The Rail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Blessed are the prognosticators as we enter the Holiday Season. Your Menu Will Never Be the Same. If the pandemic delivered one enduring change, it is the way menus are presented to, and engage by guests. We’ve all delivered a menu that we weren’t sure was clean enough for anyone’s standards at some point in our careers.

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2023 Fast Casual Food Supply Seasonal Menu 110

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Disclaimer: The top foods below have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2020.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there. We’ll explore software for inventory management, restaurant payment and billing, food delivery, dashboards, restaurant onboarding, reservation management, and ERP systems. Restaurant Labor Management.

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Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

When asked what they believe consumer demand is for dining out now compared to before the pandemic, only three percent unsurprisingly said demand is the same as it previously was. They also set out to get a high-level idea of how profitable or unprofitable third-party delivery services are for restaurants. Menu price changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Q1 Yelp Economic Average (YEA) , which takes a holistic look at the local economic changes since the start of 2020, focused on the economic impact of COVID-19. Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent).

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2020 Fast Casual Food Safety Guest Recovery 174

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." flip'd by IHOP.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. On The Border is taking it back to the 1980’s with the debut of its new prototype that pays homage to the brand’s first design and renowned experience, top photo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*. Currently, Jumbo Slices range from $6.49

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 21, 2021

In the restaurant industry, delicious food and restaurant ambiance are often seen as THE KEYS TO SUCCESS! Whether a restaurant is full-service, quick service, or a food truck, maintaining optimal profits is important. Typically, it is used for annual figures, but it can also provide results seasonally, monthly, or as often as needed.

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 15, 2020

Food & Wine’s YouTube channel has a few such videos highlighting restaurants that are adapting. Nick Wiseman, owner of fast-casual concept Little Sesame out of Washington, D.C., launched Meals for the City in partnership with non-profit Dreaming Out Loud. The Seasonal Supplier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

to add Meatless Farm’s plant-based products to its menu. Beginning today, guests can order from the restaurant’s ‘Meatless Monday’ menu, which consists of Pomodoro’s signature italian dishes, reimagined with 100-percent plant-based ground in place of traditional meat. It’s just a delicious meatball.”

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EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Where to find the best food around the world in 2024 There’s a big world of food out there and it’s never been easier to taste all of it. Eater will spend the next six months rolling out additional restaurant guides and features that continue to show why the places on our list belong on yours, too.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Uchi’s menu is vast, with every sashimi, sushi, soup, vegetable, and toyosu imaginable. There is nothing on this menu that isn’t perfect. If you’re overwhelmed by the selection, you can always come with a group and order the Omakase tasting menu. They open at 11 am and sell out in a few hours, so come early and line up!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. 62 percent of consumers have gone out to the On Premise for food since venues reopened, and 16 percent for a drink led occasion. ” The Return to On Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. Plant-based Menu Items.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Most successful food businesses are now multi-unit and multi-channel. All come with their own data sets and metrics – food cost, inventory variance, sales numbers, the list goes on. Here are the key considerations to look out for when making your decision. Here are the top features to look out for to make that happen.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Nashville’s wealth of museums and historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson’s plantation or the Parthenon replica are also nationally renowned, not to mention Nashville’s wonderful city parks and the famous Broadway district to enjoy a lively night out. Read on to find out where to get the best pizza in Nashville.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across “Demand is up and supply is down—and when that happens we see a huge increase in velocity,” said CGA’s client solutions director Matthew Crompton.

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2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. Restaurants are serving plant-based burgers, with either Impossible Foods or Beyond Meats. Meatless Trends. JACK of all trades.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Allen comes to Checkers & Rally’s with a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry and deep expertise across brand strategy, menu and marketing, franchising, restaurant technology, and restaurant operations, among other disciplines. Brands before taking on controller and finance responsibilities in Western Europe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Construction is expected to take place throughout the summer, with a potential opening date in late August. “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry. “I’m thrilled to be expanding my restaurant portfolio with a brand like Taco John’s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. The founders of Dog Haus – Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener – are taking their gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. And while last year's top food, the wildly popular spicy chicken sandwich, didn't make the list, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich still made the top 10.

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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. Production speeds are being tracked to increase and meet demand needs, reaching an average of 360 baskets of fried foods a day. White Castle Flips for Flippy.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The team set out to create programs offering first responders and veterans the chance to grow, learn and thrive in their Second Act of Service in addition to establishing the organization as a registered non-profit. ” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’. The biggest drop in net sentiment occurred in restaurant ‘ambiance’, followed by ‘food’. . October 19, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home.

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Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 157

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential.

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