Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Consumers now demand more transparency so they can feel more comfortable and confident about the products they eat and the brands they support. Use trusted resources to cover critical topics, like how to avoid cross-contamination, how to cook and store foods properly, the importance of using food thermometers, etc. Consider trends.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Naturally, this led many consumers to start brewing more coffee at home. According to a 2022 National Coffee Data Trends report from the National Coffee Association, a record 85% of the US population were drinking at least one cup of coffee per day in 2020. Some of these businesses then ended up closing permanently.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2021

And in the business side of beverages, no topic is more trendy right now than “functional beverages.” And according to The Hartman Group’s Functional Food & Beverage and Supplements 2020 report, 29 percent of consumers have been consuming more functional foods and beverages since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (2).

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Especially compostable menus.) Hard Seltzer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Now that consumers have become more particular with dining, service standards have skyrocketed, and expectations are higher than ever before. Statistics show that 96 percent of consumers from across the globe say that customer service plays a critical factor in choosing a brand they’ll be loyal to.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Fortunately, it’s not that time consuming to keep up with the latest technology trends if you incorporate these 10 habits into your life. Watching them can help you build skills and knowledge about restaurant tech and related topics. There are millions of podcasts, but Restaurant Technology Guys zeroes in on this topic.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Restaurant customer trends change, food and supply prices fluctuate, and new competitors pop up every day. Let’s start by first looking at the latest industry trends. As for limited-time offers, you can provide deals around national trends or hot topics to reach a different demographic and create a sense of urgency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Restaurants and bars can use it to identify areas needing enhancement, adapt to changing trends, and refine operations. Modern consumers are increasingly digital-savvy and prefer convenience. For businesses, this means eliminating barriers to participation and ensuring that the feedback process aligns with modern consumer expectations.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With an emerging consumer focus on health and wellness, more and more customers are looking for their drinks to do more than simply taste good; many now want the food and drink they consume to contribute to their health and wellbeing or support their lifestyle. These are often then sold to the public for use at home. Why Turmeric?

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

2 Although sales has been increasing again, the trends are different now than in past years. However, with most marketing-related things, restaurants must make consumers aware of their delivery, takeout, and online ordering services. Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified about our latest blog topic and restaurant news.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Hospitality trends are constantly shifting, and there’s only so much a restaurant owner can do to predict what’s coming next. The good news is that changing restaurant trends are an opportunity for restaurants to get a jump on the next big thing and get ahead of the competition.

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Deliverect

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

With 2019 coming to an end, a few of the restaurant and food industry’s figureheads are already looking ahead to next year’s upcoming trends and fads. Topics that surged in interest in 2019 were sustainability , local sourcing and natural ingredients, as well as plant-based everything. But what will 2020 bring? Snack-sized meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated certain trends in the restaurant industry that many establishments will have to adapt to, for example, digitization, increased demand on delivery and off-premises dining, and increased competitiveness of talent acquisition. Changing Mentality in Employee Benefits and Safety Requirements.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

The big new entry in the first case, is the Innovation District, a specially created area that will stage all the most important talks on industry trends, without forgetting future scenarios. Lastly, sustainability, a key issue for both consumers and supply chain companies. Great attention is paid to consumer demands.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

The all-items Consumer Price Index rose by 0.6% The Consumer Price Index rose by 9.2% Consumers are “trading down” when making dining decisions, putting perceived value and quality at the forefront of their research. In 2022, food prices increased by 9.9%. In 2022, prices increased by 7.7%. from February 2022. In the U.K.,

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Compared to other types of businesses, consumers are especially likely to check reviews before visiting a restaurant. We monitor reviews for thousands of restaurants nationwide so we can track customer intelligence trends. COVID-related complaints still come up, but overall they’re trending downward compared to earlier in the year.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 24, 2023

