Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

and BurgerFi International entered into a definitive agreement at a $100 million purchase price to combine and form BurgerFi International, Inc. Seated at Home. Seated expanded its offerings with Seated at Home. Seated does not charge restaurants a fee per delivery or take a cut of restaurant profits.

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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. Seated Acquires VenueBook. Seated acquired digital event booking platform VenueBook. and the surrounding region. . and the surrounding region.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Create an outdoor service station and contactless menus, ordering and payments available. Disinfecting areas of the restaurant far more frequently and definitely between the turnover of any tables / chairs. Set seating times. The idea here would be to offer a free item with each takeout/delivery order.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

And definitely don’t double book: Tourists are becoming infamous for making multiple bookings at hotspots on opposite sides of town, then deciding at the last minute which one they’ll keep. Restaurants will want a phone number in order to confirm your reservation a day or two in advance — remember to give your country code, too.

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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. But she needs more than confidence to take to the lenders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As general counsel to over a dozen restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and Orange County, I have seen a lot of changes since the first shutdown orders came out in March. How will the restaurant survive if seating capacity is reduced to 50 or 25 percent long term? How long can the restaurant keep staffing levels?

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? An easy way to collect customer emails is through your online ordering system. Provide space for seating, tasting, and entertainment. Has your restaurant hit a plateau? Does the energy feel flat, and the customers look bored.

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EATER

JANUARY 21, 2021

This time patios were included in the shutdown, meaning establishments around the city were staring at freshly weatherized outdoor seating areas they couldn’t use, spaces that had been lifelines to their businesses while indoor dining rooms remained closed.

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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. The menu is QR-coded, and a masked and gloved server enters the room and takes the party’s entire order in one go.

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EATER

JANUARY 26, 2021

We placed a huge order getting ready for St. We are considered a food gathering spot and community space where people come together, order, and then sit with some people that may or may not be in their own party — they basically sit with random strangers,” says Zacklan. It definitely added up,” Zacklan says.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

“RTDs [Ready to Drink] definitely offer consistency and speed of service… there’s definitely opportunity for increased engagement there.” COVID-19 triggered an increase in remote, app-based ordering in the US On Premise. “The majority are still uncomfortable ordering digitally,” Hummel said.

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EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

The staff would point guests to the bar while they waited, and despite the fact that it takes up about a third of the room, it was almost as difficult to snag a seat there as it was at a table. Staff who used to wait tables, now help package delivery and takeout orders. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Located in Salina, Kansas, this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. This new restaurant design option will fit seamlessly with our existing drive-thru and mobile ordering capabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. NCR Corporation added technology that builds diners’ confidence by empowering them to both order and pay via their own mobile device. ” Tyga Bites Launches. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Customers shifted their purchases to off-premise dining suddenly, leaving many operators flat footed and ill prepared for seamless online ordering, contactless payment and curbside pickup. The unfortunate reality is that customers aren’t comparing the curbside or app ordering process of Denny’s to McDonalds.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It's, it's definitely more true now than it ever has been. It's not enough to just add digital ordering—you have to build your business around it. Hint: it's not as simple as slapping on some online ordering and calling it a day: “You don't succeed by just appending digital on the side of your business, says Meredith Sandland. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Across all six major segments, more than 9 in 10 operators plan to continue offering outdoor seating and the same number of operators are also likely to continue offering alcohol-to-go, if their jurisdiction allows it. The growth of technology-enabled ordering is evident in the popularity of digital ordering for carry-out.

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EATER

JANUARY 27, 2021

When an order came through to the kitchen, the ticket featured the following note in the field for allergies or special requests: “Here’s the deal. Followers started sending in more orders from around the country and then around the world. And, they also ordered some cocktails. A post shared by Brooke Williamson (@chefbrookew).

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. Comparing 7shifts’ internal data of 10,000+ restaurants, restaurants are seeing an average weekly decrease in sales of 50% across the board in North America.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. Fortunately, though limited indoor seating is possible now and luckily for us, we have a pretty sizable floor, so we can comfortably distance customers. to comply with new and changing regulations.

