Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

New design solutions we’re considering include temporary enclosures around existing seating groups, devising clever touchless delivery systems inside existing and new restaurants, rethinking the curbside pickup landscape for our mixed-use projects as a starting point. How would this affect the design of the adjacent retail storefront?

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EATER

JULY 24, 2020

Public health officials urge everyone to consider not only their own safety, but also the risks they impose on others by going about their daily lives. Outdoor seating also eliminates ventilation systems as a means of transmission. Still, seating diners outside doesn’t entirely extinguish risk for employees.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 19, 2020

Right now, restaurants are relying heavily on outdoor patio seating for a large part of their dine-in revenue. If you have the available space, patio seating is a great way to boost your sales and keep customers safe during the pandemic. However, it’s essential that restauranteurs get their outdoor seating right: .

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

With health and safety being a top priority for many diners, demonstrating a commitment to a hygienic environment will be critical to your restaurant's success. Expand or Remodel Expanding your restaurant's outside seating area with a deck, patio or tent, could bring you real financial benefits. Join your local chamber of commerce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” DeliverThat also released an extensive driver education program to ensure the level of quality and safety during current Covid-19 conditions.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Architectural Digest writer Laura Itzkowitz, New York restaurants have seen a major expansion in outdoor dining space thanks to the Open Streets plan that “gives restaurant owners permission to expand their footprint onto the sidewalks and streets on the weekends provided they meet certain criteria” (5).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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The Rail

APRIL 14, 2023

There are many other reasons why your eatery might require a renovation, like the fact that there’s not enough room in the kitchen or in storage areas to help the staff be more efficient. Adding more seating. Some restaurant owners see a 600-square-foot kitchen cost in the ballpark of $300,000.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion in 2019, with pet eatertainment becoming increasingly popular as pet owners look to safely enjoy outdoor activities with their pets by their sides,” said Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. Guests will have the opportunity to grab a front-row seat to watch fresh bread being baked from start to finish!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” doubled the number of ghost kitchens worldwide since June 2020. ” Nathan's Gets the Ghost. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

32 percent of survey takers chose outdoor seating availability as a factor in their dining-out comfort level. Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Broader SMB concerns.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

The same New York Times story found that 80 to 85 percent of Crafted Hospitality group's kitchen employees have moved out of New York City. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. Do you need a host to seat guests or someone to hello pack up delivery orders?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority. Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

At the weekly staff meeting, they came up with an ad hoc plan: One group of staff members developed their first COVID safety protocols, ordering hand sanitizer, scheduling hand-washing breaks, and putting lines of blue painter’s tape across the floor of the restaurant to show people how to stay six feet apart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Noodles & Company Launches Ghost Kitchen. Noodles & Company launched its first ghost kitchen test in Chicago. Noodles & Company's Humboldt Park ghost kitchen is located at 3220 W. Nathan’s Famous added Arthur Treacher’s to the brand’s portfolio, now available as a ghost kitchen concept.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

That said, restaurants and bars are struggling, and with a total lack of federal support, their only option is to fill seats, and use social media to do so. By June, every state had allowed restaurants to reopen in some capacity, whether that was dining outdoors only, with party limits, or with a capped indoor capacity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What Technology that helps kitchens manage and time orders from multiple channels will be key to keeping pace and ensuring diners stay happy and loyal.” Diners can also expect to see more ghost kitchens. 55 percent plan to add more space for pick-up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The robotic kitchen runs on batteries instead of a diesel generator. Cleanliness – The robotic kitchen is NSF 169 certified, which is the equivalent to best in class sanitation, to ensure customers know that their blend is created in the cleanest, safest, and most sanitary environment possible. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?DoorDash?

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EATER

JULY 21, 2020

Diners on Mi Tocaya Antojería’s outdoor patio are ordering and sharing Davila’s larger format dishes like carne asada and pollo con mole negro. The kitchen is happy to divide food onto separate plates if customers ask, he says, but for the most part, people are comfortable sharing. The coronavirus pandemic has devastated restaurants.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Restaurateurs’ complaints about third-party delivery services have taken on a different urgency as we near a year of pandemic health and safety restrictions. When outdoor dining was allowed in San Francisco, Brackett says the restaurant was able to break even, or even turn a small profit, with its 26 outdoor seats.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Ensure health and safety protocols are met. Adhering to health and safety protocols addressing the protection of both customers and employees helps to ensure their well-being. Make sure your automated manager log includes a health and safety checklist. Track employee engagement (or lack thereof). Conclusion.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Ensure health and safety protocols are met. Adhering to health and safety protocols addressing the protection of both customers and employees helps to ensure their well-being. Make sure your automated manager log includes a health and safety checklist. Track employee engagement (or lack thereof). Conclusion.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

By Briana Hilton, Contributor Most Americans express how important visible cleanliness is, whether dining indoors (93%), outdoors (92%), or when ordering takeout (92%), according to a P&G Professional survey that highlighted sentiments and preferences surrounding cleanliness as the pandemic impacted perceptions of restaurants.

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Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

Outdoor service distancing guidelines are still in place. To comply with the requirements, make sure you abide by the Social Distancing Protocol and Health and Safety Plan checklists and post the appropriate signage ( required posters ). kitchen layout, takeout utensils and packaging, reservation and ordering systems, etc.)

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EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When hiking, practice bear safety protocols, and keep an eye out for animals around resorts, in towns, and while driving along the Trans-Canada Highway (though well-maintained fences and wildlife overpasses generally keep the roads free). The woodsy Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant brings the outdoors in with forest-inspired dining rooms.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Conceptualized by chef/owner Brian Nasajon and bar manager/owner Ben Potts, the restaurant is a 120-seat eatery with a playful, globally-inspired menu and vibrant after-hours bar where innovative food and drinks go hand in hand. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. Super Burger for Two priced at $60.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Designated outdoor seating space, on the other hand, has gained value. Establishments that have smaller kitchens, no serving staff or no seating, like bakeries or cafes, can afford to pay around 12.5%. . This also includes building parklets, opening delivery windows or creating outdoor seating.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The kitchen, preparation, and storage areas should comprise the rest of the space in your restaurant. You must also provide enough room for the free flow of customer and server traffic between seating, tables, and other fixtures. It also ensures smooth yet minimum movement which impacts productivity and safety.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Ghost Kitchens Will Likely be Short-Lived. The past year saw the rise of ghost kitchens as a way to operate with lower overhead and labor costs. The pandemic caused a major shift from indoor dining to outdoors. Increased Safety and Sanitation. Transformation of Dining Rooms.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. You need to be in sync with whatever the regulations are in your specific location.”

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

But it’s never a good idea to forge ahead with a restaurant kitchen or dining room design with no real floor plan. Outdoor dining. That’s why it’s crucial to get the kitchen areas right the first time. After the kitchen area has been determined, design a floor plan that puts safety first. Prep kitchen.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

This means you’ll have to continue to follow strict safety protocols to make sure everyone is safe and that your restaurant remains on the right side of the law. A mobile, tablet-based POS streamlines the order process because it allows servers to take orders tableside and send them directly to the kitchen. Finally, consider time-off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities, margin issues, and lack of safety net to restaurants in a way the industry is still recovering from. – Pooja S.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. Cost control.

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Society Insurance

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As demand for outdoor dining has grown quickly, cities everywhere have seen streets transformed by something known as a ‘streatery.’ A streatery is typically an area located directly outside a restaurant that is converted to seating for restaurant guests. However, public safety also needs to be taken into account.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant will remain safe from the contagion. Depending on your local regulations, expand restaurant seating to ensure as much space as possible. Protect Your Employees.

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