Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. The normalcy of customers coming in the doors for a night of dining or even a casual lunch feels like a vision of the distant past.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

" Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture " by Emmanuel Laroche offers insights from leading chefs and readers will walk away with advice and inspiration from noted chefs, restaurant owners, bartenders, and industry leaders, all of whom have shared their stories in their own words.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Taka Tanaka, CEO of AUTEC Sushi Robots.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Study your competition.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. Why customers love it: Customers who attend these types of events will be foodiespeople with an intense interest in food and how its made.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2021

The parking lots, too, are their own kind of commercial real estate, hosting taco trucks and food carts for the steady stream of customers on their way to, or from, somewhere. Before Black motorists could freely travel across the American South, Black-owned gas stations offering food and respite acted as safe harbors.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 20, 2021

Food trucks are great because they are a quick and easy way to get some delicious food while you are sightseeing in this beautiful coastal city. Basically, whatever you are hungry for, you can find it in one of Fort Lauderdale’s many food trucks. Discover the best food trucks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

Hybrid restaurants provide food sections in which customers can sit down and enjoy a meal or a drink, and then they can make their way to the market section where they can buy “take-home and takeout and satisfies grab-and-go appetites.” For example, restaurants can combine the experience of fine dining with fast-casual.

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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. They have grand expansion plans for Little Italy Ristorante, starting with a new food truck to cater events and scope potential restaurant locations. Payroll runs went from four hours to a few minutes.

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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. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience." flip'd by IHOP.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In 2025, a 350-acre Walmart campus is projected to open as its own self-contained community, complete with a food hall, hotel and rooftop bar, on-site childcare, parking garages, an amphitheater, bike paths, and a couple of lakes. All the while, the food scene has grown alongside the town. Angelina Lopez A spread of dishes at Conifer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In the last year we’ve been able to really focus on growing our off-premise business, and we found that guests enjoy our home-style comfort food in the comfort of their own homes. Food delivery was an already booming industry, but when COVID hit it increased even more. To be better capitalized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurants saw exposure to new customers by utilizing a food delivery service and reported a 20% increase in check sizes from delivery orders versus dine-in. According to research from Technomic , 40% of Americans took advantage of takeout and curbside delivery (at both fast casual and dine-in) during the pandemic.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2021

Will you provide a casual or fine-dining experience? If you’re offering it at lower prices, be sure that you’re not sacrificing the quality of your food. If you’re purchasing equipment like an oven or delivery truck, obtain a quote from the dealer and base your estimations from there. Determine how you’ll price your products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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EATER

JUNE 1, 2022

But the return of these seasonal invaders also signaled a season of fun, from Good Humor ice cream trucks to roasting clams over beach bonfires — and there were never so many visitors that they killed the humble beach town vibe. If you want overpriced mimosas, subpar seafood, and stiflingly packed beaches, go to the Hamptons.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. Discretionary spending has flatlined and shifted for food and hospitality but spending on essential items is slightly up.

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EATER

JANUARY 3, 2022

In this excerpt, from the chapter entitled “The Chef-Driven Restaurant,” Mintz calls for an end to those one-time food media darlings that saw chefs elevated at the expense of workers. It’s a busy commercial drive, a preferred route of ambulances and fire trucks, on which no one ever fantasized about dining al fresco. Monica Burton.

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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. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Benihana National Corp.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 5, 2024

Here are some popular concepts you can use as inspiration: Fast food (quick-service restaurants) like McDonalds or Burger King. Casual dining establishments offer moderately priced food with large menus that cater to different palates. This booming industry is predicted to be worth $1277.6 billion by 2032.

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Web Diner

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

From Empty Seats to Endless Lines: The Email Marketing Secret Weapon Your Business Needs Whether you’re running a cozy caf, a bustling bistro, a trendy food truck, or a high-end restaurant, there’s one universal truth: empty seats mean lost revenue. Modern food service email marketing should be as varied as your menu.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This low profit margin can be attributed to the high overhead costs associated with running a restaurant, including rent, labor, food and beverage costs, and utilities, often account for a major chunk of your expenses, making it challenging to increase your restaurant profit margin. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

Peter was a well-known and highly respected local businessman who built his fortune (around $65M) from his fire truck company. Yes, he built fire trucks. He had an overinflated sense of confidence that he had a product that few offered and he would be a huge success overnight just by offering his fire trucks to the world.

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Sling

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

If your dream is to be an owner or manager of a food-service business, understanding the options available to you — the types of restaurants you can open — is an essential first step in your success. Means by which the food is served to the customer. 2) Casual Dining. Food offerings are moderately priced. 3) Fast Casual.

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Bingage

JANUARY 14, 2020

Trending Blog: Zomato to Buy Ubereats India (Current Report) Well, everyone defines restaurants as an establishment where food is prepared and served to customers in exchange for money. Fast Food Restaurants. They are traditionally what consumers call fast food. Fast food is prepared and served quickly and inexpensively.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

H-Town loves its Mexican food, and this is attested to by the numerous Baja-inspired seafood restaurants and food trucks selling tacos at literally every street corner. On my recent visit to Houston, I got the opportunity to sample the city’s rich and diverse Mexican food scene. Xochi looks and feels homely and casual.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

There is no other food that will make you reminiscent of Summer all year long other than Barbeque food. With a casual dining atmosphere complete with communal dining tables, Texas Jack’s Barbeque creates the full family dining vibe that all barbeque restaurants strive to. and continues to be a fan favorite.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

All the food and drinks were taste-tested before the restaurant opened. A different type of celebrity restaurateur is the somewhat silent investor, in it solely for the love of food or a certain chef or, most sincere of all, the expansion of their business portfolios with new revenue streams. Unable to find it, they created Tagine.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether you run a casual dining spot or a full-service restaurant, we’ll delve into what COGS is, the factors that affect it, as well as how you can calculate and control it. It not only includes the containers used for food but also the bags, napkins, utensils, and any branding materials that accompany an order.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Gross profit margin subtracts only the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to determine the profitability of your food and beverages, while net profit margin subtracts all your costs to determine the profitability of your entire operation. We all know it. Labor costs.

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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The cocktails embody what makes Amazonia so special: its massive pisco collection, the way smoky flavors weave through both food and drink, and how distinctly Peruvian ingredients are the star. Visionary border cooking awaits at Austin’s best new taco truck. The Tipping Point. Jaya Saxena. Erin DeJesus. Chona Kasinger. Chona Kasinger.

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Sling

JANUARY 22, 2021

Planning a new food-service business? In this article, the food-service-management experts at Sling discuss the popular restaurant concepts and help you choose the one that’s right for you. 1) Fast Casual. 2) Fast Food. The fast food restaurant concept attracts diners because of its price, convenience, and speed.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

It’s hard to determine who today’s biggest living food celebrity is. There are plenty of insights you can gain by following food media and the nitty-gritty of the culinary elite, but you can also end up with a warped understanding of the various degrees of food celebrity. But we do have Google Trends, which can help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Market Cafe Powered by FOODWORKS is both a cost-effective, contact-free dining option, while simultaneously helping local restaurants and food artisans who were affected by COVID-19 get back on their feet and provide them with a way to restart their services. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Buy X, get Y free This classic promotion works better for casual spots than fine dining restaurants. Guest chef or food truck In recent years, people have flocked to pop-up restaurants and events. Jump on seasonal trends Love it or hate it, that annual pumpkin spiced latte craze shows how much people love their seasonal foods.

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