Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

The singer‑songwriter and social media influencer Lars Huang will spearhead online marketing campaigns, lead new merchandise launches, and appear at in‑store events to boost Tims China’s profile among Gen Z consumers. London, UK) Fri, 25 Jul – Alsea franchise Starbucks sales rebound in Europe. China licensing agreement.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. The model recognizes the importance of in-person interactions, while continuing to practice social distancing guidelines. Clean Juice will also feature Tebow in social media, web, point-of-purchase materials product development, and more.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “Dunkin’ is committed to keeping America running and working.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. It only exists online; customers can order food through a delivery app. Mobile Optimization : Optimize your website for mobile devices. Convenience : Customers can order food from your restaurant without leaving their homes.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

88 percent of consumers are cooking more meals at home since stay-at-home orders went into effect in March. Mobile advance ordering will become normative, as well as alerting local customers to restaurant openings and any deals. Timeout from Fighting : Let’s call it half-time for the great fast-food social media wars.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back. I look toward my nephew in his 20’s.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Restaurants pivoted to contactless ordering with open arms for sanitary and social distancing purposes, and embraced digital platforms and apps that enabled streamlined delivery and curbside pickup. Now imagine if you could enjoy the same benefits when placing your next drive-through order?

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

That’s great for visibility and web traffic, but what about when a restaurant is looking to drive conversions (clicking to make an online delivery order, for example) or good old fashioned foot traffic? Create unique content – Think blog posts, testimonials, engaging/fun social media posts. Are you a franchise?

SEO

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Patrons can simply scan a QR code to view a menu, order, and pay.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. You can see which other restaurants they frequent, too, and the types of items they order from those places.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Tork research, 44 percent of people say they feel good knowing they are supporting local restaurants when they order takeout or delivery. Restaurants can benefit from reaching out to diners on social media or via email to let them know their support is appreciated. Support Women. Offer Value.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

We bought gift cards for future use, donated to employee relief funds, and shared our favorite spots on social media. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 times a week, spending a total of $67 weekly since the start of the pandemic.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. The top entrants will be asked to submit their recipe details to be tested, tasted and photographed for PR, media and social media.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

Insurance

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

AI is everywhere: It’s pasted across headlines (like this one), trending on social media and the subject of conversations. Customer-facing chatbots provide instant assistance to customers and can be used to address inquiries, facilitate reservations or to place orders. The goal being to increase understanding.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Methodology: Grubhub took a look at order trends on its platform from January 1 – June 20, 2020, as compared to the same timeframe in 2019 to find the top items rising in popularity so far.

2020

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Management

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And, although many people think that the restaurant industry is dominated by franchises, 70 percent of restaurants are single-unit operations, according to the National Restaurant Association. Customers should experience your brand consistently whether they’re on social media, a mobile delivery app, your website or in your restaurant.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

73 percent said social distanced tables. More than half of survey respondents said they will order more than usual, with only one in 10 saying less than usual. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Broader SMB concerns.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Square is launching On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store where sellers can dispatch a courier through delivery partners for orders placed directly on their website. This approach is often expensive because these platforms charge a commission to fulfill the delivery for each order. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Jaime Bettencourt, SVP of Revenue Growth & Brand Strategy, Mood Media Over the coming years, we can expect technology to play an increasingly pivotal role in the restaurant industry. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For five years, these independent businesses, many of which are single-unit franchises, have faced serious threats of regulatory non-compliance and legal action that have restricted capital investment and stifled growth and job creation. ” Chairman Ring was joined by Board Members Marvin E. Little Rock, AR; Owners: Elihue Washington Jr.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The TWO HENS license includes a complete package of 'done-for-you' services: Creation of a custom website and social media pages. Six months of professional social media marketing and promotions management. Its global culture promotes an engaged, social atmosphere. A comprehensive training program.

Bar

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Having a solid digital presence and active social media accounts should be your priorities. It is not uncommon for Gen Z diners to decide to eat at a restaurant solely based on their social media accounts (6). That said, engagement is going to be important to Gen Z consumers who rely heavily on social media.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Social Distance Shopping. PAR Technology introduced PARk it™, an online-ordering platform utilizing QR codes and Brink POS® software to convert a restaurant into a self-order kiosk/drive-in without any additional hardware. ” PARk it Converter. PARk it™, powered by Ready Software USA Inc.

Food Safety

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools. 3 rd party delivery apps, ghost kitchens and privately owned franchises are all fighting for the same market share.

Loyalty Program

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Fast casual restaurants, also known as fast food or quick service restaurants, involve ordering at a counter or doing some level of self-service. Although factors like franchise affiliation may affect profit margins, fast casual restaurants typically have an average profit margin of 6-9%. Add Online Ordering to Your Restaurant.

Loyalty Program

The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Modern Marketing Tools “In 2021, it was estimated that there were 32,027 full-service restaurant franchise establishments in the United States,” according to Statista. For example, social media marketing is critical for restaurants. As a result, lines are shorter, and orders are more accurate.

Social Media

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2021

Begin your podcast listening with this episode on franchising , featuring Steve DeSutter - former President/CEO at Focus Brands Inc. Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media. Begin your podcast listening with this episode on digital ordering and payment , featuring Steve Simoni, CEO at Bbot. podcast website.

Coaching

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 27, 2021

According to Mariane Davids, a social media marketer, robots are more precise than humans due to the lack of human error. Cracker Barrel has introduced its mobile app that allows customers to pay for their meals ahead of time. However, robots are only here to help humans out, not kick them out.

Food