Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Nothing is fraud proof.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Standardized Training Programs: Newbies get uniform training with digital training tools across multiple locations. Consistent Equipment Across Locations : Using standardized equipment across all locations, such as commercial deep fryers , ensures consistency in food preparation and quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board. percent in November.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Loyalty programs offer a rare win-win for restaurant operators and guests alike. 💡 According to the National Restaurant Association , 96% of restaurantgoers say that loyalty programs are a way to earn more "bang for their buck." Like most facets of the industry, restaurant loyalty is easier said than done.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

This payment method makes it easy for customers to pay for their meals instantly while helping the restaurants attract a larger audience and build a strong loyalty base. They also provide customers the facility to save and store discount coupons and loyalty gift cards for future transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. Personalization has even been deemed the holy grail for restaurants, especially since customer loyalty can help increase sales. A simple facial expression can elevate the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. There’s no disputing that the past year has been extremely hard on the restaurant industry overall.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Take the casual-dining chain, TGI Fridays, for example. With the right tech, it’s easy to promote loyalty programs, customized offers, and coupons through social media, email, and other marketing channels, such as text messaging. Updated restaurant technology is the key to being a modern, successful establishment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. In 2023, companies should lean into growing brand loyalty and engaging more deeply with existing customers even more as they look to offset drops in visit frequency in the category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Emotional Connection and Loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Fast food, fast casual and sit-down restaurant apps have seen the biggest jump since last April. Orders from fast food apps increased 38 percent, fast casual apps increased 71 percent, and sit down restaurants increased 88 percent. In August, consumers would feel safest if staff was wearing protective gear and wiping down equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Reduce theft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

This payment method makes it easy for customers to pay for their meals instantly while helping the restaurants attract a larger audience and build a strong loyalty base. They also provide customers the facility to save and store discount coupons and loyalty gift cards for future transactions.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Fast Casual Coupons 449

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

.; Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs. Customers displayed a pronounced preference for flexibility, seeking the capability to modify loyalty programs in response to evolving consumer trends and demands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

After announcing the partnership, the company ran a pilot program in outlets in Denver this month. Piya has no confirmed locations, but it will have a private omakase dining room and a fast-casual area where NFT holders can access exclusive events. Innovative Loyalty Schemes. Enhancing customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. WOWed by the Growth.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Make it part of the protocol to unplug equipment when not in use and fix any leaks promptly. Create a maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment to keep everything in top condition. Upselling and creating loyalty programs can help coffee shops boost profit margins. Utilities are another fixed cost to monitor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. More and more kitchen equipment manufacturers are incorporating digital controls into their equipment with internet connectivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 “With this product in hand, Meals on Wheels programs will be able to continue to deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors while providing much needed financial relief.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Paul Wahlberg is Chef/Co-Owner of Wahlburgers, a casual dining restaurant and bar founded by the chef and his brothers Mark and Donnie. We had introduced our Wahlburgers App and loyalty program just this past October so thankfully, we were able to switch gears from being a primarily dine-in experience, to completely takeout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Both opportunities provide franchisees with a turnkey opportunity that includes a detailed training program, real estate/food truck leases, all kitchen equipment, inventory, supplies, and a three-month capital reserve among other benefits. Franchise sales will be focused on the Southeast. "Partnering Popeye's Gets Loyal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. PREP, an 83,500-square-foot culinary campus, houses multi-functional shared kitchen facilities featuring extensive equipment. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The majority of fast-casual and fine dining operators are meeting this challenge head-on by adding new offerings monthly,* driving increased competition with bar-and-grill operators. These include marketing, website development, appointment scheduling, digital loyalty, review management, and both retail and restaurant POS solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

based participating restaurants of DoorDash’s program to support Black-owned businesses who Kiva approves for a loan* by seeding a revolving loan fund starting at $150,000 with potential to grow the investment in the coming months. Jon Taffer launched a new program on his Taffer Virtual Teaching platform, Resetting America.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

In addition, On The Border will launch a new Rewards program and an app that allows guests to track points for every visit. Despite the lagging global pandemic, the organic fast-casual brand is surging forward with record-breaking sales, franchise development growth, and new guest acquisition and satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

This was the top craving identified in the sixth wave of the Consumer Coronavirus Behavior research conducted by TheCustomer, Brand Keys, the New York-based brand loyalty and customer engagement consultancy, and Suzy, the on-demand research software platform. The 31-year-old, fast casual, farm-to-table chain was doing well, prior to COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Through this program, Dunkin’ franchisees have the opportunity to offer their restaurant employees an affordable, flexible and supportive pathway to an associate or bachelor’s degree from SNHU. Taffer’s Tavern has its eyes set on bringing its bar fare andbeverage program to D.C. ” Showing Support. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Their enthusiasm for our brand coupled with their deep experience developing successful polished casual and fast-casual restaurant brands in Alberta make them the perfect partners to bring CPK into Canada for the first time. ce launched its franchise program to expand the concept across the nation. Real Famous BBQ Debuts.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Equipment : What equipment will you need? Another option is to look into government programs that might offer financial assistance for small businesses. Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs. Your team : Who do you need to make this work?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. In RMS’ Q4 consumer survey , respondents reported dining out less across all categories – with fast casual and full service being hit the hardest. Franchise 2.0:

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks. In the future, PathSpot will also detect on food, equipment, surfaces, and more. The email receipt option allows restaurant operators to maintain contact with their guests and to nurture patron loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1 percent of market share.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The organization’s registered dietitians, nurses and medical doctors deliver lunch-and-learns and employee wellness programs in hospitals to provide the education on the evidence behind plant-based nutrition. Copper Branchofficially launched its new Cauliflower Crust Flatbread program. Health Care Without Harm.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Talk about the details of the back-of-house in your restaurant, such as the commercial kitchen equipment your cooks and chefs will be wielding during their shifts and what the kitchen layout and workflow will be.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. and Asia, frequent users tend to be more pleasure-seeking and favor options such as meal kits as well as delivery and take-away from casual dining restaurants.” In the U.K. Venue availability, 41.1

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