Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. "It's a challenging time for restaurants — large and small — and we believe that there are some practical steps restaurants can take to address the social distancing concerns you and many are voicing today," said Susie Fogelson, Founder/ CEO, F&Co. "First Utmost care and attention is required today."

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

As such, it's a tragedy when these establishments falter, collapse, or disappear, not due to a lack of talent, vision, or culinary prowess but because of a deficiency in leadership. I've distilled this undeniable truth: The success or failure of any restaurant is invariably linked to the quality of its leadership.

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Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Website Management 221

The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

Training in this area might include: Food safety : Food safety is non-negotiable. Food preparation : How to take raw ingredients and turn them into food that is safe to eat and ready to consume. Culinary techniques : Ensuring kitchen staff are familiar with recipes, cooking methods, and plating standards.

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Training Operations Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu 130

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you’re a chef from my generation then you likely have concerns over the changing landscape in the kitchen. It is human nature to try and push those out of our minds, but given a moments pause, it’s easy to remember them. It takes time for people to push aside tradition, habits, and yes – fear, that accompanies change.

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Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Uniforms Food Safety 448

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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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

This is probably the only time in your restaurant management career that you’ll be able to take actual breaks! Take a sneak peek into Setting the Table with Meyer’s 9-minute keynote speech or buy his New York Times Best-Selling book here. Topics: Leadership; time management; reducing overheads and staff turnaround. ??

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip! Eating out has changed and consumers are looking for a safer, contactless dining experience. ” Tyga Bites Launches.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. By July, the company announced the plant would close.

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Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 2022 363

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

To support its franchisees, who are independent business owners, in hiring and retaining employees who embody the brand’s core values, Dunkin’ is taking several steps to welcome new restaurant employees and promote the timely and much-needed opportunities its franchisees are providing. metro area.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Noodles & Company Launches Ghost Kitchen. Noodles & Company launched its first ghost kitchen test in Chicago. Noodles & Company's Humboldt Park ghost kitchen is located at 3220 W. Nathan’s Famous added Arthur Treacher’s to the brand’s portfolio, now available as a ghost kitchen concept.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. We really appreciate them being proactive and reaching out to us during a time that we couldn't even digest what was happening."

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Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And take time clocking data from your POS and send it right to your payroll provider for easier processing. Restaurant inventory management software is a tool that helps digitally track and manage your kitchen inventory. There's a wide range of options available that take the entire process online. All of this (and more!)

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

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.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

At the weekly staff meeting, they came up with an ad hoc plan: One group of staff members developed their first COVID safety protocols, ordering hand sanitizer, scheduling hand-washing breaks, and putting lines of blue painter’s tape across the floor of the restaurant to show people how to stay six feet apart. Several U.S. Several U.S.

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Training Café Kitchen Safety Back of House 307

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. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind. ” Delivering Jobs. .

Franchise 385

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 385

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

It is the ability and desire to strive for this potential that allows us to jump out of bed in the morning and face the day knowing that we can and will contribute in some way. Figure it out! Of course, we require those important things to survive, but survival to the average person is never enough.

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Uniforms Front of House Food Safety Healthcare 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. Beyond logistics, the biggest transformation has been in leadership.

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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

EATER

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Restaurant workers are made to feel powerless by design — and that keeps abusive chefs and toxic kitchens unchecked This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience.

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Kitchen Safety Social Media Back of House Cash Management 348

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“We have officially rolled out SALIDO to support all of our flagship stores across the United States and Canada and are looking forward to continuing our partnership.” ” Featured restaurants at the first Market Cafe in NYC will include the famed Katz’s Deli, Hummus & Pita Co, Parm, Lukes, Yupling, and many more.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards. Leadership and communication Leadership and communication are not just skills, but essential qualities for a successful restaurant manager.

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Management Management 2024 Leadership 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

She started her career in private wealth management, serving as the Director of Client Relations for an investment advisory firm where she honed her skills for management of client relationships and true servant leadership. ” Wescott sees herself in a leadership support role, and it doesn’t go unnoticed by franchisees.

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Franchise Franchising Catering Online Ordering 414

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

We will build on our momentum and do our part to take care of the world around us because it matters to us, our franchisees, our guests, and our communities.” ” As a Feeding America Leadership partner, the company has ongoing partnerships with a variety of food banks across the country. Consulting on Ghost Kitchens.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

EATER

MARCH 30, 2022

Street vending is technically legal in Los Angeles, but vendors say landing a permit is often out of reach This story was originally published on Civil Eats. They say it’s very difficult, because you need permission, kitchen licenses, and all these permits,” he says in Spanish. handed out its first vending permit in 2020.

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Food Food Safety Kitchen Safety License 246

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. in January 2017. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S.

Waste 253

Waste Food Leadership Customer Service 253

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.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

The Rail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

If every member of the team isn’t firing on all cylinders and seamlessly working together, orders are delayed, customer satisfaction drops, and the restaurant’s reputation can take a hit. While the adage applies to a wide range of restaurant operations, one of the most vital is food safety.

Food Safety 130

Food Safety Front of House Kitchen Safety Food 130

EATER

APRIL 28, 2021

After dropping in a pepper, I listened to it hiss and pop, then used the accompanying tongs to remove the lid and pull out a completely blackened pepper, its stem slightly aflame. It starts warming as soon as you plug it in, and takes nearly an hour to fully heat up. It takes time and confidence to get the hang of using a chushkopek.

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Kitchen Safety Entertainment Food Safety 2014 301

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

While it is not the outcome we wanted, amid all the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and the immense strain it has put our industry, the safety of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, vendor partners and our own staff is paramount. This is our community and we all must be kept safe.

Food Supply 253

Food Supply Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management 253

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Operations: An all-encompassing word for everything else involved in managing a restaurant, such as maintaining the atmosphere and ensuring employees follow health and safety standards. A high turnover means you now have to recruit, select, and train new candidates, which takes time and costs money.

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Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Using the right leadership skills Great restaurant managers inspire their teams and set the tone for the entire operation. Focus your restaurant manager training on these key leadership abilities: Communication Practice delivering feedback and handling tough conversations. Create checklists for different service roles.

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Training Management Management Loyalty Program 60

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator. Rather than assigning people to prep stations or at checkout, Ono takes advantage of automation to free people up to do what they do best; customer service/engagement and education. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?DoorDash?

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Under his leadership, iPayment closed an initial public offering in 2003 and then went private in 2006. He then founded Snap Kitchen in 2010 and expanded the brand as CEO and President to almost sixty stores and kiosks before stepping back in 2017 to focus on new projects. Grimstad serves on the board of directors of Beauty Tap Inc.

Fast Casual 282

Fast Casual Online Ordering Customer Service Employee Relations 282

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

While some of America’s most beloved brands like McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, and In-N-Out Burger have been slow to capitalize on the surging interest in plant-based eating in the U.S., Having a strategy for plant-based is now a business imperative–your customers want it and your competitors are doing it.

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

I put out some questions to my restaurant mastermind group because I said, "Hey, I got Brian Duncan for the Conquer Summit. I have to say they helped out and they gave me quite a few. And while there's no one pill answer, I do think that there's some opportunities that I hope we can flesh out. Brian Duncan: Good.

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