In fact, 62% of consumers follow food and beverage companies on social media to discover restaurants, according to a survey from OpenTable. Content posted on Twitter often taps into trending topics and serves as an announcement forum for restaurants. It’s also a great way to communicate directly with guests. Get creative!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Educational sessions cover topics from the hottest food trends to menu makeovers, plus how to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based and how your business can reduce its environmental impact!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Bluedot released the fifth installment of the State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits since the beginning of the health crisis. The latest research was based on a survey of 1,508 American consumers. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. With consumer expectations at an all-time high, award winning architecture and design firm, CRTKL, is working with 7-Eleven to re-imagine its stores and to attract consumers.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

consumers use social media to search for new businesses, discover new people, and to post their thoughts on a company. However, this was all the people needed – good visuals and a trending song will have people wanting to try out your restaurant. Many TikTok videos made by regular consumers can get up to 500k likes and over 1M views.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 2, 2019

Since our blog is fairly new (started in the fall of 2017) we’ve been experimenting with different content topics, audiences, and writing styles. Saturated markets, changes in consumer eating habits, and ever-changing technology are just a few of the outside factors that challenge your day to day. Restaurant Advertising.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It covers topics like your ideal customers, how you're going to reach them, and who your competition is. Vertical short-form video has quickly become a popular way to consume content, and TikTok is likely to blame. Using trending sounds is an excellent way to be discovered. You need a marketing plan. So, where do you start?

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

You can also view more industry topics, recipes, tips & tricks, and food & beverage trends on our blog. We can be found on Instagram and Facebook , so follow us for more info and let us know what you think about ghost kitchens and virtual brands.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Brands that stand out are able to use big data to spot trends, measure performance and create strategies that will drive profits. We compile comprehensive data on industry trends across all restaurant categories. Restaurant industry trends we’re watching (by restaurant type). Another trend we’re watching is pricing.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Restaurant mergers and acquisitions have been much a topic of conversation in the last couple of years, but we’ve been studying (and working with buy- and sell-side teams on diligence , value-creation plans, portfolio rationalization and more) for close to ten years.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 31, 2021

Restaurant reviews hold a tremendous amount of sway for consumers. Likewise, negative reviews can completely turn off consumers who were previously excited to dine with you. Here’s a breakdown of how we gather restaurant review data, what the latest trends are telling us and how you can turn the data into action.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

From infamous chicken sandwich wars to on-trend plant-based burgers and acai bowls, it’s safe to say that 2019 was a trademark year for restaurants. In this scenario, the platform manages all management and administrative duties for the operator, allowing them to meet consumer demand with ease. trillion in sales by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. National Restaurant Association Survey on Top Menu Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The number of consumers that start their purchase journey using a search engine is growing. For example, a study by Power Reviews in 2018 found that over 70 percent of consumers start their purchase journey on Amazon or via search engines. This is an example of Schema mark-up. Local Content. Provide the Answers.

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Takeaway Solutions

JUNE 8, 2018

Facebook demographics can provide a wealth of information about consumers from a variety of demographics. Leverage Hot Topics to Stay in the Conversation Analyzing the Hot Topics in Australia for April 2018 provides some useful insight into what gets Australians talking on social media.

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Sante

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Initial topics include: - Demystifying the range of organic and eco-friendly certifications. - Wine Paris 2020 will guide buyers in a fast-growing and evolving global wine market, in which consumers seek out eco-friendly products. The Wonderful Day is dedicated to presentations, debates, and workshops hosted by experts.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 12, 2020

Yet, the conversation has evolved over time as consumers have sought to process the rapidly changing environment and how it has impacted their dining habits. Studying these emergent themes can help restaurants understand the consumer state of mind. . Online guest feedback for restaurants has been dominated by COVID-19 chatter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the case of most of the concepts in these segments, Thanksgiving means significantly less traffic and even closed locations as consumers gather at home for meals with friends and family. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Topics: Restaurant Equipment and Technology. Topics: Restaurant Technology. The show advertises “emerging trends abound on the show floor” as you learn from and network with countless like-minded restaurateurs. Topics: Restaurant Operations, Technology, and Foodservice. Topics: Marketing. When: January.

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