Culinary Cues

JANUARY 26, 2025

The next time you walk through your local supermarket, butcher shop, fish market or bakery, take a moment to think about this. Putting aside the challenge of bird flu and the work and demands surrounding the care of animals, cost of feed, and process of harvesting and preparing eggs for market even at todays price this works out to around $.50

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Food Hotels Fine Dining Agriculture 446

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Let’s take the guesswork out of starting your food business and set your establishment up for success. Do you want to find out which food items your customers love the most? Here, you take a look at the GDP growth, unemployment rates, and inflation in the restaurant industry. Start by deciding what you need to know.

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Marketing Social Media SEO Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If a fridge breaks down, for example, IoT ensures that an alert is immediately sent out. If the special for the night is fresh oysters, but the delivery of those oysters is a day late, it can throw off the entire menu. Accurately timed deliveries : Timing is everything.

Food Supply 442

Food Supply Waste Supplies Management 442

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

My business plan laid out my steppingstones: open three artisanal ice cream shops, create synergy, and ride out the cash flow. We had another big decision to make: do we change who we are at our core to accommodate a co-packer’s production approach, or do we figure out how to remain small batch at scale?

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Food Back of House Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety 322

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

While it's crucial to stay informed, stepping back and allowing experts to take charge can be key to overcoming these challenges. Lastly, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle customer service tasks like answering questions, taking reservations, and processing orders, ensuring faster and more efficient support.

Marketing 380

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Customer Experience 380

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Ah…” when opportunity knocks, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket, in basketball or hockey you’ll miss every shot you don’t take, if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all,” …there are plenty of quotes that point to the same reality. This statement applies to all of us, in every situation, or any career. You might fail.

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Coaching Employee Relations Take-out Training 415

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2025

If you don’t stand out from the sea of options for diners, you may not bring enough guests through the door to stay afloat. While images can excite the senses, video takes it a step further with sensory appeal that words and photos can’t match. Then, when they want to dine out, your restaurant is at the top of their mind.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order. Boosts Repeat Business: Special promotions, loyalty rewards, and exclusive deals encourage guests to return. Promotions and Discounts Special offers drive customer action.

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Email Marketing 2025 Marketing Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

” To discuss the firm's growth, the evolution of food marketing and its future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Alan A. What made this campaign truly special was its charitable component, especially during the challenges of COVID-19.

Social Media 386

Social Media Innovation Sustainability Marketing 386

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. You can also reach out to other local businesses or organizations to provide further context to search engines about your restaurant’s location.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Pairing a cookbook with a few carefully selected tools or specialty ingredients takes the gift to the next level, adding a personal touch and practical elements that help bring the recipes to life (and possibly convince less adventurous cooks that the book belongs in the kitchen instead of on a coffee table gathering dust).

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Specials Book Social Media 2024 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable.

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Management Management Recycling Sustainability 423

Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

Managing special occasion promotions is easier than ever with the best POS system features and integrated online ordering. Loyalty Programs : Built-in systems to reward customers and trigger special occasion perks automatically. For example, you could offer a 20% discount on desserts for customers celebrating their birthdays.

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Specials POS Loyalty Program Inventory 78

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Its a marketing channel you control, giving you a clear, reliable way to share important news, announce special offers, and create excitement around whats happening at your restaurant. Getting Your Restaurant Newsletter Set Up: Tools and Timing Before you start sending out your restaurant newsletter, you need to set yourself up for success.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 195

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents. And so Farrow’s organization set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents.

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Restaurant Law Education Food Supply Dine-in 334

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Yet, too often, new multi-unit leaders are thrown in the deep end and left to “figure it out” without structured support. This transition takes time, but it’s essential for sustainable success. Learn more about the Academy and accept your special offer HERE. The result?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars.

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Reservations Book Customer Experience Dine-in 221

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From washing dishes to plating the most intricate dish excellence prevails. [] NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN A DULL KNIFE Take care of your tools and your tools will take care of you. We can all agree on the power of food to unite us. [] COOKING FOR ANOTHER IS VERY PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL Cooks put it all out there.

