Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2023

Top 3 SOTI Takeaways The Slowdown in Sales, Traffic & Average Guest Check Growth April marked the industry’s weakest sales growth since July, making it the second-worst month in over two years. Similarly, The Wall Street Journal reported in April that economists put the probability of a recession at 61%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consumer spending at restaurants was up +32 percent in the April-May-June 2021 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to the same quarter in 2019. Despite the gains, FSR dine-in visits are down -37 percent from the second quarter of 2019. The State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

The program will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their point-of-sale (POS) service providers. “The SBA must be as entrepreneurial as the entrepreneurs we serve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

According to the latest Financial Trends Insights from Black Box Financial Intelligence™ , based on data from the week ending June 28, restaurants sales continue improving. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead. Financial Trends Insights.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Reducing Employee Turnover. Yet, the costs of doing nothing to address employee turnover are catastrophic. Between lost productivity, rehiring costs, onboarding, and training requirements, employee turnover quickly eats into margins. Most research into the phenomenon points back to one factor — pay. million U.S.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. percentage points compared to last month.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2021

Two key factors are driving the problem for restaurateurs: the first is the fact that delivery has become more than just another sales channel. The point isn’t just to keep a higher percentage but also to curtail operational expenses. And that’s a “necessary evil” for accessing each one’s loyal customers.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

The newly launched Restaurant Recovery Sales Flash is open to all operators. Includes sales & traffic, off-premise and state by state performance. The impact of those dining rooms opening has been impactful in driving incremental sales for full-service restaurants. percentage point change. percentage point change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

The most popular COVID-related safety offerings people look for when booking a venue included outdoor spaces (47 percent) and socially-distanced floor plans (40 percent). In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

analyzed daily traffic from February 26 through March 7 and compared it to the equivalent period in 2019. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Gourmet and artisanal ice cream prevailed in 2016, globally-inspired ice cream flavors influenced 2017 shop owners, wacky ice cream flavors were trending in 2018, and in 2019, creative ice cream vessels appear to be the new hot trend (like Booyah’s ice cream taco ). Track the Best-Selling Flavors.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Labor costs include salaried employees, hourly wages, benefits, taxes and tips. In Washington, for example, employers must pay employees a minimum of $12 per hour as of April 2019. requires that employees receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour, which is twice the national minimum. Tipped Employees. that income.

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Foodable

MARCH 29, 2022

Instacart still could be overvalued relative to DASH, however, as its revenue growth, last year was less than a third of DoorDash’s, 21% versus 69%, while its price-to-sales ratio is more than 50% higher at 13x compared to DASH’s 7.5x. Filed by a total of 24 tipped employees at Nusr-et, the class-action lawsuit alleged that from Nov.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. This 2020 restaurant trend is likely related to a few things – a shift to working from home, a preference for foods that have not been prepared or touched by someone else, and wider availability of grocery delivery services.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant sales and traffic growth rebounded this month thanks in large part to an increase in consumer confidence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Key findings regarding economic conditions include: Restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record $899 billion in 2020, with the moderate four percent growth rate mirroring general economic conditions. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. Opportunity lies in off-premises. Off-premises will be a prominent force of growth in 2020.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2020

Your payroll is the process of calculating and distributing wages to your employees. The restaurant industry faces a lot of industry-specific regulations on payroll, with laws regulating hourly employee scheduling and tipped wage workers, as well as compliance with the Affordable Care Act regarding seasonal and variable hour employees.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

New data from Black Box Intelligence confirms fewer price hikes positively impacts intent to return; leads to increase in guest traffic and sales. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021. Same-store sales growth was +1.6%

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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. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Many are pointing out frustrations with cleanliness and wait times, both of which are indicators of teams being stretched thin. In our examination of restaurant reviews from popular rating sites, we see fewer mentions of “good” and “reasonable” prices when compared to 2019. These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Since our founding 10 years ago, we’re proud to have facilitated 5 billion consumer orders, driven over $100 billion in sales for merchants, and helped Dashers ​​earn over $35 billion through the platform. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

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EATER

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2019, Detroit Shipping Company served 88,210 customers. The winterized outdoor dining setup at Detroit Shipping Company. Seoung Lee for Detroit Shipping Company. These pivots require time, resources, creativity, innovation, and, of course, money — and their success can mean a restaurant’s survival. First up: Detroit Shipping Company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. That’s why we decided to donate 10 percent of sales of our off-premise take-out and delivery platform to No Kid Hungry. Here are their responses. Click here for part one. million meals in just six weeks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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Margin Edge

APRIL 16, 2020

This is calculated by comparing the number of average full-time equivalent (FTE) employees for each pay period during the 8-week period to the average number of FTE employees between either January 1, 2020 – February 29, 2020, or February 15, 2019 – June 30, 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.”

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. Sales and traffic growth face difficult laps from 2021’s release of pent-up demand and stimulus. percentage points compared to last month.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The National Labor Relations Board will issue its final rule tomorrow, February 26, governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. The National Labor Relations Board will issue its final rule tomorrow, February 26, governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Often, this is because the people surveyed vary in age and location. Let’s dig in. billion by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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Ordyx

JANUARY 14, 2020

Reports from October 2019 revealed that diners at Moe’s Southwest Grill as well as those at McAllister’s Deli might have had credit card information hacked from both of their systems, putting their customers at risk for fraud. Secure your restaurant's point of sale systems. Within the same period, the data of 4.9

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 23, 2021

At this point, you’re probably overwhelmed by the many tax incentives and relief programs available for your restaurant, and how they will affect your 2020 taxes – not to mention all the time spent hunting for last-minute restaurant tax deductions. December 31, 2021: 2021 Employee Retention Credit expiration. But don’t panic.

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