Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Customer Experience Innovation Social Media Seasonal Menu 198

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Top Down is what made that influencer risk their life by standing on your chair to take a picture—it’s the best angle for dishes like pizza or avocado toast. It’s also the optimal angle for capturing charcuterie boards or collections of dishes for a pre-set menu. Your menu or wine list. Tea lights. Logo matchbooks or pens.

Food 370

Food Management Management White Paper 370

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Plant-based options are a must on any menu from bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining.

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Hotels 2022 Menu Tip Distribution 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

Marketing 227

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 227

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

According to the 2022 survey produced in partnership with the National Restaurant Association and the American Culinary Federation, the top 5 regions expected to influence American menus in 2022 are: Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Singaporean, Filipino). Pay attention to menu costing and pricing. The menu price is $8.00.

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2022 Menu Seasonal Menu Pricing 148

Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. Digital Menus and Apps give new Options : with electronic menu boards and app-based menus, prices can be adjusted by time of day and the week, or seasonally – now you’re doing dynamic menu pricing, and very few customers will notice.

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Pricing Menu Seasonal Menu Food Supply 158

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Introducing new menu items is more than just adding dishes to your offerings—it’s about crafting an experience that captivates your guests and keeps them coming back for more. A well-planned new menu launch not only boosts customer engagement but also reinforces your restaurant’s brand identity.

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Menu Social Media Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 88

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. How long should restaurant staff training be?

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Add high-quality photos and videos regularly, posting as soon as new dishes are added to your menu. Keep your hours updated as well, especially if you have special holiday hours or seasonal changes. Another great way to partner with local businesses is by featuring their products on your menu or in your restaurant marketing.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2025 Social Media Email Marketing 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Instagram is influencing menu offerings, restaurant design, and marketing strategies. Remember to mark holidays and seasonal changes so you can post timely greetings and promos! Creating an Instagram marketing strategy for your restaurant is just a part of getting your business up and running.

Marketing 284

Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% ! This is according to a study by Toast.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing SEO 195

Ken Burgin

JULY 23, 2023

So I asked it to ‘Give me 10 ways ChatGPT’s new Code Interpreter could analyse and improve menu profitability for a restaurant or cafe? Here’s what came back: ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter can add significant value by analysing and improving menu profitability in the following ways: 1.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Pricing 113

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Or, modern font typology can influence feelings of power, confidence, and style. As far as menu and website fonts are concerned, these choices can stray from the original logo option. Because many restaurants have had a slow season, they may want to check out reimagining their overall images before reopening.

Consumer Goods 209

Consumer Goods Social Media Seasonal Menu Influencer 209

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

With 22 percent of Gen Zers having at least one immigrant parent and the unlimited access they have to the world through social media, this generation has grown up with more exposure to dynamic cultures; and that global perspective has influenced everything from fashion to food. Be in the right place at the right time.

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Social Media 2024 Seasonal Menu 2023 180

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. Finally, Create Brand Advocates In addition to loyalty programs, restaurants are also teaming up with celebrities and influencers to reach younger audiences.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 196

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

SALT as a mineral and a seasoning is just salt – why question it? A great chef without a solid knowledge of wine varieties, terroir, the art of the wine maker’s signature, variances in vintage, and how a particular wine enhances the experience of food presented on the menu will surely be at a loss.

Food Order 303

Food Order Seasonal Menu Training Dine-in 303

Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy.

Seasonal Menu 148

Seasonal Menu Food Supply Allergens Supplies 148

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 192

ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Experience 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2023

By displaying menu items, offers, and specials on screens, QSR operators can effectively communicate with their customers and influence their purchasing decisions. In fact, studies have shown that a majority of QSR customers make their decisions at the register, making digital menu boards an effective tool for increasing revenue.

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Loyalty Program Advertising Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 156

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

2025 180

2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 180

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Yet, on any given night, it is the cadre of line cooks (the restaurant industry’s version of studio musicians) who cook those meals, adjust the seasoning, and paint beautiful pictures of enticing food on Italian bone china plates. It is this understanding that allows the musician to feel the music and portray it as it was intended.

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Point of Sale Fine Dining Influencer Seasonal Menu 255

EATER

JULY 21, 2022

It’s a familiar scene: After sitting down at a table, the waiter brings you a sheet of fancy paper with the day’s menu printed in pretty fonts. There are around a dozen dishes, which can be ordered as a tasting menu or a la carte. “We But just as that information once did, the minimalist menu is disappearing.

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Menu White Paper Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu 103

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. These are the menu items that customers come back to time and time again, forming lasting connections and becoming ambassadors for brands. In the $387.5

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Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 124

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Research New Offerings Rigorously Before Adding The question of whether, when and how aggressively to add new menu items, expand hours/days, launch catering options or open another location has substantial implications for restaurateurs. Expand thoughtfully at a manageable pace that allows teams and culture to season properly.

Leadership 204

Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 204

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. This doesn't mean, however, that you have to increase the price of your menu in-store. billion in 2023.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Sante

JANUARY 27, 2020

" Mama Lion's strategy is to remain relevant to a menu that excites guests. Being curated by a renowned chef is valuable, but more importantly, it is the creativity that Chef Zarate brings to the menu. The theme will be Asian and Latin cuisine influenced by the variety of cultures in Koreatown.

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Front of House Seasonal Menu Influencer Hiring 130

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base?

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu. Restaurateurs don’t all have the skill set for social media; they’re not trained marketers, photographers, or influencers.

Social Media 180

Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 180

Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. Hoteliers must focus on engineering their menus to eliminate low margin dishes while still exceeding the guest’s brand expectations. Your menu design should highlight these menu items, and the recipe should be kept consistent.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Food Supply Point of Sale 88

Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

High-quality food photos and videos are the new currency of cravings, influencing where hungry customers spend their money. Social proof: People are heavily influenced by social media, especially Millennials who love to share their experiences online. Planning a special-themed menu ? Foodies love the novelty of seasonal flavors.

Social Media 125

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Specials 125

Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

As we have endured the past 18 months of the pandemic it is not accurate to say that Covid-19 has influenced the trends we will see and experience in the near future, as many trends were already starting to gather momentum, the pandemic has however accelerated their inevitability. Menus and food designed to travel.

2022 148

2022 Food Supply Entertainment Hospitality 148

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Incorporating a POS terminal within your bar’s point of sale system elevates the efficiency and accuracy of managing your inventory, directly influencing your ability to grow your business. Easy Menu Management Integration With a Cloud-Based Point of Sale Built For Bars Happy hours! You may need to change your menu now and then.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 166

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights. What lessons have you learned along the way?

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Merchandise Sports Social Media Seasonal Menu 167

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience. Backed by industry data and Southern Glazer’s internal insights, Masilionis and his team identified several key factors that are influencing these trends.

Guest Recovery 190

Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Hotels Beverage 190

Open for Business

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A restaurant menu is key to bringing guests in and keeping them around. On average, guests will spend only 109 seconds reading your menu, according to a Gallup poll. Creating a new menu or improving an existing one takes time. A good menu stays true to a restaurants’ concept and maximizes profit. Selecting menu items.

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Menu Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Design 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S. So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining.

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2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 167