Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. The data further signaled that price increases have had a significant impact on consumer restaurant habits. Wait time remains a problem.

2021 170

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Average outlet $ sales (velocity) are up +4 percent in the latest week (December 5 v November 28) across the US.

2020 167

2020 Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Low priced / value perceived / big ticket items brought down to a fixed low price. The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes.

2020 138

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Another identified problem that’s likely to continue for the foreseeable future: smaller party sizes. Menu price changes.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221