Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. " Remarkable Resiliency. foodservice industry.

2021 190

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 190

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. Drive-thru visits have increased 36 percent since the early days of the pandemic with 9 out of 10 visiting in the last month. Drive-Thrus.

2021 190

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 190

EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

And yet more business didn’t translate to more staff: The 200-seat restaurant still employed fewer than half the workers it had before the pandemic. Although a few of his company’s employees told him they were making more money out of work, Schultz felt his applicant pool was big enough that he did not worry about replacing them.

Front of House 120

Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Loyalty Program 120

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

.” Using modular construction for restaurant development saves 10-15 percent overall, and allows for consistency and efficiency with the building process taking approximately five weeks to complete. 2021 will be big for us as we branch out of California and make our entrance into the Midwest and East Coast.”

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 204

Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. Immediate Cash Flow. Brand Awareness.

Marketing 98

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Guest Recovery 98

Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

WHAT WE DO: – Finally, effective leaders take actions that are calculated, inclusive of expert understanding, and based on collaboration and strategic thought. Those chains are far more likely to gather their collective minds to find a way out of the storm and survive a period of business downturn.

Leadership 61

Leadership Supplies Guest Recovery Small Business 61

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. But while limited dining options are available, people have shown an increased desire to help out independent restaurants. Mixed take-out bag. Can't touch this.

2020 198

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 198

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

Cost out your menu items and recipes. If you’re not breaking down every item on your menu to its individual ingredients in order to determine exactly how much it costs to make, then you’re missing out on opportunities to sell your most profitable menu items. A menu item analysis requires first costing out your menu items and recipes.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. In addition to a bold brand and innovative menu with unique takes on Indian Street Food, Curry Up Now offers franchisees industry-leading unit economics.

Franchise 204

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 204

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Capital-T Trends have had the space to take root as customers crowded into dining rooms and traveled around the country, bringing their excited energy with them to red-sauce Italian joints, vibey supper club-inspired spots, and so many pop-ups turned full-fledged restaurants. From a 22-seat room in D.C.’s Hillary Dixler Canavan.

2022 98

2022 Fine Dining Dine-in Food Truck 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

2020 180

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The survey results reveal that 35 percent of respondents feel the same level of comfort dining out now as they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Only about seven percent of respondents said they anticipate rarely or never eating out.

2020 190

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 190

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Hot takeout summer: While 63 percent of respondents have canceled vacation travel due to COVID, 71 percent are still planning to take some vacation this summer. Frose is out, with only 2.1 Check out more favorites in LA, Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia below. percent of Americans excited to order this 2019 staple.

2020 195

2020 Franchise Franchising Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

While many find hope for the industry as the country re-opens, the road to recovery is a very long and uncertain one. While the operational and financial impact of social distancing must be top of mind, nearly as important as what you do will be how you communicate these changes to your guests. Anticipation.

Guest Recovery 190

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 190

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. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip!

Food Safety 211

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 211

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

We encourage Congress and the Administration to consider bipartisan options to support the industry’s recovery.” Rewards Network has released a new in-depth guide here that gives tips and protocols for restaurant owners on what to do if/when an employee has COVID-19, in addition to the guidelines laid out by the CDC.

Mobile Ordering 193

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

Catering 101

Catering 2024 2023 Guest Recovery 101

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. In areas of the country, such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, where our firm is located, restaurants have been able to reopen – if they have outdoor seating that meets social distance requirements. Take their temperatures everyday upon arrival and throughout the day.

Fine Dining 201

Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 201

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

Franchise 173

Franchise Franchising Food Truck Loyalty Program 173

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. “We know that seismic changes continue to take place within the food and media industries.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Restaurant Reckoning: Dynamic Diner' SevenRooms released its “Restaurant Reckoning: Dynamic Diner” report, which uncovered new diner personas to help operators understand what motivates guests to dine out in this new era of hospitality. join a waitlist before they arrive so they can be seated immediately).

2020 189

2020 Food Safety Hotels Dine-in 189

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. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. Offering easy-to-assemble, take-home meals. Takeout For Good.

Food Safety 177

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 177

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

” The Long Road to Recovery. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, the road to recovery could still be a long one. Nearly three in ten (28 percent) respondents said they had looked up online reviews for a business while standing or parked out front when deciding whether or not to enter.

Loyalty Program 146

Loyalty Program Fast Casual Online Ordering Consumer Goods 146

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. Additional key findings from the survey include: Over a third (38 percent) of respondents plan to have between 1-20 guests, with 32 percent planning to have under 50.

2021 190

2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 190

Uncorkd

APRIL 18, 2018

Springtime is like the impatient little kid, buckled in the back seat during a long drive, pulling fruitlessly at the seat belt strap while their feet kick air, repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” then take stock of these wine trends that will reward your guest’s eagerness to enjoy spring. and abroad.

2018 46

2018 Guest Recovery 2017 2012 46

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. Restaurant trends.

2020 161

2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise 161

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2021

Short-staffing leads to dissatisfaction – of guests and employees. The impact of limited staffing is evident in guest sentiment data. Guest satisfaction with service speed is down 4.2%, with staffing being a common area of concern. Guest satisfaction with service speed is down 4.2%, with staffing being a common area of concern.

Guest Recovery 73

Guest Recovery Back of House Point of Sale Customer Service 73

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

” Ordermark also operates Nextbite where, qualifying restaurants can offer popular delivery-only brands, including HotBox by Wiz, a partnership with Wiz Khalifa, out of their existing restaurant space. When we started Lunchbox 18 months ago, we wanted to help restaurants with a strong ethos and identity speak to their guests directly.

Online Ordering 144

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 144

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

” At 3,900-square-feet, the build out of AQUAlounge is projected at $5 million, and construction is scheduled to begin in February of 2020. Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. The Dallas/Ft.

Coaching 168

Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 168

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Take employees’ temperatures at your discretion. Do not allow guests to congregate in waiting or bar areas. Design a process to ensure guest separation while they are waiting to be seated. Predetermine traffic paths to/from restrooms to limit proximity for guests and staff. Staff Health, Hygiene and Training.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. Through a QR code, guests can easily scan the code and join the waitlist through Yelp. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While we'd prefer a bit wider margin of safety at current levels, we'd encourage investors to take advantage of any post-transition weakness in the stock." Increasing industry awareness of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act (“Act”) so as to encourage safe and effective food donation and recovery.

Waste 102

Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 102

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

Back of House 132

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 132

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“During the period I was laid off due to COVID-19, there were several problems out of my control with my unemployment status leaving me in a difficult financial situation,” said Jessica Schiefele, long time Ruby Slipper bartender. To learn more about Smithfield Culinary go to www.smithfieldculinary.com.

Serving 207

Serving White Paper Food Recycling 207

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. Out of those, 68% of operators plan to grow beyond three or more virtual concepts in the next 12 months (so in the first half of 2023). ( This goes up to $425,000 or $3,734 per seat if you want to buy a location. from 2021).

2023 52

2023 Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

2021 133

2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 133

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Matthew Crompton, CGA’s Client Solutions Director, Americas said: “Recovery is well and truly here, and for many states sales may be close to returning to normal levels. “Let us assume that operators were able to better meet the needs of those 30 percent of guests who are under-whelmed by the beverage program.

2021 196

2021 Loyalty Program Coupons Fast Casual 196