Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Guests would be seated at every other table or booth so as to maintain a safe distance. Bar seating will be removed and reconfigured to allow six feet between bar stools. Petersburg, are open at 25 percent capacity, allowing parties of up to 10 seated six feet apart, until further notice and according to state mandates.

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Food Safety Front of House Back of House Seating 511

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. If you recognize the farmer, the rancher, and the fisherman, then they might be so inclined to set aside those extra special ingredients for your kitchen.

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Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Training 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Soothing music, comfortable seating, teas, infused waters, screens with calming images are just some examples of how to add a destressing break during a meeting. Instagramable food, beverage and experiences are very popular on events so incorporate this from the initial planning. Mental wellness. Experiential Interactions.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 504

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This should include all tables available for seating customers. Optimize seating arrangements: Arrange tables in a way that maximizes the use of available space without compromising customer comfort. Incentivize quick dining: Offer time-limited promotions or specials during off-peak hours that encourage customers to eat quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” “Tastewise has been incredibly valuable in helping us to uncover white spaces in the food and beverage industry. BIBO Beverage Debuts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Two out of three gift cards were bought to commemorate a special occasion and 87 percent featured a written note. Failure to adapt will make securing a seat at the table an uphill battle for tech companies. Expect to find creations like a salmon martini or beverages using unique washing ingredients such as duck confit and spam.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Seated Acquires VenueBook. Seated acquired digital event booking platform VenueBook. With Seated Events, Seated at Home, and Seated, restaurants can drive demand to their three primary sources of revenue in a single, easy to use rewards platform.” and the surrounding region. . and the surrounding region. .”

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2021

I don’t like waiting for food and beverages when I can see that server is spending their time on their phone or “hanging out” with other staff rather than taking care of the guests. I always tip because they went that one extra step that made me feel special. I found a manager, asked for our check, paid it and left.

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Customer Service Food Order Take-out Seating 492

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

After moving to Maquoketa in 2011, Radtke began creating special moments for Happy Joe’s guests as a server a year later. The enhanced Bar Program now offers an extensive line of standard drinks, beers, and wines along with 7 new, exciting signature drinks that have special ties to the Dickey’s Brand and story.

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Franchise Franchising Leadership Beverage 450

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Design Team-Inspired Menus Add some fun to your menu by creating special dishes or drinks that represent each of the competing teams. Halftime Happy Hour As the game continues, traffic often slows down, but you can keep momentum going with a special happy hour during halftime.

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Social Media Point of Sale Email Marketing Back of House 75

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? But, don't limit your research to just that!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

For nearly 25 years, Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio has worked to establish itself as a premier mixed-use environment with one of the largest and most influential food & beverage programs in the Midwest. As a longstanding lifestyle development, every year brings new opportunities to evolve its F&B offerings.

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Retail Marketing Outdoor Merchandise 275

ChowNow

JULY 30, 2024

Revenue Metrics Sales Revenue Sales Revenue measures the total income generated from food and beverage sales. Upsell high-margin items, introduce specials, and create combo deals to increase the average check size. Beverage Cost Percentage Beverage cost percentage measures the percentage of sales revenue spent on beverages.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Can you have an outdoor patio with seating? Pitfall #5: Hiring an architect without food and beverage experience. Pitfall #3: Not Hiring local construction professionals. Does your restaurant need floor drains? What type of fireproofing is required? What are the inspection wait times?

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Outdoor seating areas can also benefit from a seasonal refresh with potted plants and decorative planters that bring in lush greenery. String lights and lanterns can enhance the ambiance in outdoor seating areas , making summer evenings even more magical.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Customer Experience Seating 130

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Even as some food and beverage businesses face financial hurdles, the resilience and ingenuity of the industry continues to shine, promising an exciting future for consumers, F&B operators, clubs, shopping centres, mixed-use precincts and landlords.

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Hospitality 2025 Food Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A lot of places are also offering dine-in only specials or dishes that can only be ordered in-house. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery. The sleeping giant is virtual kitchens.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

To apply for a liquor license, consult the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Agency) in your state. How much seating will you have? Make sure there is enough seating for everyone who's coming, including staff. Example of a retreat beach bar floor plan Tip: Your design needs to capture the concept and ambiance you want to create.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The 2020 James Beard Awards will mark the 30th anniversary of America’s most coveted and comprehensive honors for chefs, restaurants, journalists, authors, and other leaders in the food and beverage industry. Both indoor and outdoor seating will accommodate up to 400 guests.

