Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With the post-pandemic return-to-office, business catering is in full swing. But business catering is a different beast requiring different menus, operations, and technology. What are the primary differences in business catering vs. party catering? Business catering is complex and high stakes.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Miller Catering (JAM) is sustainability. Miller Catering (JAM) is a large catering company headquartered in the Philadelphia area. The post How this High-Volume Caterer Drastically Reduced Single-Use Plastic appeared first on the CAMBRO blog. One of the core company values at Jeffrey A.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While holiday-themed items are a hit this time of year, restaurants must be sure their menus also cater to different dietary needs, from vegan and vegetarian to gluten-free." "Party planners are aligned with employee preferences as 66 percent plan to serve a buffet-style meal at their company party this year."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a proud, second-generation Bojangles franchisees at Georgia Foods, my family and I have tapped into a distinctive strategy that has boosted our profitability across our 41 Bojangles locations – catering. With industry data projecting the catering and food service sector to reach $477.3B

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Charlotte-based B&I foodservice provider and division of Compass Group is rolling out the red carpet for 25 new holiday catering items available until the new year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to standing out in a crowded market, restaurants must cater to guests with dietary restrictions — vegetarian, gluten-free or vegan — in a way that is both delicious and unique.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2020

Reinvent Your Catering Menu. Many offices are requiring individual packaging for catered food and even office snacks. Rethink your catering menu. Catering and group orders are powerful marketing tools: One person orders but dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of people enjoy it. That gives you incremental brand exposure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The main part of our business is catering, which of course was all but dead during the pandemic. In terms of pricing, we did have to raise our prices a bit in 2021 due to cost increases, and we’ve been able to keep them steady, fortunately. We also learned during the pandemic about the value of taking care of our good staff.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Football games, college events get the five-star treatment with shooters, passed food, and more at University of Tulsa

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the CAMBRO blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

W hile many catering businesses serve buffet-style, On the Spot Catering owner Alec Ayala wanted to do something more personal with his business. OTS Catering started by accident in 2022 when Ayala cooked at a backyard party and a few people took his information down. What inspired you to get into foodservice?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Notably, establishments that embraced change reported stronger performance metrics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

This shift in consumer behavior underscores the need for restaurants to cater to this growing customer demographic. For this, flexible seating arrangements are the key – from cozy booths to communal tables and counter seating, offering options that cater to individual preferences ensures that solo diners feel comfortable and valued.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These trends reflect a broader shift towards faster, more efficient, and integrated payment solutions that cater to growing consumer demands for convenience, security, and personalization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Trend-forward options, like plant-based offerings or snack-sized portions, not only cater to evolving dietary preferences but also give customers more reasons to try something new. To meet these expectations, you need to focus on the overall dining experience: delivering quality, convenience, and value that speaks for itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Paul Dioguardi, owner of Colorado-based Hickory House Ribs, realized there was only so much he could do with the amount of available restaurant tables so he decided to focus on growing the catering side of the business. His updated marketing strategy included new wrapping for their catering van.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2020

Crêpe Madame Catering (San Francisco, CA). You will feel these stories at your core as they bring awareness to the struggles, tough decisions, and perseverance of those determined to continue operating and surviving during this time. Restaurants profiled in this series include: Flapper's Comedy Club & Restaurant (Burbank, CA).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Return to office ordering : Restaurants are seeing a shift in demand, with increased orders for office catering and lunch pickups. Customers like Joe & The Juice see large catering orders and white-label delivery solutions as the future—bigger orders, higher average order value, and more profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

These lessons are tied into everything I do on a daily basis, especially now as I continue to lead DeliverThat’s mission as a third-party delivery service for restaurant catering. As consumers opt to stay home, brands are facing an opportunity to shift their focus to takeout and delivery, and even catering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

. – ezCater CTO Erin DeCesare Customized Catering for Flexible Occasions – The rise of personalized group dining experiences is reshaping catering trends, and L&L is already meeting the demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Restaurants have helped to make these meetings more interactive by offering catering and events services to their corporate clients and virtual staff. A lot of offices have closed down or opened for limited capacity, so virtual meetings and events have become part of the norm for office employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For example, closing poor-performing locations and opening new ones with convenience features such as drive-up windows that cater to e-commerce orders. . "In addition to focusing on loyalty programs, operators are increasingly savvy about optimizing their store portfolio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When teams can utilize modern applications to run an efficient business and better understand and cater to patrons, then technology can become a valuable asset, not a hindrance. Offering modern point of sale concepts creates a better customer experience and caters to a guest’s personal preference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Not only that, but you can also make yourself available to cater to larger events like parties. To make it super simple to place a catering order, use a QR code on your takeout and catering menus. These packages often contain large, family-size portions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With an increasing number of Millennials spending more on dining out each year, it is evident that restaurants that successfully cater to this generation stand to gain a competitive edge. Millennials' preference for convenience, experiences, and socializing has led them to eat out more frequently than previous generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

For restaurants with liquor licenses, catering to millennials is key. Consider seasonal flavors, cold brew variations, and creative blends to cater to a broader range of preferences. Millennials and Mocktails : House-made cocktails can be a draw, but most respondents prefer non-alcoholic options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

This can be similar to catering; however, the customer picks up the food rather than have it delivered. Repurpose Employees – Chick-fil-A has done a great job repurposing employees to cater to more drive-thru guests. And if you don’t offer dinner for four, consider adding it to your menu mix.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Staffing changed during this time as well to cater to the off-premises customer experience. The idea of sending food to the people through delivery, catering or carry-out services helped save many restaurants. After COVID, people were itching to get back out and craved in-person restaurant experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. There are several types of mobile food businesses, including food trucks, catering, and food carts. Catering Business Insurance Needs.

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In catering, keeping food at the right temperature isn’t just about taste; it’s about safety. This is where Cambro’s insulated transport solutions come into play, allowing caterers to manage diverse menu items in any environment confidently. Post-Event Cleanup This is an important but sometimes forgotten step in the catering process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

Top key players in the restaurant and service industry are working towards the development of robotic services to improve and cater to current requirements. In addition, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 18, 2025

The brand-new hotel, set to open in The Wingsan innovative business center near Brussels Airportwill cater to both business and leisure travelers, offering 250 rooms, meeting and conference facilities, wellness amenities, parking, and a restaurant with an open kitchen.

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Food Management

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Wolfgang Puck Catering bases a new café’s grab-and-go options on its namesake chef’s winning concepts, offers students and staff gourmet café fare and provides its host building with full-service catering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

How operators are catering to their customers online Off-Premise Sales on the Rise : Ninety-nine percent of operators use at least one online ordering platform, with 39 percent offering a direct online ordering option. This will help operators not only reach new audiences, but also stay top of mind to drive repeat business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

Children in school are far from incentivized to work in the catering sector. Employee turnover rates are one of the highest in the catering industry, though the top services stand out with excellent retention rates. With the COVID-19 social disruptions, many restaurants still struggle to return to what they might call "normal."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2025

That means offering payment options that cater to their specific preferences and needs. Payment orchestration services offer solutions that can help simplify compliance, ensuring that regulations and standards are met, and protecting restaurateurs from penalties and fees. These payment preferences vary across generational cohorts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Because of the pandemic, our consulting business is on hold while we focus solely on catering.

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