts is outweighed by necessity of knowing what the bar always has on hand and the inventory of comparable product in the event the restaurant runs out of a customer favorite. A dry erase board in a well-traveled area works great. Compartmentalize top shelf spirits into one count.

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