Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Modern Restaurant Manaagement (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to discuss the key challenges they believe restaurants will face in 2022. 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.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The chain has seen declining sales , and foot traffic is down 10 percent over the last year. At this point though, it’s hard to think that Starbucks could ever rise to the prominence that it had in the early 2000s, when there was no symbol more status-y for a teenage girl than a Starbucks cup — and Starbucks really only has itself to blame.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. To that end, we also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. In 2022, U.S. Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. software company NCR Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

While 2022 may bring new problems, at its heart, it still follows the same cycle of preparation and prevention. Key 2022 Challenges. We predict that 2022 will bring not only more shortages, but also more walkouts. We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. And despite warnings of an imminent recession at the end of 2022, the U.S. And despite warnings of an imminent recession at the end of 2022, the U.S. Coffee in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fast forward to 2022, and the attitude has changed drastically. The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. restaurant sales are expected to reach 898 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Taking Contactless Solutions to the Next Level.

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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 percent in Q1 2022 compared to the same quarter last year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy. As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges.

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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

JUNE 7, 2022

However, when asked in Q1 2022, just 81 percent had made a weekly stop. Based on survey answers, all signs point to no. Gen Z respondents reported a decrease in full-service visits, too, from 33 percent in Q4 2021 to 15 percent in Q1 2022. But the drop in Gen Z's frequency is notable. Is this a temporary blip?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

The bad news is that according to most predictions , 2022 will be worse as gangs organize and focus on SMBs. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. What Is Ransomware?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In addition, social media marketing can boost sales and help you grow your brand. Restaurant loyalty programs , when done correctly, can increase repeat sales. This is because many consumers are focused on earning points and receiving free meals. Every stage of the client's journey should be examined. Optimization of NAPs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. Keep things running smoothly by using an integrated point-of-sale system that allows you to do everything in one place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Department of Agriculture prove accurate, this is a trend that is likely to continue—according to the forecast for 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 App users also prize the ability to place orders quickly, and to earn and track loyalty points. If current projections from the U.S. Rewards for Loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

Here, using data from Intouch Insight ’s 2022 Restaurant Trends Report and ongoing consumer surveys, we’ll explore the importance of offering a mobile ordering option and why you should keep these interactions as direct as possible, as well as the key drivers that keep consumers coming back. Stay Connected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Here is your 2022 guide for a successful Restaurant Week. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country. Take Advantage of Technology. And that's not all. Go Digital.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JULY 25, 2022

Read on as we discuss the hottest tech trends in the restaurant industry and the considerations to make before opening a restaurant in 2022. Technology solutions also enable businesses to do better with automated inventory mapping, food preparation, and enhanced point-of-sale analytics. 8 Major Restaurant Tech Trends in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

According to The Wall Street Journal, food prices are estimated to rise on average five percent in the first half of 2022, while other sources point to a seven-percent increase by the end of the year. This law went into effect January 1, 2022, but was stayed for six months by a California Supreme Court Judge. Labor Shortages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

In March 2022 alone, sales for meal delivery services increased six percent year over year, collectively, with 51 percent of U.S. consumers’ meal delivery sales, followed by Uber Eats, which gained 24 percent. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 25, 2022

But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? QSR Sales are trending upwards. QSR Sales are trending upwards. According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. Then, you may also have more intangible costs of an unhappy customer spreading poor word-of-mouth about your restaurant, negative reviews on social media, and decreased traffic, lower sales, and customer loyalty. million tons of grain. million tons of grain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2021

In fact, meal kits are a rising sector of the restaurant industry that’s predicted to grow 25 percent to 30 percent by 2022. As more restaurants open their doors, it’s important to still foster takeout, delivery, and any other off-premise sale avenues that have been successful this past year including meal kits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While the restaurant industry has experienced major supply chain and labor issues throughout the pandemic, it is now reaching a tipping point. While supply chain issues will likely decrease over the course of 2022, wage inflation represents a new status quo on the bottom line. Improve Back-Office Processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2022

In addition to receiving double rewards points for a year to earn free food faster, the 8,300 Club will receive special perks like exclusive contests, invitations to new product tastings, and other special surprises throughout the year. "We The brand turned this honest mistake into a new marketing campaign: the 8,300 Club.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

percent in the second quarter of 2022. Several measures restaurants can take include: Integrating sales channels and Point-of-Sale systems to streamline orders. The rising cost of goods and services has given some consumers pause over how much gratuity they are willing to leave at restaurants.  Today in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. . Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

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 percent, and it’s clear that net sales performance was sustained by average check growth. QSR 2021 Performance. percent compared to 2019.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JULY 15, 2022

Read on as we discuss the hottest tech trends in the restaurant industry and the considerations to make before opening a restaurant in 2022. Technology solutions also enable businesses to do better with automated inventory mapping, food preparation, and enhanced point-of-sale analytics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Consequently “more than 80 percent of Gen Z-owned businesses expect to get more than half of their revenue from digital (web, mobile, online delivery, social media) by 2022 versus only 33 percent of Baby Boomer-owned businesses.” Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Say you spend five bucks in MoonDollars coffee shop, and you get rewarded with five redeemable points that you can spend towards another coffee sometime. By offering points in exchange for dollars spent, you’re incentivizing people to spend more dollars in your store. These are examples of gamification. Encourages Spending.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the State of the Restaurant Industry 2022 report mentioned above, 70 percent of Gen Z’ers noted the ability to add alcohol to a takeout or delivery order is a determining factor in their restaurant decisions. Gen Z is a generation born from 1997 to 2012 , with the oldest members turning 25 this year. percent of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. With the right partner, mobile ordering: Integrates seamlessly with your point of sale, enabling employees to focus on the guest experience, not managing delivery orders by phone or a separate app.

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