Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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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. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. Don’t just rely on organic social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. Make it clear to the servers to limit the number of times they are touching cash and credit cards. "Social

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2020

One of the many repercussions of the current pandemic is that people are reconsidering the way they handle cash and credit cards and the options available for making payments when eating out or shopping. Let’s walk through some of the most transformative technological use cases for restaurants of tomorrow. Contactless Payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

Consumers of all ages will increasingly use them to avoid handling credit cards or cash – and combat coronavirus as well as other germs. For example, we’re seeing more video screens in kitchens to improve order accuracy in casual and fine restaurants, not just quick-service establishments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Independent restaurants and chains alike will finally make the management of local marketing channels a priority. More importantly, many QSR and fast-casual chains have announced modern designs that lean more heavily into pick-up and curbside-to-go versus on-premise dining. Operators will need to think locally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Rick Camac Dean, Restaurant & Hospitality Management at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education). Here are their responses.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery). Admin Panel : Order management system to track and manage orders in real time. Inventory management to keep track of stock levels.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Executive Summary Location: Groveport, OH Restaurant Type: Casual Dining Problem: Too much time spent on manual processes. Solution: Team management software that handles scheduling, time clocking, and payroll in one place. That's why they were excited when 7shifts, their team management software, added payroll to the platform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The hardest hit have been casual dining sit-down restaurants and national chains that complied with local COVID-19 mandates to limit or ban indoor dining. Year-over-year revenue comparisons show quick service restaurants are above year-ago levels, while casual restaurants were still down 30-40 percent in May.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2021

Will you provide a casual or fine-dining experience? In general, lenders will want to see at least five years' worth of cash flow projections. From there, they will help you work through the numbers and provide an estimation of your future cash flow. Dedicate a section to show off your management team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

Cash or credit? However, if a small restaurant doesn’t have the space to properly space out tables or safely manage the flow of people, that would cancel out some of the benefit of its small capacity. Is fast casual — which may have more people, but less exposure time — safer than a traditional sit-down restaurant?

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Johnson’s fast-casual rice bowl restaurant, Field Trip, the food at Bankside was developed with delivery in mind. As it does with other partners, Wonder offered him a cash payment plus equity in the company to sign on, a compensation structure that’s common in tech startups but not in restaurants. But will the masses come?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Fast casual: 28.9%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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7 Shifts

JULY 5, 2024

Running a restaurant is not just about serving great food; it’s also about managing finances. The average profit margin of full-service restaurants ranges between 3% and 5%, while their fast-food and casual counterparts’ margins fall between 6% and 9%.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2024

Even when COVID hit in 2020, the company still managed to maintain positive cash flow as other restaurants floundered. That sale helped Darden pay off $100 billion in debt and fueled significant growth for its other restaurants, like Olive Garden, in the ensuing years. Red Lobster, though, continued to struggle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

But it’s worth remembering that while some people have cash in their pockets and want to treat themselves, many have been hit financially by COVID-19 and will be more cautious. Another growth area could be packaged cocktails, said Andrew Hummel, CGA’s client solutions manager. ” The State of Casual Dining.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Use order information with inventory management software for smarter purchasing. Restaurant Task Management. Restaurant Inventory Management Software.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. Use this data to establish clear and specific goals and adjust your strategies as needed.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When it comes to operations, using restaurant management tools with easy scheduling features ensures you have the right number of staff during peak hours without over or under-scheduling. In a study among casual dining restaurants , 91% of respondents said that an appealing ambiance prompts them to visit a particular establishment.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Manager, Mercato Italiano. Fine dining, fast casual, etc.) Dawn Tyndall, Clean Juice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Rick Camac, Dean, Restaurant & Hospitality Management at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education). Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. Here are their responses.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Lavu helps restaurants improve efficiency, manage growth, and enhance customer service. It’s a cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants, offering tools like inventory management, employee scheduling , and CRM. One standout feature is its dual pricing, which encourages cash payments to help cut credit card processing fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The company has also added a Deep Cleaning Checklist and guiding principles for Managing Indoor Air. a restaurant management cloud-software company based in Rhode Island and a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company. "Combining " Lightspeed Acquires Upserve. Lightspeed POS Inc. acquired Upserve Inc. ,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The management team. Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Management team. You may want to list out: Team Management. Inventory management systems. Task management tools. Manager Log Books. Mission Statement.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. All of this adds up to significantly less touches between your staff and guests and a much safer environment. Keep communication open and frequent.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2024

Fast food Fast casual restaurants typically have the highest table turnover rates since they focus on quick service and efficient operations. Casual restaurants Casual restaurants have lower turnover because they typically offer a more relaxed dining experience, with customers spending more time at their tables.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Will it be a casual neighborhood bar or a more upscale establishment? Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security.

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