7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Restaurant forecasting isn't really a "nice to have" - it's a step all successful restaurateurs have to take. No customer wants to hear that you're out of their favorite dish. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Takeout is Taking Over. How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? 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. Long Live the Community Table.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. So the warm weather has been very good to us out there, and we’re investing a lot to make it look nice and be comfortable.” And we can't do that to-go.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

"It's a challenging time for restaurants — large and small — and we believe that there are some practical steps restaurants can take to address the social distancing concerns you and many are voicing today," said Susie Fogelson, Founder/ CEO, F&Co. "First

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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. Who is Dining Out? Yelp found more than 3.7 DoorDash Deep Dish.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Taking the time and energy to create one proves to others (and yourself) that you're serious about the venture. Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Check out these successful restaurant ideas. You may want to list out: Team Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2020

Anyone who has worked the back of the house at a popular restaurant knows how chaotic the kitchen can feel during a restaurant “rush” hour—knives, spoons, and spatulas being swung around, glassware flying, line cooks and sous chefs furiously plating food and sending it out. For others, bankruptcy may be the only option.

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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

MARCH 31, 2021

Smart business owners who find inexpensive, creative ways to anticipate and fulfill customers’ needs will stand out through COVID-19 and beyond. If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Safety and Normalcy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

First of all, with so many people still working from home and taking regular video calls instead of meetings, breakfast and lunch demand has significantly dropped. Diners finally realized how much they can actually save by not eating out. Make the Most Out of Data. Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Here are their responses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

" That transition should see a gradual reopening of society with restaurants expected to return early while music festivals and ballparks may take longer. Dedicated Take-out Area for Staging. The pandemic has encouraged many restaurants who had not considered take-out to start offering it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

. "The stable outlook for the US restaurant industry reflects slowly improving business conditions over the next 12 to 18 months, as restrictions implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus are slowly eased and customers gradually return to dining out," said Bill Fahy, a Moody's Vice President-Senior Credit Officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out.

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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

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. Unfortunately, we’ve since had to close all of our locations until further notice as we wait out this crisis. Everyone is chipping in and getting the job done no matter what it takes.

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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

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? As we look to 2025, a new wave of trends is already taking shape. Sidewalk seating emerged as a lifeline for restaurants and diners alike. Union Market in Washington, D.C.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While many brands will continue to work with third-party delivery services – out of necessity but also awareness – more and more are investing in their O&O apps. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

We’ve already been following enhanced hygiene protocols and taking the temperature of all employees who enter the market. “Our findings indicate that, while people are most interested in going to restaurants again, they also do not want to go out too early,” stated said Alan McKeon, president and CEO of Alexander Babbage.

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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. Are there going to be smaller parties and in/out? in the direct sunlight.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

In regions where the number of new cases has dropped, restaurant patrons may experience “fatigue” regarding strict safeguards and social distancing when trying to enjoy a meal out. In some early adapter restaurants, like Dadawan in The Netherlands, themed robots greet customers, check temps and seat guests.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Coming out of the pandemic, many restaurants switched to charging a service fee to compensate staff instead of relying on the tip credit. (If We really wanted to take care of [staff].we One thing that came out of that was using a service fee to pay staff a living wage. There’s also no deduction for credit card fees or tip outs.

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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

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. The restaurant industry took one of the hardest hits during the pandemic, and many operators were forced out of business.

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Fast Casual 2025 Design Customer Experience 101

Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

News about the spread of Coronavirus is not good, and people are starting to panic – we need to stand as islands of calm and true hospitality, while taking important precautions. It’s also time to take urgent management action to protect your profitability. These areas are often full of clutter – take a hard look.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 9, 2021

With so many options of where to grab pizza on the go or for dine in, keep reading to find out the top pizza restaurants all around the Washington, D.C., Known as the Neighborhood Neapolitan Pizza restaurant, Pupatella is a casual pizza place that currently offers outdoor dining. To be successful in the Washington, D.C., area alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

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. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. Take their temperatures everyday upon arrival and throughout the day. Think Out of The Box. Have them do a self-symptom check regularly.

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Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 201

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Coming out of the pandemic, many restaurants switched to charging a service fee to compensate staff instead of relying on the tip credit. (If We really wanted to take care of [staff].we One thing that came out of that was using a service fee to pay staff a living wage. There’s also no deduction for credit card fees or tip outs.

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Front of House FOH Customer Service Back of House 195

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. If you opt to eat out, you’ll most likely end up paying premium prices for fairly mediocre tasting menus. Make reservations.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of NYC life and fall into one of the many comforting couches at the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the city’s Midtown West neighborhood, just south of Central Park.

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Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 21, 2021

Mexican food is highly flavorful and perfect for a night out with friends. It can certainly take multiple attempts to find the best Mexican restaurant in any city. With spectacular views, Mi Vida is located in an area that is conducive to a night out on the town following a delicious dinner or happy hour. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2021

For example, Americans dine out frequently, both at fine dining restaurants and more casual establishments, with delivery apps filling in for in-person seating at the moment. It doesn’t take much more than some inexpensive lighting and an iPhone to create a “studio” for creating content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create. As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create.

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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. All that time restaurants were stubborn to budge, it turns out that embracing change with technology potentially revived the industry.

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