article thumbnail

NYC Recovery and BBQ (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Along with his brother-in-law, Chris Gourmos, and pitmaster Hugh Magnums, Magid launched Mighty Quinn’s in December of 2012. They opened their first brick-and-mortar Mighty Quinn’s restaurant in the East Village.

article thumbnail

What Marijuana Laws Mean for Your Restaurant Business 

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, in Denver, where marijuana has been legal for recreational use since 2012, restaurant executives are saying their workforce is being lured away to higher-paying, lower-demand jobs in the cannabis industry. Marijuana use could affect not only an employee’s quality of work, but also whether they show up. New Safety Issues.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Four Hands-Free Solutions to Help Make Your Restaurant Touchless

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a 2012 review from Mayo Clinic , most studies found paper towels are more effective at drying hands, removing bacteria and causing less contamination than electric dryers. You might be wondering why electric hand dryers were left off the list. Also, what about the door handle?

article thumbnail

How To Attract Gen Z Customers to Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Gen Z is a generation born from 1997 to 2012 , with the oldest members turning 25 this year. To attract Generation Z into your restaurant, you’ll first need to understand them. Many of Gen Z's traits are most likely shaped by the fact that they have grown up with access to the internet, smartphones and social media.

article thumbnail

Effectively Targeting and Marketing to Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1995-2012, they range from seven to 24 years of age. A strong digital presence is a must to engage with these powerful young consumers to keep them coming back for more. The sheer market size of Gen Z and their discretionary spending dollars should make restaurants and food services businesses sit up and take notice.

Marketing 523
article thumbnail

Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

Modern Restaurant Management

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts.

article thumbnail

Ahead of Fire Prevention Week – Is Your Bar/Restaurant Safe?

Modern Restaurant Management

Fire departments across America responded to an average of 8,240 structure fires at eating and drinking establishments every year between 2012 and 2016. These fires resulted in two civilian deaths each year on average, along with 115 injuries and $246 million in property damage.

Bar 473