SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2025

However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Having managed a restaurant with an extremely popular patio and brunch menu, I know this firsthand. Put planters or large pots with seasonal flowers on your patio. Patios can be quite lucrative.

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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

MARCH 8, 2024

According to the Qu 2024 State of Digital Report , QSR and FC restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps, and voice AI on the phone and in the drive-thru, which all topped the list of new ordering channels planned for 2024. emerges, top tech investment for 2024.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

As of 2024, they make around $26.42 Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards. an hour or $54,962 annually, 35% higher than the average server wage.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Best restaurant marketing ideas for 2024 Here are some of the proven and tested restaurant marketing ideas you can try in 2024: Offer your customers rewards using loyalty programs 47% of diners in loyalty programs say they use their memberships a couple of times monthly, and 32% use them several times weekly.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For excellent food to go along with the stunning beaches, center your dining in and around Phuket Town, perhaps Thailand’s most underrated food destination, with a few excursions for standout meals elsewhere on the island. During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. From the rise of AI to the increasing popularity of experiential dining, businesses are adapting creatively to meet new consumer demands. Small is beautiful.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

62% of consumers use the search engine to find restaurants, while 51% cite it as the best tool to get more information on a dining establishment, so you should maximize your online presence. That’s why you should leverage Google Ads to showcase your restaurant and menu.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout.

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Clover - Restaurants

JULY 5, 2024

Luckily in 2024, the U.S. Whether you’re interested in quick service or full service , this guide will help you navigate the 15 most profitable restaurant types to open in 2024 based on data. Here are some of the most profitable QSR restaurants to open in 2024: 1.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. Read on for a list of the finest private dining in Chicago. Best Private Dining Rooms in Chicago. The selection of private dining at Joe’s is what makes it so unique.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Sales Data & Reporting : Use real-time analytics to optimize menu pricing, staffing, and promotions. These insights also help pinpoint which menu items drive up food costs and where adjustments can be made. The system’s tools also highlight trends that can help refine everything from menu design to service operations.

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SpotOn

MAY 15, 2024

Draft up a special Father's Day dinner menu Steak. Instead of having typical holiday dishes based on the seasonality of ingredients, craft special meal options for a Father's Day menu that'll turn some bearded heads. Grilled chicken. Mashed Potatoes. The discounts themselves don't need to be too cryptic.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Phoenix is a unique city in Arizona known for the hot weather and southwest dining. Suppose you’re unsure about the menu because you’re not entirely vegan. This trendy vegetarian cafe boasts a globally-inspired menu, uses all local ingredients, and the menu changes each day. No worries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Phoenix is a unique city in Arizona known for the hot weather and southwest dining. Suppose you’re unsure about the menu because you’re not entirely vegan. This trendy vegetarian cafe boasts a globally-inspired menu, uses all local ingredients, and the menu changes each day. No worries.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Where to find the best food around the world in 2024 There’s a big world of food out there and it’s never been easier to taste all of it. All 12 culinary destinations on this list are hitting their strides in 2024, according to our global network of on-the-ground contributors, making them obvious choices for hungry travelers.

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EATER

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A fish sandwich from 2024 Best New Restaurant Good Hot Fish. Ryan Belk Dirty sodas, Stanley cup mania, and a lasagna showdown grabbed our attention in 2024 The stories that stick most in our individual memories are not always the ones that define a year. Salt Lake City had a big year in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Turn Pricing into a Growth Strategy : A smarter approach to menu pricing can boost revenue and profitability without compromising guest experience. percentage points less than sales growth from the same two-month period in 2024. Explore Easier Access to Capital : Traditional loans aren’t the only option. percent) also grew.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience.

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EATER

JANUARY 7, 2025

greatest dining cities. Here, the dining landscape is as sprawling as the land it sits upon, and each neighborhood has something to offer: There are mango sticky rice danishes at Koffeteria , Vanarin Kuchs quaint Downtown ode to Cambodia; and empanadas stuffed with stringy Oaxacan cheese at the Michelin-starred Tatem in Northwest Houston.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. Tipping Models Despite ongoing wage discussions, 63 percent of restaurants reported no changes to their tipping practices in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Voice of the Restaurant Industry Toast's 2024 Voice of the Restaurant Industry some insights and data suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook: profits are rising, with 63 percent reporting increased margins compared to last year.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Scott Suchman This year, we found ourselves blissfully forgetting about the world outside the dining room, and settling into meals that felt exciting, confident, and joyful Dining out should be a lot of things — nourishing, thought-provoking, less than a week’s rent — but one that can be easy to forget about is fun.

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