Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. ” Let’s briefly look at what you need to know to create a successful restaurant brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Now more than ever, restaurant owners need to improve the way dining places are run to survive these uncertain times. The pandemic has ravaged many businesses in the country and few industries were hit as hard as the restaurant industry. Thousands upon thousands of restaurants were forced to close for safety reasons, some permanently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Family dining was another segment that was hit hard, which includes many buffet-based concepts. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March. Same-store traffic fell by 29.2 percent during March.

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EATER

JUNE 9, 2021

They must decide whether to permit vaccinated workers and diners to unmask; whether or not to verify employees’ and diners’ vaccine status or just allow self-reporting; and whether or not they want to make that clear to the dining public. It could very well become the hottest dining accessory of the summer. Souvla’s vaccine pin.

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ChowNow

MARCH 19, 2020

Many have had to close their dining rooms all together. If your restaurant has any branded merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, or hats, don’t forget to include it on your menu. With COVID-19 prompting a mass shutdown of public life, independent restaurants across the US have seen a rapid decrease in sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

At a time when F&B is a thriving and Americans are spending more than ever dining out, centers need to be vigilant about combating stagnation. More than ever, restaurants are a critical part of the inline merchandising mix, generating approximately $160 million in annual F&B volume.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Did you know that three in four customers will visit a restaurant's website before dining at that restaurant? Thus, the platform has excellent features for restaurants, like online ordering , e-commerce, events management, contactless dining, and catering capabilities. You don't even need to know how to code to use them!

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

7 revenue streams restaurants of every type need to pay attention to Restaurant owners must look beyond traditional dine-in revenue and diversify their income streams. 7 revenue streams restaurants of every type need to pay attention to Restaurant owners must look beyond traditional dine-in revenue and diversify their income streams.

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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. Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza brand with a counter-culture essence, is celebrating its golden anniversary. We’ve now reached the 50th milestone which was no small feat.

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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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EATER

MAY 31, 2024

On this afternoon, both the indoor-outdoor bar and the 100-seat patio shaded by an enormous steel canopy were prime spots for sipping on tropically inspired cocktails and dining on seafood. Breaker Breaker on a recent warm afternoon. Eater: What brought you to the restaurant today? Brittany: I live in Cabbagetown, so I come here often.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. COVID-19 updates - Tell customers what you’re doing to keep them safe whether they dine in with you or get takeout. How to build your restaurant’s website. How to optimize your website with feedback.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Gianni’s at The Former Versace Mansion : The acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Gianni’s, provides guests an inspiring dining experience by Italian Chef Valter Mancini, in an unapologetically opulent setting. Event date: February 2, 2020 (All day). Kush photo credit: Gita Shonek. Photo credit: Brett Hufziger.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Given the emphasis on design, it’s unsurprising that some of these things can be found at home goods stores like Superior Merchandise (a sister brand of distillery Yesfolk ) in Troy, New York, and Yowie in Philadelphia. But then we thought,” DeLuca said, “the people who collect artists come here all year long. People with taste.

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2023

The dish is equally at home sold from the trunk of a car and at the country’s finest dining establishments. Ceviche piled into a bag of Picaritas barbecue-flavored chips has become a standard snack across the country since the recipe was invented by a kid in the ’90s Some recipes make a restaurant famous. Juan Miguel Pacheco outside Fory Fay.

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Clover - Restaurants

AUGUST 23, 2024

One of the most effective ways to boost your business and generate additional revenue is by offering restaurant merchandise. From trendy accessories to gourmet muffin mixes, the right merchandise can turn your loyal diners into ambassadors, spreading the word about your eatery. Why offer restaurant merchandise?

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EATER

MAY 28, 2020

It was never about the theater of it all, which is the dining room. But as it becomes increasingly unclear what restaurants will look like in a post-pandemic world, these businesses are also uniquely positioned to meet the needs of local communities, and maybe even offer a vision for dining in the future — if they can last that long.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. 1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. However, hybrid restaurants allow for restaurant owners to use multi-functional furniture and dividers to separate their market and dining area as they please.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Dining Bond Goes Global. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. The Best Chefs in the U.S. Aramark is hosting an intense culinary competition to determine its best U.S.-based based chefs.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so. Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to

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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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Cheetah

OCTOBER 22, 2021

According to one study , 43% of all restaurant customers relate the overall dining experience to the restaurant value. Halloween Merchandise to Boost Restaurant Revenues. Leverage the Halloween spirit to boost merchandise sales. Halloween Restaurant Decorations. For the whole Family: Haunted corner or treasure hunt.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. For example, if you’re a fine dining establishment, diners probably aren’t looking for streamers and balloons everywhere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In a sea of sushi snobbery, they had a revolutionary idea: democratize sushi by offering an intelligent, accessible and environmentally-conscious approach to dining. In a sea of sushi snobbery, they had a revolutionary idea: democratize sushi by offering an intelligent, accessible and environmentally-conscious approach to dining.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

We stopped in Quartzite, Arizona, (population: 2,358) at a roadside antiques store that was more of a tent than a building, where we bought a very affordable and cumbersome glass punch bowl with a dozen tiny glass cups and a heavy glass ladle. It was January 2019. We have used the punch bowl twice. We drove the extra 1.6

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The Rail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Understand the Pop-Up Concept Pop-up restaurants are temporary dining establishments. It could be a themed-dining experience , a menu featuring seasonal ingredients , or a collaboration with a guest chef. A smaller menu can improve quality control and offer a more cohesive dining experience.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2020

It stemmed from a recent interview that Roman gave in which she criticized both minimalism icon Marie Kondo and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen for peddling branded merchandise, implying that they were sellouts — while discussing her own “capsule collection” of cooking tools, no less. Alison Roman is the “ prom queen of the pandemic.”

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Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

For example, your restaurant offers a crispy fried chicken dish that’s popular among dine-in customers. As an operator, you must have a firm grasp on your revenue, expenses, and profitability if you want to be part of the 20% of businesses that find long-term success in the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Allen Named CEO at Checkers & Rally's. She is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry.

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The Rail

JUNE 19, 2024

As inflation continues to drive up prices, providing unique and fun dining experiences can help boost brand awareness while enticing people out of their homes to spend their money. The longer days and warmer weather create the perfect opportunity for restaurants to leverage mobile and outdoor dining experiences.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

For example, casual dining restaurants might post 3-4 times a week, while fine dining establishments might post 1-2 times a week. With over 5 billion people using social media globally, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become necessary tools for businesses to reach customers.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

How Menus (and More) Can Optimize Your Food Costs Is your menu properly aligned with existing and emerging consumer dining behaviors and trends that could impact purchase price, frequency, check average, and product preferences? If ever there were a time to invest in restaurant menu strategy, surely it should be now.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For example, this Instagram post of Good Vibes by Fitness First highlights the benefits within the app such as the discounts available from their wide array of dining partners. A common goal would be to boost the frequency of visits or increase average customer spend using a punch card style loyalty program.

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Cheetah

AUGUST 28, 2020

Restaurants that capitalize on this create dining experiences that encourage brand loyalty by making customers feel unique. Instagrammable merchandise like T-shirts is a relatively simple way of reaching that lifestyle vibe and driving social media engagement. You don’t have to be so techie when trying to follow this restaurant trend.

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