Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability.

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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. In 2024, staff shortages will force the hospitality industry to be even more efficient, adopting tech that streamlines all their processes, reducing the workload on their staff as much as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

He also previously worked with Taco Bell Corporation and Mobil Oil Corporation. PPX Hospitality Launches. is launching a new hospitality group with a strong Boston presence as they continue to invest in the city. This edition of MRM News Bites features Boston Market, Danu Partners, P.F. New CEO at Boston Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Wing Zone Refresh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. Ono Food Co. Ono Food Co.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

The country is a playground for hospitality entrepreneurs, and we have the proof: a round-up of the 57 expanding restaurant businesses with solid concepts and strong operations. You’ll find everything and anything: classic burger joints, steakhouses and pizzerias, but also cat temples and American diners. Ready for a deep dive?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities.

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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. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a lot of tech news, a celebrity-owned virtual dining concept, and the annual Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

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

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed. DRH’s common stockholders received $1.05 per share in cash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. 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. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. And this will take some time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Grubhub launched its Ultimate technology, a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind proprietary hardware and software solution that integrates all restaurant ordering channels into one system. There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For five years, these independent businesses, many of which are single-unit franchises, have faced serious threats of regulatory non-compliance and legal action that have restricted capital investment and stifled growth and job creation. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. ” Chairman Ring was joined by Board Members Marvin E.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features NCR, Bloom Intelligence, The American Food Association, The Dinex Group, Performance Food Group Company, Appetize and Restaurant365, Snackpass, PAR Technology, Net Element, Sensory, GRIF, Picnic and El Pollo Loco. NCR Acquires Zynstra. NCR Corporation acquired U.K.-based

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Brands Inc.

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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 platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. Make it This Winter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On special appeal, the Board vacated the judge’s order, and remanded the case to the judge with instructions to approve the settlement agreements. This edition of MRM News Bites features NLRB, IHOP, Fourth, Ordermark, Chica’s Tacos, Thanx, Chowly and EZCater, Corner Bakery, Fountainhead Taproom and PourMyBeer and Epson America.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Best Korean Restaurant: BCD Tofu House. Best New American Restaurant: The Front Yard. The American Food Association, the hosting organization for The Global Cuisine Awards (GCA), announces the winners of The 3rd GCA in five gourmet cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans today. Los Angeles, CA.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. For 62% of restaurants , automation could help fill critical gaps in managing orders. The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR.

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Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

The metrics and calculations in this list will help you bring order to the chaos and manage the performance of each unit in the chain. In practice, however, successfully managing a group of busy restaurants is an awfully tough undertaking. To help you out, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide on restaurant metrics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Food Halls – the numbers for current and future growth are substantial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Limitations and consumer demand. A vast majority of the U.S. Of course, smaller parties mean smaller checks per table.

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