Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Kindness Food Network's “Kindness is Served Here” is rolling out in 63 restaurants across Northeast Ohio as part of Values-in-Action’s Kindland movement in partnership with the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance. “Kindness and restaurants go hand in hand," said Values-in-Action CEO Stuart Muszynski. "Every

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

.’ This strategy is rooted in listening to our consumers and showing up authentically in the spaces they take an active part in,” Lauren Morton, Wendy’s Manager of Social & Partnership Engagement Strategy. The proof is, well, in the pudding.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Key insights for restaurant operators on navigating media partnerships and discrimination claims. Fast-food restaurant giant McDonald's resolved a four-year legal battle with The Weather Channel owner Byron Allen over advertising practices and agreed to continue ad purchases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Partnering with the Right Distributor Distributor partnerships are invaluable in sourcing affordable, on-trend glassware solutions. This artistry extends beyond the table to social media, where visually striking glassware plays a starring role, drawing in followers and creating a buzz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

Programs like the ones that EcoChef has developed and partnerships with institutions like Chatham, Energy Star, and the American Culinary Federation help bridge the knowledge gap and foster a mindset shift in the industry. How do you see restaurant kitchens evolving as more induction is adopted?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How did this partnership come about? Tthey put us in contact, but once we met, the partnership became a Must-Do. Our partnership with an influencer makes our reach even bigger and more authentic. Our goal is to learn as well as educate, uplift, and align with our target communities to coalesce as seamlessly as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

To address these challenges, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with sustainable suppliers and explore local sourcing options to help reduce costs. As restaurants lean into business models that prioritize delivery, partnerships with third-party delivery platforms have become critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Franchise owner independence : Some franchisees may have experience with different systems or philosophies from previous business ventures that don’t apply to their newfound partnership with you and your brand. It's important to guide them in adjusting to specific parameters in order to achieve a successful partnership.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 13, 2025

How to Choose the Right Partnerships to Grow Your Brand and Fill Seats. The right partnership can help you boost sales, grow brand awareness, introduce new products, or even break into a new market, as discussed in TouchBistro. Collaborations can be powerful, but only when theyre aligned with your brand, values, and audience.

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EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

. | Photo by Renee Dominguez/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images The TikTok food critic has spent the last few years advocating for independent restaurants, most recently in a partnership with Toast. Now, hes taking his restaurant advocacy one step further with a new partnership with point-of-sale platform Toast.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 16, 2025

The Bottom Line: The chain’s sudden profitability problems and the questions surrounding its McDonald’s partnership show just how difficult it is to operate a doughnut chain at scale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Partnerships : Collaborating with influencers or loyal patrons to showcase merch in organic and engaging ways. Social Media Campaigns : Posts and stories featuring the merch, styled in real-world settings, paired with teasers leading up to the launch. What lessons have you learned along the way?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Your best options for such partnerships boil down to suppliers and supplementary businesses. Ensure that both your businesses market the fact of your partnership. Release press releases or send out emails to your customers regarding the partnership. Reach Out to Local Foodies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2025

Regular in-house cleanings, education about common fire risks, and partnership with a professional kitchen exhaust cleaning company all help reduce the likelihood of kitchen fires. While there is no way to completely eliminate fire risk in commercial kitchens, you and your staff can take steps to reduce the risk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2023

The partnership resulted in a 116-seat signature restaurant directly inspired by the chef’s menu. What are the challenges of the chef – designer partnership? We don’t see the chef-designer partnership as a challenge, we see it as an opportunity and a privilege.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2025

With the right systems, training, and partnership between HR and operators, you can respond confidently, protect your business, and save time and money. Train your managers —especially on documentation and communication. Stay calm and confident —panic is contagious. Clarity Wins Unemployment claims don’t have to be a burden.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

DISCUS recently issued a call to action in partnership with the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, a group of 54 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. However, if there is no agreement on steel and aluminum, tariffs are scheduled to be reinstated at 50 percent. spirits and wines. alcohol industry and related industries.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A recent opportunity analysis and industry forecast, developed in partnership with Allied Market Research, uncovered four key global trends and growth factors that are helping to guide Chatimes innovation pipeline, including recent menu additions and whats coming up in 2025.Unique

