7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

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. QDOBA's New Concept. ” Delivering Jobs.

Franchising 385

Franchising Franchise Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 385

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

2019 323

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 323

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. Dunkin’s transition to paper cups will remove approximately one billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. franchisees for use in their restaurants.

Mobile Ordering 378

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Zagat Stories was created and is produced in-house by Zagat under the leadership of CEO Chris Stang, Zagat Editor-in-Chief, Hillary Reinsberg, Zagat Stories Editor Chris Mohney, who recently joined the company after past editorial leadership positions at Serious Eats, Culture Trip, and Tumblr, and Zagat Creative Director Nick Bilardello.

Coaching 419

Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In Arkansas, ordering buffalo ribs will land you a plate of fried fish—seasoned, battered ribs cut from local big-boned buffalo fish. ” HungryPanda’s online ordering platform provides a tailored user experience to overseas Chinese users to help them overcome cultural and language barriers. . and Maria Washington).

Mobile Ordering 350

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 350

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. In 2022, Just Salad will expand its award-winning Reusable Bowl Program to digital orders and offer participating customers loyalty rewards in its mobile app, further encouraging sustainable eating on the go.

Franchising 508

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

Customers indicate better performance across most aspects of the full-service restaurant experience — with food order accuracy (92) and waitstaff courtesy and helpfulness (90) leading the way — appreciating restaurants’ efforts to satisfy customers despite inflation.

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Food Order 294

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

On the ordering side, the brand improved its signage for to-go orders and is also planning to leverage technology with the rollout of a new online ordering system. This could translate to an additional 500 to 1,500 metric tons of paper waste eliminated annually across the U.S.

Franchising 433

Franchising Franchise Sustainability Fast Casual 433

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes. Pieology Pizzeria Refranchises Locations. ” Krispy Krunchy Expansion.

Franchising 341

Franchising Franchise 2020 Leadership 341

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Cornog and Flaherty share wagamama’s global brand vision and will provide the business with the local operational expertise and leadership needed to accelerate growth. “Food waste is a growing issue in the casino resort industry and Procurant is a clear solution to minimize this waste by optimizing on-site food storage.

Bar 388

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 388

EATER

MARCH 17, 2022

In addition to the CEO switcheroo, the company also announced that it would install electric vehicle charging locations at many of its stores, and would soon allow customers to use their reusable cups when ordering ahead via the mobile app to cut down on single-use plastic waste.

Employee Relations 246

Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 2021 Hiring 246

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

“Matt and I have been fans of Moe’s for a long time and were attracted to the unique brand personality, culture, leadership, vision for the future and unit-level economics.” Customers and businesses also have the option to order Nathan’s Famous for catering via EZcater and Forkable. ” Andre Gruel. .

Franchising 365

Franchising Franchise Customer Experience Customer Service 365

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. ” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Ono Food Co. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?

Food Truck 317

Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Between payroll, ordering, reporting, and a mess of other paperwork, it’s easy for back-office operations to bog down crucial front-office efficiency. The constant need to receive orders and check stock levels can keep managers behind the scenes, holed up in stock rooms, counting how many tomatoes are on hand. How to Stay Afloat.

Food Safety 147

Food Safety Back of House Front of House Inventory 147

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

That does not diminish the task’s importance: On a fundamental level, managers need visibility into what the restaurant has used up and what to order to maintain operations. Managers also need to track waste to control costs. Spot Counting Enables More Efficient Restaurant Inventory Management to Increase Productivity.

Inventory 60

Inventory Management Management Technology 60

Hot Schedules

MARCH 25, 2019

That does not diminish the task’s importance: On a fundamental level, managers need visibility into what the restaurant has used up and what to order to maintain operations. Managers also need to track waste to control costs. Spot Counting Enables More Efficient Restaurant Inventory Management to Increase Productivity.

Inventory 60

Inventory Management Management Technology 60

MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

Meanwhile, automation in order processing and robotics in food preparation are helping franchises address labor challenges and increase efficiency. Franchises are implementing eco-friendly practices, such as sustainable packaging, energy-efficient operations, and waste reduction initiatives, to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Franchising 52

Franchising Franchise Innovation Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Grubhub launched its Ultimate technology, a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system. There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app.

Catering 307

Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order 307

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

His involvement in the community was unrivaled, as he was a major donor and contributor, giving generously of this time, leadership and experience. Consumers can order for delivery or pick-up through digital channels, or on-site using kiosks. BYOM is mobile-responsive and easily updated. Sedgwick St.,

Allergens 365

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 365

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Under Barb’s leadership, TSFR’s Del Taco restaurants consistently broke system wide sales records and TSFR was named franchisee of the year two years in a row. Restaurant and Chef and Leadership award categories will continue to have no fees for entry. Barb also served on the Operations Advisory Committee for Del Taco.

Food 433

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 433

EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Multiple former female employees also allege that the farm’s nearly all-male leadership created a sexist environment in the livestock program, culminating in a 2019 letter-writing campaign to Stone Barns leadership and the resignation of two employees in protest. Pseudonyms are denoted with asterisks.

Agriculture 246

Agriculture Leadership Employee Relations 2018 246

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Only 18 percent of survey respondents said they used any form of digital or mobile training. More than 39 percent said they focused on food waste tracking, 21 percent are investing in improved forecasting to optimize ordering, and 16 percent are enhancing training to prevent employee-level waste. It is dead money.

Influencer 251

Influencer Pricing 2024 Social Media 251

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Off-Premises Dining Is Essential Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost three out of four restaurant orders are taken to go. More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

Reservations 488

Reservations 2025 Marketing Loyalty Program 488

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

It also means that coffee can be transported in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs, also known as “super sacks”), allowing for more streamlined bulk ordering. The guide details estimated startup costs ranging from $50,000 for mobile trucks to $350,000 for seating-only cafés, outlining key expenses such as equipment and staffing.

2025 61

2025 Pricing Café Events 61