Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The convenience-retailing giant on Wednesday announced a Craveables Value Menu, pitting it in head-to-head competition with fast-food chains also looking to win consumers over with low prices. The prices for both restaurant food and food from grocery and convenience stores rose 0.3% Food prices overall are up 2.9%

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

or “Are there gluten-free items on the menu?” Concierge then uses data from OpenTable, including menus and reviews, to generate a response. Premium Financing Heres what were looking for this coming earnings season The Bottom Line: Will the early-year sales challenges continue? Can McDonald’s and Starbucks turn it around?

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Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

Beerline Cafe does not serve Thai food, but gets lumped in anyway for being vegan. That means basic information like menu and hours of location have to be up to date (which is just good practice anyway). All of this has obvious implications for restaurants. So restaurants’ websites need to be structured accordingly. Abdow said.

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The Rail

JUNE 30, 2025

There’s the melody of good food, the rhythm of customer service, and the improvisational solos of daily chaos. Master the Menu Before Multiplying It Before you even think about duplicating your operation, you need a menu that’s not just tasty but also replicable. Monitor waste and identify when food costs quietly spike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Corporate leadership approached this issue with the same urgency. PIRG Education Fund.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

The move will make the 800-unit Bojangles one of the first fast-food chains to make EV charging widely available at its restaurants. The stations could also further blur the lines between fast-food chains and convenience stores that frequently feature gas. There will be a minimum of four charging spots per restaurants.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

He will oversee a food-and-games chain that is seeing improving sales after a brutal start to the year. The hiring comes eight months after the Dallas-based food-and-games chain ousted Chris Morris amid a brutal sales slump that would only worsen in January and February. and around the world.” KFC U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

For consumers, LTOs often bring to mind seasonal offerings that have become synonymous with specific times of the year. Any quick-service restaurant endeavoring to increase consumer engagement and create a dynamic brand needs to consider making LTOs a significant part of their menu development. All the tasting doesn’t hurt either.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

It’s early spring, mud season as it is commonly called, and they are putting in a Yeoman’s effort at organizing another restaurant week. This misconception about restaurants and profit reaches beyond the guest, the media, and town or city leadership. A tip of the chef’s toque for the good old college try.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

“The area has the best year-round weather in the country, a lively hospitality scene, and breathtaking bay views, yet there are no viable options for enjoying great food, drink and entertainment on the water…it feels like a very exciting opportunity.” Charities include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Our business growth in the last decade has positioned us to create change for good and implement creative solutions for our planet, our people and our food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. . ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. ” Wescott sees herself in a leadership support role, and it doesn’t go unnoticed by franchisees.

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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. in January 2017. Chairman of McDonald's Board of Directors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. By updating our prototype to look more like our first locations, we hope to remind people of how great the food, atmosphere and experience was and continues to be today.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). ” Safety, hygiene and the food supply chain. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Allen comes to Checkers & Rally’s with a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry and deep expertise across brand strategy, menu and marketing, franchising, restaurant technology, and restaurant operations, among other disciplines. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA. As the first sushi chain in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Working the season into the menus is another way to be mindful of the environment. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. In addition to the new brands, The Absolute Brands will introduce pop-up concepts for seasonal happenings and chef collaborations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 72 percent of people want a restaurant gift card this holiday season. Given that the 2019 holiday season is shorter than last year, brands will need strong gift card promotions throughout December to optimize their overall sales. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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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. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

"The five existing cafes we have in Colorado have quickly become fan favorites, and the active communities here have continued to gravitate towards our better-for-you menu items. The Subway Day program has funded a range of needed items for the students from field trips, to classroom supplies, and recreational needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The Brick & Mortar store model, which ranges from 1200 – 2000 sq feet, has a specific layout designed for efficiently producing the entire The Dolly Llama menu and properly displaying logos and branding to maximize presentation and The Dolly Llama’s merchandising. Signature Shakes are another brand staple. This Is It!

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. This could include handling food safely, proper personal hygiene, and maintaining a clean restaurant environment.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Uchi’s menu is vast, with every sashimi, sushi, soup, vegetable, and toyosu imaginable. There is nothing on this menu that isn’t perfect. If you’re overwhelmed by the selection, you can always come with a group and order the Omakase tasting menu. You can order multiple dishes as they are all small portions. Make a Reservation.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

This article explores key trends that new franchisees and seasoned operators should monitor to ensure sustained growth and relevance. Meanwhile, automation in order processing and robotics in food preparation are helping franchises address labor challenges and increase efficiency.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Read on to learn strategies to optimise recipe calculations and ensure every dish on your menu contributes positively to your bottom line. Careful cost calculations make purchasing more accurate, reduce food waste and cut inventory costs. This financial insight is critical for setting prices, budgeting, and managing food costs.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Read on to learn strategies to optimise recipe calculations and ensure every dish on your menu contributes positively to your bottom line. Careful cost calculations make purchasing more accurate, reduce food waste and cut inventory costs. This financial insight is critical for setting prices, budgeting, and managing food costs.

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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. These are the people that feed America.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” Funds will be raised for the Foundation via system-wide events, online donations, and promotions such as the “Game On Burger.” ” For every burger sold, $0.50

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result. Why not you?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

” Bloom’s most recent acquisition of SuperFi continues to fulfill its leadership strategy of conquering the WiFi marketing space by creating exceptional digital relationships between physical locations and their customers. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

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