7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fine dining establishments may require staff to have in-depth knowledge of each dish, including wine pairings and ingredient sourcing, while a fast-casual restaurant may focus on quick service and consistent food prep. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. While many cracked the code, some are still adapting. So what’s next?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. ” Influencer Content = Recipe for Success Matter Communications revealed findings from its 2024 Food & Beverage Trends survey. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

At this point, all it takes is one lousy dining experience to sever the connection you once had with a customer who potentially spent thousands of dollars at your restaurant every year. Fine-tuning every touch point a customer has with your restaurant will elevate their experience from: Yeah, I liked it to I want to go there twice a week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

There’s just not the same amount of volume in takeout as there is in in-person dining.” Additionally, the results indicate that the negative effect of COVID-19 was smaller for fast-food restaurants compared to full-service establishments. Upscale/fine-dining restaurants. percent demand decline. Shopping malls.

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. Bunny’s in Baltimore offers it as an appetizer to fried chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

The ability for restaurants, particularly full service restaurants, to operate at total capacity, consumer comfort with dining in, and more business and recreational travel will aid recovery at the dinner daypart. ” The State of Casual Dining. diners, ages 18+, who dined out at least once per week prior to the pandemic.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

That means that Meyer will exert his influence on Panera Bread, a fast-casual restaurant with more than 2,000 locations and a ferocious fanbase for its broccoli and cheddar soup and generally “wholesome” on-the-go options. But in the context of a fast food restaurant, Meyer’s hospitality ethos feels a little murky.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. With most of their business reliant on dine-in visits, full service restaurants (FSR) bore the brunt of the COVID dine-in restrictions. foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

." Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

The main takeaway: It’s led to higher prices and lower foot traffic at many of the state’s dining establishments. With customers seemingly viewing dining out a luxury, restaurants that can differentiate themselves in terms of quality and value will have a competitive advantage.” percent, as noted), Burger King (-3.86

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

Dining out right now will come with certain risks. This means that thousands of restaurants, after pivoting to takeout or closing altogether, are now legally permitted to open their dining rooms to customers. And so right now, the decision of whether or not to dine out is personal. America is in the early stages of reopening.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kateryna Reshetilo, Contributor Are you a restaurant owner looking for ways to keep up with the fast-changing demands of your customers? Are you serving fine dining patrons seeking a premium experience, casual diners looking for convenience, or a mix of both? If so, you’re not alone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

With the rise of delivery and take-out, restaurants will start getting creative with the in-dining experience. We’ve also seen off-premise and delivery gain a lot of traction in the last year, however, in the family dining space, providing guests with unmatched hospitality will remain crucial. Off-premise dining is here to stay.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the last decade, tourist-oriented restaurants, cheesy cafes, and fast food have moved into the town’s Chinese Portuguese shophouses. But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Many fast food chains already have successful kiosk setups, with McDonald’s being the most prominent. This information can then influence your marketing initiatives. Reservation-tracking tools use your dining room’s capacity and floor plan, which helps prevent overbooking. Your team can also adjust reservations directly.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. Restaurants have two kinds of costs.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Instagram influences menus, food presentation, and interior design, and it should be equally influential in your overall marketing strategy. Your mission statement is the ‘why’ of your restaurant.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From the rise of AI to the increasing popularity of experiential dining, businesses are adapting creatively to meet new consumer demands. Perhaps oddly and yet understandably, premium dining spending has increased… but only through average spend. Those who already treat themselves to high end dining experiences spend more.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 5, 2024

What’s one of the most important aspects that can influence long-term success? Here are indispensable tips you must consider: Define Your Restaurant’s Concept A restaurant concept is an overarching theme that serves as the foundation of your dining brand. Fine dining boasts luxurious experiences. billion by 2032.

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2023

Traditionally, a chef in a fine dining establishment didn’t have to worry about being watched. Perhaps a customer could glimpse the line through a swinging kitchen door, but the peace and civility of the dining room was sacrosanct. Wolfgang was just such a huge personality, and mostly because of that open kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

” The survey, conducted by Untold Insights on behalf of Oracle Food and Beverage, polled 502 consumers in the United States in November 2020 about their dining and gifting plans for the holiday season. And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors. A full-service restaurant typically includes table service and more involved customer service experiences, spanning fine dining to a sit-down dinner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

State of Digital Qu announced the results of its fifth annual survey of quick service (QSR) and fast casual (FC) restaurant brands. Digital ordering is still larger at fast casuals versus QSR. Half of fast casuals achieved 26-50 percent digital sales, while nearly half of QSRs had 11-25 percent digital sales.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

The more your team sees you willing to put in the extra effort, the more you can influence them to follow your footsteps and build their careers as well. The role involves creating a positive customer dining experience, managing staff effectively, and maintaining financial health. The manager must act fast and assess the issue.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It boasts an urban, casual, and relaxed atmosphere all at the same time. They also have a spacious dining and lounge room where you can sit to enjoy their extensive wine and beer selection. Here you can enjoy a fine-dining American bistro with regionally influenced cuisine. Make a Reservation.

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EATER

MAY 24, 2022

What you get is an uneven, mostly fine, single day’s worth of eating, at the cost of what most people spend on groceries over the course of a few weeks. Because what you get is an uneven, mostly fine, single day’s worth of eating, at the cost of what most people spend on groceries over the course of a few weeks.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Many fast food chains already have successful kiosk setups, with McDonald’s being the most prominent. This information can then influence your marketing initiatives. Reservation-tracking tools use your dining room’s capacity and floor plan, which helps prevent overbooking. Your team can also adjust reservations directly.

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The top performing segments during the month were fine dining, family dining and upscale casual. The segments with the softest sales growth were those in limited-service: quick service and fast casual. According to a recent TripAdvisor survey, online reviews influence 94% of diners choosing a restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Instagram influences menus, food presentation, and interior design, and it should be equally influential in your overall marketing strategy. Your mission statement is the ‘why’ of your restaurant.

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MadMobile

AUGUST 11, 2022

From cafes to fine dining, your restaurant concept is the roadmap to the details of your new business. Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants?

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you are looking for a dining experience to remember, you’ll want to check out this list. Whether you’re looking for a casual yet satisfying dining experience or something that truly dazzles the senses, there’s a restaurant in Napa for you, and I’m here to help you find it.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

My most recent trip involved exploring Nashville’s pizza spots, which offer a great diversity of pizzerias with unique pizza styles and dining experiences. This fast-casual artisanal pizza eatery combines community outreach with Nashville’s musical spirit. Read on to find out where to get the best pizza in Nashville.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 23, 2020

Be that as it may, a restaurant without the appropriate design is as inadequate as a dining room without windows or lighting. They take into account the how the design will influence your target audience and local market segment. The fast food industry is a 180 degrees from the full service restaurant described above.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers. My extensive list of the best restaurants in Chicago has every type of food, atmosphere, and price range to satisfy any craving, dining expectation, and budget.

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