Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. This is according to a survey conducted by TD Bank at the 2024 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While there was a brief dip in consumer awareness of menu price increases in late 2024, the spring of 2025 has seen a moderate rise, affecting dining habits and consumer perceptions of value. Millennials and parents also over-index in restaurant visits, with a strong inclination toward nightlife activities and premium dining experiences.

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2025 Fast Casual Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 283

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. Let’s look at some of them: relaxing with a cup of coffee ordering food home strolling with a drink in the park holding a meeting hanging out with friends in the evening going to a concert taking photos for social media. They seem like anchors for the new year.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Food quality Food quality plays a big role in your customer’s experience.

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Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Takeout orders increased 46 percent Shift in Guest Dining Preferences for Valentine's As restaurants prepare for Valentine's Day, new data from Tock reveals a clear shift in guest dining preferences and booking patterns. percent in 2024. Analyzing data from full-service restaurants on Feb. Prepaid bookings now represent 38.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI.

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2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 296

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With KDS screens, staff can monitor orders from almost any location on the premises, which can enhance efficiency and help the bar or lounge serve more customers. It also controls the flow of online orders based on in-house customer volume, helping the kitchen from becoming overwhelmed. Or all tools on one platform?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. Online Ordering and Delivery Platforms Integrating online ordering and delivery can open new revenue streams and cater to the growing demand for convenience.

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Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 460

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The aesthetic design of the store mirrors our new brand platform, But Wait, There's Marco's ™, that launched in April 2024. Another example would be that an end cap could have pickup windows and doors to make for more efficient and streamlined ordering. How does the redesign work for varied real estate footprints?

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Mobile Ordering Design Customer Experience Online Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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2024 Sustainability Consumer Goods Food Supply 277

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. Leveraging AI tools to increase efficiency and productivity while automating simple processes was a major boon to the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2024

Despite the bite from inflation, TouchBistro’s 2024 U.S. Among the findings: Unlike older diners who largely prefer pick up, nearly half (46 percent) of Gen Z say they prefer their food to be delivered to them and they want it to arrive fast. On average, Gen Z diners say they'd only wait up to 33 minutes for a delivery order.

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Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 475

ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Feature a mouthwatering photo in your email, describe what makes the dish special, and tell your guests how to order it. Offer a small discount off online orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

These skills include digital literacy for managing online orders and reservations, exceptional customer service, and culinary expertise for more efficient and high-quality food preparation. Automation is becoming increasingly viable, with robots capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as food preparation and delivery.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Delivery and takeout 60% of American consumers reported ordering delivery or takeout once a week. To maximize this revenue stream, you must have an efficient online ordering system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 455

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

's 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. Ensuring your online profile is as trustworthy as it is discoverable is crucial.” However, Google Search remains ominant at 72 percent among consumers.

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Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 473

MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Restaurant online ordering has emerged as a crucial aspect of the food service industry, reshaping restaurant operation strategies and fostering growth in restaurant delivery services. This article explores how online ordering is advancing and highlights the key concerns for businesses aiming to stay competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food. The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2024

. | Lille Allen Organizations like Feeding America support the nations food-insecure communities. The Friday before Thanksgiving, at a high school in northern Westchester County, New York, I sat at my desk and called the last person listed on my Excel spreadsheet, Families in Need 2024. households are food insecure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. To get started, here are some of the e-mail marketing tools you can use: Popmenu Popmenu automates your email marketing and targets customers so you can send them custom promotions based on their past visits and orders at your restaurant. With over 5.07

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This finding from Expert Market’s 2024 F&B Industry Report sheds light on a clear culinary gap within the industry's workforce. This insight seems unsurprising, considering that data from April 2024 revealed 43 percent of small business owners in the US were unable to pay their full rent on time.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. Check your restaurant’s legal documents Make sure you have all your legal documents in order.

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ChowNow

MARCH 17, 2021

It also sped up adoption of digital tools to facilitate takeout, delivery, and on-premise digital ordering. 51% of adults have downloaded at least one food-related app amid COVID-19. 93% of consumers look at online reviews for restaurants. Restaurant Industry Statistics: Online Ordering. US Foods ).

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Mobile Ordering Download Online Ordering Loyalty Program 195

Focus POS

MARCH 18, 2022

5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. The last few years have been rough on the restaurant business, which has weathered supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising food costs, a pandemic, and cutthroat competition. Nevertheless, many eateries have been able to stay open despite these obstacles.

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Online Ordering Ordering Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 78

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. However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. That's where Google Ads comes in.

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Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195