Modern Restaurant Management

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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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. Event Planning Is Back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. of total sales (4). Which brings us to the next point on deliveries.

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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. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. These elements were not offset by topline sales gains so many felt the pressure on the bottom line in actual earnings. Here are some of their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. million since the start of the pandemic.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. Business supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981. Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5 Prioritize Accurate Recipe Costing. Take Advantage of QR Codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. When the pandemic hit, many restaurants focused on expenses. Inventory stock changed significantly.

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Cheetah

MAY 17, 2021

Applications opened on May 3 rd 2021 and $2.7 billion dollar COVID-19 RRF to small food and beverage businesses. Reading Time: 4 minutes. That’s how much the American COVID-19 Rescue Plan has put towards the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Whatever your stance on government, that has got to be a record.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

Just over 20 years on in 2021, Statista estimated that some 4.9 And ultimately, as the coffee sector has developed, technology has become more important across the supply chain. For example, one of the most effective technological changes has been the implementation of point of sale (POS) systems and digital signage in coffee shops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

As Americans reach for a potential post-pandemic world, the restaurant industry continues to reel from two years of economic, staffing and supply chain chaos. percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. Team meetings can also be extremely helpful.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. 2021’s Massive Holiday Catering Opportunity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

million in April, and the accommodations and food services sector accounted for the largest increases. Some experts pointed to enhanced unemployment benefits as a deterrent for employees returning to work, although recent evidence shows that cutting those benefits doesn’t significantly reduce the labor shortage. . Safety concerns.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. Which do you choose?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Shasta, California. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 180

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

million in April, and the accommodations and food services sector accounted for the largest increases. Some experts pointed to enhanced unemployment benefits as a deterrent for employees returning to work, although recent evidence shows that cutting those benefits doesn’t significantly reduce the labor shortage. . Safety concerns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Using order data from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 and a national consumer survey, DoorDash’s mid-year report checks in on popular food trends, nationally and regionally, how users ate through social distancing, cravings across the country, and more. DoorDash Deep Dish.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pandemic-related materials, food, and labor shortages make running an independent restaurant near-impossible. Even as some of these supply chain hiccups and irregularities resolved, others popped up. That is, according to the professor, particularly true of the food we eat. “[Our Here’s how three owners are doing it.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 27, 2022

Brazil’s National Supply Company estimates 2022/23 production down by 2.3 Reasons for the decline include frost and drought in the country during 2021. The highest-scoring coffee was a natural Gesha from Finca Santa Cruz in Chiapas, receiving 93 points. A total of thirty coffees scored over 87 points. Mon, 23 May.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

Bellwether Coffee releases 2021 sustainability report. The roasting solutions company states total roasting carbon emissions reduced by around 2 million pounds (907,180 kg) during 2021, as well reducing carbon footprint per roast cycle by up to 87%. The Golden Cup takes place in 15 countries. Tue, 17 May. million 60kg bags.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Comparable Restaurant Sales. Comparable sales data tells you how much your restaurant sales changed year over year. Tracking comparable sales allows you to know whether your performance is consistent with the rest of the market, or if your restaurant is an outlier among the competition. Comparable Restaurant Foot traffic.

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Guest Recovery Point of Sale 2021 Fast Casual 98

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Restaurant sales, Restaurant traffic, PPA (per person average), Sales per labor hour, Daypart, Beverage versus food sales, and On and off-premise sales. Restaurant sales, Restaurant traffic, PPA (per person average), Sales per labor hour, Daypart, Beverage versus food sales, and On and off-premise sales.

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EATER

MARCH 11, 2021

When they opened up that waiting list for the 2021 season, they sold out within hours. I think part of that is people are at home more, cooking more, and caring more about where their food is coming from.”. Before 2020, most of the farm’s sales were to restaurants, campus dining services, and farmers’ markets.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Small Business 2020 108

Cheetah

JULY 30, 2021

To support food entrepreneurs determined on riding the wave, we created a FREE guide that pools together our experience and market insight. If you have a dream of opening a restaurant, or any food business for that matter – our guide is for you. Opening a Restaurant? This Guide Is for You! Why You Should Read It.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. O n top of the decreased sales resulting from the pandemic, the hospitality industry is facing an ongoing rise in labor costs and uncertainty regarding supply chain reliability and product availability. Can you re-engineer a recipe for increased profit?

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