Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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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.” DeliverThat also released an extensive driver education program to ensure the level of quality and safety during current Covid-19 conditions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. US Foods Holding Corp. We help the operator through every major decision. and the brothers wanted to continue the legacy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options. In order to build and maintain loyalty, businesses must rise to these challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees. Added sanitizing stations.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2021

On the Eater’s Digest podcast, Jayaraman noted that she’s already seen some restaurants raise wages both in response to either the murder of George Floyd (“they didn’t want to perpetuate the sub-minimum wage as a legacy of slavery and a source of racial inequity”) or the increased harassment many servers have experienced during the pandemic.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

At the weekly staff meeting, they came up with an ad hoc plan: One group of staff members developed their first COVID safety protocols, ordering hand sanitizer, scheduling hand-washing breaks, and putting lines of blue painter’s tape across the floor of the restaurant to show people how to stay six feet apart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

There are plenty of solutions that can help ease the strain, such as domestically sourced products and equipment, as well as automated beverage dispensing systems, which minimizes wastage while maximizing output regardless of staffing level. Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo. order & pay at table options). EPAM Continuum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SALIDO’s Restaurant OS has been adopted by top US-based and international hospitality operators, such as Eataly, Restoration Hardware, Eleven Madison Park, Laconda Verde, and Jean-George’s ABC Kitchen. The 2” X 4” label backs up the promise to diners that is scripted on the label design: “Sealed For Your Safety.”

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EATER

MARCH 30, 2022

They say it’s very difficult, because you need permission, kitchen licenses, and all these permits,” he says in Spanish. But others worry the proposed regulations don’t prioritize food safety enough to protect consumers. She says being able to get her hot dog cart licensed would remove a huge source of stress from her life. “I

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 27, 2021

1 These robots make decisions using real-time data using sensors, digital data, and stored information from a variety of sources. Moley is known as the “world’s first robotic kitchen” that has the ability to cook over thousands of recipes, plate the dishes, and clean after it’s done. With over 350,000 doses, no error was found.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Consulting on Ghost Kitchens. Zuul and Figure 8 Logistics launched Zuul Studios – a ghost kitchen consulting firm. Zuul Studios works with restaurants and real estate owners to leverage their existing brand equity and kitchen infrastructure into digital, delivery-forward businesses.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It scored a hugely successful IPO in late 2020, and in 2021 recorded its strongest quarter ever. Anthony Bourdain asked in his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential. Now I don’t even have eggs in the kitchen.”. No, of course we don’t. We want to mingle with the people, to absorb the “local flavor.” We want to immerse.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

65 percent wipe down bathroom and kitchen surfaces. However, by 2021, nearly 50 million people will be using food delivery apps. Other findings of note in the Digital Trust & Safety Index include: New ways to pay, new ways to steal : The most common payment type associated with fraud? 47 percent wipe door knobs and handles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Cardmembers will need to activate by December 31, 2021 to enjoy the new benefit. He then founded Snap Kitchen in 2010 and expanded the brand as CEO and President to almost sixty stores and kiosks before stepping back in 2017 to focus on new projects. The Local Foods menu focuses on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The pandemic accelerated restaurant and bar trends such as ghost kitchens, e-commerce brands, and now alcohol delivery. According to GlobalData’s Q2 2021 consumer survey, “34% of global consumers stated that they find sustainably/ethically sourced ingredients very appealing, highlighting an innovation opportunity for beverage producers.”

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 22, 2021

However, in the UAE, cloud kitchens continued to grow despite the slowdown in other sectors. The reluctance of the customers to dine-in at restaurants has worked out well for the delivery-only outlets or cloud kitchens. L et’s look at what the cloud kitchen business model is and how it is better than other restaurant models.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 10, 2021

Bootstrapping a shared commercial kitchen is never easy. Happily, there are sources of funding out there for community-focused projects that aim to give something back to the local food community. Inspirational Shared Kitchen Projects Already Funded. Credit: Brookings Commercial Kitchen Facebook. March 3, 2021.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 29, 2021

A cloud kitchen, also known as a ghost kitchen, virtual restaurant, or dark kitchen, is a delivery-only restaurant format that doesn’t offer dine-in service. Setting up a cloud kitchen business is significantly cheaper as compared to a traditional restaurant. . Advantages of the Cloud Kitchen Model.

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The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

so it makes sense to make shared use kitchen tenants aware. That way, as they scale up their business, they will simultaneously need to book more time in your shared kitchen. In this post, we’ll compare and contrast some of the new platforms that are gaining traction among shared kitchen owners and their chef tenants.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 30, 2021

Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud kitchens or dark kitchens, is a relatively new concept even though it has existed for years in the UAE. According to Acumen Research and Consulting , the global cloud kitchen market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 percent during the forecast period of 2020-2027 and reach USD 201.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. We also see this gaining traction with consumers similar to how calorie labeling became a major source of information for our personal health. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 16, 2021

For example, managing spiralling operating costs and spending on additional safety measures. . Adoption Of Cloud Kitchens. This has led to increased investor interest in cloud kitchens. Source: Times of India. Source: Forbes. Contactless Ordering With QR Codes And Digital Menus.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 16, 2021

For example, managing spiralling operating costs and spending on additional safety measures. . Adoption Of Cloud Kitchens. This has led to increased investor interest in cloud kitchens. Source: Times of India. Source: Forbes. Contactless Ordering With QR Codes And Digital Menus.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Irfan: After spending over 15 years in Sales Strategy positions at multinational companies, I joined Focus Hospitality early in 2021. We do not necessarily focus only on restaurants but also on multiple hospitality sectors, ranging from resorts, hotels, cloud kitchens, bars, and more.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

Introducing cloud kitchens , commercial facilities purpose-built to produce food specifically for delivery. These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 27, 2021

Cloud kitchens have become increasingly popular in the UAE over the years. Cloud kitchens have many advantages to offer over physical restaurants. With numerous restaurants shutting down, entrepreneurs are desperately shifting to ghost kitchen business model. One can use the existing kitchen equipment or buy new ones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. Instead of simply trying to fit as many seats as possible into a space, the focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

had approximately 26,200 operational food truck businesses in 2021. Source: Ixigo. Map out your route, your kitchen supplies, storage, equipment, and the number of staff you want. Several laws apply to food trucks relating to safety and hygiene that attract fines for non-compliance. Source: LBB. Insure your truck

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. As restaurants begin to gather more data, we will see the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation to drive safety and growth. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic. Here are their responses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago. ” 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

“Restaurants singularly relying on third-party delivery platforms as their sole source of revenue are putting themselves in a very challenging situation. The survey also found that access to more personal protective equipment would enhance Professionals’ feelings of safety while working shifts (66 percent).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. Yelp Sees COVID Effect. See all of our Yelp Economic Average reports and other resources at yelpeconomicaverage.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. That’s why World Food Safety Day aims to promote food safety globally and celebrate the efforts being made to prevent foodborne illness. dollars in 2021 , up over 20 percent from the previous year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether it’s helping them adjust to evolving guidelines or uncovering additional sources of profit, we’re committed to staying right beside our operators through it all, helping them Make It." The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. According to Future Market Insights, since 2021, online food delivery services market is growing at over 9.5% of overall waste generated in 2021. million tonnes or 28.1%

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Restaurants and event spaces can offer consumers incentives to book post-holiday parties in the spring months of 2021. percent responded “some time in 2021.” Although digital sales are expected to decrease in 2021, over half of the industry’s business will come through digital channels by 2025. ” 15.9

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