7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. For that to happen, it's necessary to understand the rules of tipping out, choose a structure that works for your staff, and communicate that structure to employees clearly. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. In doing so, the opportunity to fast upsell and cross promote increases with all the menu options at their fingertips. Menu and order Customization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

News headlines give you a pretty good idea of what’s top of mind for employees at QSRs and fast-casual locations: Staffing Shortages : We’re still 14,000 restaurant jobs short of where we were in February of 2020. Let them try out the tools before they get to work. Some folks sense the uneasiness among their staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Those restaurant organizations that closely monitor and manage such existing and emerging risks will be best positioned to ride out the turbulence. Quick service, fast casual and bars and taverns have exceeded where they were in February 2020. But the leading drag on the industry are its labor woes. Here’s an overview.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. “Will this look good on Instagram?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. “San So the warm weather has been very good to us out there, and we’re investing a lot to make it look nice and be comfortable.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back. This was really quick. It's been a challenge.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As Black Box Intelligence’s Out-of-the-Box Newsletter has been reporting all year, the decline in guest count continues to be the industry’s biggest headache. Sales growth held strong for the restaurant industry this September – continuing a two-month streak of positive gains after unseasonably low sales growth results in June and July.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As brands place emphasis on creating a meaningful guest experience, robotics companies offering tools such as tech-enabled order taking or serving, should stop calling themselves ‘robotics’ as it will likely steer some operators, consumers and investors away. For part one, click here.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Iron Chef House.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. While these local favorites are great at attracting their neighbors to visit again and again, to out-of-towners, they’re just another restaurant that looks like it could do with some renovations. So, where do you start?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Over time, taking various road trips and having stopped at many of the restaurants in the city, I’ve listed my favorite Wilmington restaurants below. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington! Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Hiring trends are consistent with other restaurants located in those specific areas, whether fast-casual, full-service, family-style or quick-service. Someone applying for an hourly front-of-house position in a fast-casual restaurant will not find this quality appealing.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The food scene here also has excellent dishes to offer tourists and locals looking for a tasty meal in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Daigo Hand Roll Bar Sumi Sushi Taiki Iron Chef House Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Ki Sushi Saketumi Asian Bistro Menya Jiro Brooklyn Osaka 1 OR 8 Mitoushi Sushi. Best Sushi in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The segment with the largest growth was Fine-Dining, followed by Upscale Casual, and then Casual Dining. . Black Box Guest Intelligence data confirms that customers opt for off-premise options including take-out and delivery more now than they did prior to the pandemic. Restaurant same-store sales growth was +5.3%

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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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MadMobile

AUGUST 11, 2022

With thousands of restaurants across the US, – how do you stand out in this saturated market? Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants? QSRs focus primarily on speed and convenience.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 27, 2021

check out my list below! BlackSalt is THE place to bring out of town family and friends to dine at in the Washington, D.C., BlackSalt is THE place to bring out of town family and friends to dine at in the Washington, D.C., Before you leave, make sure you check out the BlackSalt market, attached to the restaurant.

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EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. The staff would point guests to the bar while they waited, and despite the fact that it takes up about a third of the room, it was almost as difficult to snag a seat there as it was at a table. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Here are their responses.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Whether you want Asian, Italian, or American, and whether you want a fancy, high-end meal or a casual, rowdy meet-up, food in Ann Arbor doesn’t disappoint. Knight’s Steakhouse is a family-friendly, casual dining experience that is accessible to all budgets. All their jams, crackers, and spice mixes are made in-house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Fortunately, we have exceeded in our efforts to reduce our footprint and maximize profitability to effectively operate our drive-thrus and maintain team productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company. We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Brands that stand out are able to use big data to spot trends, measure performance and create strategies that will drive profits. Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. That’s who we serve at Black Box Intelligence.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

That said, New York is known to have some of the best food in the world, so you know that some pizzerias stand out. That said, New York is known to have some of the best food in the world, so you know that some pizzerias stand out. Nothing says New York like a giant foldable slice of pizza. Best Pizza in Red Hook.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

The speeds they can work at might not be as fast as lightning, but as close as humanly possible. This permits your restaurant—both front and back of the house—to work at the fast pace of consumer spending. For fast-casual restaurants, opting for a mobile point-of-sale system makes the most sense.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It’s hard to argue that we are pretty spoiled for choices when it comes to fast food restaurants in the United States. Head down any highway for only a short amount of time, and you will usually come across some form of fast food establishment to satisfy your cravings. Some of these fast food chains are world-famous. McDonald’s.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Whether you are looking for a traditional Japanese dining experience, a fast-paced, casual sushi bar with sake, or a modern Japanese fusion kitchen with an edgy vibe, sushi restaurants in Houston, Texas, are sure to have what you are looking for. Below, we will describe the 17 best sushi restaurants in Houston.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Seek out a meal on a major beach on Phuket, such as Patong, and it’s easier to find borscht, a burrito, or a burger than a well-executed Thai curry. Eat at your hotel or resort, and you’re most likely getting a toned-down, overpriced take on Bangkok-style Thai food. What is the food like in Phuket?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. But while limited dining options are available, people have shown an increased desire to help out independent restaurants. Mixed take-out bag. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2021

And with options from take-out spots to sit-down restaurants, you’ll also know where to go for every occasion. Check out Honey’s Sit n’ Eat. Be sure to try the cannoli french toast, jerk shrimp tacos, chicken and waffle, or house angus burger. Make sure to get some homemade gelato on your way out!

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Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

But between third-party delivery integration headaches, order fulfillment complications, and inconsistent customer experiences across channels, fast casual and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are now faced with many technology-related inefficiencies. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency.

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