Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

I’ve had the opportunity to support restaurant operators that have stayed open throughout the COVID shutdown. Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. Indeed, many businesses that were caught flat-footed are on the brink of closure due to disruptions in their daily operations. What Risks Does The Hospitality Sector Face? Operating system failure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). This data covers U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. As reports of the disease spread, so do concerns about supply chain disruption, business operations, and employee safety and well-being.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. Additionally, supply chain disruptions remain a huge problem, with 96 percent of restaurant operators saying they experienced supply delays or shortages last year. Use what you have. Train continuously.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Beyond the current operational and financial issues plaguing the hospitality industry lies a very difficult reality. There is no “on” switch that will bring our hospitality industry back to service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

As they reopen, restaurant operators will need to make some immediate changes so guests and employees feel safe. The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. Focus on the Endpoint. Build Data-First Architectures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While some industries have thrived, the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit. Be Transparent About Safety. Over the past year, restaurants have had to evolve their communications to consumers with a sensitivity and transparency never before required around issues of safety and health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety. Don't shortcut anything.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The artistry of chefs and the creativity of restaurateurs will continue to be at the forefront, while these tools become operational enhancers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Especially in a time where the industry is in flux because of the pandemic, juggling things like food costs, keeping shifts full and food safety can feel more difficult than ever. If you’re looking for ways to reduce the risks to your operations, here are a few things operators are doing to protect their businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Then came the pandemic, and usage rates skyrocketed 750 percent in the last year and a half as restaurants turned to the technology to continue operating safely with contactless service. in the online food delivery sector. The food industry continues to evolve in ways of making things faster and easier for consumers.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 568

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Promoting the air in your restaurant is as a force to clean and disinfect, instead of something to be feared, is a strategy that all restaurant operators should aggressively approach and promote to their patrons. 'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants.

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Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

” “We were on a path to integrate more technology into our operations before COVID-19 and found ourselves fast-tracking during the pandemic so that we could get back to business as fast as possible, serve our customers and keep our people employed,” said Kevin Youkilis, owner of Loma Brewing Company. ” Tastewise Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

COVID-19 has left no industry untouched, but none more devastated than the hospitality industry. In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. As soon as they’re done with their food and drink, they stand up and walk out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) wanted to get a pulse on how restaurant operations have changed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. Kyle Collins. Chef Paul Wahlberg.

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Food Safety Social Media Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 515

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Amidst this good news, you should be aware of three hidden pitfalls that could affect your ability to operate safely and with a full complement of staff. Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries.

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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.

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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.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

They include PepsiCo, Uber Eats, Constellation Brands, Moët Hennessy USA, Robin Hood Foundation, Ecolab, Cargill, Boston Beer Company, Shift4 Payments, P&G Professional, Ventura Foods, United HealthCare, The Elliot Group, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Light Foundation.

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Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

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. Travel Safe features are available in all 49 markets where Tripadvisor operates. How Travel Safe helps travelers and business owners. ” Dine Brands Adds to Team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Why are we not throwing in the towel and ceasing operations, at least for the time being? Of course, we are also maintaining our hygiene and food safety standards. Outside of hospital workers, the majority of business has been through our digital channels. So why are we doing this? There are two primary reasons.

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Healthcare Social Media Online Ordering Website Management 536

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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2021 Restaurant Law Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Marketing and communications has never been more important, but it has shifted: It’s no longer just about marketing your establishment, but also communicating how your business is changing operations to help protect customers and employees. Synthetic materials can be waterproof and tearproof, as well as offer a high-quality aesthetic.

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Marketing Food Safety Mobile Ordering Communication 520

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

As we continue to fight this pandemic that we still know so little about, and try to gradually open up the economy with a keen eye on public safety – it will be restaurants and other hospitality businesses that suffer the longest. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.

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White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. First, it’s important for employers and/or managers to scan the work area for potential safety risks prior to workers performing job duties.

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Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Education 476

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

In response to Coronavirus concerns: Danny Meyer tweeted that The Modern would be closed for a day and every inch sanitized after a guest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being told by the NYS Health Commissioner says no risk of transmission; “Team & guests come first,” the hospitality leader concluded. Eat healthier.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

McKinsey research analysts claim that the retail and hospitality employment sector – a segment that includes restaurant employees – is up against “a more serious retention challenge” than any other employment sector, with employee exit rates outpacing all other sectors by more than 70 percent.

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Management Management Food Safety Communication 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Safety and Normalcy. Successful restaurants will create a customer experience that features abundance and the elevated hospitality that will make the experience memorable. Management should ensure their processes are the most hospitable they can be by regularly completing their facility’s own online ordering and delivery process.

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Customer Service Online Ordering Customer Experience Hospitality 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). In Asia, the third factor most often cited was provenance and food production methods. ” Safety, hygiene and the food supply chain. . In the U.S.

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