Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

In this Q&A with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine, Washcovick offers some ways restaurants can engage their customers and their community in these unprecedented times. From social media, to your website to email and your Yelp page, there are endless opportunities to reach your audience with relevant and timely information.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

How do you manage your restaurant in a modern and efficient way? Engage consumers using social media, storytelling, and events to create a deep emotional tie that extends beyond the plate. Make sure your website is mobile-friendly, provide online reservations, and think about building a user-friendly mobile app.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Social Media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

This shift is driven by growing environmental awareness, social media scrutiny, and increased access to digital information. According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, Innovation and Incubation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions How should restaurant operators approach digital investments moving forward? Waste management : Reducing food waste by monitoring inventory and expiration more effectively.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

If youre using a modern POS system or inventory management software, you likely already have most of this information easily at your disposal. Encourage regular input from staff and keep an eye on social media comments and review sites like Google and Yelp to spot patterns, then make adjustments when necessary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Plus, 43 percent of consumers told business news and insights website The Manifest that they prefer to order delivery from restaurants directly rather than from a third-party service. By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. These apps make it easier to manage digital orders, streamline kitchen operations, and reach more customers. Reservation and table management apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

We have a problem right now that seems to be universal and there is no shortage of complaints and posts on social media that proclaim the effects, but little is done to point to active solutions. Restaurant waste nips away at profitability – why? Making the effort to solve those problems is another story. Why is this the case?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

While the company has products specifically designed for each vertical, such as appointments, eCommerce, online ordering and reservation management, its uniqueness lies in offering high-powered capabilities that every business needs. These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. The top entrants will be asked to submit their recipe details to be tested, tasted and photographed for PR, media and social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In a social media-heavy world, the visual appeal of a restaurant has become more important than ever. With social media, we're able to reach people around the globe—it's so important. It's also important that what you put on social media is the same product you get [in person].

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Food delivery ideas: How to manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue It’s important to have a protocol in place for managing delivery and takeout orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. They both went through a management training program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurants are prioritizing benefits : Job listings on restaurant websites reflected the restaurant industry’s awareness of the demands made by their workforce. Restaurants will continue to emphasize responsible stewardship from zero waste efforts and regenerative agriculture, to water conservation. million in February 2020.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Let’s dive into what really works in today’s competitive landscape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Customers can also sign up on the website to receive email updates as new information is posted on the site. ” The BOHA! ” The BOHA!

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ChowNow

JUNE 29, 2020

ChowNow’s restaurant partners can take orders directly from some of the world’s most popular websites, including: Google Search, Maps, and Assistant. In fact, many restaurants are slimming down their menus in order to reduce waste, simplify training and prep, and save money. TripAdvisor.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security. They should also be outgoing and able to socialize with customers. Step 2: Track job candidates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Food waste is one of the leading contributors to climate change, and more than 80 percent of it occurs downstream within retail and foodservice establishments (ReFED).

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ChowNow

JULY 1, 2024

Learn from experts at ChowNow and 7shifts how you can manage inflation without raising menu prices. Reduce Food Costs by Planning Ahead How to reduce food costs and waste: Be mindful about portion sizes: Observe which dishes frequently return with leftovers.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

For example, you can take orders from your social media profiles, like Facebook and Instagram, using a form or direct message. Another approach is to integrate an online ordering feature or plugin into your website and leverage your FOH as delivery drivers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. In addition to product-specific resources, Tipping Point includes e-Learning and training materials to support both restaurant managers and servers.

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ChowNow

JUNE 10, 2024

Running a restaurant is a balancing act of managing expenses and maximizing revenue. Overhead Costs: Rent, utilities, and other fixed costs must be managed efficiently. Social media is another powerful, cost-effective channel to directly engage with diners, promote new menu items, and drive diners to order online.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

High CoGS can eat into profits, so it’s important to manage inventory and control waste effectively. Strategies to Manage and Optimize Labor Costs Schedule staff based on peak hours to avoid overstaffing. Implement portion control to reduce waste. Encourage reservations to manage flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Contactless ordering and delivery, curbside pick-up and socially distanced patio seating are just a few of the amenities featured at Holsom that balances safety and convenience of its guests.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

However, overly large portions can sometimes result in food waste, which is an issue not only for restaurants but also for the environment. According to the UN Environment Programme, over one billion tons of food is wasted annually, and 40% is from restaurants and food service companies.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

A few common tricks to boost popularity of high-profit items are to: Make these items more prominent on your menu, on social media, or on your website. If your restaurant uses an inventory management software, you can refer to this to track your actual inputs versus your outputs to see just how efficient your kitchen is.

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