The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Restaurant design is critical to the success of any food service establishment, yet it tends to be regularly disregarded. In other words, your restaurant design plays a large role in the overall guest experience and ultimately your restaurant’s success. Give Attention to Every Design Area. Small Design Details Count.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Embracing solo diners not only opens doors to a wider customer base but also presents an opportunity for establishments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. At our Shannon Rose pubs, in addition to numerous bars available for dining, we have several different dining rooms where we have solo seating tables set up.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2023

While you should always focus on managing space in your store and introducing attractive design elements, the overall ambiance of your coffee shop can make or break your business. It also helps shop owners in showcasing their retail products by designing various visual cues. City Coffee Shops. Suburban Coffee Shops. Shopping Customers.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Restaurant concepts define the overall theme or idea behind a restaurant, including cuisine, service style, music, and menu design. Menu design. The way your menu is presented should also reflect your concept. The design of your restaurant should also reflect the concept. Fast Food Chains. Example: PitaWay.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way. It is their business after all – right?

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OpenTable

JULY 12, 2022

Every restaurant owner needs to make many decisions about the design of a new restaurant between kicking off the project and opening day. Once the construction schedule and design plans are finalized, it will be hard to make big changes. Tanya Shea, partner at Shea Design Inc. Develop the design-build. Kitchen design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The design challenge was creating a space that exuded a sense of comfort and familiarity while feeling upscale, unique, and exclusive. Additionally, the previous restaurant at this location had severely outdated infrastructure, presenting another challenge for our team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

The best and most experienced construction professionals in this space are well-prepared to present structurally and aesthetically similar alternative options to clients. Construction professionals also need to be able to educate their clients about different construction and design materials and systems. Lines and Designs.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 3, 2022

A design enthusiast by heart, Vanshika has jumped into the family business to take the legacy forward. . TRT – How was your transition journey from design to the restaurant? On a personal level, I was not feeling very satisfied just working an interior design job. I would often hear about what was happening.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2024

The team at Hospitality HQ, lead by Chef Akhtar Nawab has been switching up the food hall model by launching projects designed to emphacize culinary exploration and community connection in markets including Silver Spring, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando. They are currently up to 18 locations.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

OpenTable seats around 1.6 OpenTable offers unique back-end benefits to restaurants, too, providing a customer management system, seating optimization tools, and monetizable experiences restaurants can use to grow their reach, turn guests into regulars, and reduce chaotic peaks and valleys. Apple | Android 4. Apple | Android 5.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

OpenTable seats around 1.6 OpenTable offers unique back-end benefits to restaurants, too, providing a customer management system, seating optimization tools, and monetizable experiences restaurants can use to grow their reach, turn guests into regulars, and reduce chaotic peaks and valleys. Apple | Android 4. Apple | Android 5.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Quick links Branded cover Table of contents Concept Sample menu Service Management team Design Target market Location Market overview Marketing and publicity Specialists and consultants Business structure Financials 1. Incorporate your logo and mock up a formatted menu design (tap a designer for help if needed).

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Fine Dining Front of House Design Document 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Long before the pandemic, hoteliers were looking for ways to refresh their properties' food and beverage offerings, and the pandemic presented the ideal opportunity for restaurants to enter the hotel sphere. Lastly, flexibility is a key design element that all restaurateurs must consider.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present. Many chefs are part of this club.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Customers drive up to the designated lane, scan their order code and are rewarded by getting their food quicker. Keeping brand integtrity, the interior featured a walk-up counter, digital menu boards and condensed seating/waiting areas with TVs. This also reinforces ordering through the app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

The biggest factors to consider when developing one are: location, size, and design. Presenting the message to the customer from a variety of angles and putting an emphasis on visibility can be key. Customers can identify with a brand that designs for them and creates a better customer experience. Sign Location and Design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Temporary structures are often installed in the outside area to accommodate more seating and to create a more visually appealing space. If lightning is present, the area should be evacuated during severe weather conditions. Remove umbrellas and other items that may become loose or damaged before the wind arrives.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

“How will I approach today’s prep, what can I defer till a later time, based on who is scheduled for a shift – how must I adjust the work that I do, and given the reservations for tonight – which items might move and which items will take a back seat to demand.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With their ability to connect various facets of restaurant operations and provide real-time data and insights, networking solutions present a powerful tool for overcoming these challenges and setting a new standard for efficiency and customer service in the industry.

