Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Starting January 17th, the brand is also launching a new signature cocktail called Endless Sunshine that will feature happy hour pricing of $7 all day, every day. Price may vary per market).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Those who don’t are effectively lowering their prices. Understand if your prices are keeping pace with inflation and maintain a markup that matches the costs associated with paying suppliers and staff. How is inflation affecting food prices? Business owners should routinely track increased costs and adapt.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. On average, students spend between 1 - 2 hours per day on social media , so be sure you’re posting your promotion online! Create a fixed-price ‘Mix and Match’ menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches for customers to choose from. (If

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Offer Specials and Competitive Pricing. Consider Adding Festive Menu Items.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. For a fine dining Italian restaurant, it could be that fresh truffle supplements are available at a premium price for a limited time.

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SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

They’re demanding increased levels of immediacy, having grown accustomed to ordering and paying — even ordering ahead — with a few taps of a smartphone. Meanwhile, diners can scan a QR code to easily view and order from your menu, as well as alter and route items to the correct kitchen location in real time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. Look at Your Menu. Consider how you're writing prices in your menu.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s always a good idea to refine your menu for your patrons. Yet, people want food, and they want the convenience of ordering out. This is a perfect chance for your restaurant to really refine your menu to provide your customers just what they want. Let’s look at simple menu ideas for restaurants to add today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence. One place where AI has been making an impact as these challenges persist is with phone ordering.

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Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

The “4 Ps of marketing” may sound like blah business jargon to restaurant types, but these four principles—product, price, place, and promotion—can magnetize new guests and keep regulars coming back. The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the marketing mix, are: Product Price Place Promotion Let’s go through them one by one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. As we head into the holiday season, we expect consumers to return to in-restaurant dining with enthusiasm.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. Offer a prix fixe brunch menu Brunch is often the highlight of Easter weekend, giving people a chance to reconnect with the entire family and indulge in their favorite seasonal foods.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range. People expect to pay online, and get annoyed if it’s not available. Plan for the staff you need.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I ordered the Bluefin Tekka Don, bluefin tuna sashimi on a bed of sushi rice, for an entree. I ordered other incredible dishes like the Orange Roll with salmon, avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo and the East village Roll with shrimp tempura, eel, and avocado. Other popular menu items include the spider roll and the Boston roll.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The menus place a focus on locally sourced seafood. You can make reservations for small parties online by visiting the restaurant’s website. Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Order Online. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. Some notable menu options you can choose during the weekend include a veggie hoagie, chicken cutlet sandwich, or a captain’s basket with fried shrimp, fish sticks, and hushpuppies. You can also place an order for a birthday cake or carrot cake online.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

My extensive list of the best restaurants in Chicago has every type of food, atmosphere, and price range to satisfy any craving, dining expectation, and budget. Alinea’s menu offers innovative dishes you won’t see anywhere else and is the very definition of avant-garde cooking. Order Online. Order Online.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The season creates the opportunity to gain short-term holiday regulars. Tweak the takeout menu. Retool the takeout menu with the goal of making it easy for people to decide what to get and order it from you. Bring the same sensibly you applied to the takeout menu to this initiative. Use an online waitlist.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Located close to Salmon Bay, the Walrus & the Carpenter is a higher-end version of your neighborhood fishing pub with locally sourced oysters, fabulous sides, and a robust beer menu. It offers excellent, rustic Italian fare at reasonable prices. Order Online. Order Online. Musang, in Seattle’s Mt.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

All pasta is made in-house and cooked to order, and their main dishes are all classic Italian preparation of meats and fish. Order Online. They serve lunch and dinner, and they have a brunch menu on the weekends, both with their respective cocktail menus. Cecconi’s. I recommend trying the P.E.I

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The multi-course menu at al di la Trattoria changes seasonally and uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The menu offers some of the most spectacular Mediterranean food in the most beautiful presentation that you’ll encounter. Order Online. Order Online. Sushi Katsuei.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Everything is seasoned to perfection, and the portions are pretty generous as well. Order Online. Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a good place to spend the day, and you can order food as you go. Their staff provides you with an order sheet that you mark as needed. The food is prepared to order, and the service is top-notch.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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Cheetah

JULY 20, 2021

QR menus are now a must-have and restaurants are looking for the most efficient way to make the transition. The Evolution of Digital Menus. Digital menus have been around for a while. The order station, for example, is suited for take-out-only, fast-food or cantine-like establishments. What Are QR Menus?

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Xtra Chef

JANUARY 14, 2021

From finding the right online ordering platform to making sanitization efforts in the front of house to preparing for socially distanced, in-house dining, the industry has had to make quick decisions in order to keep their businesses open. Manage Vendors and Compare Prices Quickly.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Doug and his wife Lori are both seasoned hospitality industry veterans who spent years studying and perfecting the art of Neapolitan pizza. Order Online. They’re open for dinner service and offer discounts for take-out orders, their crust is hand-tossed, and they even offer a gluten-free alternative. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot. They also have a Pan Asian menu that includes Thai dishes like Pad Thai, and a spicy Thai sesame peanut sauce bowl. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Order Online. The restaurant uses a blend of local and seasonal ingredients to add a twist and uniqueness to each meal. The joint only serves lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and the menu options include meals like potato frittata and artichoke & pistachio ravioli. Colonia Verde. Make a Reservation. Café Paulette.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Order Online. They offer a special pre-dinner service called L’apero, two hours of hors d’oeuvres, and half-price wine. Anything on the menu is great, but I highly recommend the smoked salmon eggs benedict (with citrus hollandaise!). Order Online. Order Online. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Order Online. Order Online. The menu features popular delicacies like duck, pistachios, quince, rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, huckleberries, elk, lamb, quail, pork spinalis, and more. Located at 10915 Turkey Drive in Knoxville , Connors provides lunch, dinner, wine, kids’ meals, and gluten-free menu options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. 8 percent say they plan to order more once the pandemic subsides.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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