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EATER

JUNE 9, 2023

Ritzy Bitz also recommends looking at the menu so that on the day of brunch, your attention can be on the queens: “The faster you order, the longer a show you will get.” Stay at or in your seat. Definitely walk up and be like, ‘You were incredible. Definitely walk up and be like, ‘You were incredible. You are my favorite.’

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Outdoor seating for restaurants has risen to the top of guests’ wish lists in recent years. Try their best tips to increase your own success with outdoor seating for years to come, whether you are just getting started with outdoor seating or want to expand. It’s now one of the features that guests rave about most.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

.” Key highlights of updates and changes resulting from the audit include: To ensure values alignment within organization and among stakeholders: Revised, value-centered mission statement and definition of a James Beard Award winner. It's definitely been a game changer for us. Tattle is integrating with Thanx.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

My partner and I decided to grab a drink and a bite at a local wine bar, assuming we could order at the sidewalk window and then take the food to one of the high-tops set up in the street. The pandemic not only stifled “Look at what I ordered!” These days, that’s a shamable offense. Were we so wrong to dine out?

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EATER

AUGUST 12, 2021

It was almost midnight when I pulled up to the drop site in a borrowed car, the rear seats pushed down to make room for the product. But the dealer had a strange system: You had to message him on WhatsApp, order in bulk a week ahead of time, and send someone to pick up the product from an airport cargo bay. So, decadence it was.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here, in no particular order (what’s more fun than whimsy?!), Snagging a seat at Crazy Aunt Helen’s , Capitol Hill’s all-day spot for American comfort food since 2021, may be the next best thing. Nashville’s Broadway is the definition of over-the-top. I mean, yeah, sure, but what’s the fun in that?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Reservations, Order Ahead, and Menu URLs These URLs help users to engage with your restaurant before their visit. They can visit your website to learn about the menu, order ahead before arriving, or book a table. Wheelchair accessible seating. Order online. Wheelchair-accessible elevator. Wheelchair accessible entrance.

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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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EATER

AUGUST 28, 2020

I bought the gift cards, the tote bags, and the branded swag; I ordered takeout and left tips as substantial as I could afford. In San Francisco, for instance, a restaurant seats its wealthy clientele in plastic domes to insulate them from the threats of the outside world.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It feels like the definition of More. I grabbed a high banquet seat by the bar, feeling my hot thighs meld with the synthetic fabric, and was greeted by the loveliest server who did not appear to question why one would want to eat ’roni cups alone on a 90-degree day.

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Embrace the Suck

JULY 15, 2019

Hill had a straightforward definition: The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony. 16) Growth in the Hot Seat. The principle of a Hot Seat is that you get a chance to present to the group your biggest challenge or issue right now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Fazoli’s fans in Atlanta can order delectable Italian dishes for delivery, carryout and catering only. “We’ve stayed aggressive in terms of our grand opening plan, and it is has definitely paid off. In the space, stations are located in an open setting, or in private or flex stations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

. “With the resources of the village and Killer Burger’s commitment to being a major player in the burger space, it is clear that the future is bright, and there’s definitely more to come.” Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program. ” Fuzzy's in Wyoming.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. “The franchisee community behind the brand is so dedicated and passionate, and that was something we definitely wanted to be a part of.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2021

Even FastPass+, the complimentary system that allows guests to “reserve” spots in line in order to breezily board rides like Splash Mountain, is still paused, with queues operating first-come, first-served for the first time since the late 1990s — allowing for a level of park spontaneity we haven’t seen in years. Staying on Property.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Ruth McCartney, a digital media entrepreneur, and David Skinner, the chef of the 12-seat restaurant Eculent outside Houston, created Gourmet NFT to take chefs “from the butcher block to the blockchain” by offering them a place to sell individual recipes directly to consumers.

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