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.

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EATER

MARCH 7, 2022

Where to find kafta burgers with za’atar fries, Tongan lamb with taro leaves, ricotta dumplings, and sherry flights by the Great Salt Lake Once dominated by Old West-style steakhouses and bars that (by an antiquated law) had to charge membership fees, Salt Lake City has come a long way from its Mormon roots.

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360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Get a Job as a Restaurant Server. In this article, we’re going to focus on the “restaurant server” position in food service, also known as waitstaff (waiters and waitresses). Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e.,

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook? Restaurant Scheduling Software for managers that want to stay in control.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

E ach time we interact with restaurant leaders and their management teams, we ask them what their biggest operational challenge is – and they always say labor. Most commonly, restaurant operations have labor driving their sales. So what should a fast casual chain labor model look like? Customer Spotlight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Food delivery management software in its most simple form serves as an aggregator of a restaurant’s third-party delivery platforms. An online delivery management service connects restaurant POS systems with third-party online ordering solutions. How does it work? Which businesses can use it?

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

city, with neighborhood pizza spots, fine-dining classic Italian, and even pizza food trucks serving up numerous styles of fabulous pies. The restaurant has an open kitchen where guests can watch chefs tossing pizza dough and adding the toppings to their orders. Charlotte pizzas are as diverse as any major U.S. Pizzeria Omaggio.

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EATER

JUNE 23, 2020

Osteria La Buca, in Los Angeles, is among the many restaurants that pivoted to selling groceries in addition to or instead of takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. And what’s emerging is the picture of a new reality — full of many “new normals” — for the restaurant industry. Even the most powerful and/or beloved restaurants may close.

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EATER

JUNE 29, 2022

Restaurants like New York’s Rowdy Rooster are showing how Indian fried chicken is not just a riff on the Southern American staple Chintan Pandya and Roni Mazumdar, the pair behind restaurant group powerhouse Unapologetic Foods, want you to know that their new fried chicken restaurant, Rowdy Rooster , is not the “McDonald’s version” of Indian food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Opening a restaurant is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs and food lovers alike, but it’s also a complex venture that requires careful planning and execution. With this guide, we walk you through the key steps to turn your restaurant dream into a successful reality. Is there a shortage of healthy fast-food options?

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a young, lighter-skinned Black woman of mixed heritage, Melton says she was often assigned by her managers to the busiest, most front-facing sections of the restaurant along with her white and young coworkers. Today, One Fair Wage, which represents over 200,000 service workers and 800 restaurant workers, is filing an appeal to the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? It's been an interesting year to be in the restaurant space. Here are their responses. Click here for part one.

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EATER

APRIL 29, 2021

As the restaurant industry inches toward normalcy, many of those who launched pandemic-era pop-ups are wondering what’s next Former Gramercy Tavern pastry cook Lauren Tran never expected her assortments of ube and coconut mousse chiffon cakes, longan macarons, and bánh bò n??ng And I think we need to be okay with that.”.

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced folks to stay home en masse, which, in turn, has forced the restaurant industry to make some difficult choices. A lot of those decisions were tough to swallow, but there are have been some positive adjustments made by restaurant operators that caught our attention. The Philanthropy Flip. Breaking Bread.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. 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. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. The brand is also gearing up for at least 13 new restaurant openings this fiscal year.

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

THE FIRST NATIONAL RESTAURANT TO DELIVER BY AIR.”. Why should geography determine what restaurants you can order from? I ate one meal at Sadelle’s, a restaurant from Major Food Group whose first location is in New York’s Soho. For dinner on my first night, I ate at Night + Market, a Thai restaurant from LA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. Restaurant year-over-year sales growth was weak during December.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 9, 2020

Opening your own restaurant is an exciting business venture. Wanting to start a restaurant business and knowing how to open a restaurant are two different things, however. If you have a passion for food, food service, or bringing people together over a meal, the restaurant business might just be for you. . Plan Your Menu.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 29, 2019

There’s nothing small about putting up a small restaurant. If you’re eager to start a new food business at a small scale, let the following strategies lead you to succeed in your small restaurant venture. Here are 8 Tips to consider on how to start a small restaurant business. Decide on the kind of restaurant that you will run.

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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. “With 100 years of quick service success, the time has never been more perfect to envision what the next century of White Castle and the restaurant industry looks like. .

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? The formula for calculating labor cost percentage is: Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage = (Total Labor Costs) ÷ (Total Sales) x 100%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics.

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KaTom

JUNE 15, 2020

The Best Takeout Restaurants in Durham (According to Us). As people look to take a break from kitchen duties, feeding their families every night during social distancing, KaTom is suggesting some takeout restaurants for a handful of cities across the country. Parts & Labor at Motorco. Refectory Cafe. American Food.

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Single Platform

AUGUST 3, 2018

One of the hottest debates in the restaurant industry is whether or not restaurants should go “cashless.”. Cashless restaurants do not accept cash payments and instead require customers to use credit cards, debit cards, cash cards, or contactless payment systems. So, should your restaurant go cash-free?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. The State of the Restaurant Industry. Quick service restaurants (QSRs), representing 81 percent of restaurant visits in the U.S., foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The Local Culinary, a virtual restaurant group specializing in chef-driven, delivery-only concepts – the first of its kind in Florida – signed a letter of interest to open new commissary-style kitchens in Boca Raton and Aventura. The Green Kitchen – serving nutrient-dense menu options with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

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Single Platform

AUGUST 3, 2018

One of the hottest debates in the restaurant industry is whether or not restaurants should go “cashless.”. Cashless restaurants do not accept cash payments and instead require customers to use credit cards, debit cards, cash cards, or contactless payment systems. So, should your restaurant go cash-free?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

This means that thousands of restaurants, after pivoting to takeout or closing altogether, are now legally permitted to open their dining rooms to customers. Broadly, restaurants are being encouraged — or ordered — to reduce capacity and space out tables, but the exact rules vary from state to state. Mask on or off? Cash or credit?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the Restaurant Resilience Index, the impact of reviews, shifitng consumer preferences and the importance of rewards. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of businesses, but few harder than the restaurant industry. percent demand decline.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news of a possible-robust recovery for restaurants, home delivery and top food delivery apps. Yelp Data shows restaurants are reopening amidst a surge in diner demand. As diners head back into restaurants, new restaurant and food businesses are opening at near pre-pandemic levels.

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