7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Fast-casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Upscale casual: 30.4%. Knowing how many seatings you're getting out of the tables you have gives you insights into everything from your operating hours, staff, and efficiency in the kitchen. What Percentage Should Labor Cost Be In A Restaurant? Pizza: 31.3%. Food Cost Percentage.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

Revenue per available seat hour (or RevPASH) RevPASH helps restaurant owners determine whether the seating space in their dining area is utilized well to generate maximum profit. This means that the higher the RevPASH is, the better the restaurant's standing.

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Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

SpotOn

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Fast casual restaurants are popping up faster than you can say "build your own grain bowl." " They're somewhere between a full-service casual dining restaurant and a quick-service restaurant or fast food chain. Looking for tips on starting your fast casual restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

For this, flexible seating arrangements are the key – from cozy booths to communal tables and counter seating, offering options that cater to individual preferences ensures that solo diners feel comfortable and valued. First impressions matter. Creating an inviting ambiance is critical for attracting (and retaining) solo diners.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So we took over five of the parking spaces along our restaurant, which basically provides somewhere between 80 and 100 seats, which is technically more than we had inside prior to COVID. We’re investing a lot in our outdoor seating because our whole unique selling point has always been our vibe and our cocktails and the design of the place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

million diners seated via Yelp* in May 2021 – the highest ever, surpassing pre-pandemic highs. In fact, the number of diners seated via Yelp was up 48 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019. They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021. Yelp found more than 3.7 In May 2021, total U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

From a safety perspective, communal tables can be easily adjusted based on current CDC recommendations as certain seats and portions of the table can be blocked off to limit capacity. While the lines between fine and casual dining become more blurred, one trend that continues to define both styles is the attention to detail.

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Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. The simplest way to collect customer data in a quick-serve or fast-casual restaurant is to have customers supply it on a sheet of paper at the register. Rather than spend all of your time (and money!)

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2020

No doubt, while several restaurant chains in the quick service space (QSRs) have seen double-digit, same-store sales growth, COVID-19 has provided an additional untimely blow to the casual dining space that cannot transition as nimbly to a takeout-only model. providing and requiring PPE; taking reservations only for seating).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

" Bo Peabody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of restaurant reservation and rewards app Seated , Board member of Boqueria Restaurants, and Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group , suggests: Beyond spacing out tables, take advantage of outdoor space if you have it available. . "Social " To learn more and register, click here.

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Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 200

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Key figures on the restaurant workforce include: Roughly 50 percent of restaurant operators in the fullservice, quickservice, and fast-casual segments expect recruiting and retaining employees to be their top challenge in 2022. Roughly half of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 190

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.

Customer Service 190

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Hospitality 190

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, at a casual family restaurant, the service model might look like this: The host greets the party and seats them. Within three minutes of seating, the server acknowledges the party, greets themselves, and then takes a drink order as soon as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. At Maria Empanada, a fast-casual Latin concept the team is working on right now, the to-go boxes are artfully displayed, blending function and branding seamlessly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

Not to mention that after practicing social distancing for over a year, not everyone will be thrilled to go back to tight seating arrangements indoors. Apart from always being more profitable, large fast casual chains could exploit the situation and simply buy out the out-of-business bistros located at the nicest downtown corners.

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Allergens Online Ordering Fast Casual Food Safety 209

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Remember when food trucks redefined street food in the early 2010s or when small plates turned casual dining into an adventure of endless flavors? Sidewalk seating emerged as a lifeline for restaurants and diners alike. Live music, local artwork, and communal seating turn them into social hubs where dining becomes an event.

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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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Food Safety Front of House Back of House Seating 205

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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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

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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Online Ordering Customer Service Fast Casual Recycling 204

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery. Restaurants will become increasingly casual. Suzannah Gerber of Haven Foods.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 216

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Quick service restaurants will continue to outperform casual dining establishments as their drive-through formats enabled them to remain open throughout the pandemic, Fahy said. But casual dining restaurants still did a significant job of rapidly pivoting from 90-100 percent dine-in to curbside pickup, To-Go and delivery. "This

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Food Supply 2019 Food Truck Back of House 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Tech has taken its seat at the table – literally. Pay-at-the-table is becoming increasingly popular among restaurants of all levels – from quick-service and fast casual to fine dining, particularly as brands increase adoption, the technology and user experience continually improve. The Quintessential QR Comeback.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Catering to solo diners is more just than seating them as restaurants would any other customer. Good operators understand that the party of four that spends $250 over three hours on a four top isn’t more “valuable” than the solo diner that spends $70 in sixty minutes on a two top, or a solo seating experience.

Customer Experience 180

Customer Experience Fine Dining Seating Catering 180

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

This number should include in-house seats filled, takeout customers, and delivery customers. For example, according to Pizza Marketplace , weather has more of an impact on casual dining restaurants than QSRs. To start, you'll need the following numbers: How many days you'll be open each week.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

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, 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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Mobile Ordering Marketing Menu Fast Casual 204

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Restaurant segments represented include fine dining, casual dine, fast casual, quick service restaurants and bars. Though many restaurants have begun to reopen, restrictions limiting seating coupled with consumers’ reluctance to return to in-restaurant dining means many restaurants are months away from operating at a profit.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Innovation Employee Relations 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While swicy took the front seat this year, Rubix’s proprietary research found that 5 percent more Gen Z respondents reported having frequent sweet and salty cravings over sweet and spicy. Pickles also had a very real moment this year thanks to the viral Chamoy , so time for restaurants to give the people what they want.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 180

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Attached to a squash club, Upper West Side is unique because the atmosphere is casual and inviting, yet the decor is chic and modern. Laos in Town serves unbelievably delicious Lao Food in an upscale casual setting. Reservations are recommended, and you will want to arrive early if you hope to score an outdoor seat.

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Outdoor Dine-in Reservations Front of House 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. They're going out to eat more often than the older generations, especially right now, and they expect more across the board.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Even a casual corner bistro can easily book up. For hotspots like Septime or Frenchie , you should call or check online weeks ahead; for more casual dining, call a day or even just a few hours in advance. Le Cheval d’Or The crew at Le Cheval d’Or run a casual operation including an early dinner seating at 7 p.m.

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Fine Dining Reservations Seating Online Ordering 114

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Here, you can casually sip on some wine and nibble on small plates designed to share. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests.

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Bar Reservations Seating Back of House 142

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? You can stand out from the crowd by being spotlessly CLEAN and HYGIENIC.

Front of House 155

Front of House Back of House Uniforms Customer Service 155

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Will it be a casual neighborhood bar or a more upscale establishment? How much seating will you have? Make sure there is enough seating for everyone who's coming, including staff. Choosing the Perfect Location There are many factors to consider when choosing the perfect location for opening a bar. What furniture will you use?

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

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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Fast Casual Uniforms Dine-in Customer Experience 180

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

For example, we’re seeing more video screens in kitchens to improve order accuracy in casual and fine restaurants, not just quick-service establishments. In some early adapter restaurants, like Dadawan in The Netherlands, themed robots greet customers, check temps and seat guests.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Online Ordering 207