Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A fun social environment boosts food and drink sales due to customers staying longer, all while creating positive memories associated with an establishment. Other options for designated singles nights could include themed nights based on niche interests like sports or music.

Fine Dining

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. Factor in trends.

Seasonal Menu

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff. Constantino writes.

Food Truck

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. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

PopPay follows the national roll-out of PopEntry+, the combined facial recognition and thermal temperature screening device now in use in private and government offices, factories, restaurants, assistant living facilities, sports venues and on college campuses. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

Kitchen Safety

EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The same nearby coast that brings endless powder to Whistler’s peaks also supplies fresh seafood and keeps neighboring farms lush with crisp, clean mountain water. They know food, they know service, they know their wines, and they have high expectations.”. Whistler Cuisine. Leila Kwok. Pasta at Il Caminetto. What to Know Before You Go.

Seasonal Menu

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.”

Franchising

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."

Franchising

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.

Coaching

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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. .”

Franchising

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.

Franchising

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. When enrollment declines then colleges must make decisions to trim services, increase class sizes, eliminate content, reduce investment in supplies, or shut their doors. Cooking is a team sport!

Education

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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. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. in January 2017. " Joe Erlinger. "Joe

Waste

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.

Sustainability

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.

2019

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MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

Catering

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is the year that a bakery — not a bakery-plus-restaurant, not a bakery with a savory menu too, just a damn good bakery — can feel revolutionary, even when sticking to the classics. With a menu of compelling bites like beef heart skewers and glistening ceviche, the city has embraced Amazonia as a nightlife destination in its own right.

2022

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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. Kelly Hopper.

Franchising

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.

Franchising

SpotOn

JULY 3, 2024

Drink deals or discounts on food items are usually the incentive, but there are plenty of creative ways to draw in guests during the fallow period before prime time. While happy hour isn't season-specific, summer is a great time to put a little extra effort into guest traffic. Prioritize simple cocktails for your happy hour menu.

Social Media

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sandwiches are the people’s food. We live in a world with an almost endless supply of possible sandwich types. He began pushing a pushcart around swelling certain food items to passers-by. You can choose from so many items on the menu at Chacarero but before you order just anything, you must try the Chacacero.

Front of House

Sante

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Spanning 50,000 square feet and three floors, Time Out Market Chicago will celebrate the very best the city has to offer with its 18 kitchens, three bars, demonstration kitchen, event kitchen, entertainment platform with bleacher seating and an all-season rooftop bar complete with impressive skyline views. Photo credit: Jaclyn Rivas. ?

Beverage

Lavu

MARCH 23, 2020

Since most people want food at their event, it really is a win-win situation. Wow them with your food and customer service, and you’ve gained a repeat customer. Food & Beverages. Prepping for events, like developing seasonal dishes and planning promotions for your venue takes time, so start early. Proper Staffing.

Events

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

BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 27, 2021

Barbecue menu items, such as pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, have been trending in restaurants. As a result, industry revenue for barbecue food options has increased at an annualized rate of 2.0% Just keep in mind that the discounted and complimentary items you supply should be carefully chosen. BBQ Restaurant Profit Margin .

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties. Restaurants are serving plant-based burgers, with either Impossible Foods or Beyond Meats. Meatless Trends. JACK of all trades.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The brand recently launched its philanthropic arm – aptly named the Game On Foundation – to support youth sports facilities in the communities it serves. ” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.”

Back of House

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.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Together, the initiative supported the food and beverage community by providing more than 500,000 freshly cooked meals and much needed supplies across 19 relief kitchens nationwide. Sharebite launched Sharebite Stations, a streamlined, post-COVID compliant solution for facilitating contactless food delivery at offices.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

National Menu Trends. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. They also analyzed how their national menu trends compared to the menus of their James Beard award-winning customers. Optimizing wait time is critical, the study found.

2019

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Pride is that driving force that allows cooks to present a plate of food with their unique signature and proclaim: “I made this.” The final plate that is presented in the “pass” to an expeditor is a culmination of the work of many proud practitioners of various crafts associated with food. In restaurants – PRIDE is a team sport.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

Food

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

“There is now optimism on the part of the American consumer, which helps to unleash pent-up demand for dining out,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. Pet Supplies Plus. ” The Return to On Premise. This is +14pp higher than those comfortable with indoor seating.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. Plant-based Menu Items.

2020

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple. “Staten Island and Queens have booming food scenes, and we can’t wait to share our amazing dumplings with these communities.”

Franchising

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’. Full-service restaurants experienced an erosion in net sentiment for ‘food’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’ during the quarter. Click here for more details. . October 19, 2021.

Fast Casual

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