7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Let’s take the guesswork out of starting your food business and set your establishment up for success. Do you want to find out which food items your customers love the most? Here, you take a look at the GDP growth, unemployment rates, and inflation in the restaurant industry. Start by deciding what you need to know.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

My business plan laid out my steppingstones: open three artisanal ice cream shops, create synergy, and ride out the cash flow. We had another big decision to make: do we change who we are at our core to accommodate a co-packer’s production approach, or do we figure out how to remain small batch at scale?

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Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

Managing special occasion promotions is easier than ever with the best POS system features and integrated online ordering. Loyalty Programs : Built-in systems to reward customers and trigger special occasion perks automatically. For example, you could offer a 20% discount on desserts for customers celebrating their birthdays.

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Specials POS Loyalty Program Inventory 78

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Ah…” when opportunity knocks, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket, in basketball or hockey you’ll miss every shot you don’t take, if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all,” …there are plenty of quotes that point to the same reality. This statement applies to all of us, in every situation, or any career. You might fail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

If you miss a day, it will take another week before it gets emptied. Taking these small measures will help keep your back area cleaner and safer for employees andpreventany unpleasant smellsfrom getting to the customer areas. It isnt an easy task, but if you know what you are doing you can take care of it. doesnt work.To

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order. Boosts Repeat Business: Special promotions, loyalty rewards, and exclusive deals encourage guests to return. Promotions and Discounts Special offers drive customer action.

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Email Marketing 2025 Marketing Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

” To discuss the firm's growth, the evolution of food marketing and its future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Alan A. What made this campaign truly special was its charitable component, especially during the challenges of COVID-19.

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Social Media Innovation Sustainability Marketing 386

EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Pairing a cookbook with a few carefully selected tools or specialty ingredients takes the gift to the next level, adding a personal touch and practical elements that help bring the recipes to life (and possibly convince less adventurous cooks that the book belongs in the kitchen instead of on a coffee table gathering dust).

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. You can also reach out to other local businesses or organizations to provide further context to search engines about your restaurant’s location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable.

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Management Management Recycling Sustainability 423

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents. And so Farrow’s organization set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Yet, too often, new multi-unit leaders are thrown in the deep end and left to “figure it out” without structured support. This transition takes time, but it’s essential for sustainable success. Learn more about the Academy and accept your special offer HERE. The result?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From washing dishes to plating the most intricate dish excellence prevails. [] NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN A DULL KNIFE Take care of your tools and your tools will take care of you. We can all agree on the power of food to unite us. [] COOKING FOR ANOTHER IS VERY PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL Cooks put it all out there.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2025

sunday.gravy Pizzana Known for their elevated take on Neapolitan pizza, Pizzana has become a staple in Los Angeles dining scene with several locations throughout the city. In the spirit of their generosity, weve also decided to take steps to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

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Food Supply Social Media Food Order Take-out 300

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Building a Competitive Menu We’ve seen that with chains building out a competitive menu featuring specialty items and showing off their culinary skills to attract customers. So let’s take this a step further. Generalized or Specialized? Size The first thought may be to hire the biggest, most known buying group.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To get the timing right, you need to send out emails at strategic moments, such as: After a first order: Send a welcome email thanking the customer, followed by a series of other emails reminding them to order again and then other ways they can place orders with your restaurant. Highlighting the deadlineOnly available this weekend!adds

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Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Online Ordering 195

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking. You can start by ruling out events that wont fit your venue. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Every restaurant and restaurateur are struggling to figure it out how am I going to make this work? The restaurant has been, is, and hopefully will remain a special place for gathering, celebrating, relaxing, learning about, and enjoying the work of the chef and mixologist. Is this our future a place we want to be?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

With deep roots in the restaurant industry, we’ve worked with our clients to test a number of strategies to take on Restaurant Week as an opportunity to attract new customers. While having a special menu for Restaurant Week is important, so is keeping your bottom line in check. But don’t stop there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Holidays provide restaurants with the opportunity to capitalize on the special moment by offering specials, events, and so much more exclusive to the holiday. With delectable pre-selected courses, the meal can feel more upscale and thus create an event that feels more special and memorable. Create a Prix Fixe Menu.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Advertising Events 563

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It might be a simple miscommunication, where the person taking the order misheard the customer’s special request. Customers expect to get what they ordered when they visit (or get take-out from) restaurants. Order accuracy starts at the very beginning of the process, with the person taking the order.

