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.

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Innovation Social Media Seasonal Menu 493

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This includes hours of operation (including holiday updates), your website link, phone number, and menu. Plus, reviews give curious guests insight into what kind of experience they can expect, influencing their decision to place an order. Think about your menu, atmosphere, and target audience, then choose events that align with them.

2025 195

2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

An actually good season of Great British Bake Off ! But if theres one thing that can drag me screaming back to 2020, its a menu QR code. Give me a paper menu! Please stop getting your food supply information from trad wives and carnivore diet influencers. Or even a roving chalkboard! Kat Thompson, associate editor

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2024 Food Food Supply Restaurant Law 274

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 567

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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Menu Cash Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. This dish's popularity during Super Bowl season shows how Americans often turn to familiar comfort foods for major sporting events.

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2024 Food Order Delivery Sports 309

The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Leveraging engaging and authentic video content allows restaurants to showcase their menu offerings, build a recognizable brand identity, and create a loyal base of regulars and word-of-mouth referrals. Showcasing New Menu Items and Specials While many aspects of a restaurant shape the experience guests have, the most important is the menu.

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Serving Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 130

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pick your event idea by looking at your: Venue size and layout Customer demographic Available resources Time of year (season) Community Write out each of these factors, and a picture will emerge of which restaurant event idea will best fit your location. Get the word out to regulars and people curious about your restaurant.

Events 195

Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

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 520

Consumer Goods Social Media Influencer Seasonal Menu 520

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 481

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.

Social Media 450

Social Media 2024 Seasonal Menu 2023 450

EATER

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 1985, Plaza Mayor incorporated pan dulce to its menu of Spanish classics think paella, potato tortillas, and grilled octopus because of a hunch that it would pair well with the tart sidra, or Spanish cider, served at the time. And there are generally no workarounds to the long lines during the holiday season.

Point of Sale 290

Point of Sale Merchandise Pricing Seasonal Menu 290

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.

Loyalty Program 489

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 489

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Increase sales by promoting high-margin menu items and special offers. Factor in seasonal trends: If your restaurant has seasonal peaks and slow periods, adjust your budget accordingly. You might need to spend more on marketing before busy seasons and scale back during slower months. Looking to promote new menu items?

Marketing 195

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

Menu 401

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 401

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

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.

Loyalty Program 391

Loyalty Program Advertising Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 391

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. A stale menu is not cost effective, ignorant of quality issues with ingredients, uninspiring for employees, and just plain boring. Winter is, by far my favorite season to plan menus.

Seasonal Menu 318

Seasonal Menu Front of House Presentation Menu 318

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 508

Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 508

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. And it works 59% of respondents say marketing emails influence their purchase decisions. Promotions and Discounts Special offers drive customer action.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing 2025 Marketing Online Ordering 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. It is affected by seasonality, market prices, and even pop culture. It all depends on the kind of restaurant and what's on your menu.

Food 370

Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Pricing 370

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences. Stronger brand connection : Your logo, colors, and menu are front and center. Lower menu prices : No need to inflate prices to cover third-party fees.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

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 450

Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 450

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

Seasonal Menu 309

Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 309

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.

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Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Hotels Beverage 474

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

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These relationships introduced regional culinary practices, but Phuket also felt culinary influences from the greater Muslim world, South Asia, and even Europe by extension. During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners.

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Seasonal Menu Hotels Back of House Front of House 322

EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chef Samuel Clonts and general manager Raymond Trinh created their version of the dish as an ode to their Arizona roots “When people ask us about what type of food [we serve], we kind of fall back on saying ‘Modern American’ or ‘New American,’ but I think overall it’s very much a New York-style menu,” says 63 Clinton co-owner Raymond Trinh.

Menu 243

Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House Influencer 243

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

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 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

2020 419

2020 Point of Sale Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Consider a variety of different topics, including: Products : Highlight unique offerings, such as seasonal menu items or special ingredients, that can entice audiences to experience your brand for the first time or encourage customers to return and try something new.

Franchise 450

Franchise Franchising Marketing Social Media 450

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

Restaurants are highlighting locally sourced, organic, and regenerative ingredients, emphasizing seasonality and reducing carbon footprints. Menus are becoming more transparent, allowing diners to trace the origin of each ingredient. This approach offers a nostalgic yet contemporary dining experience.

2025 85

2025 Menu Food Fine Dining 85

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling! Savvy operators will adapt their menu and model to accommodate more flexible ordering options – but with a renewed focus on the bottom line.

2024 474

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent. 58 percent of consumers rate healthy options on menu as important, with families rating this the highest at 74 percent, followed by Millennials at 71 percent.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

To me the word ‘brasserie’ means a nice French eatery that features many classic menu items like steak frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, and more,” and the ambiance should be refined but still casual enough to visit on a weeknight. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams.

Food 326

Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 326

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Most common challenges for US F&B business owners: 1.

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Food Truck Fast Casual 2024 Food 251