Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Under normal circumstances, you could use previous years’ sales figures to forecast the upcoming year – but, as we emerge from two years of COVID closures, staffing shortages, and general turmoil, previous sales’ figures definitely can’t be trusted. The same goes for things like seasonal staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering. So how do you put up prices with confidence and style? Profits follow accordingly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Traditional discounting and promotions can help combat season-specific shortfalls, but in our experience at Carl Marks Advisors, it’s critical that these restaurants address the wider industry challenges by making a definitive choice about the specific tactics used to target the type of customer they wish to attract: favorite or frequent.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food culture. Seattle’s food scene is expansive and covers both local and international cuisine. This restaurant specializes in good, local food served with a smile.

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EATER

JANUARY 21, 2021

We had a lot of success with meals that weren’t really beholden to a menu,” she says, noting that both the chefs and the customers seemed to enjoy trying something new. Growers sell farm shares at the beginning of the season to people who become regular patrons and recipients for the perishable food.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. The evolution, financial viability & marketability of plant based menu options. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020.

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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. Easy online ordering – Easy online ordering was nearly tied for second. Food and Alcohol Sales Trends.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

There's definitely been a deeper segmentation relative to what I had first entered into the market as. And so the biggest change for me is how the customer expects to receive the experience, not only food, but just the way that they interact with the brands. And so our customers and our team members are a reflection of one another.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Casa Enrique is a Michelin-star winning Mexican food restaurant specializing in dishes from head Chef Cosme Aguilar’s home state of Chiapas. The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Seattle’s brunch spots serve food on par with the quality of their coffee and offer a variety of excellent dining experiences to bring sunshine to your mornings, even when cloaked in grey. They have a great menu with all the American favorites and full brunch cocktail bars with way more than your standard mimosas and bloody marys.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. US Foods Holding Corp. Owners and executives of the company have served as members and board chairs for a variety of nonprofits.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 23, 2021

With that comes good food from people interested in making their mark on the city’s history. Set in the Mission District area, about three blocks down from the large Mission Playground, Lazy Bear is a restaurant that’s more about the experience than the menu. Sadly, the constantly-changing menu means I can’t recommend a specific dish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across “RTDs [Ready to Drink] definitely offer consistency and speed of service… there’s definitely opportunity for increased engagement there.”

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 16, 2021

The good news is, I’ve put together a list of my top picks for food in town so you can take the guesswork out of it. Hoagie Hut’s menu is very straightforward with plenty of options to choose to suit your taste. Order Online. This local bar and grill serves comfort food, drinks, and entertainment.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

When the pandemic hit, Tamez continued to support local restaurants, Uni among them, by ordering takeout, but the food was never quite as good, he says. restaurants are forced to regularly innovate in order to stay afloat. Hotels have suffered similarly. Paramount to the concept’s success is employee safety.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 4, 2022

While the city may be known for having one of the largest concentrations of breweries on the east coast, there’s more to Asheville’s food and beverage scene than craft breweries. Corner Kitchen is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on letting patrons know exactly where their food comes from. Order Online.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Chefs sometimes call these “modern” takes on brasseries and bistros, largely because they diverge from the traditional French definitions. French there is boeuf bourguignon turned into a sandwich, and La Bonne Vache serves a duck liver mousse sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning. French food, by virtue of its history, is familiar.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Boston is an amazing city for food no matter when you visit during the year. Boston is right on the ocean, so there’s plenty of great seafood, but there’s also great Italian food, steak, and vegetarian options. Pammy’s takes the look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria and combines it with a New American-style menu.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

First, let’s look at the definition of restaurant operations management. Restaurant operations management is about making sure everything in a restaurant works together smoothly to deliver great service, tasty food, and keep everyone happy, from the guests to the staff.

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Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

Jay Rayner, the UK food critic, has recently written that he, “does not regard the table primarily as a place of nutrition. Their prices are high, but they deliver outstanding service with a premium food offer that ultimately delivers value for money for their clientele. It’s what continues to drive their activities.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Meticulously go through your menu on a regular basis to refine it regularly. Your menu is a great starting point to refresh your restaurant and excite your customers. Take your menu to a new level by changing things up to really maximize your sales. To help you, here are five tips for revamping your menu. #1:

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers. My extensive list of the best restaurants in Chicago has every type of food, atmosphere, and price range to satisfy any craving, dining expectation, and budget. Order Online.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

But to diners in the city, CPKC is equally historic for its emphasis on local food. Sporting the home team colors, Alex Martin, a human resources professional and a KC Current season ticket holder, and her parents, who were visiting from Texas, found their way to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q stand. We sell about 600 sandwiches each game.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Order Online. For a sit-down dinner, the room holds twenty-eight people, and the menu is served family-style. The menus are great for vegetarians and vegans. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Sometimes, when traveling, you need great food recommendations and places with private rooms. I’m going to cover a broad range of the best food and ambiance you can find in Albuquerque’s dining scene. This upscale bistro is known for its great food and excellent service. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Albuquerque.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

For an entree, I ordered the poached salmon in Chambord and served with a Port Wine reduction. I would also recommend trying one of the tasting menus with the wine pairing for a unique culinary experience. The menu offers vegetarian options. Order Online. I recommend the tasting menu to experience all Le Papillon offers!

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 24, 2021

So whether you’re in the mood for locally-sourced food or classic brunch fare, you’ll find it in Sacramento. Their brunch menu is exceptional, too, with comfort food style breakfasts and lunches that really hit the spot. Their servers are accommodating too and can explain anything and everything on the menu. Order Online.

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Bingage

JULY 21, 2022

And when it comes to the festival season, you can’t afford to be complacent. To help you make the most of the festive season, here we are sharing easy yet unique Raksha Bandhan marketing ideas for restaurants – 1. Keep your festive menu simple yet special – Don’t complicate, it may cost you more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Klinger and Coppa have been serving the Park Slope community with award-winning authentic Italian dishes since 1998 to wide acclaim, including annual Michelin-guide nods and two stars from the New York Times food critics. The multi-course menu at al di la Trattoria changes seasonally and uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

From delicious Italian to the flavorful Caribbean, the Big Apple offers a wide variety of international foods to enjoy. The menu may seem a little overwhelming for novice sushi lovers, filled with endless fish options you may not have heard of before. Order Online. Order Online. Sushi Nakazawa.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With all that in mind, now more than ever, restaurants are looking for ways to lower food costs that don’t take up too much time or too many resources from already stretched thin operations. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Track waste. Take consistent inventories.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Although Chinatown is now a huge tourist attraction full of incredible food, shops, and museums, it was initially created out of necessity. It wasn’t really cleaned up until the early part of the last century when people began flocking there for the food and culture. You should definitely try their dumplings. Order Online.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This strategic orchestration extends to menu planning, pricing, inventory management, health and safety protocols, and the testing and implementation of new technology. Menu Engineering Menu engineering is the practice of strategically crafting and optimising your menu to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction.

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