Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion. National food holidays, once everyday occurrences on the culinary calendar, have evolved into marketing goldmines for restaurants.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Innovation Social Media Seasonal Menu 193

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

Food 381

Food Seasonal Menu Waste Point of Sale 381

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Similarly, Taco Bell Cantina is also reinventing its dining journey by offering a shareables section on its menus, showcasing local artwork, opening kitchens, and serving alcoholic drinks like twisted freezes. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization.

2024 185

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 185

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is a behind the scenes look at the place and the people that bring a plate of food to the guest’s table. In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff.

Seasonal Menu 517

Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 517

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. ” Slice Factory is now offering a $5 meal that includes a jumbo slice and soft drink in order to provide guests with a more affordable and discounted meal. Each slice is 14 inches, or about the length of your forearm!”

2023 98

2023 Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House 98

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Get granular.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. For those loyal to Wawa, it might not come as a surprise that the extensive menu is even more significant with the addition of tasty secret menu items. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Rainbow Bagels. Colorful Lemonades.

Menu 119

Menu Ordering Seasonal Menu Social Media 119

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. Manages orders at peak hours so the kitchen isn’t overwhelmed.

Customer Experience 193

Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 193

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering. So how do you put up prices with confidence and style? Profits follow accordingly.

Pricing 158

Pricing Menu Seasonal Menu Food Supply 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

With wholesale food prices soaring 13 percent in 2021 and labor costs rising as worker shortages continue, many restaurants are looking for smart ways to lower costs and avoid passing them on to their diners. One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. A smaller menu also offers more options for upsells.

Seasonal Menu 185

Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Menu Food Order 185

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. These insights can also aid in negotiating bulk purchase deals and ensuring timely deliveries by providing operators with automated alerts for low stock levels on frequently ordered ingredients.

POS 125

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 125

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

Pricing 192

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 192

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If this means deleting menu items, don't be afraid to do it. Maybe the menu item needs a better menu description. If there is a menu item listed as "Roasted Turnips," it may not be a top seller. Good words sell food. It's incredible how quickly a menu item sells simply by changing the location.

Pricing 204

Pricing Food Seasonal Menu Food Order 204

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. They may find their way onto your menu forever.

Menu 88

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 2025 88

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. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

2024 193

2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 193

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand? This seamless integration between sales and inventory management means you can instantly identify which liquors or food items are your best sellers, helping you make informed decisions about what to stock up on.

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Lavu

APRIL 6, 2020

Feel like your menu is a bit lackluster? Even the most popular menus can seem a bit dull with time. Many restaurants choose to update their menu constantly, and although this can be a successful practice, it must be done with care. So, what type of menu changes can be positive on your ROI? Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Menus.

Menu 78

Menu Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

Seasonal Menu 145

Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Front of House Point of Sale 145

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The best Wawa menu items may be your old favorite or your new go-to order! Most locations have a full deli with touch-screen self-serve menu listing sandwiches, hot sides, and deli meats. Best Wawa Menu Items. The Gobbler is a seasonal menu item that focuses on traditional Thanksgiving and holiday flavors.

Menu 102

Menu Seasonal Menu Food Order Travel 102

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at. The same technology can also be used to efficiently provide customer support, like additional menu information. ” as the order is being placed. In restaurants across the U.S.,

Mobile Ordering 175

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 175

KaTom

JANUARY 23, 2020

How to Pronounce These 12 Menu Items. Whether you’re traveling abroad or enjoying the United States’ melting pot food culture, you’re bound to happen across menu items you can’t even recognize, much less pronounce. A seasoning of olive oil and salt enhances the contrasting flavors of each ingredient.

Menu 147

Menu Seasonal Menu Reference Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again.

Loyalty Program 192

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 192

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 5, 2020

One area of restaurant operations you must regularly check and monitor is your menu. An upgraded menu can bring in opportunities to generate more revenue and cut down costs. Thinking about whether your restaurant menu needs an upgrade? How to Know If Your Restaurant Food Menu Needs an Upgrade.

Menu 96

Menu Seasonal Menu POS Food Order 96

SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Pairings can add a sophisticated flair to your menu.

2024 98

2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Loyalty Program 98

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Consider making food that travels well for those who select curbside pickup or delivery.

Social Media 186

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Service Consumer Goods 186

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, now is a great time for operators to start getting creative with new and expanded meal options that can be added to holiday menus. Seventy-seven percent of consumers dine in, or order delivery/takeout from restaurants during the holiday season, according to 2023 data from Tastewise.

Menu 90

Menu Seasonal Menu 2023 Franchise 90

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. Therefore, restaurants must keep the menu at the heart of all restaurant operations and business plans.

Pricing 52

Pricing Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 52

Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s always a good idea to refine your menu for your patrons. Yet, people want food, and they want the convenience of ordering out. This is a perfect chance for your restaurant to really refine your menu to provide your customers just what they want. Let’s look at simple menu ideas for restaurants to add today.

Menu 116

Menu Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 116

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. With this uptick in business, there are three things independent restaurants should watch out for this season to ensure your business is prepared to meet the holiday demand. Consider re-forecasting your business supply needs for the season.

Food Supply 114

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Front of House 114

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden is a family favorite for delicious Italian-style comfort food. With the tagline, “We’re all family here,” Americans would agree this is an ideal spot to gather for great food and fun times with loved ones. 11 Best Menu Items at Olive Garden. 11 Best Menu Items at Olive Garden. Breadsticks.

Ordering 104

Ordering Menu Back of House Dietary Restrictions 104

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

But as we enter 2020, it’s important to recognize how digital technology drives our society and its major impact on consumer reactions and ordering habits. If the food looks good, they are more likely to drop some hard-earned cash on it. It’s been said that customers eat with their eyes. Reduce Turnaround Time.

Seasonal Menu 202

Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service Food Order 202

Restaurant Business

APRIL 14, 2023

However, when it comes to adopting plant-based proteins, many operators have been met with challenges, resulting in fewer plant-based menu options than consumers want. Here are some plant-based recipes to try out—just in time for Earth Day—that will surely appeal to customers craving meatless menu options. To learn more, click here.

Menu 83

Menu Seasonal Menu 2022 Waste 83

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base?

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3 Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices.

Operations 193

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 193

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A Link Page solves this problem by hosting a menu of links accessible with one evergreen link. In the caption, you write something like, “Tis the season for Cranberry Martini’s! Online Menu Link. The first thing most customers want to find is your online menu. Example : “Check out our new online menu!

Social Media 186

Social Media Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 186

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Consider options such as food-delivery services to attract and retain new customers, QR codes to reduce menu costs and expedite orders, using social media and other potentially low-cost digital ways to attract customers, and online business checking accounts that cut out unnecessary fees are all great ways to proactively manage costs.

Cash Management 203

Cash Management Food Supply Seasonal Menu Social Media 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But that does not mean that they are married to the idea of cooking at home for every meal, so offer as many dining options as possible including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery. From collecting the feedback, restaurants can gauge if there is interest in adding meatless options to the menu.

Mobile Ordering 199

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Point of Sale 199