Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

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EATER

MARCH 28, 2025

Levy A host of diverse offerings are on the menu at Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, and other arenas this season. These baseball stadiums didnt start developing new menu items overnight or without forethought. One of the most important factors to consider, however, is that new menu items are hand-held or easily enjoyable finger foods.

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2023

What if I told you that your menu experience sucks and there is a technology that could fundamentally transform it to something truly spectacular? Well, that technology is called Augmented Reality (AR) and it delivers a complete reinvention of the way you present your menu to guests. You’d certainly be interested in learning more.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The leisurely long lunch: Despite my struggles with the Spanish-only menu at seafood spot Mi Compa Chava (the QR code menu did not want to cooperate with my Google Translate app), we managed to order an inordinate amount of raw and cooked seafood, washed down with Clamatos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Even the menu I created was designed to be simple so that a future, less experienced owner would never have to be under the thumb of a high-end, temperamental chef. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Other options for designated singles nights could include themed nights based on niche interests like sports or music. Present Quarterly Tasting Nights A tasting menu offers an exclusive and exciting experience for all guests. Businesses should consider a singles night where everyone can mingle with others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

Among the reasons restaurants fail (poor location, inadequate marketing, lack of staff and inventory control, uninspired menu, unreasonable pricing), customer theft is rarely on the radar. A note in the menu noting that guests will be charged would go a long way toward discouraging sticky fingers. Ask your server how to purchase them.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Likewise, Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux has succeeded in the casual dining segment due to its elevated, chef-driven menu and a mission to deliver a memorable game day experience for everyone who walks through their doors.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Whether through third-party sources or on-site signage, restaurants are relying more and more on data to day-part screens and menus as a way to boost per-order revenue. By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste. Try Different Technologies to Make Operations Super-Efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Sporting event (27 percent). However, 89 percent of the company’s revenue comes from its menu. Therefore, something must be said for eatertainment venues offering quality menu items. When it comes to eatertainment, it’s all about creating an experience as well as offering cool food and drink options on your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Tell your supplier your price points and the necessary ingredients for anything you’d like to put on the menu. You don’t want to add something to your menu that’s going to lose you money, and chances are they will be willing to work with you. They may find their way onto your menu forever. Sell chicken wings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Another area is to keep an eye on the menu. If you have a large menu with a bunch of items, consider consolidating it to what is trending. Having a large menu puts added pressure on the kitchen and servers. If you are a sports themed restaurant stick to the burgers and wings. Keep your menu small and concise.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Look at their pricing, menu offerings, branding, and customer reviews. Adapting to changing consumer behaviors: If diners are increasingly looking for healthier options or prioritizing convenience through delivery, adjusting your marketing and menu offerings can keep you ahead of the curve. Monitor and manage your online reputation.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

It is accepted in professional sports, like in so many other aspects of life: “You get what you pay for.” Whether a sporting team, tech company, banking institution, institution of higher education, or a restaurant – investment in this culture should be first and foremost. But I wonder – is this true?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

No one – I repeat – NO ONE – will ever be excited about a business (sporting team or restaurant) with lackluster goals, or none at all. There are many parallels between sports and what we do in restaurants. The most exciting and attractive businesses begin with BIG, BODACIOUS GOALS of WINNING!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. Dickey's Offer Full Bar Menu. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is now offering full bar service and bar menu.

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SpotOn

MARCH 21, 2025

Menu pricing is a delicate dance. Just when you've found the ideal menu item price, the cost of eggs skyrockets and you're back to square one. To make up for these prime costs, most restaurants add a "markup" to their menu prices. In which case, consider the gross profit margin menu pricing strategy.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Create a secret menu item. Make your email subscribers feel special by giving them exclusive access to a secret menu item. Go a step further and sell the ingredients on your online ordering menu , so customers can buy from you and follow along at home.

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EATER

APRIL 28, 2023

Her vegan soul menu at Cadence in New York City combines the flavors of her Virginia upbringing with her passion for sustainable, health-conscious dining. I wanted to work with professional sports teams as a physical therapist. That came from playing sports all my life. And it all started with too much partying.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. . ” Menu Anywhere. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

One of the client’s objectives was to provide a space that taught the practice of farm-to-table cooking, so we integrated a rooftop garden where the students can plant and harvest herbs and vegetables for the restaurant menu. This also provides a seasonal menu for the restaurant guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Working with a data analytics partner who has expertise in predictive and prescriptive modeling and acquisition analytics, restauranteurs can get the consumer insights they need, serve up the most appealing menu, and satisfy the appetite of their ideal customers. Causeway Solutions has conducted a monthly online survey of U.S.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes, clubs and resorts can support a separate department whose job it is to monitor all of these controls. [] LEARN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND Just like in the military or on a professional sports team – organization and respect for such is paramount to success. This is very apparent in clubs, resorts, and hotels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2024

This included schools, sports teams, hospitals, corporate officers, wedding venues, and much more. In building these personal relationships, we introduced these key stakeholders to the brand, our team, and our menu, giving them the opportunity to learn more about how we can mutually support each other as community partners.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

THINKING THAT EATING IS A CONTACT SPORT How many can you eat, how big of a steak, how fast can you get it down, how much better or faster are you than the person sitting across from you. Each has its place, but don’t confuse them within your menu and your concept. How did this become a thing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

You also can turn toward sports-themed times of year by hosting game days or team-specific events. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Take it up a notch and use your time and space to make guests a part of your menu ideation process. Encourage Interaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

Match Your Atmosphere to Your Brand Restaurant branding goes further than your logo, employee shirts, or the aesthetic of your menu. For example, if you’re a hip new sports bar, you might sponsor a day of fun activities in a park with a booth to sample your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. (“DRH”), one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") with 64 sports bars across five states. ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. Visit BuffaloWildWings.com.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Check out the scene at the new CPKC Stadium, the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium and one of the best places to eat in Kansas City People decked out in teal and red poured into the CPKC Stadium on a recent Saturday for a sold-out game. Serving up lemongrass pork at the Waldo Thai stand.

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EATER

JULY 3, 2024

It’s really important to realize that every four years there is something new or completely different that the country that is hosting has to adapt to when it comes to curating a menu. Are there any specific dishes on the menu that you’re excited about, or dishes that were developed specifically for this athlete’s village?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

I particularly like it because I'm heavy into outdoors and sports and the ocean. We are probably using more than 50 different types of fresh raw fruits and vegetables in our menu and some of that – such as apples for example – is not grown locally and has to be sourced out of state. Is that a growth path you see?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Have a cocktail or menu competition The next time you are changing up your menu, open up a slot for an item that will be created by a member of your kitchen or front of house staff. Whoever the team decides is the winner, that staff member wins the honor of having their item on the menu for a set amount of time.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff. These establishments often have a diverse menu and focus on high-quality service and ambiance. Bars Bars mainly serve alcoholic beverages and offer a limited food menu.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Choosing Your Concept & Bar Type Defining your concept Your concept is the main idea or theme and includes service style, cuisine, menu, and music. Your menu is more than just a list of food and drink. Keep it simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The traditional media channels that brands have relied on, such as TV and radio, suddenly weren’t reaching their customers—college sports, Olympics, major league sports were cancelled, truncated or experienced significant drops in viewership. We have no cushion (room for delay or error). How to smile through a mask.

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Most Popular Sports Bar Menu Items We broke down the most popular sports bar menu items this year. From tried-and-true classics to fresh bites, we’ve got the top ten menu items that rocked the sports bar scene. 2 – Pretzel Bites Simple, yet perfect. Did your favorites make the list?

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