Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

2022 214

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 214

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. The first gusto!

2024 214

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 214

The Restaurant Times

JULY 5, 2020

The prime focus of restaurant brands is around providing functional benefits and operational changes to ensure that both the diners and employees have a safe, contact-free experience. Menus or card machines that were earlier passed on across different tables will now require more attention as customers might perceive them as unsafe. .

Kitchen Safety 90

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 90

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

It could be that you've got mobility issues. What's that mean for restaurant safety? The third wave of safety in restaurants is not going to be an operational issue. Ghost Kitchens and Living Kitchens. Ghost kitchens and living kitchens have been rattling around in my mind recently.

2021 188

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 188

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants. We’re focusing on our guests’ safety, health and well-being.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

” RWCF is compiling an extensive list of resources and links related to the COVID-19 Crisis on its website, and, soon, we will collect data (qualitative and quantitative) from affected workers and restaurant owners so that we can work with local and national leaders to address the systemic issues the COVID19 pandemic has exposed. .

Food Safety 234

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 234

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We have also learned that our guests are willing to try new things and have really embraced our touchless ordering system as well as our new takeout offerings. We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe.

2020 195

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 195

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 8, 2022

The business plan should precisely capture your business objectives, industry-related factors, and financial viability. Once that is done, you must get the restaurant plan approved by the food control department, and then apply for the food license from the Department of Food and Safety. Purchase Kitchen Equipment.

License 52

License Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space.

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Franchise Franchising 2020 2021 201

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has been hard hit with a lack of potential employees and several other major changes. There are several reasons behind this, and most are related to how the industry essentially got shut down for large portions of 2020 and 2021. Build Incentives and Benefits into Employee Pay.

Employee Relations 52

Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 52

Restaurant Engine

MAY 26, 2021

The future is here, and automated kitchens are trending. The newly imagined restaurant of today might find itself looking to automated kitchens. What is an Automated Kitchen? In the restaurant kitchen, you’ll find many types of automation. The automated kitchen can save on labor costs, human error, and cleanliness.

Kitchen Safety 105

Kitchen Safety Reference Customer Service Mobile Ordering 105

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

For example, you can streamline kitchen processes, optimize inventory management , provide staff training, and implement scheduling systems by focusing on your BOH. Additionally, most kitchens have a rigid hierarchy in the back of the house, with each employee performing a particular duty. The aim is to avoid a collision.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Front of House FOH 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

Franchise 188

Franchise Franchising Kitchen Safety Food Safety 188

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

2021 178

2021 Loyalty Program Retail Online Ordering 178

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

Instead of carrying out numerous third-party integrations company-by-company for different purposes like billing or order management, it is better to go in for a multi-purpose POS system that manages it all. . A user-friendly interface makes handling the software convenient for employees, especially new hires.

POS 52

POS Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service."

Franchise 164

Franchise Franchising Catering Online Ordering 164

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

Franchise 201

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Point of Sale 201

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. The report, which surveyed 127 restaurant executives across the U.S.

Loyalty Program 185

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 185

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with.

2019 128

2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 128

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. “I wanted to make sure the whole menu, flavors, and even the packaging was on point,” said Tyga. ” Tyga Bites Launches.

Food Safety 209

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 209

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

Healthcare 206

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Some uses for a poster include promoting a new item on your menu, hosting an event, or offering a "buy one, take one" promotion. Show genuine care for your staff What better way to reach new customers than by being referred to as a business that genuinely cares for all its employees?

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

With thousands of restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, and millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment, GroupRaise saw an opportunity to mobilize its 10,000+ restaurant partners along with their communities to offer those who are able a chance to support both local business and food distribution to at-risk families.

Food Safety 174

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 174

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

Fast Casual 160

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 160

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Looking at this data, you can see which other restaurant menus your customers are browsing before they choose yours.

Mobile Ordering 214

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Fast Casual 214

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Together, the initiative supported the food and beverage community by providing more than 500,000 freshly cooked meals and much needed supplies across 19 relief kitchens nationwide. “We put the safety of our employees first. “We put the safety of our employees first. " On #GivingTuesday (Dec.

Mobile Ordering 145

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Coaching 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate.

2022 188

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 188

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. Leading a Fair Kitchen. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

Food 172

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 172

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. The funding will be used to help more restaurants transition to online ordering during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. White Castle Flips for Flippy.

Online Ordering 142

Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 142

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation. Giving consumers control through their own mobile devices will be vital to success. All help with reducing the spread of viruses.

Design 211

Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 211

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

17 percent said they were just avoiding dining-in (opting to pick-up or have food delivered), with 10 percent appearing to lean toward Ordering for Pickup only. percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. 65 percent wipe down bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Faster than order in person at Taco Bell.

Mobile Ordering 121

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 121

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Countless restaurants across the country used a PPP loan to keep their employees on the payroll even while shuttered, but they are emerging from the program with challenges that have only grown in scope. For many, this uncertainty will linger until a vaccine is available. .” 350,000-1 million. $1-2 1-2 million. $2-5 2-5 million. $5-10

Mobile Ordering 191

Mobile Ordering Restaurant Law Seating Customer Service 191

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar 153

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 153

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

." The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. The webinar focuses on how to create a sought-after menu, maximize takeout and create family meals and meal kits for their diners’ holiday events. ” Drive Kindness.

Webinar 188

Webinar Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 188

Touch Bistro

MAY 31, 2021

The pandemic has tested the restaurant industry’s resilience and forced many to adapt in order to survive, including the rapid adoption of restaurant online ordering software. Get Online Ordering Signs for Your Restaurant. Let your customers know how to order takeout and delivery from you. Download Now.

Online Ordering 52

Online Ordering Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management.

2023 167

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

. “Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

Allergens 144

Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 144