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. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I was working as an assistant manager at a small business for a few years at that point, so I had a lot of experience of doing a little bit of everything in a small business, and I really wanted to open a business, but I didn't have anything to sell, so it worked out well.” A match made in doughnut heaven ?? I was fresh out of university.

Operations 370

Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

EATER

APRIL 21, 2022

Wakefield almost definitely didn’t invent it, but she did popularize it, and it’s incorrect (and patronizing to Wakefield) to imply that the chocolate chip cookie’s rise to glory was any kind of accident. The chocolate chips, Wyman points out, is ”the only highly successful food product that was made just for a specific recipe.”.

Back of House 261

Back of House Point of Sale Employee Relations Take-out 261

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

2019 322

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Still struggling to recoup shutdown losses, businesses now must survive the harsh blow of cold weather It happened around Labor Day weekend, the spiritual end of Midwestern summer. School was about to go back in session and those waking up early found that it was no longer sunny and sweltering at 7 a.m.

Outdoor 363

Outdoor Seating Small Business Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are also confident in our small-footprint concept that we’ve mastered over the last 35 years, and believe it positions us well when it comes to real estate site selection, which can be a true pain point for companies. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry.

2023 294

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 294

EATER

MARCH 11, 2021

As safety measures like masks and distancing threaten to carry on for another year, hotels amp up the perks, packages, and amenities to court travelers The new Hotel June, located in the beachside Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, was set to open last spring. Of course, none of this happened as planned. It’s no wonder.

Hotels 307

Hotels Travel Outdoor Point of Sale 307

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

Franchise 471

Franchise Franchising Food Fast Casual 471

Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 25, 2025

Out of the Box: March 2025 In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends March 2025 Restaurant Industry Performance Trends In Detail Segment Focus QSR: Current Performance Trends 0.9% Comp Sales -2.2% Same-store sales growth was 0.3% during the first quarter of 2025, while Q4 of 2024 posted sales growth of 0.9%.

2025 52

2025 Fast Casual Point of Sale Fine Dining 52

7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

There's definitely been a deeper segmentation relative to what I had first entered into the market as. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 7 Leaves Cafe (@7leavescafe) But last but definitely not least is really just trying to find the right team member base that elevates our brand and meets the needs of our customers.

Leadership 195

Leadership Employee Relations Customer Experience Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. More Tropical in Colorado. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal.

Franchise 275

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 275

Delaget

JANUARY 8, 2025

Joining forces with PAR Technology represents an exciting new chapter for Delagets customers and employees, said Jason Tober , Chief Executive Officer of Delaget. Transaction Details Under the terms of the definitive agreement, PAR acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Delaget in consideration for PARs payment of $132.0

Technology 52

Technology 2025 Cash Management 2001 52

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

Combined with SpotOn’s #1 rated restaurant point-of-sale software, the proprietary, patent-pending hardware suite is the perfect solution for any restaurant, whether it’s a stylized, fine-dining restaurant or a local burger shop with counter service.  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6”

2024 98

2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

Lavu

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Every foodservice operator has three fixed expenses: Restaurant Labor—The cost of all employees on the payroll in management, FOH, and BOH. Occupancy Expenses—These are the costs of existing in a brick and mortar location ( or food truck ), including rent, property taxes, and insurance. 5 Concepts of Restaurant Accounting.

Management 101

Management Management Food Truck Cash Management 101

Foodable

MARCH 29, 2022

Instacart still could be overvalued relative to DASH, however, as its revenue growth, last year was less than a third of DoorDash’s, 21% versus 69%, while its price-to-sales ratio is more than 50% higher at 13x compared to DASH’s 7.5x. Filed by a total of 24 tipped employees at Nusr-et, the class-action lawsuit alleged that from Nov.

Fast Casual 105

Fast Casual Employee Relations 2021 Point of Sale 105

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

A good point of sale system can help streamline your restaurant’s processes, from payments to inventory and much more. We’ve reviewed the top 9 restaurant point of sale systems so that you can find the best one for your restaurant business! Upserve has great features, but it’s definitely on the expensive end.

POS 78

POS 2020 Point of Sale Loyalty Program 78

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Yet, while most small business owners know this truth, many still struggle with basic cash flow definitions, fundamentals, and management strategies that actually maximize benefits. A modern restaurant POS allows you to easily pull reports on food costs, sales, vendor orders, and even labor costs.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Management Management Point of Sale 78

SpotOn

MAY 1, 2024

You only need an internet connection and a free Google account to start the verification process. What exactly is search engine optimization (SEO)? Google selects specific search results to best meet each user's needs. For example, go to Google and search for different minimum wage rates in California.

SEO 52

SEO Definition Online Ordering Website Management 52

Sling

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Setting the right price point, though, is much more of a balancing act than this definition lets on. If the price you choose doesn’t at least cover all those cost s, your business is going to lose money with each sale. One of the keys to running a successful business is choosing the right retail price strategy. 1) Analyze costs.