Employee Relations 410

Employee Relations Presentation Small Business Recruiting 410

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2025

sunday.gravy Pizzana Known for their elevated take on Neapolitan pizza, Pizzana has become a staple in Los Angeles dining scene with several locations throughout the city. In the spirit of their generosity, weve also decided to take steps to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

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Food Supply Social Media Food Order Take-out 300

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Building a Competitive Menu We’ve seen that with chains building out a competitive menu featuring specialty items and showing off their culinary skills to attract customers. So let’s take this a step further. Generalized or Specialized? Size The first thought may be to hire the biggest, most known buying group.

Food Supply 221

Food Supply Customer Service Back of House Small Business 221

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To get the timing right, you need to send out emails at strategic moments, such as: After a first order: Send a welcome email thanking the customer, followed by a series of other emails reminding them to order again and then other ways they can place orders with your restaurant. Highlighting the deadlineOnly available this weekend!adds

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Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Every restaurant and restaurateur are struggling to figure it out how am I going to make this work? The restaurant has been, is, and hopefully will remain a special place for gathering, celebrating, relaxing, learning about, and enjoying the work of the chef and mixologist. Is this our future a place we want to be?

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Recruiting 242

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking. You can start by ruling out events that wont fit your venue. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

Events 195

Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

With deep roots in the restaurant industry, we’ve worked with our clients to test a number of strategies to take on Restaurant Week as an opportunity to attract new customers. While having a special menu for Restaurant Week is important, so is keeping your bottom line in check. But don’t stop there.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 558

ChowNow

MAY 27, 2025

Updating a menu or adding a daily special was usually more of a hassle than it was worth, and the high commission fees cut into already tight margins. But what really stood out was the genuine sense of partnership. We see a lot of people take advantage when we send those out, Luke said. It keeps us top-of-mind.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday. With delectable pre-selected courses, the meal can feel more upscale and thus create an event that feels more special and memorable. Create a Prix Fixe Menu.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Advertising Events 563

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It might be a simple miscommunication, where the person taking the order misheard the customer’s special request. Customers expect to get what they ordered when they visit (or get take-out from) restaurants. Order accuracy starts at the very beginning of the process, with the person taking the order.

Ordering 562

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 562

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

If you miss a day, it will take another week before it gets emptied. Taking these small measures will help keep your back area cleaner and safer for employees andpreventany unpleasant smellsfrom getting to the customer areas. It isnt an easy task, but if you know what you are doing you can take care of it. doesnt work.To

Front of House 221

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. Train your staff to build other taking points. Net result?

Marketing 567

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. Taking Advantage of Limited-Time Offerings Seasonal flavors extend beyond mere calendar changes; they are driven by consumer desires for limited-time offerings (LTOs).

Seasonal Menu 221

Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

Consider the line cook who notices ticket times steadily creeping up and takes the initiative to communicate with the team and adjust the pace, all without management intervention. Implement pre-shift tastings where kitchen staff can share insights about daily specials. Have fun with it!

Coaching 419

Coaching Kitchen Safety Food Safety Communication 419

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The next step to optimizing your online presence is to take advantage of SEO so more customers find you. To get started collecting Google reviews, check out our article on How to Get More Google Reviews from Customers. Weekend-Only Deals : Feature a special menu item or exclusive discount available for just a few days.

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2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

This year, Del Taco is offering three seafood specials through April 23, which Del Taco president Tom Rose calls the perfect combo for Lent season. Its enough for fast-food restaurants to take notice. Why fast-food restaurants observe seafood season and not other religious holidays According to Wendys, its seafood season.

Seasonal Menu 281

Seasonal Menu Dietary Restrictions Catering Social Media 281

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. By taking the time to celebrate their contributions, employers can strengthen the foundation of a supportive and engaged workplace.

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Insurance Healthcare Leadership Small Business 412

EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

population that dined out at least once in the past month, hoping to better understand how Americans are approaching dining out in this new era. Theres no overall trend driving dining culture, with diners pretty evenly split on what inspires them to dine out. The Vox Media Insights and Research team surveyed over 2,000 U.S.

Social Media 245

Social Media Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 245

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Last Year, By the Numbers Whether you're celebrating a romantic evening out or opting for a cozy night in, one thing is clear—Valentine’s Day is big business for restaurants as diners splurge on premium meals, wine and desserts. However: 41 percent said they planned to dine at home instead of dining out.

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