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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Though this pushes the pricing of Entertaining up, that interest inevitably dies down again: As of this writing, recent eBay sales of Entertaining have been more in the $5-$15 range. Hayden’s interest in Entertaining was inspired by CNN’s Martha Stewart docuseries that dropped in January. It also picked up with the start of the pandemic.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

According to The NPD Group, take-out and delivery accounted for nearly 50 percent of all restaurant spend in 2019. According to The NPD Group, take-out and delivery accounted for nearly 50 percent of all restaurant spend in 2019. Restaurants Doubling Down on Drive-Thru, Curbside and Delivery. Restaurants in New Spaces and Places.

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APRIL 13, 2022

To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy. billion combined revenue from April to September 2020, more than twice as much as their combined revenue in 2019.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

The comparable week last year (to August 22 2020), while in recovery compared to the height of restrictions, was still lower than the same week in 2019. Average outlet $ sales (velocity) trends have generally been flat or in slight decline in recent weeks. Sales velocity is now +20 percent vs August 24, 2019. California.

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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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MAY 5, 2021

CGA’s latest sales data reveal significant increases compared to performance in 2020, during one of the worst periods of decline when full lockdown restrictions were in place. Reassuringly, On Premise velocity is showing positive signs of nearly reaching levels seen in 2019. The Value of Trust. Positive Signs for On-Premise.

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JUNE 26, 2024

The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019. An intuitive content management system (CMS) empowers you to feature the right items and promotions at the right time of day to boost sales. At leading restaurant chains, drive-thrus can account for 70 percent of sales or more , so every second counts.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

California Grapples with Regulation of Home Kitchens : On October 7, 2019, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 377, to increase regulations on microenterprise home kitchens. AB 626 permitted home cooks to make up to 60 meals a week and make up to $50,000 in food sales a year. Legislation. Litigation.

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JUNE 22, 2020

In January of 2020, Impossible Foods, a leader in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focused sales on the restaurant trade, selling to less than 200 supermarkets; by May of 2020, the company was selling its line of plant-based products in more than 3,000 retail markets and grocery stores.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the highest costs for restaurants, ranging anywhere from 20 percent to 40 percent , according to point of sale system provider TouchBistro. In 2019, labor costs averaged 31.6 Data from OpenTable projected that one in four restaurants won’t reopen after the pandemic. Revamping the Menu.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. An Unpopular Year. In April, the segment’s customer transactions declined by -70 percent compared to year ago, and improved its declines to -30 percent in December.

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JUNE 8, 2021

The good news is that many of the technological developments needed to promote accessibility have already been implemented across the industry to improve other aspects of the business such as boosting sales and complying with new contactless methods of service. Embracing Innovation. How AI Can Advance Inclusivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

To say that the current COVID-19 crisis represents a major change to the way we live our lives is, at this point, probably a bit of an understatement. A lot of restaurants have seen sales decrease by as much as 70 percent in a lot of cases, with no end to the current situation in sight. But thankfully, all hope is not lost.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 25, 2022

But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? QSR Sales are trending upwards. QSR Sales are trending upwards. According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20.

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APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels. And the situation isn’t likely to improve soon as more competition in the battle for talent is anticipated.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Technomic is forecasting that the industry’s total value will only be 90 percent of 2019’s value in real terms. While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items.

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MARCH 1, 2022

To accurately assess the underlying trends of restaurant performance, RMS compared 2021 sales and traffic to pre-pandemic 2019 data. On average, sales were up 8.1 percent over 2019, and average check increased by a remarkable 22.9 percent compared to 2019. QSR 2021 Performance. ” QSR App Adoption.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

This figure can go up for management staff, which costs $10,361 on average in 2019. In all likelihood, you already have a robust tech stack that might include a kitchen display system (KDS), a r estaurant management platform for your front-of-house needs, or a point of sale system. Before global lockdowns, the U.S.

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JULY 30, 2020

Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen. Panino Giusto is embracing technology, including Oracle MICROS Simphony Point-of-Sale to help pivot and deliver a safer, pleasurable experience to customers.

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MAY 28, 2020

Data from eMarketer shows that people have been spending more time looking at mobile devices than they do watching TV since 2019, and that gap will only widen over time. How to Make Mobile the Focal Point. Recent surveys show that Americans are less likely now to visit restaurant locations, order takeout or get food delivered to them.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Restaurants have responded to capture more off-premises sales by improving digital menus, whether found in-app, through a Google search or on store screens. More restaurants are also considering hiring their own courier service to deliver food directly to customers or linking up with aggregating sales platforms as a way to preserve margin.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. You can now determine what percentage this is off your overall sales to get a picture of your restaurant's financial health. Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Table of Contents: Cost of Goods Sold.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Customer service: Interact with guests, solve customer complaints, and ensure the service is on point. Restaurant management covers several duties and responsibilities—from hiring team members, to dealing with customer complaints, to making on-the-fly decisions to control labor costs. If it gets the job done, why change it, right?

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Diary of Consumer Payment Choice report further revealed that consumers continued to use credit cards and debit cards for most of their payments, accounting for 57 percent of total payments in 2021 compared to 55 percent in 2020 and 54 percent in 2019. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

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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 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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DECEMBER 2, 2019

Global e-gift card sales are expected to reach $300 billion in 2019 , with most of those sales occurring during the fourth quarter, and customers who opt to purchase gift cards will spend an average of $44.83 By 2024, global digital gift card sales are projected to hit $698.2 They were derided as lazy and impersonal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Patrick’s Day weekend in 2019, 63 percent of car-related fatalities involved drunk drivers, and in 2018, 33 percent of pedestrians killed in car crashes over the holiday were intoxicated with a BAC over 0.08. Spirit sales are 153 percent higher than usual over the holiday weekend, and it’s the number one beer drinking holiday.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. . Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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JUNE 15, 2021

In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. Nearly 6,600 new restaurant and food businesses opened in May 2021, a 42 percent increase from May 2020 and down by only 21 percent from May 2019. Surge in Diner Demand. Yelp found more than 3.7 Yelp found more than 3.7

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Point of sale report(s), including IRS Form 1099-K. For applicants that are a brewpub, tasting room, taproom, brewery, winery, distillery, or bakery: Documents evidencing that onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33.00% of gross receipts for 2019, which may include Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Forms 5130.9

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JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. The State of What Feeds Us. Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. Drive-Thrus.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Cookies also surged in order frequency, with Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies seeing a 1,193 percent increase in orders compared to the first half of 2019. DoorDash Deep Dish. DoorDash to the rescue : 25 percent of Americans order more food when they order takeout so they have leftovers.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

Now that the new year is here, it’s the perfect time for restaurant operators to review their 2019 performance and identify areas that can be improved in 2020. When it comes to growing revenue, the online world still offers the most potential to reach customers at a low price point. Responding to online reviews.

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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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