ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. That includes the ingredients and packaging for your menu items, but not things like rent and payroll. This gives you a sense of how effective your menu pricing is. Theres no one-size-fits-all number.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Insurance Fast Casual Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 492

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As mentioned before, this expands the need for loyalty programs, and also demands an agile technology stack that can go where customers are, as well as bring customers in. Loyalty will continue to get more personal and less transactional. Gamification will play a larger role in driving brand loyalty.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. March Sales Decline. percent in March.

2020 491

2020 Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 491

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).

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality. Franchise 2.0: million birria orders this year alone.

Franchising 221

Franchising Franchise 2024 Mobile Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 “With this product in hand, Meals on Wheels programs will be able to continue to deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors while providing much needed financial relief.

Franchise 429

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 429

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff. These establishments often have a diverse menu and focus on high-quality service and ambiance. Constantino writes. They have limited items that are easy to prepare.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

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. To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point.

Franchise 433

Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 433

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. The other reason for smaller menus is related to staffing issues.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

.” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. Plant-Forward Offerings.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

We look forward to bringing ‘California Creativity’ and our diverse menu to local guests in this beautiful new restaurant in the Tuen Mun Town Plaza.” " Mr. Potato Spread's menu consists of several potato base options loaded with a variety of meats and cheeses, and potato salads. million in giving.

Franchise 431

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 431

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.” ce launched its franchise program to expand the concept across the nation. Search efforts are underway in the Tri-state area for a stand-alone site, with drive-thru.

Franchise 383

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual 2019 383

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 offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. ” Ice is Doing Nice. Pieology in China.

Franchise 474

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5

Food Truck 251

Food Truck Fast Casual Food 2024 251

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Christina Norton noted: “Frequent users in the U.S. In the U.K.

2020 479

2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

” Menu Anywhere. Zuppler launched Menu Anywhere On-Premise Contactless Ordering on the Zuppler “Menu Anywhere” Platform. Srinivasan continued, “Menu Anywhere On Premise is scalable, can be adapted to different vertical markets and can operate in many environments.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

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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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

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. In 2019, Taco John’s unveiled an updated brand and restaurant design.

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Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 305

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Gross sales are used to identify trends, seasonal shifts, and the impact of marketing campaigns. If you're a fast-casual place and only offer a couple of alcoholic beverages, then "alcohol" should be enough. Paid training hours for new employees, ServSafe certification, training programs, free meals, etc Bonuses.

Point of Sale 90

Point of Sale License Insurance POS 90

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., “In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP.

Mobile Ordering 251

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Online Ordering 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

"The five existing cafes we have in Colorado have quickly become fan favorites, and the active communities here have continued to gravitate towards our better-for-you menu items. An inaugural loyalty program (September). Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. A rebrand (June).

Franchise 275

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 275

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Wahlburgers launched a mobile app featuring user-friendly experiences such as online ordering and access to extended member benefits through its WahlClub, the brand’s loyalty rewards program., Driving Schlotzsky’s South Texas expansion are seasoned multi-unit Dairy Queen franchisees, the Lozano Family of Lotzapan L.L.C.

Franchise 193

Franchise Franchising Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 193

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

It tracks all the transactions with a great level of detail (from the date and time to what items were purchased to returns or void checks, to how it was paid, who sold it, and what table were people seating in for casual dining restaurants). Perishable items, seasonal changes, food inflation, and availability can affect the menu.

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Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

From single-night events, like wine tastings, to collaborations on menu items with brand name placements, the producers will often offer the goods at a reduced price, which helps increase your profits.    In fact, Southern Fried Chicken became a staple on the constantly evolving seasonal menu.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Service 98

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Not only is QIC actively supporting retailers by creating a convenient interface to connect customers with jobs in the respective centres but they are strengthening loyalty to the local QIC shopping centre. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Loyalty Program Food Retail 78

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

They’ll appreciate subtlety, such as a beautiful flower arrangement in America’s favorite colors, or one well-crafted menu with a special of the day. Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. Update Your Menu. Create Holiday Meal Kits.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Popular, profitable restaurants might have different menus, ideal guests, and management philosophies, but they all know what they're trying to be. There's room for fast food chains, fine dining restaurants, and casual dining restaurants, steakhouses, falafel spots, taco trucks. The restaurant industry is a big tent.

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Fast Casual Food Truck Fine Dining Brewery 52

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They streamline processes to record stock, manage your menu and staff, deliver detailed sales readings, and effectively take orders while ensuring you achieve profit goals. Gift card and loyalty program capabilities keeps customers coming back. Some POS may even automatically honor loyalty cards. Order customization.

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Point of Sale 2021 POS Online Ordering 52

BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 21, 2021

Typically, it is used for annual figures, but it can also provide results seasonally, monthly, or as often as needed. It can be a casual dinner or a 5-star, white-tablecloth affair. These restaurants typically have a kitchen, wait staff, possibly a hostess, and a wide range of menu items. Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurants.

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Fast Casual Customer Service Online Ordering 52

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Is there a shortage of healthy fast-food options?

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License Front of House Email Marketing Social Media 78

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

You don’t want either of these to slip during busy times or busy seasons. Make sure your customers know this by posting it on your menu or even signs around the restaurant. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins. This is where your customer service training really shines. Look into composting as well.

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Compost Recycling Website Management Employee Relations 52

ChowNow

JUNE 20, 2025

It means a clear identity that shows up everywhere, like your menu, your website, your social feed, and even the bathrooms. So ask yourself: Is your place casual and playful? That means your restaurant website and social media need to make a strong first impression, and fast. Sleek and modern? Old-school and no-nonsense?

Marketing 195

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media 195

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 The recipe cost, menu cost, and profit margins are all calculated automatically.

Management 52

Management Management Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. While guests may still be feeling the pain of rising menu prices at restaurants, fewer restaurants said that they raised prices this year compared to last year. percent.

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Point of Sale 2024 Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 221