Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Use Data and AI to Reach Out and Touch Your Customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In 2022, the restaurant business finds itself at something of a crossroads—or, to put it in a more 21st-century way, the industry has reached a pivot point. Improving the Employee Experience. In many cases, patrons scan a QR code with their own smartphone and order and pay without having to flag down their server. Doing More with Less.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. It’s therefore reasonable to predict that we will see even more automated technology coming to the forefront and being applied in 2022. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Restaurants and customers are feeling the effects of inflation, according to the third quarter 2022 data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, The report reveals that inflation experiences have intensified for consumers in every state in the U.S. percent from 2022,” added Mudan. ”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fast Food Flavor Report Fast food brands and restaurants are scratching their heads trying to figure out what flavors are a bonafide trend and which are just a fleeting fad. A New York polished casual hot spot’s drink “Always Greener” paired gin, Suze, and sorrel (an herbaceous plant) for a bright botanical kick.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

"Like so many industries, full-service and fast-casual restaurants are feeling the impact that inflation is having on their business and guest count. These regulations vary by state and restaurant owners should be sure they are aware of their state’s policy before adding service fees to customer tickets.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Bn at an impressive 22 percent CAGR in 2022. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes. percent CAGR between 2022 and 2032, and Plant-Based Milk sales will grow ~ 2x by 2032, says Future Market Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently. 46 percent said they occasionally dine at a fast-food restaurant. Only five percent said they never eat fast food. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 billion during 2022-2026. Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? According to recent data from Morning Consult , 75 percent of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Once that is submitted you are subject to a thorough review.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2022

Revenue Management Solutions just released its Q1 2022 consumer sentiment survey, and it appears the industry’s concerns have moved beyond the pandemic. As we enter Q2 2022, it’s a different view. A year ago, the restaurant industry was hopeful as it anticipated the vaccine rollout. Restaurants were keen to have them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The fast casual restaurant segment has seen tremendous success and growth in recent years. CREST®, while overall restaurant traffic was down four percent in 2022 compared to 2019, fast casual traffic was up nine percent. Why should fast casuals work on improving with young families?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

In May 2022, the annual rate was 8.6 While inflation is most definitely impacting guests, RMS' Q2 2022 Industry Trends Report shows it's not all bad news for operators. percent YOY after experiencing a decline in overall performance in Q1 2022 due to the spread of the omicron variant. QSR net sales are up 1.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Recently, Thanx customer Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based fast-casual restaurant serving globally inspired tacos, has done just that with the launch of their Hidden Backdoor M enu. The fast-food giant brought back the Mexican Pizza in May 2022 as a Limited Time Offer. Active Starbucks Rewards membership grew by 3.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants? In 2021, restaurants saw a rebound, leading many to approach 2022 with rose colored glasses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

When asked if they had ordered more or less from full-service, fast-casual and QSRs in the past month, respondents were primarily bearish, except when it came to QSRs. Nearly 50 percent of survey respondents reported they spent less time dining out at fast casual, full service and breakfast spots. Inflation slowed to 3.4

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JUNE 1, 2022

With more than 30 speakers and 800 attendees at the 2022 event, the Food Marketing Conference - hosted by Western Michigan University - is the event for restaurateurs hoping to spread the word of their business to the right audiences in the most cost-effective ways. In-Person or Virtual: Both ( In 2022 ). Food Marketing Conference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Chefs are expressing optimism and anticipate a return to “normal,” according to the 2022 James Beard Foundation Fall Industry Survey. Rising food costs are the number one issue of concern for chefs heading into 2023, according to the survey, with 44 percent of respondents ranking it as their top worry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2023

At a high level, the findings indicated that reported usage across restaurant segments and revenue channels has fallen compared to Q4 2022. On the bright side, sales continue to perform positively compared to last year, primarily driven by price increases throughout 2022. The survey results were supported by performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Guest Experience : As we continue to see staff shortages and high turnover rates in the post-pandemic era, the food and beverage industry will have to focus efforts and resources on creative staff training as well as the fast and effective onboarding of new employees to guarantee a satisfactory guest experience.

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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. ” Goldberg has plans to add 15 new locations for Bangin’ Buns by the end of 2022. 2022 is already shaping up to add another 50%-plus growth to a rapidly expanding success story. Orange County, Calif.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A well-designed QSR that emphasizes workflow optimization and smart customer flow is poised to stay ahead in a market that surpassed $382 million in 2022, up from the previous year's total of $322.05 Casual Dining In today's casual dining sector, the focus is on blending operational efficiency with a welcoming atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. As the 2022 economy continues to pose challenges to the industry’s recovery, some restauranteurs might consider adding such fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Highlights from this year’s study, which surveyed more than 1,100 consumers in November of 2023, included: Gift Card Spend Returning to Normal – Consumers said that gift card spending is bouncing back, with 69 percent of consumers purchasing the same amount of gift cards or more in 2023 compared to 2022. percent in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent Toast survey found that one in three restaurants had a difficult time hiring in 2022, so restaurants need to bring their “A game” to show all employees appreciation for the fantastic effort they gave between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Do show gratitude in a personal way. Make them feel special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're flip'd by IHOP. Grab-and-go salads and wraps, freshly baked goods and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

. – Andrew Glantz, GiftAMeal Founder/CEO 2022 marked a pivotal period of societal adaptation to touchless interactions, accelerated by the challenges posed by the pandemic. There is currently a 10-percent rise in growth of new bars and restaurants compared to 2022. However, in 2023, things took a different turn.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" At least 4 in 10 operators in each of the three limited-service segments — quickservice, fast casual, and coffee and snack — believe the addition of drive-thru lanes will become more common in 2023. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s a look at the chains that closed the most units in 2022. Boston Market Units closed: 41 (12%) The fast-casual chain known for its rotisserie chicken, which once had 1,200 locations, is down to 300. The typical chain grew by eight locations, and about two-thirds finished the year with more restaurants than they’ve closed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

Walk into a fast casual establishment in most major city centers and even in 2022, you’ll find many relying entirely on contact-free, app-only ordering protocols and closed or limited dining rooms.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As CNBC reported earlier this year , the hospitality sector is seeing wage growth, particularly in the fast food and fast casual segments. That’s why we evaluated restaurant employee retention data in 2022. Operators look to wage increases as a top way to tackle the tough hiring market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. In March 2022 alone, sales for meal delivery services increased six percent year over year, collectively, with 51 percent of U.S.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list.

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