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.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour This information is current as of August 2021. hour on October 1, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. And things are only looking up for the industry. Room for Technology.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

You can expect more reservations, more takeout and delivery orders, and larger check sizes. . And even in the thick of COVID-19, restaurants still saw a spike in Father’s Day traffic in 2020 and DoorDash reports that Father’s Day was the seventh busiest holiday of 2020 for delivery orders. Father’s Day planning begins with your menu.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. They’ll appreciate subtlety, such as a beautiful flower arrangement in America’s favorite colors, or one well-crafted menu with a special of the day.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

In fact, restaurant reservations and the technology that supports it is so valuable that public officials and organizations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recommend adopting a reservations-only model or call-ahead seating. With fewer tables available, you can’t afford to have empty seats. Online Access.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. As we head into the holiday season, we expect consumers to return to in-restaurant dining with enthusiasm.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

Make your Labor Day plans early so that you have enough time to perfect your menu and plan your marketing promotions. This is how we recommend preparing your restaurant for Labor Day: Menu Changes. You know that making changes to a menu is more complicated than it seems. Need inspiration for your Labor Day cocktail menu?

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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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Though inflation peaked at seven percent in 2021 and has since decreased to 2.97

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year. The project was originally concepted in 2017, went on hold in 2020 and began construction in 2021. The facility opened in 2022.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Order Online. Colonia Verde. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2021

But don’t worry, the summer of 2021 will be our big comeback! All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. . Big dinners are also on the menu, including a seared salmon dinner, schnitzel sandwiches, and a Frankford Chicken Dinner for two.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. Mountain bike season begins in May, and Whistler now pulls in more visitors in summer than in winter, with the biggest crowds during August’s Crankworx Festival.).

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EATER

MARCH 2, 2022

To Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski ( 2021 Eater New Guard ), closing their Manhattan restaurant for the weekend makes total sense. With only 22 seats and a strong reputation (built over a series of pop-ups and collaborations, with profits funneled to charities), Dame is popular enough to be booked solid every night. Menu price: $29.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Restaurant bookings in May were up 48 percent compared to May 2019, and revenues are increasing as on-premise dining picks up heading into a busy summer season. As more Americans become vaccinated, a rapid resurgence of diners are clamoring for reservations at restaurants across the country.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

In what is quickly becoming one of the leading foodservice trends of 2021, more ghost kitchens are popping up in major cities around the US every day. Without the standard brick and mortar storefront, ghost kitchens are stripped-down commercial cooking spaces that cater exclusively to online ordering. Boost efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. Hot on Hot Chicken. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. .

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. You can order your wine by the glass or by the bottle here too. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2022

While idle, many industry veterans left foodservice and hospitality altogether; others like ourselves entertained simpler interim concepts in order to ride out the irregularities of the pandemic. And the price of menu items steadily trends upward as inflation worsens. Patience for online ordering and takeout grew tenuous.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

In order to make sure customers remember your restaurant long after they’ve dined with you, it’s important to define your brand identity. and adding a reservation or online ordering widget. Update Your Online Menu. In fact, 77% of diners visit a restaurant’s website before they dine at or order out from a venue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. When it came to ordering take-out, Gen Z led with 28 percent. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. ” The gift of food. . ” The gift of food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

Despite these challenges, Killer Burger experienced positive systemwide same-stores sales comps in 2020, and these comps have accelerated further in the first half of 2021. Through the end of 2021, the brand is targeting four to six new franchise agreements and several new openings.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Order Online. Another popular menu item is the Grove Pancakes, french style cakes with seasonal fresh fruit, crème Fraiche, local honey, and maple syrup. Order Online. The corned beef hash is delicious and served with hash browns, seasonal fresh fruit, and buttered toast. Order Online. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. Creating and optimizing the menu based on US Foods’ exclusive food-costing tools, industry analysis and recipes designed by in-house chefs that focus on both profitability and diner trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. " Demand for Contactless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Located in Salina, Kansas, this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. This new restaurant design option will fit seamlessly with our existing drive-thru and mobile ordering capabilities.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. Order Online. Order Online. Del Pez also carries an extensive list of craft beers with a very creative margarita menu to boot. Order Online. The Lobster Parmesan and Calamari are also spectacular.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

You’ll see sours, lagers, IPAs, and everything in between on their tap menu. Order Online. The space has plenty of outside seating and seems like the perfect place to relax. Their tap list changes as they come out with seasonal or single-batch brews. Order Online. Order Online. Neither disappointed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. .” "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service."

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese cuisine that incorporates fresh seasonal ingredients and presents foods in near-natural variations. The restaurant is located near the Westdale neighborhood and is open for early and late seating. Online reservations are recommended to be able to access seating. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Pammy’s takes the look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria and combines it with a New American-style menu. The menu rotates regularly, but if you have a chance, get the sea scallops. The food here is fresh, seasonal, and fantastic. Order Online. Table only offers a prix fixe menu, and that rotates.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 6, 2021

From placing the next inventory order to scheduling staff, there are many decisions to be made every single day in a restaurant. With restaurant restrictions and shifting customer behaviors, restaurants in 2020 and much of 2021 faced fluctuating sales and revenue levels. So, what numbers should you use for forecasting, in 2021?

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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. Upon entering flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Doug and his wife Lori are both seasoned hospitality industry veterans who spent years studying and perfecting the art of Neapolitan pizza. Fieri liked Dough so much in 2011 that Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives went back for a second and third taste in 2018 and, most recently, 2021. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online.

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