Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Learn a trade or skill, not everyone has the talent to be a successful influencer. As we embrace innovation and elevate it, let's not lose sight of the human touch, work ethic, and managerial excellence that have been the bedrock of the restaurant industry for over a century.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

By understanding customer behavior, strategically placing high-profit items, and incorporating innovative pricing strategies, restaurant owners can transform their menu into an influential factor driving business success. As a restaurateur, knowing what your customers love and why they love it provides invaluable insights.

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24/7 Waiter

OCTOBER 25, 2023

You don’t always know who the top influencers are It can be difficult to decide on who you need to help promote your restaurant. Buzzsumo recommends influencers and even content to match your brand. The post 10 Innovative Restaurant Marketing Tools To Boost Your Business In 2023 appeared first on 247waiter. Buzzsumo – Face it.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 30, 2022

Marketing With Influencers . Approximately 92 percent of respondents believe influencer marketing is an effective kind of marketing, according to the 2019 Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report. Selecting an influencer for your company is similar to selecting a marketing partner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The goal was to see what factors influence customer satisfaction the most, and SoundHound used two methods to find out. For example, when asked directly, most diners listed quality of food, cleanliness, service, and pricing as the biggest influences on customer satisfaction, which isn’t surprising.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2023

When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US have all become pioneering forces in specialty coffee – and continue to drive innovation in the sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most importantly, restaurateurs should ask themselves candidly whether an innovation aligns with the restaurant’s three to five-year vision versus distracting strategic focus and resources from higher-impact growth priorities. Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. You guys innovate more than any other company I know—and so quickly.” - Hollis Silva, Owner of The Melting Pot Spokane “I don’t have to worry about misplacing cash, take time to go to the ATM, or wait for my manager to count the drawer and then wait for my money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

Today, virtual brands are disrupting the foodservice industry, with celebrities, YouTube stars and influencers helping them go mainstream. The virtual brand’s influence has led to the inclusion of Thighstop menu items at Wingstop’s brick-and-mortar locations, too. Virtual Brands are Influencer Magnets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

Experimenting with Menu Innovation With a wide variety of guests passing through these types of venues, QSRs have an opportunity to feature menu options that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. These partnerships have expanded our reach to target audiences and have increased our brand awareness in new markets.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The real competition happens online, where attracting diners requires innovation, engagement, and a mouthwatering digital presence. Influencer Marketing: The Modern Word-of-Mouth Influencers can drive a considerable amount of traffic. Opt for micro-influencers as they often have a more engaged local following.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Source: *Causeway Solutions 2023 Dining Out and Household Spending Now that we know a little bit about overall dining habits, we looked at how people’s feelings and attitudes about other things influence their dining preferences. Nearly a third of restaurants (29 percent) are considering raising prices.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Food and Menu Trends Consumer preferences and economic dynamics influence food and menu trends. A substantial 9 in 10 consumers enjoy discovering new dishes and beverages at restaurants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation. Leveraging social media and communication, along with dedicated websites, becomes essential.

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Bingage

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Speaking of mobile, influencer marketing is also gaining serious traction. Mobile and social media both play a huge part in the success of many influencer-based campaigns. The post 3 Methods That Innovative Companies Use CRM Software appeared first on Bingage Blog.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Influence and Significance Influential ideas defy conventional wisdom and lead restaurants to long-term success in the digital era. Staying relevant entails adjusting to consumers' ever-changing preferences and embracing innovation as a strategy of differentiating in a crowded market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. The drive towards waste reduction influences every aspect, from the ingredients used to the serving materials.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Here are just a few remarkable restaurants that have closed this past year – many simply because the pandemic was the last straw – something that they just could not overcome – we will miss them: [] BLACKBIRD: A superb Chicago restaurant known for its innovation and passion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Nyle Deane Fortunately for Wisconsin diners, Deane’s innovative food is. Challenging Local Palettes in America’s Dairyland While Wisconsin boasts rich culinary traditions with Native American and Northern European influences, Deane finds purpose in creating menus that defy regional conventions.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 24, 2023

In particular, the city’s large expat population has helped drive innovation among its specialty coffee scene. They also help to show the level of innovation that is happening in the UAE coffee sector.” How could Dubai influence the future of the Middle Eastern coffee market?

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Social Hospitality

JULY 30, 2018

Collaborate with Influencers. More than paid ads and branded content, customers are likely to be more receptive to influencers’ posts and user-generated content because they come across as more authentic and credible. So, make a list of influencers who speak to your target audience. If a fit, reach out for collaboration.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

FoodTech21 Virtual Events showcase the thought leaders, brands, and innovators that will be leading the next foodservice revolution. Would you like a high-quality virtual event for your business, featuring premium content? Please reach out to our virtual events team to create your own today!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Alongside these qualities, the short-term future at least will require new levels of innovation, creativity, flexibility, commitment, humanity and sensitivity. Innovation. While this creates uncertainty, it also facilitates an incredible opportunity for innovation. Be open to trying alternatives and experimenting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Beyond Basic Balancers : The team found many cocktails that were made using an innovative variety of methods or modifiers to balance the drink or add layers of flavor. Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

According to a December 2019 report by commercial real estate giant CBRE using data from eMarketer, Generation Z’s spending is now at approximately $143 billion per year, with an additional influence over $450.5 billion in spending by others.

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The Rail

APRIL 4, 2024

Depending on where you plan on moving, each neighborhood has its own set of rules that could significantly influence your business operations. Negotiating with suppliers and finding innovative marketing strategies can also help keep expenses in check. To smoothly navigate these regulatory waters, diving deep into research is a must.

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 23, 2024

Innovative retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making informed predictions and taking action based on those predictions. As you navigate the ever-changing retail trends, the integration of AI becomes vital to staying at the forefront of innovation and meeting the expectations of consumers. Next year, U.S.

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Chowly

APRIL 17, 2024

Their recent insights, shared on a Hospitality Hangout podcast episode, shed light on innovative strategies tailored to improve digital marketing for SMBs. By sharing engaging content and showcasing unique selling points, restaurants can influence decision-making positively. Want more insights? Check out Chowly’s Guide to Marketing.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

In today’s technologically driven era, the restaurant industry is no stranger to the digital space’s influence. For restaurants, it’s all about embracing the change, innovating, and continually finding avenues to connect deeper with their patrons.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. This agility is crucial for staying relevant in a market where culinary innovation is critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 29, 2023

The substantial growth of China’s coffee market is largely thanks to the growing influence of Chinese millennials, who are much more likely to be exposed to Western culture. Culinary and regional influences in Chinese signature coffee drinks Milk-based coffee beverages are by far the most popular drinks in Chinese coffee shops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s simple, authentic, and innovative. Team Up with Social Media Influencers. To gain acceptance of its young target audience, Chipotle teamed up with TikTok influencers. TikTok: For the Digital-Savvy Younger Generation. The latest tool to make a splash on the social media scene is TikTok.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2024, we’re watching for continued and renewed innovation in the creator market that will extend into the on-premise – giving sellers richer options with greater variety that will bring uniqueness and premiumization to on-premise draft programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

Automation and innovation are too often viewed in the context of replacing restaurant workers, but real value lies in their ability to retain staff and reduce turnover (which hovers between 130 percent and 150 percent) by enabling manageable workloads and allowing workers to focus more on the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

With these tough times innovation is required and restaurants are seizing the opportunity to turn simple WiFi into valuable guest engagement and ultimately a competitive advantage to drive guest loyalty and provide immediate revenue growth. So how can a restaurant drive revenue without time-intensive and costly marketing initiatives?

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