Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

The initial inclination is to shift resources away from communications efforts, but restaurants should not abandon the innovative marketing strategies they have developed and executed during the shutdown to survive. But determined restaurateurs stayed afloat with a lot of hard work and a little innovation. Family Meal Packages.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

These establishments offer a higher level of service, often featuring waitstaff who take orders, serve food and drinks, and attend to the needs of guests. While the basic premise of table service restaurants has remained the same for decades, many innovations in recent years have transformed the industry and the way we dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

Meltwich was able to easily integrate its POS system with its delivery platform of choice, ensuring that the restaurant brand never missed a beat or lost out on a potential online order while avoiding the extra fees that are commonly associated with integrating a new provider into a POS system. The Importance of Robust IT Support. market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Is going out to eat in style anymore? Here are some more types of FM technology that will help drive an innovative dining experience. In order to take your restaurant experience to the next level, investing in technology with analytics capabilities is an important step. Asset Tracking Software.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Listen to "A Chefs Impact on Culinary Innovation | SPB Hospitality" on Spreaker. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with Tim Griffin, director of culinary at SPB Hospitality about his path to becoming a chef, finding his inspiration, and driving menu innovation for several brands.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As restaurants turn to new tech, from online ordering to touchless payment and more, it’s time to take a look at what’s working and what you might consider adding. In this article, we look at five technology innovations your restaurant should be using. #1: 1: Online Ordering Availability. 3: Online Reservation System.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? So, what’s the solution? Food availability is often in flux.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When we sign our work, we take full responsibility for it. “I Think about it for a moment – would you be willing to put yourself out there and take ownership for work that is less than stellar, less than the best you can do? Make excellence the rule and send mediocrity out the back door. I did this, this is my work”!

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 25, 2022

French-trained chef Grégoire Jacquet had a vision of a local restaurant offering quality fine dining-style food with the convenience of a quick carry-out experience. Check them out at Grégoire | French Restaurant in Berkeley, CA (gregoirerestaurant.com). The post 164. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

Tips are an essential part of a restaurant worker's take-home pay. But in order to break free from tipping, it's going to take a bevy of restaurant operators willing to stick their neck out and make a change. Pecking House's even tip split Brooklyn's Pecking House has an origin story that could only take place in 2023.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. Keeping in mind that there is a relatively small, but passionate number of consumers who are referred to as “innovators” (1-2% of the dining public) – there will always be room for a few disruptor restaurants.

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Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

Experts estimate that it may take up to two and a half years for restaurants to return to its pre-COVID economic state. Innovations alone are not enough—technology companies need to make their products or platforms accessible and affordable for operators. About 20 percent of American restaurants may not reopen.

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Gourmet Marketing

MAY 13, 2020

Because of this, restaurants are continuing to think of innovative ways to spice up their takeout menu. Baking is a popular activity for those that are staying home these days, and this Chelsea doughnut shop is taking advantage of that. Doughnuttery. The shop added a “Do It Yourself Dougnut Making Kit” to their takeout menu.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That’s why more than 230 industry leaders and innovators gathered in Austin, TX, for the 2018 edition of Spark, a conference by HotSchedules. Many of the sessions throughout the conference highlighted how strong partnerships can help restaurants champion new technology innovations throughout a brand.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Gecko Hospitality

JANUARY 13, 2023

Proprietors would put up a shelter by the road where travelers could stop to take rest and get some food. They would also take care of traveler’s horses while the patrons rested. During this period, Ritz Carlton was founded and carved out its own niche in this segment. The Introduction of Leisure Tourism.

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Foodable

JULY 29, 2020

This upscale fast casual restaurant is much acclaimed for its menu innovation and creative plating techniques. Sometimes we’ll take it to test, but most of the time—because these are seasonal menu offerings—we’re very comfortable going right to market.” We continue to seek ideas and search out the best culinary concepts,” adds Basile.

