Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

With more than 4,600 stores across the United States, Walmart is the definition of a retail behemoth. Known for its “Every Day Low Prices,” the chain is the country’s dominant grocery retailer. In 2023 alone, Walmart sold more than $264 billion in groceries, more than double the sales of its two closest competitors combined.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 28, 2022

But what’s the clear definition? Although there is no formal definition, micro roasters are defined by some sources either by the batch capacity of their machine, or the amount of coffee they roast. For the former definition, some say micro roasters are commercial operations that routinely use 1kg to 3kg capacity machines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As point-of-sale (POS) platforms exit the startup stage and developers begin looking for ways to generate increased revenue, many are turning toward processing fees for using their software. Meanwhile, restaurant owners and operators grapple with an influx of customer confusion, loss of trust in their business and missed sales.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Gross Profit Margin Definition of Gross Profit Margin Gross profit margin shows the money left after subtracting the cost of goods sold (CoGS) from total sales. Steps to Calculate Gross Profit Margin Find your total sales revenue for a specific period. Subtract CoGS from total sales to get gross profit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

” TableSafe’s data align with a recent report from the National Restaurant Association stating that sales at eating and drinking places escalated in June, with total sales reaching $70.6 Rent Struggle Is Real. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. TableSafe, Inc.,

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

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. Evaluate your restaurant scheduling practices to see if you are consistently over-budgeting on labor needs based on your sales.

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Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 7, 2025

Out of the Box: February 2025 In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends February 2025 Restaurant Industry Performance Trends In Detail Segment Focus QSR: Current Performance Trends -2.5% Comp Sales -5.7% Comp Sales -5.7% Sales +0.1% +0.6% +0.4% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% +0.4% +0.5% +2.8% -0.3% +2.5% -2.5%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Shasta, California. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

The main takeaway: It’s led to higher prices and lower foot traffic at many of the state’s dining establishments. “As a result of the minimum wage increase, most chains have raised prices in the region anywhere from the mid-single digits to the midteens,” writes Hottovy. percent lower than the national average.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform.

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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).

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

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.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Understanding the foundations of cooking is the price of admission. There really are no shortcuts if you want to do it right. There is far too much to learn, far too much to know, and far too many mistakes to make along the way for you to approach your career in any other way. [] BECOMING A GREAT COOK IS A LIFELONG PURSUIT.

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EATER

MARCH 7, 2023

percent for food prices last summer — the largest increase since 1981. percent for food prices last summer — the largest increase since 1981. Shoppers are told the full price of the food and given the opportunity to pay 25, 50, 75, or 100 percent of that price for a maximum of $30 off their total purchase. population.

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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.

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EATER

APRIL 5, 2024

Jars of Homiah and Momofuku chili crunches alongside other popular chile crisp brands. In a cease-and-desist letter sent March 18, 2024, Momofuku’s lawyer accuses Malaysian food brand Homiah, maker of Sambal Chili Crunch — called Crispy Sambal prior to 2023 — of infringing on its trademark rights.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shutterstock America’s other NRA has made headlines for its lobbying — lobbying some say is against the interest of restaurant workers When you hear the acronym “NRA,” you probably think of the organization that is laser-focused on ensuring that this country never passes another common-sense gun law. What is the National Restaurant Association?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

over the years, our family has always made a point of eating at CPK. . over the years, our family has always made a point of eating at CPK. As part of its accelerated global growth focus, CPK intends to further expand in Canada, including to Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff.

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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. While many restaurant owners would like a definitive answer to this question, the average restaurant profit margin varies widely across different types of restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Brands Inc.

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EATER

MAY 18, 2022

According to Terence Reilly, global president of Stanley, the brand really began to see an uptick in its drinkware sales about two or three years ago. Of course, it’s technically possible to sip coffee and cocktails from a water bottle, but that’s beside the point.). They’re all over social media, especially Instagram and TikTok.

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ChowNow

MARCH 10, 2021

There’s a whole lot of information out there, and you definitely don’t have the time to parse through it all. They save 25% or more on every sale compared to commission-based online ordering services. My sales have been increasing, like week over week. Frequently Asked Questions About ChowNow for Restaurants: The Basics.

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Loyalty Program Website Management 195

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How the Best Point of Sale (POS) Systems for Restaurants Boost Sales and Profit. Quality restaurant and bar point of sale (POS) systems help boost restaurant business efficiency for any restaurant business type. What is a Point of Sale System for Restaurants? Benefits of POS Systems in Restaurants.

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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% Additionally, gas prices have helped consumers since the beginning of March. Same-store sales growth was 0.3%

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EATER

APRIL 14, 2021

Of course, as Twitter users were quick to point out , Angel did not invent whipped coffee. Some cocoa and a little extra salt does sound like a tasty addition, but it definitely isn’t enough to turn Whipped Drinks’ product into anything other than dalgona coffee with a flavor twist. Remember that pillowy cloud of a drink?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By some definitions, it spans eight countries and encompasses nearly 2 billion people. Juliette Toma A growing number of entrepreneurs want to reframe the region’s cuisine as a staple of the modern American pantry When I first meet Umaimah Sharwani, she is dressed in a black Nike baseball cap and a long-sleeved Patagonia tee.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2021

The idea was to keep a case or so on hand, cracking into one bottle on my daughter’s first day of kindergarten, another when she graduates high school, and so on for different milestones throughout her life. Vintage wine is nothing new. What’s so special about vintage wine? Well-aged wines show you more of who they really are.”.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Food, hospitality and the customer experience will continue to rely upon execution of excellence and the hot pursuit in the very definition of it. It’s discovery will deliver a defined and recognisable Point of Difference for your project. Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020.

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Hospitality 2020 Food Point of Sale 145

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Making drinks in-house means that coffee shops can reduce their single-use plastics and waste,” Olwyn points out. If a drink’s price is putting off customers, could you substitute an ingredient for one that doesn’t eat into your bottom line as much? This is particularly true of younger consumers. High Profit Margins . Menu Variety.

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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.

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2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 294

Sling

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

One of the keys to running a successful business is choosing the right retail price strategy. If you set your price too low, you may have a hard time turning a profit. If you set your price too high, you might lose market share. Retail pricing defined. What goes into choosing the right retail price strategy?

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Retail Pricing Point of Sale Customer Service 78

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

After implementing weekly inventories, Eli’s was generating the data needed to monitor whether menu items were priced correctly. The easy reporting in Restaurant365 allowed Mr. Steinbach to quickly pull food costs and cross-examine menu prices. Background. “What should I charge for this? ” he listed.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2022

This traditional definition is still a reference point for many baristas. However, in recent years, we’ve seen the resurgence of “simpler” alternatives: manual espresso machines which use pressure generated from the user pushing down on the brew chamber to extract coffee. How is extraction different?

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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.

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