Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Many sidewalks slant out toward the street.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Whatever your end goal might be: Executive Chef in a fine dining operation, Corporate Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Entrepreneur, Research Chef, or Consultant – where ever you hope to land in the future – put that goal in writing. This is where you can find definitive evidence of the importance of well-prepared food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

." Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal."

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Say bonjour, always Whether it’s at the post office, a boutique, or a fine dining restaurant, say “bonjour” to every single person you interact with. 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. and finally lifted.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. Shasta, California.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

With indoor dining still not an option in much of the country, hotel restaurants are using empty rooms as private dining suites There are few restaurants Hector Tamez frequents more than Uni , the izakaya located in Boston’s boutique Eliot Hotel. Why not briefly fill rooms by offering an exclusive evening of private pandemic dining?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Full-Service Restaurants Hit Hardest by the Crisis. Engaging Customers During COVID-19.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 320

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There is no question that two keys to success in the restaurant business are excellent food and great service. They are mainstays in the dining culture, and millions of people around the world recognize them. Of course, tasty food, a specific dining experience, and real estate locations all have a part to play.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders. This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. Jacquet now want his franchisees to learn from his example and keep conne[link] to their customers and community.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? This isn’t a problem of one city or class or demographic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year has shown us that the demand for drive-thru is growing, and continues to meet consumer demands with quick, efficient, and convenient service. Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. Here are some of their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Written KPI parameters and the definition of success should be accessible by all staff members for easy reference. In the restaurant industry, several food safety and operational issues are consistent issues across restaurants, no matter if they are fine dining, casual dining, fast casual, or quick service restaurants.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Martha Cheng Hy’s Steakhouse was synonymous with Calgary dining in the 1950s, but as Canadian tastes have changed over the decades, a Waikīkī offshoot has become a time capsule of the iconic original It wasn’t long after opening in downtown Calgary in 1955 that Hy’s Steakhouse became synonymous with Alberta food culture.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

That data told Rubin that “Chicken sells… period,” but also that customers wanted more dinner options and that wings could drive a larger check average. Charles Jones makes a customers order inside the kitchen of Taco Pete at the Grand Food Depot ghost kitchen. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images. In its first week, Rival Sandwich Co.

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Banchan and scallion salad are paired with shrimp cocktails served alongside gochujang cocktail sauce; wedge salads arrive with sesame dressing; caviar service not only arrives, but with a whopping price tag to boot. But there’s definitely a growing interest in doing Korean barbecue differently with a focus on the quality of ingredients.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It's, it's definitely more true now than it ever has been. Your best marketing asset are the customers you already have. But Klose recommends starting with evangelism—and making sure that you're providing existing customers with an experience that they can't help but wax to their friends about.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While many restaurant owners would like a definitive answer to this question, the average restaurant profit margin varies widely across different types of restaurants. Full-Service Restaurants. This profit margin reflects the lower labor costs for pre-prepared food in the kitchen and a higher table turnover rate due to faster service.

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EATER

JUNE 14, 2023

It seemed like a sure thing: Loba Pastry + Coffee was Chicago magazine’s Best New Bakery in 2016, among other plaudits, and Velazquez Lindsten, who got her start as a pastry chef in Chicago’s fine dining kitchens after immigrating to the U.S. After that, I started working at another fine dining kitchen as a pastry assistant.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2020

Travel and dining rewards don’t mean much when you can’t travel or dine. Cards that were once focused on travel and dining are, like all of us, embracing life at home. Most offers don’t require you to do anything besides use the card to get the benefits, but read the fine print. Getty Images.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Fine dining is an all-encompassing experience that includes elegant and sophisticated services as well as the highest-quality food. In a fine dining restaurant, there are normally more staff members, and the personnel have a higher degree of training and skill. A Fine Dine Experience And Its Features.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

October is the month of pumpkins, spice, and everything nice—so adding seasonal specials to your menu can go a long way to delight customers and get them talking about your restaurant. Redesigning your regular menu with a few cobwebs, bats, or creepy crawlers is an easy way to bring more Halloween spirit into the dining experience.

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

In simple terms, profit is the difference between what you earn for a product or service and what you spend to provide that product or service. In technical jargon, profit is the income (or revenue) for a product or service minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) for that product or service. Profit Margin. So, is 16.7%

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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. But beyond this basic definition, restaurants can be categorised on the basis of services, cuisine, atmosphere and formality etc. Casual Dining.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The last few years have been pretty tough for restaurants and their customers alike. Between the fallout of the pandemic and a turbulent economic landscape, dining out isn’t always considered a priority. It’s wise to recognize that customers’ needs have changed too.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Located right in the center of Little Italy, Born and Raised offers both an indoor dining room and outdoor dining options. With a full-service bar, you can relax with your dinner and your favorite drink and enjoy the beautiful decor that Born and Raised have in their dining room. bornandraisedstk). Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The soft classical music playing in the background on the piano is a nice touch that adds to the overall dining experience. The food presentation at El Gaucho is just like their service- exceptional. Don’t hesitate to try the Met Long Bone Ribeye and French Onion Soup if you drop by the Metropolitan Grill to dine.

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Fine Dining Reservations Back of House Dine-in 121

Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this article, we give you the definitive answer to the question, “What is a bistro?” and discuss how it differs from a restaurant and other types of food-service establishments. Today, most bistro owners don’t define their restaurant as “fine dining” per se. Casual dining. Table of contents. What is a bistro ?

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category , which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The international award is open to businesses around the world.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

I had a couple of events, private events, corporate dining events, and there were two more left on the book. I would say it's worth your time and energy to have your own delivery service that doesn't cost a lot of extra money. You don't get that with a third party delivery service. Donald Burns: Definitely.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This is the fourth in a series of interviews hosted by our guest host, Peggy Li, Managing Partner at SPS Affinity Consultancy, who has 18 years of experience working with Michelin-starred fine-dining brands across the UK and the Far East. It gradually became an international dining destination. We are here to make people happy.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even better, many great restaurants offer private dining, which is perfect for group events of practically any size and type. Private dining in El Paso is ideal for celebrating birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and more. Check out my list of the best private dining in El Paso below! Best Private Dining in El Paso.

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