7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Mobile Ordering 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. Digital Ordering to Eliminate Friction Points for Cashiers.

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Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 225

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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2022 Marketing Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 208

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. After experiencing the softest sales growth results in over a year during this past June and July, the restaurant industry has since enjoyed a strong rebound in its sales that started in August and has extended into October.

Front of House 98

Front of House Fast Casual Back of House Fine Dining 98

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Running a successful, finely-tuned takeout operation is a complex and challenging endeavor no longer relegated to businesses basing their models primarily on delivery sales. While perhaps a consistent feature of your daily business, they are not your employees.

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Delivery Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 196

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So there was no way for one driver, even two of us at one point, my partner, to get hot food to that many people across the whole city. The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters.

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Back of House Front of House FOH Point of Sale 284

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant Sales & Traffic Growth Softening Again, Likely Signaling Tougher Times Ahead. However, when looking more granularly at the data, same-store sales growth was -3.4% percentage point drop. year over year in November.

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Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 98

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry.

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Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 189

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 . Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant sales and traffic growth rebounded this month thanks in large part to an increase in consumer confidence. Restaurant same-store sales growth was +5.3%

Fast Casual 97

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 97

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales growth held strong for the restaurant industry this September – continuing a two-month streak of positive gains after unseasonably low sales growth results in June and July. reported in August.

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2022 Point of Sale Fast Casual Fine Dining 98

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate?

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Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. 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.

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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 197

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding restaurant terms, from the back-of-house line cooks to the front-of-house wait staff. " 5 out A term used in both the back-of-house and front-of-house to mean an order ticket or table is 5 minutes away from needing attention. 2-top, 4-top, 8-top.

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Front of House Back of House Reference Fast Casual 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As a percentage of sales, restaurant labor cost percentage is the amount spent on all labor-related costs compared to your gross sales in a specific time period. Some businesses choose to calculate labor cost as a percentage of operating costs rather than a percentage of sales. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage?

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Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Restaurants juggle multiple operations simultaneously on any given day, from tracking sales to planning logistics and maximizing the customer experience.

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 215

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

Quick-serve, fine-casual, and fast-food restaurants have taken to restaurant ordering apps faster than full-service restaurants. After rebounding from the first and second waves of COVID-19, those that switched to mobile ordering applications were able to observe an uptick in sales. . Source: Restaurant & Cafe.

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Customer Experience Ordering Mobile Ordering Front of House 105

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. After experiencing the softest sales growth results in over a year during this past June and July, the restaurant industry has since enjoyed a strong rebound in its sales that started in August and has extended into October.

Front of House 40

Front of House Fast Casual Back of House Fine Dining 40

EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. The staff would point guests to the bar while they waited, and despite the fact that it takes up about a third of the room, it was almost as difficult to snag a seat there as it was at a table. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever.

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Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Fast Casual 103

MadMobile

AUGUST 11, 2022

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? Fast Casual A fast-casual restaurant concept is the perfect blend of fast food and casual dining.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Mobile Ordering 52

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

Your staff is hard-working and diligent—but tensions are high, and sales are lower than expected. The speeds they can work at might not be as fast as lightning, but as close as humanly possible. This permits your restaurant—both front and back of the house—to work at the fast pace of consumer spending.

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Mobile Ordering FOH BOH Front of House 78

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. That’s who we serve at Black Box Intelligence. Full-service restaurants.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining BOH FOH 98

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. However, when looking more granularly at the data, same-store sales growth was -3.4% When comparing November against the growth rate reported for both September and October, sales took a 1.8 percentage point drop.

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Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 40

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Johnson’s fast-casual rice bowl restaurant, Field Trip, the food at Bankside was developed with delivery in mind. It’s called Bankside, with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, clam chowder, crispy cod sandwiches, and a lobster roll. Locked in the kitchen” is hyperbole, but the micrograms aren’t.

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Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 141

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue. A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Online Ordering 174

Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

The industry has reached a turning point. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. Off-premises sales are finally starting to settle into a predictable rhythm. For the most in-depth analysis, download the full report.

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2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant sales and traffic growth rebounded this month thanks in large part to an increase in consumer confidence.

Fast Casual 40

Fast Casual Point of Sale Front of House Fine Dining 40

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent Team meetings can also be extremely helpful. Managers are already busy.

Healthcare 203

Healthcare Cash Management Social Media Communication 203

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales growth held strong for the restaurant industry this September – continuing a two-month streak of positive gains after unseasonably low sales growth results in June and July. reported in August.

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2022 Point of Sale Fast Casual Fine Dining 40

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Often, this is because the people surveyed vary in age and location. Let’s dig in. billion by 2030.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

There’s a reason there are millions of food photos on Instagram and just a few thousand of point of sale systems (POS). Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies. The point is that restaurants and dining habits have changed dramatically in the past two centuries.

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Point of Sale Front of House Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 78