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JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. million last year, that’s more than double the next closest chain. By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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JULY 3, 2025

per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. By Jonathan Maze on Jul. Photo courtesy of Olo.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

*Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. Let’s Start With the Why.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Manifest surveyed 501 people about their food delivery and restaurant habits during COVID-19 and found that two-thirds of people ate in-person at a restaurant in July 2020. Nearly two-thirds of people (65 percent) ordered food delivery in July 2020 as food options remain in-demand, but restaurant profit margins decrease with delivery.

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JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. A large part of my focus is finding ingredients that can be used across the entire menu. We're mindful of creating synergy between our menu items.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Favorite Super Bowl Foods A JeffBet study revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. million times per month.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Here are their insights. Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether youre an independent operator or part of a small chain, visibility is everything. Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. Consumer insights: Beyond the basics, think about why people dine at your restaurant. Everything is getting more expensive.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here are their insights. Create a contactless experience via QR Codes with a contactless menu and contactless check-ins. 'Safety' An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. Doordash with unique Zoom backgrounds.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!), Like the most ordered food on DoorDash of all time: French fries.

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APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. According to the National Restaurant Association , three out of five Americans prefer to get food delivered or taken out at least once a week.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This insight highlights staffing issues as a concerning and current challenge faced by US F&B businesses. The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Manager log books Even if it’s just a shared cloud document, you need a centralized place for your managers to exchange information. Employee scheduling software Say goodbye to frustrating spreadsheets, paper schedules, and confusing text message chains. It also allows you to track your team’s productivity.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. The full Discerning Diner report can be read here. Delivering Excellence.

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MAY 3, 2023

Modernized Comfort Food, Low Waste Menus, and Mindful Proteins are among the trends identified inUnilever Food Solutions’ first-ever global foodservice trends report. The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come.

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AUGUST 19, 2020

will acquire the Johnny Rockets restaurant chain from an affiliate of private equity firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Known for its 1950s diner style décor, the chain serves up freshly-made, classic burgers and indulgent, hand-spun real ice cream shakes. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. FAT (Fresh.

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MARCH 7, 2020

Chicago-born, minority-owned, female-led Azteca Foods celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, signifying a milestone of achievement for the family business, which has flourished from humble beginnings into a multi-million dollar operation. Azteca also supplies freshly made products to the Food Service and Industrial channels.

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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.

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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.” Photo by Sylvain Gaboury/PMC). put their own stamp on the iconic dish.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. 'Travel Safe' Tools.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. The first gusto!

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MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. One restaurant in our community that had vigorously reopened, had to close completely again after learning that a chef tested positive.

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MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. COVID-19 Foot Traffic at QSRs. However, they believe it signals the absolute need to refine our thinking.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“At CPK, we take great pride in sharing our passion for California-style pizza, fresh and creative ingredients and best-in-class hospitality with our guests around the world,” said Jim Hyatt, CEO of CPK. We intend for them to see the pride and care with which their food is prepared.”

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MAY 7, 2021

Unlike large donut chains, for over 60 years Randy’s Donuts has made every donut by hand, using exclusive proprietary ingredients that produce a donut that is fluffier, airer, larger and stays fresh longer. . ” On The Border’s new design is part of an overall brand enhancement to improve the guest experience. .”

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

When you support local vendors, businesses, charities, and individuals, you’ll have more people interested in supporting your restaurant versus out-of-state chains. You can post photos on social media and share the story. Have a booth or tent prepared for community events like art, food, and music festivals. Give to Charities.

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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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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems. US Foods Holding Corp. SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. On Point With Off-Premise.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

“I have been sharing my love for the brand with anyone who would listen. 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. Jessica Wescott. Jamba by Blendid.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C. Other burger chains, on average, managed only a two-percent increase, according to Black Box Intelligence.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. The evolution, financial viability & marketability of plant based menu options. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. Food delivery was an already booming industry, but when COVID hit it increased even more. We have no cushion (room for delay or error).

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