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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. So, what can marketers of fast casuals do to bring people back to their brick-and-mortar locations? But the platform is where the real winners shook out.

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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. Delicious Raw has locations in Naples, Davie and South Beach, with plans to open another one in Wynwood this year.

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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Mark Brezinski has been heralded as "the father of Dallas’ fast casual food scene" He has opened more than 50 restaurants in the DFW area including Pei Wei Asian Diner, Bengal Coast, Velvet Taco and his newest venture Bizzy Burger Merchants. That's followed by a sample of the ForkFight's prologue and introduction.

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‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. Another important factor is designing for restaurant seasonality, which can impact the success of restaurant significantly.

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Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

based architecture and design firm / /3877, newly-available real estate offers prime locations and cheaper rent for fast casual restaurants such as taco shops and upscale burger joints. Even with the closure of some chain restaurants, fast food and convenience will always be a prevalent part of the industry landscape.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward.

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The Topic Is Tipping

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

percent) than they do in casual restaurants (16.5 Tipping on fast casual is going strong : In spite of the “tipflation” backlash, diners haven’t stopped tipping in fast casual restaurants, though the median tip size is still hovering under 9 percent—well below the 17.32 percent to 8.07

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Everyone Is Feeling the Impact of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

. “Yelp data shows that food businesses and restaurants across the country have seen some of the highest increases in inflation mentions,” Pria Mudan, data science leader at Yelp, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Restaurant Staffing Crisis Solutions: Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

Instead of belaboring the issue, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine went to the experts for some solutions. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry.

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Experience Matters: What Restaurant Guests Value

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers to gain a better understanding of the current customer journey and what guests value most about the restaurant experience, particularly at casual dining and fast casual restaurants.

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‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

To learn more about the plans for the growing brand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Araque and Gonzalez. Plus, the tourism and social media scene in Miami helps new brands grow fast. I believe as far as ourniche in casual dining experiences we’re at the top of the food chain. What makes it scalable?

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. With increasing promotions in restaurant magazines, food blogs, and social media platforms, more people are expected to join this mega-trend. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes.

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TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

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JBF Survey: Chefs Optimistic Despite Challenges

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Anne McBride, Vice President of Programs, James Beard Foundation, to gain additional insights into the findings. . Rising labor costs, the inability to find staff to hire, and rising non-food costs (utilities, containers, furniture, etc.)

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86 Your Brand Issues: How to Build Cohesive, Memorable Brands that Resonate with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. As the return to office continues, we anticipate employers will jump on the latest food trends when deciding what to serve to create “office FOMO.”

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Why Become a Franchise Owner?

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Prospects continue to be bright for fast food and fast-casual franchises: Papa John’s Pizza just announced their plan to open 1,000 new stores over the next five years (1), and Whataburger hinted an offer of offering new franchising units for the first time in 20 years (2). The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business.

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Why Now and into 2021 is a Great Time to Buy a Franchise

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

From an interview with Restaurant Business Magazine , Bruster’s Real Ice Cream reported selling 18 franchise agreements this year and now has 56 stores under construction or in development out of their 200 units (1). Up-and-coming restaurants like Fajita Pete recently announced it will triple locations from their new franchise deals (2).

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Menu Redesign Avoids Confusion and Promotes Optimization

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

The Ori’Zaba team told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine they watched people walk in and have a physical reaction to the three pricing tiers. To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. March Sales Decline. percent in March.

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‘Everything Matters’ – Experts Discuss 2022 Restaurant Outlook

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. ” – Bob Patterson, Founder, Patterson & Company Certified Public Accountants. "Like

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

It could mean the closure of your business as evidenced by Chi Chi’s, which was once ranked the number one fast-casual Mexican restaurant in the US. Chi Chi’s had been at the top of its game, being named Mexican restaurant chain of the year by Restaurants and Institutions Magazine three times from 1993 to 1995.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come. Ilona Knopfler, Partner, Le Bilboquet.

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BofA Report: New Appreciation for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Cristin O’Hara, Managing Director and Head of Restaurant Group at Bank of America, to elaborate on some of findings. Growth won’t be as fast as one would have hoped, and supply chain continues to be a challenge. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants?

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Those who traditionally favor casual dining chains with full service may trade down to fast casual while those who typically dine in fast casual may dip into lower price points at fast food.

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Delivery Places New Demands on Restaurant Data Networks

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Bon Appetit magazine just launched a virtual restaurant in Chicago in partnership with Grubhub and Lettuce Entertain You, the Chicago-based restaurateur. The menu consists of recipes curated from the magazine and its YouTube channel, such as spicy pork soup and rigatoni with cauliflower bolognese. Is your network ready?

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Toes in the Water: Transitioning to Reopen

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Meanwhile, sales at cafes, fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, and casual-dining establishments fell by 27 percent. Suppliers have trouble finding enough personnel, and fast food restaurants’ “chicken sandwich wars” have pushed demand even higher. Communication. Conclusion.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

To learn more about restaurant sustainability, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Ganzler. That’s much more money than I ever had to spend on marketing but a drop in the bucket compared to what other fast casual brands spend for much less impactful results.

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Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

To learn more about the survey’s findings on the impact of restaurant staffing issues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Olivier Thierry, CRO of HungerRush. What should restaurant owners take away from the survey findings?

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Alex Canter of Ordermark.

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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with Laroche to learn more about why he wrote this book, the state of restaurant culture and more. Since the pandemic, many chefs created fast-casual concepts and we see more and more tasting and prix-fix menus. Why write this book and why now?

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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. The fast food industry is also giving back during the pandemic. Financial Trends Insights.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 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.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Monthly QSR Traffic by Sales Channel Delivery moved to the top-performing fast-food sales channel in November, with traffic up +25.0

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Especially for the QSR and fast casual markets in which customization drives value for customers, standard POS systems won’t be able to keep up with heightened demand.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d). Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. flip'd by IHOP.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. According to research from Technomic , 40 percent of Americans took advantage of takeout and curbside delivery (at both fast casual and dine-in) during the pandemic. Here are their responses.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. GJ Hart, CEO of Torchy’s Tacos.

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Restaurant RE Trends for Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

To get more insights on the current status of the restaurant real estate market, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Satya Guduru , CEO at Janapriya Upscale USA. With that in mind, fast casual dining is trending in the restaurant industry in terms of demand for retail spaces.

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. ” That report finds that, through the first half of 2024, fast-casual restaurants saw visit growth of 3.2 The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. QDOBA's New Concept. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

The Topic Is Tipping

Everyone Is Feeling the Impact of Inflation

Restaurant Staffing Crisis Solutions: Experts Weigh In

Experience Matters: What Restaurant Guests Value

‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

JBF Survey: Chefs Optimistic Despite Challenges

86 Your Brand Issues: How to Build Cohesive, Memorable Brands that Resonate with Guests

2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Why Become a Franchise Owner?

Why Now and into 2021 is a Great Time to Buy a Franchise

Menu Redesign Avoids Confusion and Promotes Optimization

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

‘Everything Matters’ – Experts Discuss 2022 Restaurant Outlook

Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

BofA Report: New Appreciation for Restaurants

MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Delivery Places New Demands on Restaurant Data Networks

Toes in the Water: Transitioning to Reopen

Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Roadmap to Sustainability

Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Exploring Food Culture

How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Restaurant RE Trends for Mid-Year 2024

MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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