Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Launching a fine dining restaurant is an undoubtedly exciting venture, but it's not without its challenges. With the fierce competition in the food industry, a well-thought-out pre-launch marketing strategy is crucial to ensure your restaurant gets the attention it deserves.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Research the Market. Market and Promote the Opening. Below is a list of the potential coffee shop concepts to think about when conducting your market research. Research the Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Understanding your diner’s requirements, preferences, and desires is the foundation for success in the modern restaurant industry. This industry seeks to develop a value proposition that speaks to its consumers and convinces them to dine in their restaurants. How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector. Coffee in 2023.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In today's highly competitive environment, restaurant marketing requires precise, dependable, and complete consumer data. Data acquired about your actual consumers can be used in both online and offline marketing campaigns. For example, how do new consumers find your restaurant on the internet?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is more to success in the competitive restaurant business than just great food and service. Cultivating a positive brand image, building customer affinity and differentiating from the competition are essential components of any forward-thinking business strategy. That’s where public relations comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion. The industry is projected to reach $1.2

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the biggest issues facing restaurants in 2023 is finding and keeping good talent. According to our data , the average turnover rate for restaurant staff in the U.S. People are the heart of the restaurant. They’ll take pride in the shout-out and you can showcase the faces of your restaurant. Shared responsibilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Engaging with customers on a local level is crucial for achieving long-term success, especially in a customer-driven competitive market. Local store marketing (LSM) is one of the most impactful ways for restaurant brands to provide those touch points.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It may sound like just an excuse to eat out, but experiencing the food and ambience of your competitors is essential to writing a persuasive restaurant business plan. Think about it: you can’t possibly know what your restaurant is up against unless you do your research. Food Quality. Location and Parking.

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Wasserstrom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the competitive restaurant industry, creating a memorable and immersive experience for your patrons is key to building a loyal customer base. One method that builds brand loyalty in a way that appeals to our customers’ longing for sensory-rich experiences is through scent marketing. What Is Scent Marketing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2023

The restaurant industry has generally seen an increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. Although this is a welcome development, it also means more competition. It means more restaurant businesses now have an online presence. So, how do you attract more customers to your restaurant in the competitive market?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. In today's competitive market, you must ensure your business can be easily found online. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As these restaurants (and others) have discovered, technology has become instrumental in improving their safety and quality programs, increasing compliance, keeping up with ever-changing regulations, improving the customer experience, and differentiating themselves from the competition. Elevate quality management programs.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. It’s a strategy to improve your restaurant profit margin and ensure its long-term viability. What is Restaurant Profit Margin and Why Should It Improve?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. That’s why restaurant owners and managers should carefully evaluate and navigate these hurdles to ensure successful integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

While commodity shortages, transportation logjams and other disruptions have eased, restaurants and other food service providers continue to apply lessons learned from recent periods of instability to make logistics and resupply processes more nimble and resilient. Improved financial efficiency ultimately strengthens market position.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

The restaurant industry has always been dynamic and challenging, but the labor shortage has pushed it to a critical juncture. Understanding the Drought The labor shortage has hit hard, with many restaurants operating below capacity despite a rebound in customer demand. This recognizes the value of their contributions to the business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Looking around the lively atmosphere of any restaurant, there are no doubt patrons capturing and sharing fun memorable moments. This type of user-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a key tool in the digital marketing landscape, offering brands a genuine and engaging way to connect with their target audiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. What are examples of how a subscription model can work for restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Surging prices have been top of mind for consumers for two years and counting, leaving restaurant leaders questioning how inflation might influence diners’ behavior and overall spending habits, including their usage of digital ordering and third-party delivery apps– both of which gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this current economic climate, it can be a challenge for restaurant owners to adequately plan for the future while dealing with the day-to-day necessities. With ever rising costs for supplies and staffing, how can a restaurant owner/operator best plan for the future? This can be especially true going into the holidays.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2023

Twenty years ago, spending marketing dollars on digital ads was a new concept. Businesses took their money from traditional marketing budgets and shoved it into digital. Restaurants were among the first to feel the pressure with increasing costs per acquisition. Didn't exist. Also non-existent. The Growth of Digital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has changed dramatically in the last two years. COVID has upended the way the industry operates, shifting everything from the way we serve guests to how sanitation works to what the supply chain and labor market look like. Expanding the Tech Stack. Move to Mobile.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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The Eat Restaurant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A target market for restaurants is the diners who a) you are hoping to attract and b) are most likely to eat in your restaurant. The perfect restaurant target market lies where these two groups overlap. New restaurant owners get carried away trying to cater to everyone simultaneously.

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 19, 2021

Let this tale be a precautionary lesson for you to not go down the same path lest you suffer the same fate as this restaurant did. In an average town, there was an average restaurant. One day, a new restaurant opened down the road. The new restaurant owners were younger and tech-savvy. The plot twist?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The restaurant industry is changing quickly, and technology plays a big role. This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. One way to do this is to open a virtual restaurant. A virtual restaurant is a restaurant that doesn't have a physical location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

The restaurant world is one of the most competitive industries on the planet. As a restaurant owner, you know that a successful business requires more than delicious signature dishes and an appealing atmosphere. You focus on creating those wonderful dishes, and let us help you navigate the marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2022

It certainly feels like better days are ahead for the restaurant industry. How is technology shaping the future of restaurants and giving brands a competitive edge? The Trend: Ghost kitchens and changing restaurant design cater to off prem. The Challenge: The increase in restaurant tech has led to disjointed results.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Most restaurants, however, are still trying to manage their operation based on their outdated business plans, SOPs, and vague key performance indicators (KPIs). Panicked at first, some restaurant and F&B operations managed to adjust. Even dress codes are more relaxed. But the expectations of guests and owners did not change.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Restaurant CEOs find themselves under immense pressure to enhance sales and sustain margins. 1 – How Do We Grow in the Current Markets? New locations in smaller markets with less competitive saturation? 2 – Should We Be Seeding New Markets? It’s time for restaurant CEOs to find where to go and how.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future.

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