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. Truly addressing annoyances guests don’t consciously convey or introducing dishes redefining what they previously considered possible take creativity and guts.

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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.

Communication 202

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 202

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. 1 Set goals for the event ?? Set a budget ??

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

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. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Simplified Menus. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

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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Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 196

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Whether they’re checking out your Google reviews, scrolling through Instagram, or browsing your site, high-quality restaurant food photography is essential to how diners experience your business online. Great images can also make your social feeds online listings, and marketing stand out among the crowd.

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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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Dine-in Small Business Seasonal Menu Café 419

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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Bar Social Media Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 157

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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Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

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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Marketing Seasonal Menu Brewery Small Business 78

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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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Those who spend their days in the kitchen, or the dining room do so sometimes out of necessity, but oftentimes because it is what they love to do – to create and bring a little joy to other’s lives. Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. DEDICATE THE TIME. DEDICATE THE SPACE.

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Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 322

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? Congrats! ??

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

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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2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Loyalty Program 98

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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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Consider what foods you love, what the local community loves, and what cuisines and menu items are not currently available in your region. Food trucks are a great way to try out a creative concept that might feel too risky or niche for a full-service, brick-and-mortar restaurant. Showcase the bounty with fresh and seasonal dishes.

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Food Truck Food Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There are more options for eating out than ever before. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Your plan should be comprehensive, well thought out, achievable, and consistent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 211

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. Preparing for major events and holidays, like Easter weekend, can help save your restaurant from chaos and make the most out of a holiday synonymous with the brunch rush.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It brings out the child-like playfulness, creativity, and spirited excitement in just about everyone. As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks.

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Advertising Social Media Food Truck Seasonal Menu 196

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. For busy pizza days like The Big Game and National Pizza Day, the expectation eases a bit. If you’re a pizza restaurant, plan on stocking up so you don’t run out of key ingredients in the rush!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. Because of this, we increased our focus on our Direct to Consumer (shipping) business and takeout. Too numerous to mention.

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Seasonal Menu Food Truck Consumer Goods Customer Experience 189

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. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Look at shift occupancy reports to find the less busy times.

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. You could even tap into the craze over the TV show, The Masked Singer , and require performers to take the stage in a costume or disguise. Ask local musicians to be judges. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

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Bar Seasonal Menu Events Back of House 88

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Around 80% of people will dine out this holiday according to the most recent OpenTable diner survey. The season creates the opportunity to gain short-term holiday regulars. These are the folks who might not go out to restaurants a lot the rest of the year but find themselves going once or twice a week during November and December.

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2022 Seasonal Menu Social Media Email Marketing 88

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

An Interesting Menu Keeps Customers Coming Back Starting a restaurant is no mean feat. Don’t Go Overboard While mixing things up now and then is a great way to keep people curious about your restaurant, constantly changing the entire menu is likely to put customers off. Having customers is great.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Social Media 60

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. When it came to ordering take-out, Gen Z led with 28 percent. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

And before she can do any of that, she needs a business loan. Let’s take a look: 1 – Capacity Calculations. First, Chloe sits down and works out her baseline capacity. That is, the average amount she should be able to take each day. But she needs more than confidence to take to the lenders.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Education Small Business 179

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. In fact, a survey of small business owners found that 47% of restaurants enjoy the most profitability during Q4. Meet their needs with these unique revenue-generating opportunities during the holiday season.

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Hospitality Seasonal Menu Front of House Social Media 155

EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

Rule 4: All it takes are a series of sharp, well-directed shakes of a branch to deposit handfuls of pearl barley-like white “caviar” into a net. Ants will chase you when you take their eggs. But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Rule 3: Ants are creatures of habit. Rule 5: Hurry.

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Seasonal Menu Agriculture Food Order Take-out 95

Next Restaurants

MARCH 8, 2022

These signs are great for attracting the attention of passersby, but you can take it even further and amplify their marketing power by using your restaurant chalkboard signs as a form of social media marketing. It can make your business stand out without breaking the bank. 5 Restaurant Chalkboard Ideas for Social Media.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Online Ordering 122

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless of how long employees intend to stay in a role — whether a seasonal job or a more permanent passion—restaurant operators have a common goal to keep staff happy, productive, and loyal. But having such emotional intelligence is no small feat.

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Management Management Coaching Front of House 190

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. But before you dive in, understand that catering takes a great amount of planning and strategy. If you are considering expanding your business by dabbling in holiday catering, read on to learn the six most important tips for success in the catering business.

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Catering Seasonal Menu Employee Relations Small Business 141

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 Trends at a Glance Persistent Planners : When life gets busy, DoorDash’s schedule ahead feature makes it even easier to check everything off your list and ensure it arrives right when you need it. Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered In 2013, things started off small, with a simple idea.

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2019

According to a study, 82 percent of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. A cash flow shortage occurs when more money is flowing out of the business than is flowing into it. To overcome your restaurant's cash flow crisis, you need to be ready to take action to save your business from an ultimate demise.

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Cash Management Seasonal Menu Social Media Small Business 124

EATER

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It would take a worldwide pandemic for him to finally write it down. After he moved into his new Logan Square apartment, he went to check out a nearby cafe called Logan Beach. That day, its chalkboard menu advertised something called Lea’s Amazing Soup, which turned out to be sweet-and-sour cabbage.

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