Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These classic flavors are beloved by many, but there’s also an appetite for innovative twists and new sensations that capture the essence of the season in exciting ways. Today’s consumers are on the hunt for bold and unique flavor combinations that enhance their seasonal experiences.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

For instance, "Discover which menu items are most popular among our target market" is a clear and focused goal. If your market research goal is to introduce a new menu item, you can measure its success by tracking its sales and customer feedback. Instead of having a vague goal like "Improve my business," make your goals more specific.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding your target market is the foundation of making smart decisions for your menu, pricing, and overall guest experience. Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

You take your seat at a table embedded with a touchscreen menu. Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. Need a drink?

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

Seafood season offerings from Wendys McDonalds and Popeyes. Why fast-food restaurants observe seafood season and not other religious holidays According to Wendys, its seafood season. Arbys has a limited time menu of crispy fish sandwiches. Americans love pumpkin spice latte season and when the McRib is back.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Understanding the Fractional CFO Role A fractional CFO is a seasoned financial expert who partners with businesses on a part-time or contract basis. Strategic Cash Flow Management Restaurants often grapple with cash flow challenges due to seasonality, fluctuating customer demand, and variable/fixed costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“Egg demand was relatively stable in the early 2000s and seasonality played a much bigger role in peak demand periods than it does today,” said Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

How each area contributes to the whole is a lesson learned in large properties like hotels, resorts, and clubs. [] MENU DIVERSITY A multi-outlet hotel, as an example, will likely have a breakfast restaurant, a family oriented mid-priced restaurant, and a fine-dining operation.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Here are some Halloween cocktail ideas that will thrill your guests and add seasonal flair to your menu. These Halloween-themed cocktails not only embody the spooky spirit of the season but also offer your customers fun, Instagram-worthy drinks to enhance their celebration. Chambord ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. Thirty Nine’s menu highlights high-protein and precolonial ingredients.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“Egg demand was relatively stable in the early 2000s and seasonality played a much bigger role in peak demand periods than it does today,” said Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

As the chill of winter fades and patio season returns, restaurant owners have a prime opportunity to prepare their HVAC systems for the demands of spring. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, a proactive maintenance approach can prevent costly repairs, improve energy efficiency, and ensure diners stay comfortable throughout the season.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. Data can help you create a menu that contains more of your customers favorites so you can phase out underperforming dishes. Optimize your menu based on sales trends.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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EATER

MARCH 26, 2025

And if French isnt speaking to you but the George V universe is, an exceptionally good second option is chef Simone Zanonis Mediterranean menu (with set or a la carte options) at Le George. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

in Food Science Management Martinez said that to tailor an existing menu to match guest snacking preferences, operators need to capitalize on social media trends, connect to cultural relevancy and plan around seasonality. "Whether "Now more than ever, consumers are seeking more value menu options.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday season brings bustling crowds, higher sales, and festive celebrations, making it a prime time for restaurants and bars. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Every order placed at a kiosk generates valuable data, allowing restaurants to better understand customer preferences, forecast demand, and optimize menu offerings. Digital menus and smart signage. Printed menus can quickly become outdated, forcing restaurants to reprint every time a seasonal dish is introduced or prices change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. billion by 2031, operators are hoping an early PSL season will drive additional revenue after a consumer pullback in spending. "Call

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains. The bottom of the Yang’s Kitchen menu notes to diners, “We are working with Zero Foodprint to restore the planet.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating traditions, and indulging in seasonal treats. Whether youre hosting a cozy night in or a sparkling holiday party, these five cocktails are guaranteed to impress your guests and add a touch of holiday magic to your menu.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This includes hours of operation (including holiday updates), your website link, phone number, and menu. Limited-time offers like happy hour, seasonal specials, and holiday-inspired promotions tap into a persons fear of missing out (FOMO) and encourage immediate action. Upload high-quality photos. to drive spontaneous visits.

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ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

Instead of constantly playing defence with menu updates, imagine a centralized system that allows you to make menu changes instantly across every delivery app and direct ordering platform. What is Menu Management Software? Think of menu management software as the control center for all your restaurants menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Sure, we all keep our excitement levels high when we first open, but over time, seasonality, employee issues, and the realization that weekends and evenings will never be yours start to chip away at that excitement. It will take effort, but at the end of the day, it is only the equivalent of a baseball season. Let’s get started.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. Creating strategic LTOs is a great way to keep customers interested each season on the brand, but it's also important to be strategic about the recipes you create.

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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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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! there is much that the Eater staff would like to say goodbye to as we move into 2025. Or even a roving chalkboard!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

For consumers, LTOs often bring to mind seasonal offerings that have become synonymous with specific times of the year. Any quick-service restaurant endeavoring to increase consumer engagement and create a dynamic brand needs to consider making LTOs a significant part of their menu development. For our Wing It On!

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