Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. Moving to an entirely new model, designed with employees at the center, is a true opportunity for restaurants to flip the script. Bulk-order fresh and local foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The most ordered menu item of 2020 came from South Carolina chain, New York City Pizza, and its “New York” thin-crust pizza. Oracle leads both general merchandise and hospitality sectors globally, with international customers including Gap and Burger King. Driving Demand for Alcohol. Invest early in digital marketing.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Here are a few things to consider: The pros and cons of the DIY approach to restaurant website design Pros: Making your own website for your restaurant is much more affordable than hiring professional help. Hiring a website designer or developer usually starts at $1k to customize a template or $10k to build a completely custom website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. These are the menu items that customers come back to time and time again, forming lasting connections and becoming ambassadors for brands. In the $387.5

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. POP UP RESTAURANTS give a chef the opportunity to experiment with concepts, menu items, styles of service and preparation, and even multiple locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2024

.” The brand is also introducing a new concept that is a twist on the dine-in Mellow Mushroom experience that offers counter-service and a unique menu. " First ever Mellow Mushroom menu Mejia credits the brand’s staying power to its two-tiered foundation of quality and uniqueness.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. Design the Floor Plan Layout. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Expected menu prices. Create a Menu. Menu engineer Gregg Rapp, echoes this statement , mentioning that it's better to have a simple menu with no more than 7 menu items per category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. CEO Rick Wilmer stated, “We’re excited to partner with a brand that has been so successful at leading the way in health-forward menu development.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well. The sheer convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Further, it has the potential to help customers place their orders where the menu can display past preferences and also upsell based on the available data. This trend will manifest itself at many levels, whether in retail labeling or how restaurants describe their menu items to customers.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If ever there were a time to invest in restaurant menu strategy, surely it should be now. Menu engineering is the spring cleaning equivalent in the industry. Menus, SKUs, inventory, POS data, etc. Our Most-Read Menu Insights. Every great restaurant chain turnaround has started with the menu.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2024

The laid-back seafood shack with a menu from chef Maximilian Hines, also the founder of Stolen Goods, a collaborative of Black and brown chefs in Atlanta, brings Gulf Coast vibes to the landlocked city, complete with nostalgic and nautical design touches such as wood paneling, midcentury pool tile, and turquoise-hued barstools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

James Beard Foundation Mentorship, presented by KitchenAid, is designed to empower and engage a network of culinary leaders. JBF is committed to helping independent restaurants survive the crisis, rebuild better and thrive for the long-term. " Trabon and MenuTrinfo Team Up. ” Saving More than Paper.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Since then, gift card sales have declined, but online ordering and merchandise sales have both increased steadily: Online orders have increased 50 percent week-over-week for the last three weeks.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

If your restaurant does decide to go the takeout and delivery route: Is your restaurant’s menu optimized for takeout? Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. Revamp your menu Have you always wanted to reinvent your menu? Which dishes on your menu are the most popular?

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. This design allows customers to choose what type of experience they would like to enjoy such as a full-dining experience or using it for large group gatherings and watching sports. They can also do it all at once if they wish to.

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ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2024

If certain menu items often go unfinished, consider reducing portion sizes, which can lead to significant savings over time. Tools that integrate with your POS system can offer insights into popular vs. underperforming menu items, allowing you to make informed decisions about what to keep and remove from your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When Through this process, restaurants are able to cross-utilize their existing equipment and supply chains to offer a broader menu to their customers, ultimately creating new sources of revenue.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

We’ve put together the top menu suggestions, decorations, activities and marketing ideas that will make your restaurant the ghouliest in the neighborhood and draw hoards of trick-or-eaters. Create a Spookishly Healthy Menu with Cheetah. Find a fun way to incorporate Halloween into the menu. Name the menu items to fit your theme.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s clear that a well-design restaurant website is key to getting customers in the door (or ordering online), but great restaurant website design is a lot harder to achieve than you might think. Your Menu: 93% of people view menus online prior to dining out. 51 Restaurant Websites for Design Inspiration.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Stupak was already months into designing his newest New York restaurant when COVID hit, and he paused the project. Daniel Bagnall has tried on several occasions to take mac and cheese off the menu at Sonder, his small wine bar and restaurant in Hudson, New York, but his regular customers complain whenever he does.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

What’s more, advertising deals about non-core products, like restaurant merchandise and swag , boost alternative revenue streams. In 2017, for example, Starbucks collected 30% of their revenue via mobile payments on their Starbucks Rewards member’s app, which supports buying Starbucks merchandise anywhere.

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Future Food

MARCH 24, 2020

Eating with your eyes – Food, Design and Social Media. It is the same issue when writing a menu. Maximise your operational standards including beautiful food presentation, clear product display and ticketing, maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness and stay on-brand with all signage, promotions and visual merchandising.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get. Fashion retailer Simons has a FAQs page featuring their perks, alongside pictures of their merchandise to entice purchases. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate our menu design ? Select all options that apply.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Food & beverage sales report A food and beverage sales report breaks down revenue from different menu items, giving you an idea of the best-selling dishes and optimizing your menu accordingly. “You could also use this time to try out a rotating daily menu for consistently new offerings and optimal freshness.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

“The Dolly Llama was designed to be a modern dessert shop where customers from all walks of life can enjoy authentic, hand-crafted waffles & ice cream in a cool, hip, unique, and most importantly, fun environment,” said Eric Shomof, Co-Founder. Signature Shakes are another brand staple. This Is It!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. What started as a restaurant only serving salads, wraps and desserts in 2009, is now serving a chef-inspired menu of signature salads, wraps, grain bowls, and sandwiches. percent to +107.5 With growth comes evolution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Speakers included Mark Gjonaj, New York City Councilman, Michael Hauke, Owner of Tony Boloney’s, and Giorgia Caporuscio, Pizzaiola and Owner at Keste, who spoke on topics ranging from small business challenges to "How to grow from one to multiple locations" to how to create a menu that sells.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions (CSI) has recently been tapped to assist with menu development, as well as kitchen design for the upcoming Taffer’s Tavern franchise. Therefore, he developed a menu based on the technology. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The menu’s variety and creativity result in simply delicious offerings that are loved by all.” Courtyard introduced two new menu items featuring Beyond Meat’s products to its Bistro Bar menu: ? FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, is proud to announce its latest menu addition, vegan milkshakes.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Through regular posts, you can remind people of your menu, special deals, and events you’re hosting. Pay attention to which posts get the most likes, shares, and comments, and use those insights to plan your menu and promotions. Well-designed posts attract more attention and make a better impression on your audience.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We’re bringing more partners onboard constantly and so far we selected companies to help you with website design, online menu, merchandising, online reviews, etc. So much so that we’ve analyzed the market and curated the best providers that can help you elevate your game.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

” This not only creates a fun interaction but also helps gauge interest in potential menu additions. Planning a special-themed menu ? Showcase Your Seasonal Menu Keep your audience engaged by highlighting the seasonal magic! Showcase Your Seasonal Menu Keep your audience engaged by highlighting the seasonal magic!

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, one of the most critical challenges is striking a balance between offering innovative menu items and maintaining a simplified, navigable menu. This is what menu engineering is about. 2024 will be a great year for menu overhauls, not just LTOs. LTOs per week.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood.

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