Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

The 31-year-old, fast casual, farm-to-table chain was doing well, prior to COVID-19. 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. And, customers temperatures may be checked upon entry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

If a QR code is already on the table when your guests are seated, you don’t have to worry about getting fresh menus to them right away. Fast casual eateries that have seat-yourself service are perfect candidates for the QR code menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

One of the key functionalities within many QSR and fast casual mobile apps these days is the ability to order ahead and select curbside pickup. This puts the customer in the driver’s seat and removes the reliance and uncertainties on timeliness of delivery offered by third parties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On the surface, you may not think a roadside diner or downtown café would have much in common with a fast-casual chain, not to mention an elegant stand-alone restaurant where couples and families celebrate over a two-hour, five-course meal. But the truth is they have a lot in common when it comes to selecting their furniture.

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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. Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. Kyle Collins. Chef Paul Wahlberg.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2020

They will incur new expenses for necessities like protective items and heightened cleaning protocols, while modifying dining rooms to reduce seating will cause independent restaurants to lose up to 50 percent in revenue if they are able to reopen at all.”. But visits to casual restaurants remained lower than normal.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Equipment : What equipment will you need? Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs. Will it be a casual neighborhood bar or a more upscale establishment? How much seating will you have? Your team : Who do you need to make this work?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Especially for the QSR and fast casual markets in which customization drives value for customers, standard POS systems won’t be able to keep up with heightened demand. In QSRs and fast casual restaurants, the low-hanging fruit is self-ordering technology, especially as a solution to labor challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Fast-casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Upscale casual: 30.4%. Prime cost doesn't include equipment, utilities, marketing, or any other costs unrelated to creating what you sell to guests. trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. Pizza: 31.3%.

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ChowNow

JULY 10, 2024

Make sure you highlight the type of cuisine you’ll be offering and the style of your service (casual dining, fine dining, etc.) Additional details: Share information on your operating hours, and the capacity of your restaurant, sharing information about how many tables you’ll have and how many people you’ll be able to seat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

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. Over the next five years, Nick Filet will open 10 franchise locations in Dallas and surrounding areas. The Hummus & Pita Co.’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. Spurrier’s will provide guests with a mid-century modern atmosphere and an array of seating options from bar-top tables to oversized couches and booths. LloydPans, a U.S.

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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. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq.

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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. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. The couple also offer some snacky menu items for customers occupying the few seats, including hummus and olives. Where to eat. The line stretching out the door moves quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

Dining Room/Bar – Keep diners physically separated by no less than six feet; clearly indicate which tables are “open” and “closed;” close off bar and counter seating; block diner access to high staff-flow areas; and differentiate wait staff and cleaning staff by specific colors of face masks and gloves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

With self-cleaning technology, there are never issues with equipment going uncleaned. Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice Group are coming together to strengthen their OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts distribution capabilities. the number of customers who leave without being seated or greeted).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2023

And more quick-service and casual dining restaurants are adopting QR code ordering to improve operations. Reduced Wait Times One-third of customers become upset if they don’t receive service within five minutes of being seated at a restaurant. And today, customers still appreciate that convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The vibrant scene here is a wonderful setting for my playful Momosan concept, which is all about enjoying ramen, yakitori, beer and sake in a fun, casual and energetic environment.” Both indoor and outdoor seating will accommodate up to 400 guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero. Sit down restaurants need to take a seat and pay attention. Foot Traffic Analysis.

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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 what marketing channels you plan to use to get butts in seats. Here is where you'll want to give investors an overview of your business. you'll use, and what makes your new business special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We believe the trends in restaurants will be a return to growth in the fast casual space, with a slower growth pattern to higher end and resort style dining. There are only so many seats a given area can support. Restaurant brands have been put through a crash course on how to operate with leaner teams and less guests.

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ChowNow

JULY 23, 2024

Our rustic yet elegant ambiance will provide the perfect setting for both casual meals and special occasions.” This projection is based on a seating capacity of 50, an average check size of $25, and a target of serving 60 guests per day. Example: “In our first year of operations, we project revenues of $115,000.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Servers are equipped with wearable devices which allow for faster, focused and more efficient service. Designed by award-winning designer Peter Niemitz, Mystique features luxurious finishes and rich textures throughout the open dining room with seating for over 450 guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. Franchise sales will be focused on the Southeast. "Partnering Fuzzy's Expands to Wyoming.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

From food preparation to the seating and interaction with staff, Taffer’s Tavern will be a worry-free dining experience.” His previous experience also includes acting as CFO and controller for numerous hospitality and fast casual brands such as Rubio’s, Carl’s Jr., and Del Taco. John Fuller.

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Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

If they’re casual or on hourly pay, they may feel they can’t afford to miss work, even if unwell – watch closely. Review cleaning practices: do staff wipe down a seat then use the same cloth to wipe the the table? Have a special bucket with equipment and gloves. Add sanitiser.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. “Plus, we’re aggressively relocating existing restaurants to new freestanding buildings equipped with the latest features, including a pick-up window for digital orders. BurgerFi International Inc. million. . Sankranti Likes Atlanta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Curry Up Now Secures Investment. ” Taco Johns Adds to Board.

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LevelUp

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Now, it is crucial that quick-serve and fast-casual restaurants offer the ability to order online. Previously, most locations were about 2,000 square feet with 50 seats, as required by company policy. Future stores will be as small as 1,400 square feet and seat as few as 26 people. Pickup shelves at Firehouse Subs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

." At least 4 in 10 operators in each of the three limited-service segments — quickservice, fast casual, and coffee and snack — believe the addition of drive-thru lanes will become more common in 2023. For others, outdoor dining and alcohol-to-go are becoming table stakes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. In the future, PathSpot will also detect on food, equipment, surfaces, and more. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

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