Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

million diners seated via Yelp* in May 2021 – the highest ever, surpassing pre-pandemic highs. In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Surge in Diner Demand. Yelp found more than 3.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

The privacy landscape underwent numerous changes in 2020 and will continue to evolve into 2021. Apple has announced plans to restrict its IDFA (identifier for advertisers) in 2021. Loyalty programs aren’t new by any means, but a shift to zero-party certainly highlights their importance. Find the Right Channels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To answer that question, Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) examined two factors: the impact of price increases on QSR sales performance and consumers’ perception of value. As indicated in the above chart, when price increases surpassed 10-13 percent, traffic started to decline severely, negating some or all of the net sales benefits.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In addition, social media marketing can boost sales and help you grow your brand. Loyalty Rewards. Restaurant loyalty programs , when done correctly, can increase repeat sales. This is because many consumers are focused on earning points and receiving free meals. Optimization of NAPs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same. The nature of restaurant management is a pendulum; each year operators swing back and forth to prepare for challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Reviewing the market landscape is a great way to get ahead of the competition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

QSR 2021 Performance. Revenue Management Solutions released its analysis of US quick-service restaurant (QSR) performance for 2021. 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

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2022

Based on our most recent QSR sales and traffic data , we can tell from decreases in traffic and basket size that we’re at an inflationary tipping point. In our April 2022 monthly industry impact report, QSR sales in the US are flat at 0.2 Our data shows QSRs have struggled to regain traffic since the second half of 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2023

“Most loyalty programs are largely transactional, and many brands still heavily rely on discounts and coupons to drive sales. ’ We’re really deliberate about asking our customers how we can make sure they have the best programs that are the most impactful to their customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Restaurants juggle multiple operations simultaneously on any given day, from tracking sales to planning logistics and maximizing the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. About 88 percent say they will consider moving from paper to digital menus this year, according to Square’s Future of Restaurant 2021 Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. . To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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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. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

With more than a dozen restaurants set to open in the first half of 2021, Freddy’s currently boasts a development pipeline on track to open more than 45 restaurants in 2021. Among the new openings in 2021 so far, Freddy’s has celebrated new locations in key markets such as Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

by the end of fiscal 2021. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“The concepts are designed with our consumer in mind and position our stores to grow sales within and outside the four walls, while reducing buildout costs for franchisees.” ” Many of the concepts are designed to grow off-premise sales, including ghost kitchen formats and smaller takeout footprints as low as 1,000 sq.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the Restaurant Resilience Index, the impact of reviews, shifitng consumer preferences and the importance of rewards. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of businesses, but few harder than the restaurant industry. percent demand decline.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The transaction is subject to the approval of Postmates stockholders, regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q1 2021. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Brands Inc.

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EATER

MARCH 11, 2021

But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Ten Mothers Farm , like many CSA programs throughout the country, saw a surge in demand , and they started a long waiting list. When they opened up that waiting list for the 2021 season, they sold out within hours. At the outset of the pandemic, people across the country rushed into CSA programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We have historically and continue to offer competitive pay, thorough training programs, flexible hours and a fun work environment so that we can continue to staff our locations as we grow. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. The inability to turn tables quickly & efficiently as a result of insufficient staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Marketers who already had a text messaging programs in place discovered that consumers actually opened their texts and messages got through (In fact, 97 percent of the time!). 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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2021, Laura added the Wendy’s brand to her role with responsibility for implementing Develop­ment Days and quarterly business plans for TSFR’s 56 Wendy’s restaurants. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees.

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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. Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Takeout For Good.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

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. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

over the years, our family has always made a point of eating at CPK. . over the years, our family has always made a point of eating at CPK. As part of its accelerated global growth focus, CPK intends to further expand in Canada, including to Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering.

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EATER

MARCH 7, 2023

To the north, you have the Kelly Miller housing projects, where about 94 percent of residents are below the federal poverty limit and most are unemployed,” says James, who worked as the farm programs manager at Common Good City Farm until early January. “To It hasn’t been an easy few years for farms using the pay-what-you-can model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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