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Brewery Design Food Supply Equipment 348

EATER

MAY 9, 2023

It’s not a straightforward rule, but they tend to be a little bit more cost-effective because food and beverage is already in-house, their flatware is typically all in-house, you don’t have to go outside and do too many rentals,” says Amy Shack Egan, founder of the nationally operating, “unconventional” wedding planning company Modern Rebel.

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Back of House Events Front of House Beverage 246

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now available through Grubhub, it is a delivery-only concept that specializes in antibiotic-free, oven-baked, boneless chicken bites. The bites will also be served with the option of twelve different dips, along with regular or sweet potato Tyga Tots, chocolate chip cookies, and beverages. Credit: Tyga Bites. Classic Cobbler (MWBE).

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

EATER

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the food and beverage industry, bars were the default backdrops for many people’s lives: first dates, heartbreaks, celebrations, bad days. While the future of these third spaces may be uncertain, there’s hope in knowing that there will one day be an open seat at the beloved bars that feel like home.

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Entertainment Tourism Bar Beverage 261

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. Once you have access to a guest’s contact info, it creates the opportunity to reach them via email or text and let them know about special offers, new menu items, changing hours, and more.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The design includes dining room seating zones, dedicated third-party delivery and pickup shelving, a closed kitchen, digital menu boards and a redesigned logo. "The “Our teas have become one of the most ‘instagrammable’ beverages on the market and a true winner with our Gen Z customers.”

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

NFT holders earn exclusive access to the space without monthly or annual dues; any food or beverage tabs will still need to be paid out of pocket. Special tokens that grant holders access to the Flyfish Club Omakase Room are selling for over twice that amount. It’s an identity issue, and it will eventually be the same with NFTs.”.

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Fine Dining Dine-in Customer Experience Food Supply 345

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Next, the cars pulled up to a second tent, where volunteers loaded boxes of food into open trunks, back seats, and any other space they could find. Contacts from the beverage world offer everything from corporate sponsorship to makeup kits. Meghan McCarron is Eater’s special correspondent.

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Back of House Food Truck Front of House Bar 339

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. Fresh pressed orange juice and signature coffee brews, including nitro cold brew and specialty espresso beverages.

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Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. Texas Roadhouse is driving YoY visit growth in the face of price hikes with early dining specials.

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Food Truck Fast Casual 2024 Food 251

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Chef’s Seasonal Specials Advise chefs to create weekly specials focusing on fresh, available produce can create anticipation and lure repeat visits. Weekly harvest specials are great ways to collaborate with local farmers to procure the freshest produce each week, then design dishes around these items to showcase peak seasonality.

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Beverage Outdoor Customer Experience Specials 195

The Rail

AUGUST 28, 2024

Key Aspects for Maintaining and Enhancing Customer Loyalty Relocating a food and beverage establishment, whether it's a restaurant or a pub, isn't just a change of address but also a key moment that may greatly impact your customers. Retaining and attracting business is a particularly pressing task.

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Loyalty Program Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience 219

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 385

EATER

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Take a seat on the expansive patio or start up a game of life-size chess as you sip the dry rosé (a juicy blend of sangiovese and merlot grapes) or cabernet sauvignon (full of vanilla and cherry). The vast tasting room has outdoor and indoor seating where groups gather for guided wine and chocolate pairings. Max Schwartz. Where to eat.

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Vineyard Hotels Back of House Front of House 284

Future Food

JULY 28, 2020

Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused Diversification of Food and Hospitality Destinations is the key to Success. If developers want food and beverage to continue to be the engine room of their projects, they must remember; one size does not fit all. Harbour Eats, Auckland, New Zealand Image via CX Network.

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Beverage Food Point of Sale Customer Experience 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Food and beverage is one of the largest expenses next to payroll in the restaurant industry. Knowing how many seatings you're getting out of the tables you have gives you insights into everything from your operating hours, staff, and efficiency in the kitchen. Food Cost Percentage. What is food cost percentage?

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. “We are working closely with partners to ensure our customers have the technology they need to navigate current conditions and future operating scenarios,” said Chris Adams, vice president of strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

“Our guests continue to demand access to truly healthy and delicious food and beverage products are served with smiles and speed." “We continue to innovate and rethink how consumers enjoy Coca-Cola beverages. Over the next five years, Nick Filet will open 10 franchise locations in Dallas and surrounding areas.

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