Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients. Data, Data, Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

After successfully opening a second location in Kernersville, NC, and planning for a third one, the fast-casual gourmet slider brand has started franchising and plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region. We focus on responsible sourcing and operational efficiencies that minimize waste.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently. 46 percent said they occasionally dine at a fast-food restaurant. Only five percent said they never eat fast food. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 billion by 2033, according to The "United States Fast Food and Quick Services Restaurants Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

With loyalty programs giving diners access to special deals and third-party delivery services charging additional, unwanted fees, consumers prefer to go directly to the source for takeout orders. Although some of these innovations aren’t completely baked out, similar technologies exist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. He got creative on how to source employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As seen first with many fast casual chains, we expect more differentiated benefits packages to continue to emerge as a way for restaurants to fill much needed open positions. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework. Growth of New Business Models. Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Think paper straws versus plastic.

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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. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many chefs created fast-casual concepts and we see more and more tasting and prix-fix menus. Cooks will find new sources of inspiration and tips on how to evolve in the industry. It is a great source of inspiration. And finally, chefs will find out what their peers are doing. It resonates with my DNA.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. Suppliers have trouble finding enough personnel, and fast food restaurants’ “chicken sandwich wars” have pushed demand even higher. Multiple Sourcing and Backup. Conclusion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Fast-casual visits overall were down 3.8 Strong consumer interest in prepared foods, commissary and beverage options has led convenience stores, often referred to as c-stores, to compete much more aggressively with quick service restaurants and fast-food chains. In December, QSR restaurants overall saw visits decline 2.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

They want a flexible, fast, customized, and “frictionless” dining experience — one without the “drag” of unnecessary steps or interactions. Looking for a low-carb, high-protein dish without trans-fats that is locally sourced? Want a lightning-fast grab-and-go experience? Or can they?

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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. The fast food industry ranked sixth out of the 15 industries studied in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 Study , which is the largest study of brands based on emotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. Just Salad is the first restaurant investment for Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm and innovation center focused on scaling the circular economy in North America and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

" – Matthew Eisenacher, SVP Brand Strategy & Innovation, First Watch. "The Those who traditionally favor casual dining chains with full service may trade down to fast casual while those who typically dine in fast casual may dip into lower price points at fast food.

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2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

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. From emphasizing locally sourced ingredients to exploring global flavors, restaurants are tuning in to their city's vibrant gastronomic evolutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Piya has no confirmed locations, but it will have a private omakase dining room and a fast-casual area where NFT holders can access exclusive events. Innovative Loyalty Schemes. It produces brand loyalty around ingredient consistency, protection, sustainability, and sourcing. Camboflare.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, these software platforms have been critical in helping companies strategically source raw materials effectively. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes. Concepts that captured strong market share like fast casual chains will continue to outpace growth in full service locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field. As history would tell us, there will likely be a decent amount of merger and acquisition activity with consideration to bolt on needs from larger suppliers.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). “Sodexo’s Sustainable Diets Strategy in North America has resulted in a number of benefits and innovations for our clients and customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While these tools have so far proven revolutionary as time-savers, the months ahead will reward innovation-minded restaurant leaders willing to go beyond these entry-level AI uses and find new ways to leverage it for improved customer engagement, back-end data processing and more.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

percent in the first week of January across fast casual and quick service restaurants in the UK as compared to the first week of December. The new Rouxbe program was designed to help empower culinary teams to innovate menu options that support vegan, gluten-free, and other specialty diets. Phoenix Saute.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“The restaurant scene was the natural next step for Meatless Farm following our fast-growth in grocery stores across the globe. Protein Bar & Kitchen now operates 19 fast casual restaurants with 13 in Chicago, four in and around Denver and two in Washington D.C. Plant-Based More Mainstream. Not anymore.

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Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Innovation Customer Experience 280

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. 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.

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Technology Front of House Fast Casual Back of House 309

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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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. Curry Up Now Secures Investment.

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Franchising Franchise 2020 Leadership 340

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The drive-thru feature is a first for the fast casual brand, which has previously focused on eat-in cafés and kiosks. “Fazoli’s is at the forefront of the fast-casual Italian category,” Milliken said. “GFG sees this untapped segment as the biggest opportunity in the restaurant business.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2025

30 The Salt Lick BBQ Source: Instagram The Salt Lick BBQ stands out for its bold, smoky flavors and signature open-pit cooking style. 29 Slow Bone Source: Instagram Slow Bone BBQ in Dallas earns its place among Texas’ top 30 with its mastery of hickory-smoked barbecue. Your new favorite BBQ spot might be just around the corner. #30

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2025

30 Scott’s Kitchen and Catering Source: Instagram Scott’s Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29 is a standout barbecue destination in Kansas City, Missouri, renowned for its expertly smoked meats and welcoming atmosphere. 29 Smoke N Bones BBQ Source: Instagram Smoke N Bones BBQ, located at 6417 Hampton Ave in St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. ” Examples of safety and service enhancements include: A culture of safety and wellbeing for employees and customers. .

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. “White Castle is an industry innovator, and we take a great amount of pride in our history – never forgetting about the future ahead,” said Lisa Ingram, CEO of White Castle.

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