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

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What More than half (55 percent) said they were fed up after five minutes of waiting for food in a drive-thru, and 54 percent were annoyed waiting more than 10 minutes for food while dining at a restaurant. 55 percent plan to add more space for pick-up.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

There’s just not the same amount of volume in takeout as there is in in-person dining.” he warm summer months and the arrival of outside dining provided a lifeline for a dining and hospitality industry that has been hit immensely hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Upscale/fine-dining restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.” Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. The findings?

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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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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Since 2014, online ordering has grown 300% faster than dine-in and now accounts for roughly 40% of restaurant sales. Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences. Customer retention are repeat customers coming back?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. As part of his research for the book, co-author Carl Orsbourn took the driver's seat—of a DoorDash vehicle. It's a full-on media company. Gift cards.“Gift

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Together, Eater’s 12 Best New Restaurants represent the highest highs of the year in dining — loosely defined as October 2022 through September 2023 — as well as the promise of what’s to come next. It might set one trend in motion, or subvert another.

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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

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. Willingness to Dine Out.

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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

APRIL 30, 2024

Though Isan cuisine has proven popular around the world, chefs in the northeastern Thai region are still fighting for recognition domestically, using foraged ingredients and fine dining techniques to rewrite their culinary reputation Rule 1: Gather eggs between March and May. Rule 3: Ants are creatures of habit.

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EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Capital-T Trends have had the space to take root as customers crowded into dining rooms and traveled around the country, bringing their excited energy with them to red-sauce Italian joints, vibey supper club-inspired spots, and so many pop-ups turned full-fledged restaurants. From a 22-seat room in D.C.’s Hillary Dixler Canavan.

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Getting customers in the door is just the first step—you need to seat and serve them promptly and turn over tables as quickly as possible. Your POS solution can provide a wealth of data to help you make informed decisions about other factors that influence table turnover, from labor scheduling to average food prep times.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

These strategies can combine traditional restaurant advertising techniques like pamphlets, billboards, and radio promotions with modern ideas like running paid ads, advertising on social media, and collaborating with influencers. For instance, millennials dine out an average of 241 times yearly.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Ariete : Set in idyllic Coconut Grove, Chef/Owner Michael Beltran’s Ariete has established a name for itself as one Miami’s most dynamic restaurants, offering a contemporary menu of New American cuisine with Latin, particularly Cuban, influences. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood.

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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. As a host, you learn to manage reservations and seating arrangements, while a line cook position gives you insight into kitchen operations.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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. Before being served, you can choose to be seated on the outdoor patio. Make a Reservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Drinking outlets, particularly Sports Bars, thrived on NFL’s Big Game, while Fine Dining outlets emerged as the biggest winners on Valentine’s Day, experiencing the strongest trends vs average, with velocity up +144 percent vs the average Wednesday of 2024. In second place is Sushi Noz, also in New York.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Restaurants with private dining areas are perfect for a birthday celebration or a work party. Check out the twenty-one best private dining Austin restaurants! Lamar Blvd.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

This is what fine dining looks like in Nashville. The Catbird Seat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by the catbird seat (@the_catbirdseat). Named after a famous story from 1942 by James Thurber, The Catbird Seat is perennially one of the hottest restaurants in Nashville. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

In Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study , it was found that 37% of diners prefer to dine at restaurants that do not have a paper/physical menu. With QR code menus that offer ordering capabilities, guests can order as soon as they’re seated. Diners have embraced this new technology. Streamline Operations.

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Future Food

JUNE 16, 2020

He goes on to say that, "The era of the self-obsessed, insular, Instagram- and influencer-focused business is dead. Fine dining outlets have also been hard at work laying the ground work for their return. Ben Shewry has turned Attica into a take-home emporium with dining kits and merchandise sales. It's all over.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I spent my last trip to the city of bridges exploring the best options for private dining in Pittsburgh and found a variety of restaurants with beautiful spaces and delicious food to make your special occasion extra special. Read on to explore my list of restaurants with the best private dining in Pittsburgh to start planning your party.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Memphis, Tennessee, is famous for its long-standing history as a music influencer. If you are looking for restaurants with private dining in Memphis, we have collected a list of the best private rooms for work dinners, special occasions, or a work party across the city. Best Private Dining in Memphis.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the seventeen best private dining rooms in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 16, 2021

FIG serves up a rotating menu that takes influence from French, Southern American, German, and other cuisines. This restaurant in Charleston is decidedly Southern, with French, Italian, and Spanish cooking influences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oysters (@leonsoystershop).

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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. Of course, the sesame-crusted Ahi Tuna can’t be beaten!

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

History is the backbone of this Spanish Mission city that traces its roots back to 1710 and retains a strong Hispanic influence, which is great because it means tacos and savory food flavor explosions. They come for the history, the affordability, and the mouthwatering food served on street corners and private, fine dining settings.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It has tested the strongest of families at the best of times, and is pertinent to my family right now, yet had previously acquired very little of my attention: Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ It’s amazing how your perceptions shift and expectations towards food and hospitality are moderated once you have children.

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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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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Because of the pervasive influence of the Rockefeller family and Stone Barns in the relatively small world of sustainable agriculture, a number of people who spoke for this story did not wish to be identified. In the course of reporting this story, I’ve spoken with more than 20 sources. Meghan McCarron is Eater’s senior correspondent.

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Bingage

OCTOBER 5, 2019

New restaurants are coming up every day, from food truck business to fine dining to cafes and to theme-based restaurants, options are uncountable. Seating Arrangement. This is another important factor which influences customer engagement in your restaurant if the seating arrangement should be organised.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re interested in celebrating special occasions, Columbus has plenty of restaurants with private dining available. Check out our list for the best private dining options in Columbus, Ohio! Best Private Dining in Columbus. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating with live music playing out on the patio.

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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. Their pizzas are thin-crust, super crispy pizzas that utilize American flavors and influences in their specialty pies. Read on to find out where to get the best pizza in Nashville.

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