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Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

Margin Edge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A top-level dashboard that shows comparisons to a prior period can include: Number of dining transactions Average daily sales Average check size Revenue per diner Revenue per available seating hour Prime cost ratio Positive trending is highlighted in green while negative trending turns red, making it easy to see where everything is headed.

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Cash Management Loyalty Program Seating Small Business 105

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. and Jim Plamondon and present a secretarial citation from the state. Seated Acquires VenueBook. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In a typical month, we used to help restaurants seat over four million diners. They knew Yelp could do more than just help them seat diners. So we set out to design the services and bundles that would meet these needs. A sudden crisis has a way of sucking us into the present moment. I knew restaurants were in trouble.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices.

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Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Keep the design simple, use high-quality images of your food, and include strong calls to action (like “Book a Table” or “Order Now”). For example, if you want to fill more seats on slow nights, run an ad that promotes a special offer like a "2-for-1 Tuesday" or a "Weekend Dinner Special."

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

It is difficult to argue with safety precautions designed to keep people well and thwart the spread of the virus. Just as in the past, it will be important for the food industry to present kitchen work as inspiring, important, beneficial, exciting, and rewarding both professionally and financially.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants across the globe now use Instagram to advertise their wares and, many even create bespoke dishes which are designed specifically to be shown off on the platform. A great example is the Coppa Club chain in London that periodically offers outdoor seating in igloos and pods. People love to photograph artistic-looking dishes.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Just because you are listed on a schedule as a cook does not necessarily mean that you are adept at filling every position under that designation. The average dining room guest for breakfast is likely to spend no more than 30 minutes from the time they are seated. When the order is placed the cooking is almost instantaneous. .

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For the kids, it’s the colouring in pack or activity set, availability of hot chips, a space to play and seating options that allow them to sit comfortably at the table. Above all, the foremost thing to credit for achieving successful outcomes is design. are all influenced by the customer profiles and specific need states.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. She warns that even though a lot of standards are consistent across the country, there are some things that are drastically different, like outdoor seating regulations.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Makoto offers patrons that sleek, modern feel that one might associate with sushi, but it also provides plush pillows and banquette seating to emphasize comfort indoors. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

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Front of House Reservations Back of House Online Ordering 111

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Although not as great, the risk of surface transmissions is still present. Employees should frequently clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces such as: Tables and seating areas in dining rooms and lobbies. Restaurants can start by placing hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and in all high traffic areas. Service counter.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

With QR code menus that offer ordering capabilities, guests can order as soon as they’re seated. QR code menus that include both an ordering system and bill pay capabilities reduces the idle time guests spend at the table waiting to order and waiting for the server to present the bill and then process the payment. Test, Test, Test.

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Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

"The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food. She also suggests: Upfront, consider seating every other table, taking less reservations and upping “to go” options so patrons can eat at home. Utmost care and attention is required today."

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Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 199

Cheetah

AUGUST 12, 2020

Examine Your Restaurant for a Flexible Design Restaurants are a dynamic environment, with many people moving about at all times. For the front of house, develop a seating plan using flexible dining room supplies. Some areas pose a particular challenge like bar seating and self-service areas.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Here, you can casually sip on some wine and nibble on small plates designed to share. As such, the venue displays an industrial design style, rough-hewn woodwork, and worn metal embellishment.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

As good as restaurant people are at reacting to situations – they are not typically astute at planning for things to go wrong and designing actions that will get them through difficult times. The “new” strategy must be to plan more effectively. Our labor pool is very fragile: For decades – labor issues moved in waves.

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