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Starbucks recently launched a Pickup store in partnership with Amazon go. These types of convenient partnerships have carried over in the hotel industry as well. New Trends In The Contactless Dining World. The food industry continues to evolve in ways of making things faster and easier for consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

Social media, particularly visually-driven platforms like Instagram, works well to show off the experience and ambiance, while partnerships with influencers or food critics can add a layer of prestige. These restaurants can also focus on creating a sense of scarcity or urgency with limited reservations or special tasting events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We also learned that making a change of this scale requires strong partnerships. We also learned that making a change of this scale requires strong partnerships. From our distribution centers to our suppliers and culinary team, every stakeholder had to be aligned to ensure we maintained consistency across all of our locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

Exploring Private Label and Wholesale Expansion Once production is optimized, businesses can explore additional revenue streams such as private label partnerships and wholesale distribution. This helps ensure that as a company grows, it continues to deliver the same high-quality product that customers expect and love.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

As a coalition, we support the goals of our members and provide resources, programming, partnerships, and research, fostering a dynamic community of changemakers. To build a thriving, equitable, and enduring restaurant industry, we need to work together. There is enormous opportunity for change in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Some owners have established a “first dibs” partnership in two ways: First, if an employee wants more hours but their restaurant doesn’t have the ability, then the employee can go to a partnered restaurant and pick up shifts there. This partnership can help you staff up in a hurry. Automate Your Hiring Process.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A strong social media presence, community partnerships, and local events can get your name in front of more potential customers. Targeted email campaigns, influencer partnerships, and limited-time offers can generate interest. Investing in digital ads, email marketing , and an optimized online ordering system that can boost sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This can be achieved through a variety of tactics, such as media coverage, influencer partnerships and social media campaigns. PR helps create buzz for your restaurant through media outreach,creating news and partnerships with influencers. This delicate balance can be achieved by building relationships with customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

James Beard Award-winning chef Sophia Roe debuted a five-part video series, Signature Dish, in partnership with the team at Toast. In this first episode, Roe chats with Chef Joseph (J.J)

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

Partner and Collaborate Finally, QSR brands can leverage partnerships and collaborations to further grow through non-traditional expansion. These partnerships have expanded our reach to target audiences and have increased our brand awareness in new markets.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

His investment in TGI Fridays and partnerships with various restaurant groups highlight his ability to merge business acumen with community impact. His company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, has owned numerous Burger King and Starbucks franchises, and he played a key role in bringing high-end dining options to underserved communities.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In fact, according to a survey conducted by Apex Order Pickup Solutions, in partnership with Gridwise, roughly 85% of 3PD drivers said they would actively seek out restaurants that use smart lockers. But those who have used them report significant benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In the short-term though, 2025 will be a year of continued advancement, with new user research and experimentation, innovation partnerships to test and explore other potential use cases, and the development of a methodology for setting digital euro holding limits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

" For cost-effective marketing, Chirone advises operators to leverage social media channels such as Yelp and local Google ads, utilize email and seek out local partnerships. "You Participating in local events and partnerships can enhance visibility. "You want to advertise where your customers are already looking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With our partnerships, we’ve had the opportunity to create, pilot, and implement more automated solutions that are ideal to serve the needs of our partners. What impact did the pandemic have on the implementation of robotics in restaurants? How would you describe Miso’s 2022? Miso has made incredible strides in 2022.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Restaurants hoping to make a positive impact on the climate face an enduring challenge: selling their ambitious goals to diners simply looking to have a good time This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2021

Employment Office + Workforce Development + Local College Partnerships. Develop partnerships with them to leverage their existing email marketing audience and resources to build on-the-ground awareness for your open roles. Technology platforms can also help you optimize these searches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2025, we anticipate more restaurant brands will develop their own white-labeled digital wallets in partnership with companies like Ansa to provide customers easy-to-use payments with the added benefit of personalized loyalty incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Target also entered a partnership to open Ulta beauty stores within some of its locations and Walmart got into an E-commerce partnership with secondhand clothing store ThredUp. Target stores plan to spend roughly $4 billion in each of the next few years on new store remodeling and other projects.

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