article thumbnail

How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

License 459
article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

2020 162
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Guide To Average Restaurant Revenue And Profit

BNG Point of Sale

To make the most of restaurants or catering businesses, you’ll need to answer some vital questions and know how much volume the business can generate in sales as monthly revenue, and at any given time. Most average restaurant revenue statistics reflect pre-COVID sales numbers. What Is Restaurant Revenue?

article thumbnail

How food and hospitality can flourish in the next normal

Future Food

How food and hospitality can flourish in the next normal Retail Relationships Rewarding Foodies. As we witness the gradual relaxing of restrictions placed on food operators state by state and an uncertain return to trading, one thing is certain – the Food & Hospitality will inevitably recover. This is seen in several recent surveys.

article thumbnail

31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

31 Restaurant Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. As a result, it’s important to test out different types of restaurant marketing ideas and trends to see what resonates most with your target audience. Download Now.

article thumbnail

The Great Shortage

EATER

At one point, ketchup packets were in such high demand as customers avoided indoor dining in favor of drive-thrus, takeout, and delivery options that Heinz built eight new production lines — a process that normally takes well over a year. Where eating at restaurants became an option, the experience felt different.

article thumbnail

Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

Modern Restaurant Management

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Brands Inc.