Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Along with furthering their technological investments, operators are also altering their physical restaurant locations to cater to delivery. Diners can also expect to see more ghost kitchens.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Foodable

APRIL 30, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Episode Highlights: The industry must incorporate new spacing concepts to adhere to safety concerns and guidelines. New FOH positions will be created to sanitarily conduct business.

Guest Recovery 72

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety FOH 72

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

. “It’s incredibly important for us to continue to grow with strong operators in key geographies to increase the footprint of the brand and share our great Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality with even more guests.” ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 203

Foodable

MAY 8, 2020

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. The association has worked closely with Governor Greg Abbott by creating a recovery reopening task force known as the Texas Restaurant Promise.

Guest Recovery 76

Guest Recovery Operations Kitchen Safety Point of Sale 76

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The program will offer access to technology, marketing, and loyalty platforms, as well as pro bono business consulting and multi-disciplined operational and psychological support, to help local restaurants keep their businesses intact and survive in the current challenging economic environment. Socialincs, Inc.,

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. Safety and sanitation is a priority. The latest research, based on a survey of over 1,800 American consumers, was completed last month.

2021 189

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. QSR Automations added contactless features within ConnectSmart Kitchen and DineTime.

Mobile Ordering 164

Mobile Ordering Certification Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 164

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The program will offer access to technology, marketing, and loyalty platforms, as well as pro bono business consulting and multi-disciplined operational and psychological support, to help local restaurants keep their businesses intact and survive in the current challenging economic environment. Socialincs, Inc.,

Webinar 185

Webinar Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media 185

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Adhering to the social distancing guidelines and following government-mandated safety protocols is also critical for running a restaurant, amid the pandemic. These safety measures are also essential to retain customer trust. You have to reassure the guests so that they feel comfortable to dine at the restaurant.’

Operations 40

Operations Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Food Safety 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” doubled the number of ghost kitchens worldwide since June 2020. ” Nathan's Gets the Ghost. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

Franchise 203

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

March 18, 2020 NRA Recovery & Relief Proposal The National Restaurant Association presents a restaurants recovery and relief proposal to the White House with projections of more than $225b in sales losses and 5–7 million jobs lost. Restaurants would be repurposed as community kitchens, offering affordable meals to-go.

2020 130

2020 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Government 130

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. But, those that embrace technology will be best equipped to weather the pandemic. Here are three ways to leverage technology for restaurant re-openings: 1. No-Touch Menus.

Technology 240

Technology Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Social Media 240

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

Food Safety 210

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 210

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

4 Deploying easy to adopt contactless payment technology – rapidly, and at scale – is critical to enabling faster, more secure commerce. Key projects in the next six months will address topics including post-crisis recovery and resilience, urban mobility, closing equality opportunity gaps and insights into the gig economy. 'Travel

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Aramark Creates Safety Plans. ” Examples of safety and service enhancements include: A culture of safety and wellbeing for employees and customers. .

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. “We put the safety of our employees first.

Mobile Ordering 147

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 147

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The importance of making guests feel comfortable. The importance of making guests feel comfortable. Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. 73 percent said social distanced tables.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. Energy impact can be minimized with the use of energy recovery devices.

Design 212

Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 212

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. Sandra (Sandy) Reinhardt: Vice President of Information Technology | 30 years.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. We are excited to support their mission to help independent restaurants optimize online ordering and generate incremental revenue from under-utilized kitchens.”

Online Ordering 143

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

With the industry’s recovery expected to be sluggish, some even estimating that the full recovery could take years (1), there’s little doubt that this trend of off-premise dining will continue to grow in 2021. Consumer behavior has also shifted, many preferring contactless options and off-premise dining than dining in.

2021 114

2021 Mobile Ordering Food Guest Recovery 114

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

According to the Rewards Network survey results , 42 percent of respondents said they would invest in changing their restaurant layout or adding COVID-related safety features, with 28 percent stating they will be adding or expanding a patio. 28 percent of respondents said they were making menus smaller and more efficient for the kitchen.

2020 195

2020 Franchise Franchising Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

We encourage Congress and the Administration to consider bipartisan options to support the industry’s recovery.” Deciding to close your doors: Whatever you decide, make sure all employees understand the steps you are taking to ensure top safety and health standards. BurgerFi’s estimated 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $10.5

Mobile Ordering 192

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 192

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Fast Casual 162

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 162

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. " EZ-Chow Completes Funding Round.

Tip Distribution 170

Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 170

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well. Mobile ordering trends.

2020 161

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 161

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Added benefit: plant-based menu items often have lower food costs, allowing for increased profit margins or lower price points for your guests. Offering both convenience and the safety of an in-room workout, hotels will offer rooms with integrated wall mounted home gyms like Mirror and Tonal for a way to work-out without going to the gym.

2021 203

2021 Hotels Airlines Guest Recovery 203

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. This frees up time to focus on guests, while the features do the hard work on their behalf.

Waste 101

Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 101

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

American restaurants are facing a threat from the very technology that they have turned to for support this past year. Six igloos for outdoor dining or 27 propane heaters or 183 tanks of propane to keep guests warm. Sluggish Restaurant Recovery. Third-Party Delivery Impact. 904 hours of pay for waiters (at $9.95/hour

2021 136

2021 Point of Sale Fast Casual Delivery 136

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

. “Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

Allergens 145

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The updated data and recommendations were developed for US Foods by The Acheson Group (TAG), a global food safety consulting group that helps companies throughout the food supply chain more effectively mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure regulatory and standards compliance.

Webinar 189

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Student volunteers support in a variety of hands-on roles that range from assisting chefs with the preparation of their dishes, to facilitating guest registration. The Houses for the Holidays campaign ran from November 12 to December 31 and gave guests the opportunity to purchase a DIY gingerbread house for $5.95 in Plano, Texas.

Back of House 131

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 131

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest on PPP loans and newest tech and products to help restaurants on the road to recovery. Recovery Roadmap. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirit s is offering a Hospitality Industry Recovery Strategy Roadmap for on-premise businesses. PPP Goes Flexible.

Guest Recovery 154

Guest Recovery Food Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 154

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

The study also intends to find a potential solution for solving these challenges, especially considering the nature of job for restaurant workers –– unlike their desk-bound peers sitting at HQ offices, these are frontline heroes constantly on the go serving customers or busy prepping in the back kitchen. Paytronix Systems, Inc.,

2021 154

2021 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 154

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. This is encouraging for restaurants, especially as only about 8 percent of respondents said that guests will be very unwilling. Restaurant Adaptation.

2020 221

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 221

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Guest Intelligence tracks 6 main categories ‘food’, ‘beverage’, ‘service’, ‘ambiance’, ‘value’ and ‘intent on return’.

Fast Casual 84

Fast Casual Guest Recovery Fine Dining Point of Sale 84

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

With the strategic and financial backing Jay and his team bring, we will continue to focus on key operational initiatives to improve guest experience, menu development, and focus on the growth of our brand. ” America's Recovery Fund.

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Guest Recovery Food Safety Loyalty Program Point of Sale 122