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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. Dining out is often a splurge occasion, yet today’s restaurant patrons are finding more options to balance their choices and manage indulgence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. This oversight presents untapped potential to extend a franchise's reach and impact from the inside out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. While increasing grocery costs could lead some consumers to eat out instead , it’s clear that restaurants need to do more to justify higher prices and improve the customer experience. Seven out of 10 U.S. First-Rate Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

How to improve customer experience, capitalize on new opportunities, and implement innovative technologies. Even in this challenging time for the industry, restaurants are finding innovative ways to better serve the needs of their customers. Implement Innovative Technology. Focus on Customer Experience and Personalization.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Isn’t this what provides excitement in life and helps us to jump out of bed in the morning? Why is a wow experience isolated to a few crazy innovators who also charge loads of money to see and feel what they are capable of offering? Isn’t this what we hope for? Aren’t we all after those WOW experiences? Why is it so rare?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

The desire to eat out is greater than ever, and restaurants are reopening from coast to coast, with curbside pickup and delivery, new opportunistic outdoor dining areas, and other innovative approaches like drive-ins and carhop service. In most states across the U.S., Those safety measures must be visible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Succeeding despite those headwinds takes a special effort, especially during back-to-school when the trends are most pronounced. Take Advantage of Technology : In addition to scheduling, QSR technology has grown immensely in scope and capability. Of course, it takes two to tango when hiring. But it’s not impossible.

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Foodable

AUGUST 3, 2020

This month, in partnership with Branded Strategic Hospitality and Rever Networks, Foodable is hosting a forum on the future of restaurant and hospitality businesses, showcasing thought leaders, brands, and innovators who are already shaping the next foodservice revolution. Food tech innovations. You can register for the event Free!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

households eating out or ordering food more frequently, according to a TransUnion report that details consumer attitudes and behaviors when engaging with QSRs. For more than half of consumers (58 percent), that amounts to dining out or ordering once or twice per week and spending less than $150 per week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here is a look at the top trends expected to impact foodservice in the next year: Social Responsibility on the Menu : When choosing where to spend their dining dollars, consumers will seek out brands that align with their personal values and beliefs 1. 1 More than half of Gen Zers want automated/AI menu suggestions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

Over the past decade, the restaurant business has been changing with the innovations in cooking equipment and advent of ghost and cloud kitchen. Expansion of the food service industry, product innovations, and surge in number of quick service restaurants have boosted the growth of the market. Innovations in Commercial Ovens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Fast casual brands, like the one I currently work for – Modern Market Eatery – are increasingly taking over that space and earning a loyal following for their culinary flexibility and innovation that they can serve up at prices less than upscale dining.

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

So, if you want to get the most out of it, you've got to plan ahead. But first, let's get some basics out of the way. Follow our step-by-step guide to get the most out of your visit to the show. Since these take place at specific times, plan those first. We'll help you do that. Details below.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Long-term success will depend on re-envisioning traditional concepts and strategic development of new operational practices that integrate practical social distancing protocols with more permanent delivery/take-out platforms. Take-out and delivery sales were slow to get started early on in the initial pandemic shutdowns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2023

Successfully implementing these changes can often be a challenge, due in part to manual processes such as paper-based employee schedules and out-of-date sales forecasts. Intelligent automation is the key to streamlining the scheduling process without missing out on potential revenue.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Food delivery will grow to a $24 billion industry by next year, and 6 out of 10 Americans will choose to order food rather than dine in. Food delivery will grow to a $24 billion industry by next year, and 6 out of 10 Americans will choose to order food rather than dine in. Let’s Talk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. The following trends show how brands are taking advantage of this growing movement.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. A substantial 9 in 10 consumers enjoy discovering new dishes and beverages at restaurants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. New independents will arise out of the ashes. Independent restaurateurs must take control of their Google My Business (GMB) account and local listings. Even so, the demand for delivery, take-out, meal kits, and the like will proliferate.

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