Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers—college sports, Olympics, major league sports were cancelled, truncated or experienced significant drops in viewership. Matt Eisenacher, VP of Brand Strategy and Innovation, First Watch.

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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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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Culinary Dropout is a casual, trendy restaurant and bar, serving perfectly executed classic American bar fare and creative cocktails. Their impressive dining space has multiple large flat-screen TVs playing every professional sports game and the large outdoor patio has wonderful views of neighboring St. Culinary Dropout.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2019

"Restaurants and event planners are constantly improving and innovating to provide guests with what they want, and by focusing on greener menus that appease many diets, they're able to appeal to more customers," said Jonathan Morse, CEO and Founder. "We " Mainstream Plant Based. Since launch, Carl’s Jr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. " Pielogy Expands in Ohio. Saladworks in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes. “We love the fast-casual pizza category and have been keeping a close eye on Blaze Pizza.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The vibes are casual and laid-back, and the restaurant layout is cafeteria-like, with the option to order from either the menu or choose the buffet. Located at the three corners of the Arcadia, Haymarket, and East End districts, you’ll find the fun and innovative Kalamazoo Beer Exchange. Food Dance just has a fresh feel to it.

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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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MARCH 27, 2020

Innovations in efficiency, on the other hand, can lead to long-lasting success, as in the case of the McDonald’s brothers’ systematization of fast food orders. As CEO John Weber noted in Fast Casual , “Technology adoption will continue [to be] a major factor in satisfying customer expectations and increasing productivities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. Its concise, yet scalable menu, does not necessitate the need for large retail space, allowing for creative opportunities to grow and innovate into the future. The brand is selling territory fast and does not plan to slow down its rapid momentum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Upscale casual also achieved positive sales growth during Q4 but experienced a small dip in sales for the entire year compared with 2018. For more information, click here.

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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. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

According to new research from faculty members in Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) and the school’s U.S.-Asia percent suggested “about the same” or “much more than before” Casual and midscale : 62.8 Involving Customers in the Innovation Process.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Steel City may be known for its sports team and abundance of bridges (446 bridges), but it is also gaining recognition for its sushi. Relax in the casual dining area or get your food to go. Their innovative platers include birthdays, kids, and vegetarian. The atmosphere is fun and laid back, with fast and friendly service.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.” “The business is doing incredible things through its careful selection of vetted franchise owners and fast, but strategic, growth. and Canada. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

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. “We are thrilled to continue growing our brand with partners that share our same beliefs and value our innovative concept, food quality and diverse menu.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“The wing category has traditionally been all about the sports fan but we believe it is so much more than that and are confident our new look and feel will speak to a broader audience – propelling us to even greater heights as a result.” ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns. Brands restaurant, KFC.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. million. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

In today’s competitive market of fast casual chicken concepts, our brand has continued to differentiate itself with our made-from-scratch food and our hospitable atmosphere that guests are excited to return to,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. Sharma, Group CEO of PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

“Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. “Nothing new or innovative has been done nationally in full-service restaurants or taverns,” said Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. “The D.C. ” Atlanta Taffer's Tavern. ” Showing Support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Fast food, fast casual and sit-down restaurant apps have seen the biggest jump since last April. Orders from fast food apps increased 38 percent, fast casual apps increased 71 percent, and sit down restaurants increased 88 percent. 86 percent have ordered directlyfrom a restaurant app in the last six months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Restaurants will become increasingly casual. Historical and predictive Sales data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

State of Digital Qu announced the results of its fifth annual survey of quick service (QSR) and fast casual (FC) restaurant brands. The findings in the report include the top challenges for enterprise restaurant operators, investment priorities, innovations, digital sales trends, and what brands can expect for 2024.

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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. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Individuals aged 21 years or older who make a suggested donation towards a CommUNITY Batch bottle will be invited to join a virtual tasting hosted by Chef Lee and Maker's Mark Director of Innovation, Jane Bowie. For every attendee who joins, Maker's Mark will donate one meal through LEE Initiative efforts. ” Comeback Coach. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.” Bojangles' Culinary Innovation. Bojangles’ named Chef Marshall Scarborough as the chain’s new vice president of menu and culinary innovation.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features The American Food Association, Branch and Delaget, Restaurant Revolution Technologies, Popmenu, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille, ParTech, Casio America, Radobank, Koomi and Helios, Cudos, Postmates and TGI Fridays and Catania Oils. ” Tips for Tots.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. “Gfg is the leading brand in the Greek fast-casual cuisine, but it also has innumerable benefits for franchisees,” said Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart.

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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. Aramark Creates Safety Plans. ” SMG Integrates Reviews.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There’s nothing better than a casual pizza place to enjoy a bite to eat on a Friday night. Pie-Sci Pizza is known for not only being tasty and serving traditional pizza recipes, but for their innovative ways of making pizza, always a new experience. They have your typical brewery vibe: casual and welcoming. Order Online.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." Instead of standing in never-ending lines, sports fans and concert-goers can order ahead directly from their seat via Grubhub, watching their place from the in-app queue for the exact moment the order is ready. CEO, of Parts Town. Guest-led service. ?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Dallas is the second-largest metropolis in Texas behind Houston and is known for its white-collar demographic, clean streets, and highly successful pro sports empire. Located in the heart of Dallas’ nationally renowned Arts District, Eno’s Pizza Tavern is a casual, family-friendly, farm-to-table pizzeria and Italian eatery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. Sharing best practices on successful, creative and innovative solutions to reduce wasted food across industry sectors.

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MARCH 13, 2020

. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. Visit BuffaloWildWings.com.

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