Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. Flavor Contrast Ingredients Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with Brandon Collins, Corporate Executive Chef, Unilever Food Solutions North America to learn more about future menus.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious. And finally, their menu is easily understood with educational nutrition facts at the forefront. Our interview takes a small pause as I soak this in – this is the same cancer that I also had.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Human beings only use a small portion of their brain’s capacity – why is this so? This would likely include on-going learning opportunities way beyond a typical orientation for new employees and week-long immersion into menu, systems, and upselling techniques. Whether a public display of pride was evident – you were beaming inside.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Pho is essentially a richly seasoned beef broth that is ladled over rice noodles and thinly sliced beef, chicken, or seafood and accompanied by fresh herbs, fish sauce, bean sprouts, chilies, and limes for additional flavor. This dish is composed of small pellets of steamed semolina topped with meat, vegetables, and various spices.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. Digital Menus and Apps give new Options : with electronic menu boards and app-based menus, prices can be adjusted by time of day and the week, or seasonally – now you’re doing dynamic menu pricing, and very few customers will notice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) & Bing Places Hours change for holiday weekends.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is another casualty in the restaurant business – one that is far more detrimental than the loss of another corner operation. The menu cannot be driven by the chef’s desires, or the operator’s determined concept without a strong partnership with wholesalers. It all seemed to make sense – a service was provided.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) & Bing Places Hours change for holiday weekends.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. In any case, The Blue Gentian was a busy place. No one ever left the restaurant still hungry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. These media should be leveraged to communicate in a style and voice that is authentic to your business and your policies so there is no guesswork on the part of your customers. Carmine’s signage was in relatively small print and well off to the left of the outdoor hostess stand on a busy sidewalk.

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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. Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Basically, the busier you make your lunch business, the sooner you start making money.” Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. As the industry looks forward to the return to travel and dining in the second half of 2021, cost controls in every part of the business will be critical to its health. Your menu design should highlight these menu items, and the recipe should be kept consistent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently. KPIs lose relevance if unrealistic for teams execute across the business. In addition to substantial customer research, use concept tests for new offerings with small control groups to gather feedback and assess operational readiness before full unveilings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. So, no matter what their journey has been like; no matter their heritage, race, gender, education level, or portfolio of beliefs – this is a business of unity in purpose.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A Link Page solves this problem by hosting a menu of links accessible with one evergreen link. In the caption, you write something like, “Tis the season for Cranberry Martini’s! Online Menu Link. The first thing most customers want to find is your online menu. Example : “Check out our new online menu!

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Promote Private Parties to Jump Start Holiday Season Traffic Don’t wait. Be proactive in your efforts to increase holiday season traffic, and contact local businesses nearby. Yes, yes they would.

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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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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors. ” -Danny Meyer – Union Square Hospitality.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant!

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EATER

MAY 12, 2022

The menu at Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta | Sasso & Co. The menu cover at Manhatta in New York City. “I I thought that was a brilliant idea because I hate when I get a coupe,” said designer Amy Morris of the Morris Project, who recently created the illustrated menus and more for Danny Meyer’s revamped bistro Manhatta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

Surrounded by flourishing herbs, edible flowers, and citrus trees, guests can savor the farm-to-table tasting menu while immersed in nature. By diving into historical performance data, restaurants can identify which menu items consistently sell out or underperform during specific seasons. Budget accordingly.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Given the current scenario, you must always adapt to keep your business afloat. One area of restaurant operations you must regularly check and monitor is your menu. An upgraded menu can bring in opportunities to generate more revenue and cut down costs. Thinking about whether your restaurant menu needs an upgrade?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Low profitability, vendor challenges, rising cost of goods, cumbersome regulations, high rents, expensive marketing, and ebbs and flows of business volume have collectively made this enticing business to enter – nearly impossible to maintain. “We What can we do to prepare for a brighter future in the restaurant business?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. With this uptick in business, there are three things independent restaurants should watch out for this season to ensure your business is prepared to meet the holiday demand.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. Streamline your menu for profitability by offering your most popular items and food that travels well during winter like braises, curries, and kinds of pasta. Add drinks, if you don’t already have them. Resources ??

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

There could be injuries in the first few games that sideline a player for the season, there may not be chemistry with the rest of the team, maybe ego will get in the way, or it could simply be a case of scouting misjudgment. The same applies to any business, in this case – a restaurant.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

When Matt Swank purchased Lena’s Pizza in Fredonia, New York, his first challenge was dealing with the brand’s legacy, while wanting to put his own mark on the business. “However, we also wanted to add our own touch to some new menu items.” And the result? Expansion was the best way to achieve this goal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

. “Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. This coalition seeks to provide a unified front willing and able to affect positive policy changes that support restaurants and bars both large and small.” Unfortunately, many already have. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

These may be traits that come naturally to the best restaurateurs, but they can also learn some valuable habits to help them efficiently and effectively run a business and meet their goals. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 22, 2021

You may not be familiar with the term “prix fixe menu,” but you’re more than likely familiar with the concept, which has been a staple of both fine-dining and casual restaurants for decades. With a prix fixe menu, the food and the final cost are both decided from the outset, leaving you with nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the journey.

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