Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Execution will play a pivotal role in building customer trust and ensuring today's diners remain loyal." Both sides agreed that a negative take-out experience – ranging from a reduced menu to poor service – was a deal-breaker. Since the week ending June 28 the industry’s recovery remains stagnant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

restaurant recovery is underway, but it will take time for it to return to pre-pandemic levels fully,” said David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. The restaurant industry has made progress restaffing, but job recovery for the industry is lagging the overall economy. “The U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. In April, the segment’s customer transactions declined by -70 percent compared to year ago, and improved its declines to -30 percent in December.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It offers insights into customer expectations to help restaurant brands navigate through what continues to be an uncertain consumer climate. Highlights from the report reveal: Restaurant customers are showing clear signs of pandemic fatigue. The current curbside experience is failing. Drive-thru. QSR Hiring. With over 8.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. ” Examples of safety and service enhancements include: A culture of safety and wellbeing for employees and customers. Takeout For Good.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. ” The Long Road to Recovery. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, the road to recovery could still be a long one. percent demand decline. Shopping malls.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

Guest Intent Shows Positive Trend. Neighborhood bars and Fine Dining channels are attracting higher spend post-COVID-19, however CGA On Premise visitors are likely to stay local and seek experiences in the next 12 months. Local Restaurants Leading the Return Over Casual Dining Chains. Click here to download the report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

"We are grateful for continued customer support which has helped us expand to new locations in the past year and we are looking forward to bringing the brand to new locations and connecting with new customers." Construction is expected to take place throughout the summer, with a potential opening date in late August.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. Restaurants interested in opting in or customers interested in recommending their favorite Black-owned restaurants can visit doordash.com/black-owned. White Castle Employs Flippy the Robot.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. The companies will launch a two-way integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

A unique partnership with the James Beard Foundation (JBF) complements the launch of the film through a custom mentorship program, presented by KitchenAid, developed to advance women in culinary arts and support the industry at large as it rebuilds.?. He was instrumental in organizing the Frederick Community College Hospitality Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

To prepare for a stronger economy, Expert Market suggests implementing targeted solutions like streamlined financial management software for owners and utilizing loyalty programs and adaptive measures to retain customers. Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Hotel guests said they feel “extremely safe” knowing a hotel room is cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants compared to leading consumer brands1. In addition, 66 percent of foodservice customers said they feel “extremely” or “very safe” knowing a restaurant is cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

During that period, McDonald's also undertook several "velocity growth accelerators," including (1) an Experience of the Future layout, which features a combination of ordering flexibility, customer experience, and a more streamlined menu; (2) mobile ordering and payments; and (3) delivery alternatives. "When

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Interested candidates should have business experience, along with $125,000 in liquid assets and a minimum net worth of $350,000. “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. ” Perfectly Designed Pizza Hut.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 10, 2020

The newly launched Restaurant Recovery Sales Flash is open to all operators. As of Saturday, May 9, on average almost 30% of the restaurants operated by the companies that participated in our Restaurants Recovery Sales Flash survey opened their dining rooms in some capacity. Collected and distributed 3 times per week.

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Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fast Casual Dining They have seen a slight traffic boost This is possibly due to customers’ “trade up” from QSR, especially when price differences narrow. Casual Dining Both traffic and sales underperforming compared to QSR and fast casual. Moreover, Customers are still choosing delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. For restaurant brands, the digital pivot is imperative to getting the customer experience right.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features recovery data, POS performance and shifting habits of diners. On the Road to Recovery. New Zealand was the first to record a strong trend towards recovery, in correlation to its success in containing the spread of the virus to date.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. Through a QR code, guests can easily scan the code and join the waitlist through Yelp. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Truck 367

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2021

Six igloos for outdoor dining or 27 propane heaters or 183 tanks of propane to keep guests warm. Lastly, for a high-volume casual restaurant in California (think: Urth Caffe or Coral Tree Cafe). A menu and experience that was personalized for them based on previous orders – 17 percent. 904 hours of pay for waiters (at $9.95/hour

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The restaurant industry is in the midst of the e-commerce phase, where restaurants must get creative by embracing technology and new sources of revenue generation to reach customers outside of their four walls.” “We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Student volunteers support in a variety of hands-on roles that range from assisting chefs with the preparation of their dishes, to facilitating guest registration. The Houses for the Holidays campaign ran from November 12 to December 31 and gave guests the opportunity to purchase a DIY gingerbread house for $5.95 in Plano, Texas. .”

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 Full-Service: Service Guest Sentiment Improved in Q3. Powered by Black Box Guest Intelligence. Weekly Restaurant Insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. One thing local restaurants know how to do is anticipate their customers’ wants and needs. Restaurant Adaptation.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 553

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature top foods of 2021, customer satisfaction, the Good Food 100 and shopping sentiments, State of the Plate. Customer Satisfaction Survey. Customer satisfaction with full-service and limited-service restaurants was already reeling before the pandemic turned both industries upside down.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

However, growth in average spending per guest remains negative for full-service restaurants. According to Guest Trends Insights: Guest sentiment for “off-premise” restaurant offerings improved in March as restaurants began shifting their efforts toward improving to-go and delivery operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

“This is something we were expecting given the underlying relentless erosion of guest counts and the fact that the industry was headed towards tougher previous year sales comparisons as we went into the second half of 2019,” said Victor Fernandez, vice president of insights and knowledge for TDn2K. percent during the same period.

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