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. Let’s take a look: 1 – Capacity Calculations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality. However, the industry has renewed optimism, driven by the adoption of digital and mobile ordering, menu creativity and heightened expectations around AI. retail sales excluding automotive increased 3.8

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In other words – patience and persistence – it takes time to build the skills and knowledge necessary to get to your destination. So, here you are – a young first year cook or maybe a freshman culinary student; a seasoned line or banquet cook, or maybe even a newly appointed sous chef in a property. You want more!

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

As more restaurants focus their undivided attention on their off-premise offerings and guests adapt their consumption to this new environment, plus some of the government relief measures take effect, some small improvements may lie ahead.” Two-thirds (66 percent) of consumers say they have ordered take-out/delivery in the past 2 weeks.

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

I would take it over several highly ranked Michelin-starred restaurants that I’ve been to any day,” Tamez says. By the summer, Tamez was dining out again, alfresco, limiting his visits to just a handful of restaurants, including Uni. Then, of course, there’s the Chiang Mai duck carnitas. “I

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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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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Chefs sometimes call these “modern” takes on brasseries and bistros, largely because they diverge from the traditional French definitions. Some take a more playful approach — at D.W. Some take a more playful approach — at D.W. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams.

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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. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Construction is expected to take place throughout the summer, with a potential opening date in late August. The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place to be,” said Dejbakhsh. “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Seek out a meal on a major beach on Phuket, such as Patong, and it’s easier to find borscht, a burrito, or a burger than a well-executed Thai curry. Eat at your hotel or resort, and you’re most likely getting a toned-down, overpriced take on Bangkok-style Thai food.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen Summer may be ending, but ‘tis the season for discounts on all the best stuff to outfit your kitchen, from spatulas to pizza ovens We refuse to believe summer is over, and yet, here we are, awash in tweed fashion ads and Halloween candy displays and the Starbucks fall menu launch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

Taking care of and celebrating its employees’ hard work is a company priority. ” Village Family Capital provided additional liquidity and fleshed out Killer Burger’s Board of Directors with three executives with deep experience in growing restaurant and retail brands.

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EATER

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Whether it’s a seasonal chiffon sheet cake or ice cream infused with hoja santa or black garlic, it’s never been a more joyful and exciting time to order dessert. The chef applying lessons from pastry to the whole menu Cat Cardenas Tavel Bristol-Joseph. I’m literally on the cusp of that — of taking flavors and truly embracing them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

" Take a listen here to learn about Scott Patterson's entrepreneurial venture into the world of coffee and reach out to Castiglia with any topic or guest suggestions at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time. 20 at 4 p.m.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. Compared to the Arrowhead, this stadium is definitely far more intimate.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings (“Anthony’s”), a leading premium pizza and wing brand, for approximately $161.3 Expansion will take place throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, all of which are home to existing territories. BurgerFi International Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. “I wanted to make sure the whole menu, flavors, and even the packaging was on point,” said Tyga. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip! Contest Details.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Clean Juice is the first and only USDA-certified organic Juice Bar franchise in the United States, serving a deliciously fresh menu of cold-pressed juices to protein smoothies, to avocado toast, and more. 7shifts] definitely makes what we do more efficient. It's one of the tools that we use all the time.”

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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. In fact, 54 percent of diners consider new menu items important to their decision when selecting a restaurant, according to a recent US Foods survey.*

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

October has arrived, the leaves are falling, and spooky season has officially begun. With over 20% of restaurant staff reporting that Halloween is the busiest holiday at their restaurant, you shouldn’t shrug off the spooky season. Halloween Specials and Menu Ideas for Restaurants and Bars ?????

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*. It's the best of both worlds!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

CGA’s surveys of consumers in various states have tracked a rise in numbers planning to go out to eat over the next two weeks—to 74 percent in New York, for example, compared to just 34 percent in December 2020. Check values up. Older people coming back to the market. It’s not just young people driving sales in US.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The best recipes to make over Labor Day weekend are summery, easy, and make the most out of the season’s best ingredients Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and you might find yourself in the position of hosting or attending one last summer dinner party, barbecue, or porch hang. Ekaterina Kondratova /Shutterstock.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can also help you plan for peak seasons and slow periods throughout the year. By setting a sales target, you have a baseline to monitor your restaurant’s performance which allows you to more accurately adjust menu prices, expenses and more. Check out more of our cost-saving tips here. Operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“We’ve stayed aggressive in terms of our grand opening plan, and it is has definitely paid off. “Even more notably, all of this growth is taking place during the worst economic climate in ten years. The neck-gaiters sold out so quickly we had trouble keeping them in stock.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2022

When the clerk finally read out her total, Dominguez was breathless and sweaty. And, with the holiday season in full swing, the $425 she receives each month through SNAP isn’t keeping up. He eats the same thing every day, and Dominguez says she tries not to switch up the menu to substitute in cheaper items. “At

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Stepping out of operations, he became a Point of Sale (POS) Technician in 1984, and three years later was promoted to POS Manager, where he managed the IT team for Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Northern Indiana. “We know that seismic changes continue to take place within the food and media industries.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Google My Business is a free tool you can use to manage your Google Search and Google Maps presence without taking potential customers to a website or a listing account. It allows you to provide a menu link that helps customers immediately connect with your restaurant and make a faster decision. What is a Google My Business Account?

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Check out our high-level tips for getting started on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to harness the power of social media marketing for your restaurant. The focus on photos and videos makes it easy to highlight your menu’s visual appeal, plus Instagram makes it easy to connect with diners. Use polls or questionnaires.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. Step One : Take inventory of all the food supplies you received at the start of the week. 1) Tweak Your Menu Pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

But for other segments, namely fine dining and family dining, this holiday actually means an increase in sales as many families travel, get together and celebrate by dining out. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. Plant-based Menu Items. Jim Collins, CEO at Kitchen United.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

And businesses that don’t serve these risk losing out to competitors. Let’s take a look. Meeting the demand for cold drinks with a well-planned menu opens up the potential for greater profit margins, brand reinforcement, and a more premium experience for customers. A Growing Demand For a Wider Menu. Menu Variety.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We spoke to Ali Mochizuki, Emily Plotkin, Shadeh Tabatabai, and Larissa Lynn—all seasoned ChowNow Restaurant Success Managers— to hear their lessons from the pandemic and advice for restaurants. Menu items to collect donations or extra tips for staff have been very common. I had so many partners that put toilet paper on their menus.

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EATER

MARCH 22, 2021

New titles from Nigella Lawson, Julia Turshen, Rodney Scott and more will shape the way you cook this season There’s really, finally an end in sight to pandemic life as we’ve known it. Michael Twitty UNC Press, out now. Julia Turshen Harper Wave, out now. Betty Liu Harper Design, out now. Monica Burton. Madeleine Davies.

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EATER

JANUARY 18, 2022

They whisk travelers from their cooking routines and familiar takeout spots, drawing them out with flavors that can’t be replicated, service that can’t be matched, and most of all, a story that can’t be told elsewhere. It’s definitely not a guarantee these places will even welcome visitors throughout 2022. Canadian dollars).

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