Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

" While dining out, GLP-1 users skew their dollar spend toward quick-service restaurants, but they shift toward grocery foodservice, casual dining, and midscale restaurants during their first year on the medications, the report found.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Consumers have pent-up demand for restaurant meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country. Learn About Fast-Casual Dining. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. I believe that fast casual continues to be a great place for savvy multi-unit restaurant franchisees to diversify. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

After successfully opening a second location in Kernersville, NC, and planning for a third one, the fast-casual gourmet slider brand has started franchising and plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region. Most recently, he co-founded Sammy's Sliders with chef Sammy Gianopoulos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. We are also constantly working on ways to expand our menu, developing new recipes to offer innovative and delicious new options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. The pre-pandemic fast-casual “chicken war” and the pandemic race to add chicken wings to menus, are good examples of putting many eggs in one basket.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. based diners who recently ordered from a QSR, fast-food or fast-casual chai also found that value is about more than just price. The survey of 1,500 U.S.-based

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EATER

OCTOBER 5, 2020

But such is the world of giant quick-service and fast-casual business : Find interesting, “trendy,” flavorful ideas from any culture, dilute them into their most mass-marketable forms, and reap monetary gain without acknowledging the sources. To light the way , a new wave of fast casuals is actively changing the status quo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 9, 2025

A Technomic Ignite Consumer report found a significant increase in average checks at both quick service and fast casual establishments. There was a nearly 8% increase in average check at quick service and a whopping 15% increase at fast casual establishments when kiosks were used for orders rather than employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

How Design Technology Improves Space and Guest Experience Every square foot counts when redesigning a fast-casual eatery or a fine dining venue. While restaurant businesses are keeping up with the evolution, innovative design solutions have stopped being a luxury and are instead an integral part of any strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Technology innovations offer the potential to bridge the gap between the need to keep their business running and deliver quality products and experiences to their guests. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Bank of America suggests that technological innovation is the real game-changer , and it could have a big impact on the overall bottom line for restaurants in 2024. So, it’s important to get deals to consumers or find innovative ways to promote them within dining experiences. So, what’s the solution?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. I believe as far as ourniche in casual dining experiences we’re at the top of the food chain. JA: Our goal is to keep growing, innovating, and bringing people together through great food. What truly won me over was the roots origin story ofI Heart Fries. a clear identity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For casual dining habits at restaurants like Olive Garden: 56 percent said they ate at casual restaurants frequently or occasionally. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants. More likely to occasionally eat at casual restaurants. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. 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. Innovators will find their own way. Technological innovation will keep pushing forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Although we are not having guests eat in our dining rooms, Teriyaki Madness is utilizing technology to combat the fallout through an emphasis on pickup and delivery, innovative curbside service and social media promotions across its website and mobile app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

Not only do these innovations allow team members to focus on more value-added services for the customer, but consumers are able to explore the menu at their own pace and customize their orders as they wish. Although some of these innovations aren’t completely baked out, similar technologies exist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Restaurant segments represented include fine dining, casual dine, fast casual, quick service restaurants and bars. Innovating During COVID-19. The survey group included 418 restaurant operators and 1,500 restaurant patrons who had visited a restaurant two or more times per month prior to COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers to gain a better understanding of the current customer journey and what guests value most about the restaurant experience, particularly at casual dining and fast casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As seen first with many fast casual chains, we expect more differentiated benefits packages to continue to emerge as a way for restaurants to fill much needed open positions. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework. Growth of New Business Models.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2023

These establishments are known for their casual atmosphere and pair well with the Western trend of social dining. Matcha-infused cocktails are also a great innovation to consider. Dining Experience Innovations In addition to the food, the ambiance and design of a restaurant play a significant role in drawing customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

We expect many restaurants will be moving to a more fast-casual approach, continuing to lean on their pickup/takeout options. We’ve seen a few innovative examples of businesses using existing technology to elevate their takeout practices in order to serve more customers. Emily Washcovick. Continue to think outside the box.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Instead of engaging in this “value war,” fast casual restaurant concepts should focus on excellence in restaurant operations to increase store traffic and maintain strong margins. In this competitive environment, it’s clear that we must innovate to stay ahead. After polling more than 1,000 U.S.-based

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

But there are also some areas where innovation is needed. This might mean weaving elements of fast-casual dining into your design. However, restaurant owners can expect significant staffing challenges and they will also likely need to update their technology strategies to meet consumer demand. The need for upgrades is clear.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them. It’s not unusual for a fast-casual restaurant with over 1,000 locations to manually save the recipes on these drives and then send them to the field teams, and hope they’re properly uploaded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. This is what has been working for me.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2021

QSRs and fast casuals are right to innovate and add to the drive-thru lane, but the investment is only as good as the execution, according to consumers. Consider these additional stats: 88 percent of families report visiting the drive-thru in the past two months. 85 percent of millennials and Gen Zers have, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. Casual Dining In today's casual dining sector, the focus is on blending operational efficiency with a welcoming atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Restaurants will become increasingly casual. Historical and predictive Sales data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. In terms of advice, restaurants must learn how to quickly pivot, whether that means embracing innovation or improving their services by being more flexible and adaptable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Many have been able to successfully reopen and keep their doors open by quickly innovating and adapting new operating models to serve their customers,” said Justin Norman, Yelp’s vice president of data science. “Business owners have proven their resilience throughout the course of this pandemic.

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