Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2020

2020 threw unprecedented challenges our way, causing chaos throughout the food and beverage industries. Online ordering can take two forms – websites and apps – and having both means customers can choose the platform that is most convenient for them, luring more business your way in the new year. Digitize Your Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

The digital era has had a huge impact on the food and beverage space. Local eateries often got in on the game by working with third-parties to facilitate delivery services. Consumers adjusted; between 2019 and 2020, online ordering for food/beverage rose by a record 93 percent. So, what changed?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites SevenRooms, Miso Robotics , PARTech, Delaware North, Illes Foods, Tablelist and Discotech and US Foods. SevenRooms released its “Checking In For F&B” report, which uncovered the most important things to today’s traveler when it comes to food and beverage at hotels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Currently, 50 percent of restaurants, including sit-down and fast-food establishments, offer plant-based options, and this is only expected to grow. Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Contactless Ordering, Inside and Out Door Dash, Uber Eats and other third-party delivery services will continue to expand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2022

Watch percentages of alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts sold by transaction. Finding a way to upsell items such as alcoholic beverages, salads or desserts can deliver a higher average check. While inflation may drive customers away, a poor experience exacerbates the problem. Consider the value equation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. These restaurant food trends can directly impact a restaurant’s profitability. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Ghost Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Additionally, 91 percent of restaurateurs said their total food costs are higher than they were prior to the pandemic. Finding reliable staff is also a challenge. Consistency is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. To get a receipt for your order, reply with Hi. What are AI and ML?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting restaurants, seeking to steal sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. One study found that in 2016, the food and beverage industry accounted for ten percent of all data breaches.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. " Beverage Insights. So, what could a better designed and delivered beverage program mean for the channel?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Through engagement-based loyalty, restaurants can incentivize customers to utilize loyalty features that improve experience satisfaction such as saving favorites & reordering, contactless payment, or skip the wait benefits for sit-down restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We wanted to keep our staff safe and to give our guests a safe, simple and seamless experience, but still keeping the customer service experience in mind. Why go this route and what was the process of implementing a completely contactless dining experience? What was critical to maintaining the personal element?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The modern Kitchen Display System (KDS) will be more interactive to increase operational efficiencies and improve quality of food for the chefs and their teams. Spirit-based, ready-to-drink beverages will continue show vast white space, and bourbon should continue to thrive. – Tim McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, GoTab. "We

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset. Craft beverage consumers have evolved. They look for experiences that include craft beverages rather than viewing consumption as the end game.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

" Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Also launching today, is a special edition of the company’s Food Fanatics magazine. Tips for pivoting to retail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Back in December 2019 , I wrote a piece commenting on the rapid increase in chargebacks in the food and beverage industry. In turn, many consumers tried options like food delivery services and click-and-collect for the first time. Chargebacks are up across the board, in the food and beverage industry and at large.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. ” The gift of food. During November, the percentage of restaurant food online mentions and reviews that was classified as positive grew by 7.0

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

" Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp. How to create engaging social media content to stay connected with customers. Also launching today, is a special edition of the company’s Food Fanatics magazine. Tips for pivoting to retail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. It’s also crucial to make sure your menu is optimized for delivery, so that the food still tastes amazing when it arrives. Is online food delivery a profitable business?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. Safety is the new variable that got added up along with the usual suspects pertaining to food. Ultimately no experience equals no customers. Has the marketing message changed from food-based to safety procedures?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. Delivering Excellence. ” Supporting Local.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. SeaBears customer service hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm PST. Food and Drug Administration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

In short, consumers are ordering more food, and for larger parties. “Wait times, poor customer service and order inaccuracy — not price — are being cited in our surveys as the top reasons for dissatisfaction,” said Acerra. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food and the Drive-Thru.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We were among the first to offer our crews the opportunity to be paid the day after the shift you worked through a program called Instant Pay and will continue to identify and implement initiatives that will help us provide our customers the best customer service while retaining employees and keeping them happy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. The labor shortage played a significant role in propelling self-service into the mainstream.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

which delivers drinks and provides a fun, novel experience for guests, while allowing employees to focus on customer service. Many companies sell robots, but do not service, integrate or repair the robots, making it more difficult for customers to maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Market Cafe Powered by FOODWORKS is both a cost-effective, contact-free dining option, while simultaneously helping local restaurants and food artisans who were affected by COVID-19 get back on their feet and provide them with a way to restart their services. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The continued rent increases add another layer of uncertainty for operators, raising the importance of careful economic planning, precision and efficiency across all levels of restaurant operation including labor, inventory, food costing and the onboarding process. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Our business growth in the last decade has positioned us to create change for good and implement creative solutions for our planet, our people and our food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. Chains affected include McDonald’s (visits down ~2.5

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