Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

Efficient electric heating keeps guests warm, extends seating capacity and helps maintain the lively, inviting atmosphere your business is known for — no matter the weather. This focused, instant warmth provides comfort on demand, regardless if visitors are dining on a chilly patio or relaxing on an observation deck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quick-service and fast-casual concepts are leading this transformation, developing layouts that can seamlessly shift between dine-in, takeout, delivery, and potentially even catering or retail components. Among her design tips: Form Must Follow Function, Go Big in Little Ways and Design to Grow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Does your dining room layout need a social distance inspired layout?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2020

As states such as Georgia, Florida and Texas begin to allow restaurants to cautiously reopen, it offers some understanding – for the first time – of what dining out will look and feel like in the wake of COVID-19. Imagine for a moment that you’re seated with a friend at your favorite upscale restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Just because dine-in business is on hold doesn’t mean your restaurant’s future has to be. Now is the time to get ahead and make sure you are equipped to adequately address what customers will likely be worried about most: restaurant cleanliness and sanitation. Original Seating Capacity. HACCP-Compliant Processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

In the restaurant industry, spring means the beginning of outdoor dining. The outdoor dining season is much anticipated not only because it is enjoyable for diners, but it also benefits restaurant owners and employees by vastly expanding the amount of dining space available to customers. Investing in Safe Electrical Equipment.

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Outdoor Seating Restaurant Law Customer Experience 419

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2020

Many restaurants and dining establishments are looking to implement new innovations heading into 2021. Auto-flush toilets – Using sensory technology, the toilet automatically flushes shortly after you stand up from the toilet seat. Automated and Smart Equipment. COVID-19 has changed how the foodservice world operates.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

With these hostess interview questions, you can find the right candidates with the perfect combination of technical and interpersonal skills to create a seamless dining experience. How do you balance seating arrangements to maintain fairness and efficiency? What prior experience do you have in the restaurant industry or as a hostess?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

If one thing is clear, it’s that outdoor dining is here to stay. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants have had to rethink their spaces in order to accommodate additional outdoor dining capacity. All over the country, restaurants have gotten creative to reconfigure outdoor spaces into al fresco dining areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Enforce social distancing and require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the guidelines for your jurisdiction. .” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Wash Your Hands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

It’s no secret that the dining scene has changed drastically in the wake of COVID-19. From customizable protective shields and partitions to hand sanitizing stations and tricks for taking an outdoor dining space to the next level (umbrellas and planters, anyone?), Design Your Floor Plan with Social Distancing in Mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. For example, IoT devices can notify when stock is low, or equipment is not functioning optimally.

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EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

A former MMA fighter who now commands more than 17 million followers on TikTok, Lee is known for his laid-back restaurant reviews, generally delivered from the front seat of his car, in which he evaluates the food from mom-and-pop restaurants of all kinds. He also hopes to open his own someday. Ive always viewed myself as a small business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Adults with confirmed COVID-19 were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant in the 14 days before becoming ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues past the six-month mark, people remain wary about dining out. restaurants was an astonishing 43.38

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2020

No doubt, while several restaurant chains in the quick service space (QSRs) have seen double-digit, same-store sales growth, COVID-19 has provided an additional untimely blow to the casual dining space that cannot transition as nimbly to a takeout-only model. providing and requiring PPE; taking reservations only for seating).

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Your staff, especially your restaurant manager, plays a crucial role in the overall dining experience. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

Another big area of potential savings is in large systems and equipment, where substantial variation in product or brand cost can save a substantial amount of money in a single line item. How value engineering can be a restaurant construction solution in the face of rising prices and unpredictable supply chains. Acceptable Alternatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

During the pandemic, restaurants were forced to shut down or limit their indoor dining areas to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most restaurants took advantage of al fresco dining or turned to alternative pick-up and delivery service methods to regenerate revenue. This is especially true for the hotel bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2020

As dine-in or pickup patrons near your door, keep them fully informed by displaying highly-visible building access policies and maximum occupancy levels. Acrylic shields also provide a layer of protection at point of purchase stations and hostess booths for those dining in. Dining Areas. Front of House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. Do be patient with people as they adapt to a new environment and a new set of rules for dining out. Even though they have ?less

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Guests would be seated at every other table or booth so as to maintain a safe distance. Bar seating will be removed and reconfigured to allow six feet between bar stools. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina reopened its dining rooms in 45 restaurants across Georgia, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas on May 6.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Allowing restaurants to utilize outdoor parking space is a way for municipalities to offer additional relief to local restaurants and help consumers feel safe and more comfortable when dining out. Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period.

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Outdoor Seating Government Employee Relations 420

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. With restaurant startup costs restaurant startup cost averages at $275,000 or $3,046 per seat for a leased building, According to Sage accounting. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

That’s not necessarily a bad thing—when you have enough staff to handle the crowd and an efficient plan to get those waiting customers seated and served in a reasonable amount of time, you can call it a successful day. However, waiting isn’t always a good experience for customers. Boosting Efficiency.

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Seating Customer Experience Customer Service Take-out 507

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Whether customers are eating inside or out, your roof protects equipment vital to keeping the doors open. A damaged or poorly maintained roof can result in costly water damage to interior spaces and roof-mounted equipment such as exhaust fans and air conditioning units.

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Equipment Small Business Outdoor Insurance 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

Particularly as they’re learning how to best operate amidst new outbreaks to create the dining experiences patrons expect. Here are three new things consumers expect: Consumers Expect to Dine in the Way They’re Most Comfortable. However, a surge in hot spots means the dining experience will continually evolve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. Among the findings: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Creating a Face-Pay Network.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Restaurants should ask themselves the following question: as customers return to dining out, how can we keep not only our guests—but staff—happy? It’s dining, on demand. With the rise of guest-facing app-less technologies, patrons are now driving a new level of time management—all by themselves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Restaurant owners understand the need for adopting digital payment options that promote contactless—or touchless—methods of payment, especially restaurants in regions with more restrictive protocols for in-person dining. As a result, any significant resistance to adopting contactless payment methods has subsided. Ellen Linardi.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines. Local SEO strategies, like targeting location-specific searches, will help your site show up when people look for nearby dining options on search engines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant payment transaction data, foodservice equipment purchasing and the lasting appeal of chicken sandwiches. “Our customers are getting back on their feet, and we’re proud to be playing a role by helping them provide a superior dining experience that brings people back.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

With dining rooms having been shut down for the majority of 2020, the only option for people to visit their favorite restaurants has been through takeout or delivery. With the COVID-19 lockdown, reopen, and repeated lockdown, consumers are warrier than ever about dining in at restaurants—and many are stuck at home.

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Marketing Social Media Influencer Online Ordering 539

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. The past year has also continued to drive consumer demand for alcohol to-go and outdoor dining with nearly four in 10 consumers saying the availability of outdoor seating would make them more likely to choose one restaurant over another similar one. million by the end of 2022.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing and protective equipment ?? Plan your reopening timeline The first question to ask yourself (and your team) when planning a reopen is “when”?

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