Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Here are four top technologies that can reshape the drive-thru, enhancing the employee and guest experience while boosting the bottom line.

Employee Relations 197

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. That also applies to the event space itself.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But restaurants, now that they are also bringing people back inside, are going to have do the harder work of making it a permanent solution—whether that's a pickup window adjacent to their door or reworking their kitchen in such a way that its food is flowing to the front of house in a more efficient manner. ' Personalization.

2021 189

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

One design solution that has really helped during the pandemic—encompassing the entire range from quick service to fine dining—is open-kitchen restaurants that have “nothing to hide." " They have been selected by a growing number of diners who are conscious of cleanliness, safety, and health.

Fine Dining 198

Fine Dining Customer Service Kitchen Safety Employee Relations 198

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

states are forcing non-essential businesses to stop operations. However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. staff Telling employees that they won’t have any shifts for several weeks (or even months) is a difficult thing to do.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

Front of House 147

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The "timed" drive-thru waits of customers were always essential for the bottom-line of the business, but the flaw continued to be, ‘How do we not only have our employees engaged in the effort, but have their commitment to speed of service as well?’

Employee Relations 189

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 189

Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

The webinar featured: Lloyd Mann, Vice President Culinary of Sodexo ; Oliver Fischer, Director Group Culinary at Gategroup ; Martin Wolf, Segment Director Catering at Rational ; Stephan Leuschner, Director of Ghost Kitchens, Culinary Concepts & Broadcast at Rational; Carl Jacobs, CEO & Co-founder of Apicbase.

Catering 52

Catering Sustainability Technology Employee Relations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Owning and operating a restaurant is difficult under the best circumstances. So, what do we consider owning and operating a restaurant impacted by COVID-19? Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations.

Kitchen Safety 221

Kitchen Safety License Restaurant Law Food Safety 221

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

Franchising 189

Franchising Franchise Kitchen Safety Food Safety 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

That’s how a decade-long employee for Tyson Foods, Inc. The machine operator didn’t want to be publicly identified for fear of reprisal, but he told Civil Eats that he’s worried about his safety since the coronavirus began to spread at meatpacking plants in March. A nightmare.”. percent of all meatpacking workers but only 19.1

Food 113

Food Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 113

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

Franchising 203

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 203

Touch Bistro

JULY 4, 2021

Remember the expression, too many cooks in the kitchen ? Not to mention, 84% of operators said their staffing levels are lower than normal. are trying everything and the kitchen sink to recruit and retain employees in the face of a labor shortage the likes of which this industry hasn’t seen in decades. In total, 2.5

2021 98

2021 Employee Relations Hiring Recruiting 98

Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

2020 food trends predicted a rise in the popularity of desserts and sides, both in-house and for deliveries, and it appears that life in lockdown has sped up this trend. Awareness of health, sanitation and food safety will be even more important than before, both for restaurant operators and its employees, and customers.

Delivery 89

Delivery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food 89

Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 19, 2019

And, they know how operations perform. Operators and managers feel the pressure to collect as much data as possible. They operate in silos and produce narrow reports, so they can get reporting done quickly. A picture of your operations that shows you the impact of your decisions across the board. Health and safety.

White Paper 78

White Paper Allergens Download Kitchen Safety 78

Restaurant Engine

MAY 26, 2021

The future is here, and automated kitchens are trending. With the Covid pandemic in 2020 and even in 2021, the restaurant industry found itself having to adopt new ideas and look deep into the future. The newly imagined restaurant of today might find itself looking to automated kitchens. What is an Automated Kitchen?

Kitchen Safety 105

Kitchen Safety Reference Customer Service Mobile Ordering 105

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

2021 178

2021 Retail Loyalty Program Online Ordering 178

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Currently, PJ’s Coffee has 124 locations and by the end of 2020, the franchise is expected to open an additional six cafes throughout the country. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop named Jessica Wescott as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to her role as Chief Financial Officer. Orlando: Up to 40 locations. Tampa: Up to 50 locations.

Franchising 165

Franchising Franchise Catering Online Ordering 165

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has been hard hit with a lack of potential employees and several other major changes. There are several reasons behind this, and most are related to how the industry essentially got shut down for large portions of 2020 and 2021. Build Incentives and Benefits into Employee Pay.

Employee Relations 52

Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 52

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to a survey by Bacardi Global Brand Ambassador in 2020, around 63% of US consumers prefer to drink low-to-no alcohol options to cut back on calories. The concept reflects the idea about what kind of bar you want to operate (a healthy cocktail bar in this case). Design The Kitchen Layout. Choose The Concept.

Bar 52

Bar License Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The 2020 National Restaurant Association Show, which we had planned to hold in Chicago on May 16-19, has officially been canceled. Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever."

Food Supply 101

Food Supply Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management 101

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

From banana breads and pancake cereals to mini pizza cereal and mug recipes, baking was on top of people’s minds whenever they picked up kitchen crockeries, as per the social media trends. Furthermore, your bakery must be spacious enough to accommodate a dining space, a serving space, and a kitchen space. in the next five years. .

License 52

License Back of House Kitchen Safety Equipment 52

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

That is why, automating restaurant operations is always fruitful. From large chain restaurants and franchises to pubs, breweries, and coffee shops, every segment of the F&B industry is now automating operations. Provides Efficient Billing Operations. Billing operations is one of the key features of POS software.

POS 52

POS Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

shipments of plant-based meat from major broadline foodservice distributors to restaurant chains and non-commercial foodservice operators and was commissioned from NPD, a leading foodservice analytics provider. In 2020, it is expanding its efforts to engage even more organizations in reducing meat consumption. This data covers U.S.

Hospitality 183

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 183

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Restaurant and bar related concerns. The importance of making guests feel comfortable. 73 percent said social distanced tables.

2020 189

2020 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Customer Service 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

Healthcare 206

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” . “We have created a blueprint that restaurants can truly benefit from with our VACs (virtual additional concepts). Contest Details.

Food Safety 210

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 210

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. It seems the industry has reached its ceiling in terms of hourly employee turnover and is now moderating.

2019 128

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. – Joe Hand Jr.,

2023 117

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 117

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance is open to public donations and 100 percent of proceeds will go directly to restaurant operators in need. Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2020. 1, 2020), The LEE Initiative and Maker's Mark will host virtual events that extend philanthropic efforts even further. . "The

Mobile Ordering 147

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Truck 147

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. Read on to learn about almost everything you need to know about restaurant management to help you run a more profitable operation. What is Restaurant Management?

Management 284

Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees.

Food Safety 176

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

Franchising 164

Franchising Franchise 2021 Employee Relations 164

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate.

2022 189

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 189

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.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. If you think Uber Eats and Grubhub have already had a big impact on the way restaurants operate, just wait.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 215