Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

million in April, and the accommodations and food services sector accounted for the largest increases. Restaurant labor costs are on the rise, adding additional stress to the bottom line, on top of supply chain issues and rising food costs. The cost of restaurant and service industry labor in 2021 is accelerating rapidly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Some steps have already been taken to change the structure of the country’s coffee sector – most notably the country’s Coffee Bill 2021. According to the Kenyan Agriculture And Food Authority , coffee was grown on around 119,000ha of land in 2019, making it one of Kenya’s biggest cash crops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

million in April, and the accommodations and food services sector accounted for the largest increases. Restaurant labor costs are on the rise, adding additional stress to the bottom line, on top of supply chain issues and rising food costs. The cost of restaurant and service industry labor in 2021 is accelerating rapidly.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They could also be trying to get out of a bad situation—be it management, building, or market related. Find out the true costs Understanding the businesses food and labor costs, monthly overhead, and a clear picture of the business cash flow. What percentage of the total costs are food? What is the labor cost percentage?

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 6, 2021

But, how have they managed to stay up and running so far? Automate Cost Allocation Many operators can attest to the numerous number of times they have struggled to create separate primary cost categories for their restaurants, especially Food, Beverages, and Supplies. Well, not anymore. Spreadsheets Begone!

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Future Food

OCTOBER 5, 2021

EMBRACING CHANGE TO SURVIVE AND MAXIMISE FOOD SERVICE SALES. The prolonged closures on food and beverage venues have ranged from hard to devastating, not just from a sales perspective, but on the lives of hospitality workers and their families. let’s be clear from the beginning, the new normal, is not normal as we know it.

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Food Café Customer Service Communication 144

Cheetah

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For restaurant operators, shifting to plant-based ‘cash-cows’ not only makes economic sense, but it has never been easier. Consumer demand for vegan desserts is driven by a growing awareness of the impact food has on individual and environmental well-being. 2021 has been called the year of ‘ The Detox ’.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

per hour — the lowest legal cash wage in the U.S. Melton also says she witnessed discrimination on the job — not only from customers but also from the store’s management. Even though Melton benefited financially from this practice, she spoke out about the inequity to the management. Jillian Melton was paid just $2.13

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations Food Supply 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Food delivery was an already booming industry, but when COVID hit it increased even more. Here are their responses.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. This emergency action will not disrupt the production or supply of BACARDÍ rum. National Restaurant Association Show Canceled.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 25, 2021

From its origins as a cash register in the late 1900s – capable of simply recording sale amounts and summing up total sales for a day; the point-of-sale (POS) system has evolved into a sophisticated restaurant management system – that does much more than simply recording transactions!

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They could also be trying to get out of a bad situation—be it management, building, or market related. Find out the true costs Understanding the businesses food and labor costs, monthly overhead, and a clear picture of the business cash flow. What percentage of the total costs are food? What is the labor cost percentage?

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License Equipment Certification Take-out 195

Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors. Speakers will include Head of Beverages at Nestlé Professional, Patrick Stern, and Relationship Manager at Perfect Daily Grind, Nicholas Yamada.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Food truck businesses have never been more popular than they are now. In 2020, we saw a significant rise in the number of food trucks. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers prefer to eat from food trucks rather than restaurants as they are relatively safer. 8 Things To Consider Before Starting Up A Food Truck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

Food Led Occasions Driving Visits. 67 percent of consumers have visited the On Premise for food led occasions since venues reopened and 22 percent have visited for drink led occasions. There is a positive outlook for future visitations with 2/3 of consumers planning to visit for food and ¼ for drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. ” The Return to On Premise.

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2021 Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Jim Hicks joins Nathan's Famous with over 25 years of senior management experience in restaurant operations and corporate support. More Tropical in Colorado.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 189

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. million in 2021, to $974.9 Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Most people do not want to order in person or by calling if they have an alternative, and by integrating pickup with delivery orders our restaurant partners have a complete picture to more efficiently manage their operations." " Grubhub Ultimate back-of-house Kitchen Display System at Taheni Grill in New York City.

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Catering Mobile Ordering Customer Service Leadership 122

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A panel of judges will pick a winner who will receive either US $5,000 in cash or US $15,000 in credit for MTPak Coffee products. The food and ingredients company and USAID have jointly invested US $8.1 decrease in 2022 net profits – reflecting the impact of rising inflation and food costs. The country produced 50.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide. The team currently operates over 80 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches locations across the United States.

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Franchising Franchise Food Fast Casual 188

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. In Asia, the third factor most often cited was provenance and food production methods. Yelp Economic Average. In the U.S. In the U.K.,

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2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 191

Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

The Great Resignation , food inflation , supply chain shortages, and more have caused automation to become a major advantage in streamlining operations for restaurant operators. Order and pay for food or beverages using a computer tablet at the table: 67%. Order and pay for food or beverages using a smartphone app: 64%.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 150

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. Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021.

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2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Fast Casual 196

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

6 Technology Trends For Restaurants In 2021. The restaurant technology trends mentioned in this article will help restaurants to stay competitive and be able to better align better with any unforeseen changes or upcoming trends in the year 2021. . From a cash flow point of view, it’s also more efficient. Contactless Payments.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 98

Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. In short, restaurant merchandise is one of the most effective ways to directly impact your restaurant’s cash flow and increase profit. That’s why we use a merch management agency called Inkmule. Food and drink related?

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Merchandise Marketing Loyalty Program Cash Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206