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Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 562

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. Train your staff to build other taking points. Net result?

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 567

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. Taking Advantage of Limited-Time Offerings Seasonal flavors extend beyond mere calendar changes; they are driven by consumer desires for limited-time offerings (LTOs).

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Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media 221

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The next step to optimizing your online presence is to take advantage of SEO so more customers find you. To get started collecting Google reviews, check out our article on How to Get More Google Reviews from Customers. Weekend-Only Deals : Feature a special menu item or exclusive discount available for just a few days.

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2025 Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

This year, Del Taco is offering three seafood specials through April 23, which Del Taco president Tom Rose calls the perfect combo for Lent season. Its enough for fast-food restaurants to take notice. Why fast-food restaurants observe seafood season and not other religious holidays According to Wendys, its seafood season.

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Seasonal Menu Dietary Restrictions Catering Social Media 282

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. By taking the time to celebrate their contributions, employers can strengthen the foundation of a supportive and engaged workplace.

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Insurance Healthcare Leadership Small Business 412

EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

population that dined out at least once in the past month, hoping to better understand how Americans are approaching dining out in this new era. Theres no overall trend driving dining culture, with diners pretty evenly split on what inspires them to dine out. The Vox Media Insights and Research team surveyed over 2,000 U.S.

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Social Media Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 248

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Last Year, By the Numbers Whether you're celebrating a romantic evening out or opting for a cozy night in, one thing is clear—Valentine’s Day is big business for restaurants as diners splurge on premium meals, wine and desserts. However: 41 percent said they planned to dine at home instead of dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Since most happy hours take place during the week, you can use them as an opportunity to draw in people who might not normally come out to your establishment. Make a Special Menu, Don't Include Everyday Things. Change Up Happy Hour Specials Every Week. If you really want to stand out, get creative with your cocktails.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It brings out the child-like playfulness, creativity, and spirited excitement in just about everyone. As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks.

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Advertising Social Media Food Truck Seasonal Menu 491

EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

Hes also become a self-appointed champion for those independent restaurants, which frequently end up with lines of customers out the door after Lee posts a positive review. Now, hes taking his restaurant advocacy one step further with a new partnership with point-of-sale platform Toast.

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Social Media Small Business Front of House Point of Sale 246

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

And yet, the diner who walks out with your logo beer mug is damaging your restaurant’s bottom line. After a guest thief takes what they want, the restaurant must purchase replacements and eventually report the thefts to their insurance company, which in the long run will raise their premiums, creating another drag on profitability.

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Back of House Fine Dining Take-out Social Media 491

Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

Connections give a dish special value, added importance, and character that goes beyond flavor and visual appeal. He ran a restaurant in Tijuana where out of necessity one night, he put together the famous salad with the ingredients on hand. As examples, any restaurant can, and so many do, offer Caesar Salad as a menu staple.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Travel Presentation 338

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2025

When issues are identified, we take additional steps to trace and identify other reservations connected to these known problematic users. The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to seek out digital solutions for operations. How did it affect Tock and the industry's acceptance of technology as a needed resource?

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Reservations Fine Dining 2024 2023 251

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2025

Mother’s Day reigns queen as the largest dining-out holiday of the year, with Americans projected to spend around $35.7 As we delve deeper into the dynamics of special occasion dining, let’s now explore who is heading out to celebrate Mother’s Day. billion on celebrations this year.

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