Retail 78

Retail Pricing Point of Sale Customer Service 78

BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Many point-of-sale payment processors sync with existing POS systems through online ordering platforms on your restaurant’s website or with third-party vendors, such as GrubHub, DoorDash, etc. The basic definition of an online ordering system is software that lets you accept and manage food orders over the internet.

Online Ordering 52

Online Ordering POS Ordering Point of Sale 52

Lavu

JANUARY 15, 2020

This article will delve into this in more details by focusing on: Definition of restaurant financing. Definition of restaurant financing. Restaurant Financing and Restaurant Loans. Owning a restaurant is both an exciting and challenging experience. Before the challenge of making a profit, you also have to identify sources of financing.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Equipment Small Business Front of House 78

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Restaurant owners have a wealth of data, from employee records, distribution network logistics, self-service kiosks, and e-commerce figures to social networking reviews. However, if all you do after reviewing this data is change the amount of stock on hand, you might be losing out on a sizable portion of sales.

Operations 52

Operations Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 52

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you’re one of those culinary wizards, the idea of opening your own place would have definitely crossed your mind. Once you cross the break-even point, you’ve to decide the future financial investment strategy for your restaurant. Thinking of opening a restaurant? You’ve come to the right place! . Decide Your Financial Approach.

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Small Business Point of Sale Catering 52

Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 22, 2022

trillion global foodservice industry and related ecosystems, our TAM in terms of ideal fit for our top-to-top consulting model is only around 10,000 companies worldwide. TAM Applications: The Example of POS Companies Another recent example can be found looking at restaurant point-of-sale (POS) companies.

Marketing 59

Marketing Point of Sale Customer Service POS 59

Apicbase

AUGUST 19, 2022

Without a long-term approach, hotels – and large-scale food service companies – run into all sorts of problems down the line, leading to: costly software patch-ups, difficulties with staff training, low adoption by employees, and underwhelming ROI. Whether investing in so many different technologies makes sense is hardly ever discussed.

Hotels 52

Hotels Technology Hospitality Back of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Countless restaurants across the country used a PPP loan to keep their employees on the payroll even while shuttered, but they are emerging from the program with challenges that have only grown in scope. Uber To Acquire Postmates. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel to Uber. This disclosure covers each of the 4.9

Mobile Ordering 481

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 481

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

points relative to 2016, widened from a gap of 1.3 points in 2018. voted Republican in 2016 – North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alaska – with services sectors and several food-related economic growth trended blue — Washington D.C., Yelponomics. Yelp released its first-ever annual Yelp Economic Average?

2020 480

2020 Loyalty Program 2019 Point of Sale 480

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2024

" The most common problem new restaurants face is that they open undercapitalized, inKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe pointed out. " The most common problem new restaurants face is that they open undercapitalized, inKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe pointed out. "There are pros and cons to any type of funding a restaurant can take.

Front of House 447

Front of House Back of House Employee Relations FOH 447

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup?

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

EATER

MAY 18, 2020

As a two-time (now ex-) restaurant owner , I can still feel the visceral dread in my stomach of what one weekend’s lost sales would mean for our bank account — to say nothing of being closed for weeks, or even months. First-time writer? Don’t worry, we’ll pair you with an editor to make sure your piece hits the mark. This isn’t fair.

Point of Sale 293

Point of Sale Small Business Employee Relations Food Safety 293

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

Food 433

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 433

EATER

JANUARY 25, 2023

Isn’t the whole point of an ingredients list to let us know what the hell we’re actually eating? Figuring out what’s actually in a box of chicken stock shouldn’t be that hard. When I was growing up , my family would occasionally buy canned or boxed chicken broth, and my mom would always say, “but it’s not as good as the real thing.”

Email Marketing 293

Email Marketing Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 293

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

It makes for a delicious success: happier employees, fewer headaches for managers, and a healthier bottom line. Sprinkle of employee availability. Employee Availability. This is a case where engaging your employees will not mean too many cooks in the kitchen. So what goes into the perfect schedule? Are you done?

Employee Relations 117

Employee Relations Point of Sale Management Management 117

EATER

JANUARY 26, 2021

The winterized outdoor dining setup at Detroit Shipping Company. Seoung Lee for Detroit Shipping Company. Detroit Shipping Company opens its books to show the highs and lows of operating during the pandemic Annoyingly techie but excruciatingly precise, “pivoting” is now a loaded term in the restaurant world. First up: Detroit Shipping Company.

Food 246

Food Outdoor Point of Sale Food Safety 246

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Key data points: The demand for takeout and delivery has slightly outpaced the demand for dining in. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

Pricing 251

Pricing Technology 2025 Point of Sale 251

Go Hire- Restaurants

MAY 14, 2024

Jessica points out that LinkedIn, while valuable, is crowded. Engage with your prospective employees and prepare for direct interaction, including handling negative comments. In our latest interview, we sat down with Jessica Miller-Merrell, also known as Jess, a leading voice in HR and talent acquisition and the Founder of Workology.

Recruiting 64

Recruiting Hiring Certification 2007 64