7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. So, where do you start?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees. As restaurants cautiously begin to reopen in pockets of the U.S. Forging New Connections.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 4, 2021

In fact, they are already operating franchises successfully across the middle-east. They recently ventured into the cloud kitchen segment by partnering with Kitopi, a leading managed cloud kitchen platform, launching cloud kitchen operations in 5 cities in the Middle East. Operations & Franchise Development Head.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. To help, we’ve created the ultimate restaurant marketing guide, covering strategy, creative, branding, marketing channels, paid and unpaid advertising, and so much more. Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Finding the table turnover sweet spot is important for restaurant owners and operators because it can help improve profitability. For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. The table turnover holds significant importance for restaurant owners and operators as it can greatly impact profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. As Americans reach for a potential post-pandemic world, the restaurant industry continues to reel from two years of economic, staffing and supply chain chaos. A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Here are some eye-opening findings: The National Restaurant Association found that 53% of restaurants report they cut menu items because of higher food costs 53% of successful operators cite food costs as their number one challenge A study by Champions 12.3 Here are the key considerations to look out for when making your decision.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. According to Fast Casual research , 8 out of 10 US customers use voice search to locate restaurants. But why should you automate order taking when everything is working fine for you? .

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I was shocked to read it, not because I think front-of-house staff should never be able to sit down, but because it just hadn’t occurred to me that it would be possible. But now, some operators are rethinking the very physical nature of the work as a way to counter reticence and burnout.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The reason is simple: comprehensive restaurant management systems make restaurant operations more efficient, straightforward, and ultimately beneficial to everyone involved, from restaurant owners to customers. Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies. A Historical Look at the Evolving Restaurant.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Good restaurant point of sale software will have the flexibility to accommodate different types of ordering (in-house, online, self-service). Restaurant Point of Sale Software.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Is there a shortage of healthy fast-food options? Whether it’s chic and modern or rustic and cozy, fine dining or casual, the atmosphere needs to enhance the dining experience and make it memorable for all the right reasons. Are you targeting families, young professionals, or a little bit of everything?

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

From single-location operations to multi-location restaurant groups, they’re a perfect fit. You may feel overwhelmed by the choices in front of you, but there are some factors that you need to consider first. Hardware At CAKE, we love the iPad platform for its stability and flexibility. In the kitchen, though, bigger is better.

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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. In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

A restaurant POS system makes the management of operations in a restaurant smoother and much more convenient. It allows you to manage sales, inventory, supply chain, production, orders, kitchen operations, staff, and customers with the help of a digital interface of the software. What is a Restaurant POS System?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines.

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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. Holiday Traffic Not Enough. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percentage points.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The artistry of chefs and the creativity of restaurateurs will continue to be at the forefront, while these tools become operational enhancers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The team at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, led by CEO Michael Goldberg, Founder Ike Shehadeh, CMO Renae Scott and VP of Development Adam Rinella, will be taking over development, operations, and marketing for all future Bangin’ Buns locations. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Dunkin' Hirin' As more of America opens up, Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people all across the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Takeout For Good. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton. .” ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. Event Planning Is Back. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

It’s an example of what Prague’s Manifesto Market is doing as part of its reopening operation. ” McKeon also reiterated some of the “new normal” that restaurants will operate under. . ” McKeon also reiterated some of the “new normal” that restaurants will operate under.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

” Ordermark also operates Nextbite where, qualifying restaurants can offer popular delivery-only brands, including HotBox by Wiz, a partnership with Wiz Khalifa, out of their existing restaurant space. .” “We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. "The program is inventive and very attractive to our guests." "The program is inventive and very attractive to our guests."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

introduced its "Make It This Winter" platform, which offers a collection of resources, including one-on-one consultations with US Foods experts, informational webinars, new outdoor dining products, and updated online materials and tools for restaurant operators to tackle the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., This edition of MRM News Bites features NLRB, IHOP, Fourth, Ordermark, Chica’s Tacos, Thanx, Chowly and EZCater, Corner Bakery, Fountainhead Taproom and PourMyBeer and Epson America. Flip’d by IHOP.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes. They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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