ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Menu pricing isnt just about covering costsits about finding that sweet spot where profitability, customer perception, and operational reality meet. Understanding the Key Factors in Menu Pricing Before you develop your menu pricing strategies, its important to ground your decisions in the numbers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. The client was an integral part of the design process from the very early stages until the final close out. We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

A key part of an effective kitchen is its design. After all, there’s no point in spending time and resources on designing the perfect menu, if your kitchen isn’t up to scratch. Do you feel your kitchen needs a design boost? Kitchen Design Is Key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2023

Not all menu items are created equal, nor do they contribute the same profit to the bottom line. Craftable studies show that approximately 80 percent of what they order is only about 20 percent of the category it is in, mostly driven by the design and layout. Plow Horses : Popular menu items that are not as profitable as average. "Plow

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. " The new menu, which showcases enticing high-margin labeled photos and a new call-out feature “Be Extra!

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Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

Restaurants can now use customer data to enhance restaurant menu design, creating smarter menus that increase profits and improve the dining experience. Spot Best-Sellers : Focus on the 16% of menu items that drive 80% of sales. Improved Efficiency Trim menus and reduce food waste. Ready to learn how?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2023

The name comes from the Japanese equivalent of the Rock, Paper, Scissors game and the space combines natural elements, fluid design lines, and Japanese precision throughout. The space features hanging lantern pendant lights, wooden wishbone chairs, and bouclé knit and leather banquettes, all custom-designed. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

menu, hours, etc.), These agents are intelligent conversational digital hosts , designed to interact with customers over the phone (or via text), providing a seamless experience that mimics human conversation. The most common asks are to make a reservation, ask a Frequently-Asked-Question (e.g., or place an order (for take out).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While restaurants have always been intentional about food waste, menu offerings, and purchasing, I see operators doubling down on looking for any efficiency to help save money right now. Tap Into Technology to Make Menu Engineering Easier. Reinforce Employee Training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

For instance, "Discover which menu items are most popular among our target market" is a clear and focused goal. If your market research goal is to introduce a new menu item, you can measure its success by tracking its sales and customer feedback. You can also use pre-made templates specifically designed for the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Glassware is reusable, offsetting the initial investment especially when combined with high-margin menu items like cocktails, mocktails and other specialty alcoholic drinks. The intricate designs and varying shapes and colors of specialty glasses offer opportunities for innovation in presentation that brings creative drink concepts to life.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members. Last year, Cut+Dry launched Yes, Chef, the world’s first AI tool specifically designed for foodservice distributors in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

Livestock agriculture represents 13-18 percent of global GHG emissions, and shifting menus away from animal proteins can make a substantial impact on carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. What’s more, tax incentives and prestigious awards like the Michelin Green Star further the desire to design sustainably.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Whether someone is the designated driver, pregnant or choosing to abstain from alcohol for health reasons, alcohol-free socializing is on the rise. By understanding consumer data, dining and media habits, the food and beverages industry can make more informed decisions on what to put on the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Plaid represents structure, heritage, and intentional design. From there, we can start developing the brand identity (think color palettes, typography, and logo design). The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. For instance, your menu needs to have the same voice as your social media.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 27, 2025

Introduction Have you ever wondered why certain menu items seem more tempting than others? Thats the power of Menu Psychology at work. Menu Psychology involves strategic menu design, menu formatting, menu presentation, and menu organization to make decisions easier for customers while maximizing a restaurant’s revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

. "Charcuterie boards and other finger foods are important to have on your menu to capture orders from workplaces planning holiday happy hours rather than full meals. " Buffets and self-serve food are on the menu: 66 percent of organizers say they’re having buffets, instead of: Heavy appetizers – 34 percent Stations (e.g.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The last time I was in Madrid, a friend and I perused English menus at a popular tapas joint. I requested the Spanish menu, too. The English menu lacked context that we gleaned only by looking at the Spanish. This bilingual menu style encompasses two fundamental translation strategies: domestication and foreignization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

You take your seat at a table embedded with a touchscreen menu. Companies like Bear Robotics offer robots like Servi, designed to act as food runners and table bussers. Tap a few buttons, and your order is sent to the kitchen, where robots are preparing dishes with precision, ensuring perfect consistency every time. Need a drink?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

But behind the friendly smiles and occasional free merch is a strategy designed to make them as much money as possible. Now, focus on the top ten items, which are likely the backbone of your menu and would have the greatest impact on your food costs if their prices were to rise. This isn’t a knock on them.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This approach feels like a suggestion, not a sales pitch, and helps customers discover menu items they might have otherwise missed. Prix Fixe Menu: A multi-course meal at a set price encourages guests to order more while offering an elevated dining experience. Example: Three-Course Chefs Menu Starter, entre, and dessert for $50.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

A beer and wine license allows restaurants to craft a unique cocktail menu featuring wine-based liquors without the need for liquor insurance or the extensive paperwork associated with a full liquor license. A well-crafted menu and unique ambiance can encourage customer loyalty.

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EATER

MARCH 20, 2025

. | Lille Allen Restaurant menus are increasingly making full use of the dictionary to describe their offerings. A menu is both a statement and an invitation. And at Artis in Lakewood, Ohio, the menu is designated by time, with Now, Soon, In a While, and Worth the Wait. As Kim notes, no one actually reads the menu.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact. We call it out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

Any quick-service restaurant endeavoring to increase consumer engagement and create a dynamic brand needs to consider making LTOs a significant part of their menu development. Here are the essential questions to ask yourself before designing an LTO: Are there any consumer trends you anticipate in the coming months?

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A recent opportunity analysis and industry forecast, developed in partnership with Allied Market Research, uncovered four key global trends and growth factors that are helping to guide Chatimes innovation pipeline, including recent menu additions and whats coming up in 2025.Unique

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding your target market is the foundation of making smart decisions for your menu, pricing, and overall guest experience. Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025. Despite the popularity of our events, we will continue to keep them small but mighty in 2025."

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SpotOn

JANUARY 15, 2025

According to a Gallup poll, guests only look at your menu for 109 seconds before ordering. Menu engineering uses real data to show you which items are the most profitable and should be your main focus. See how your menu items are performing with our free menu engineering worksheet. What is menu engineering?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

based architecture and design firm / /3877, newly-available real estate offers prime locations and cheaper rent for fast casual restaurants such as taco shops and upscale burger joints. Repurposing a restaurant space presents unique design challenges, particularly in the planning phase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The concept goes far beyond a simple online menu or QR code. Every dine-in experience starts with a menu, so having yours available online is the first step to going contactless. However, restaurants have discovered that not all online menus are made the same. So what makes a good contactless menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

There is an opportunity for restaurant operators who want to embrace the GLP-1 movement by focusing on portion sizes and crafting "GLP-1-friendly”menu items, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor, Circana, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "By

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Introducing new menu items is more than just adding dishes to your offerings—it’s about crafting an experience that captivates your guests and keeps them coming back for more. A well-planned new menu launch not only boosts customer engagement but also reinforces your restaurant’s brand identity.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A well-designed website does more than just make a good first impression. It puts you in control of your brand, helps customers find you online, and makes it easier for them to view your menu, book a table, or place an orderand thats just the beginning. A well-designed website signals professionalism and legitimacy.

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