Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association released new guidance for operation reopening which provides a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The document is meant to be used in conjunction with instruction operators receive from authorities during their reopening phase-in.

Food Safety 222

Food Safety Document Guest Recovery Download 222

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

But to get there, management will have to navigate through months of uncertainty and disruption, shoulder a massive drop in revenue, and redesign operating procedures based on somewhat-unpredictable regulations. All this while still maintaining the warm, friendly atmosphere that operators in the hospitality industry are known for.

Guest Recovery 153

Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 153

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

They provide much more than food, they provide nourishment and create communities. Restaurants bring groups of people and that traffic often brings safety. While many find hope for the industry as the country re-opens, the road to recovery is a very long and uncertain one. Safety and Trust.

Guest Recovery 186

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 186

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Visa is expanding its partnership with IFundWomen providing grants and digital training to U.S.-based In the U.S., based Black women-owned small businesses.

Guest Recovery 212

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. US Foods Holding Corp. PPP Goes Flexible. President Trump signed H.R.7010 Key takeaways include: Borrowers now have 24 weeks to use the funds instead of eight. Free Reopening Kits.

Guest Recovery 135

Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 135

The Restaurant Group

JULY 7, 2020

Our restaurant industry has been met with the most difficult operational challenges in modern time. While dealing with all the new business mandates, restaurant managers and operators have taken on every challenge thrown at them and kept their heads above water all while preparing for the next phase of normalcy. . Overwhelming?

Guest Recovery 78

Guest Recovery Food Safety Fine Dining Management 78

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). AI tech now enables cameras to perform designated tasks, recognize faces, and alert managers when issues arise in operations (2).

2021 167

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 167

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Enhancing your health and safety protocols. Create internal standard operating procedures detailing what your opening, closing, and operations cleaning will entail. General managers and restaurant owner/operators should create checklists for crew and managers to use during their shifts. Staff Health, Hygiene and Training.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

For those restauranteurs who are in a position to focus on providing an even higher degree of safety for patrons, changing the HVAC system to one that uses 100-percent outside air for make-up air and 100-percent exhaust should be considered. Energy impact can be minimized with the use of energy recovery devices.

Design 209

Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 209

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. Laura Szczepanski: Director of Training and Development, Wendy’s & MOD Pizza | 37 years.

Food 159

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 159

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Yelp launched a number of new features to support businesses owners who have adapted their operational models, in addition to giving consumers the ability to better discover businesses that meet their needs. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we have tech investments, new products, charitable endeavors and more. Engage Acquires Boston Market.

Guest Recovery 104

Guest Recovery Food Safety Loyalty Program Point of Sale 104

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative.

Food Safety 154

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 154

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. When in doubt, always err on the side of being overly safe, overly cautious, and overly protective of the health and safety of your workers and clientele.

Fine Dining 184

Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 184

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

Food Safety 203

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 203

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

Webinar 183

Webinar Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 183

EATER

JULY 2, 2021

As food industry professionals collectively push for structural overhaul in the service industry at large — raising the minimum wage , for example, or experimenting with new ownership models like co-ops — we can also use this recovery period to renegotiate and reimagine the relationships between restaurant workers, owners, and consumers.

Hospitality 97

Hospitality Food Safety Front of House Guest Recovery 97

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

." Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. “Through weekly webinars and regularly updated tools and resources, we are helping operators support their employees and adapt their businesses so they can survive and in some cases, even thrive.”

Webinar 173

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 173

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Santamaria London helps its clients strategically navigate the market & commercially drive footfall, traffic, engagement & ongoing sustainable operations. . Raymond believes restaurants can still survive the crisis by utilizing smart strategies to reduce operating costs and focusing on generating revenue. . adds Raymond. .

Operations 40

Operations Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Food Safety 40

Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

Whether you are closed temporarily or are adapting to off-premise dining options, operators may have some time on their hands and staff that they may want to put to work – especially if you are expecting to receive Paycheck Protection funds soon. We all want to be back in business and doing what we love.

Food Safety 88

Food Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Social Media 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

“Uber and Postmates have long shared a belief that platforms like ours can power much more than just food delivery—they can be a hugely important part of local commerce and communities, all the more important during crises like COVID-19," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. "As

Mobile Ordering 167

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

Webinar 186

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 186

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. However, Logan insisted on keeping the restaurant operating to serve his loyal patrons and keep his staff (safely) working. “We My staff was great,” he said. They stayed together.”

Employee Relations 195

Employee Relations Guest Recovery Communication POS 195

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2022

A lot has changed in the food industry, leaving establishments struggling to stay afloat. In practically every part of your operation, your restaurant management team must be decisive, move quickly, and cut to the bare essentials, but keep an eye out for fresh opportunities in this trying period. . New Operating Procedures.

Design 52

Design Guest Recovery Fine Dining Tip Distribution 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. Through a QR code, guests can easily scan the code and join the waitlist through Yelp. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

Food Safety 116

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 116

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect.

Guest Recovery 107

Guest Recovery Social Media Food Safety Consumer Goods 107

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. “We’re partnering with top-tier franchise operators who recognize our momentum and are eager to be a part of our story.

Franchise 199

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 199

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. 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. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

Fast Casual 132

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 132

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). The findings, from research conducted by Reach3 Insights show a complex restaurant consumer marketplace that is ready to return, but still concerned about safety.

2020 178

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” There aren’t a lot of products that are transparent about what is in your food.”

Franchise 199

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 199

Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

The newly launched Restaurant Recovery Sales Flash is open to all operators. As of Saturday, May 9, on average almost 30% of the restaurants operated by the companies that participated in our Restaurants Recovery Sales Flash survey opened their dining rooms in some capacity. Collected and distributed 3 times per week.

Point of Sale 124

Point of Sale Guest Recovery Fine Dining Fast Casual 124

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media.

Tip Distribution 153

Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 153

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. And while last year's top food, the wildly popular spicy chicken sandwich, didn't make the list, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich still made the top 10.

2021 124

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 124

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. Kempczinski has also been elected to the McDonald's Board of Directors.

Waste 86

Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 86

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is celebrating its 19th consecutive year as the host of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), a star-studded, five-day destination event, held February 19 – 23.

Back of House 112

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 112