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Eatertainment Explained

Modern Restaurant Management

As a concept, “eatertainment” is not new. It’s evolved from the “arcade and pizza” format of Chuck E. Cheese and Gattiland to venues that offer several activities including Pinstripes and the ever-expanding Punch Bowl Social and target adults. Eatertainment is defined as “a guest experience that involves food and/or beverage dining before, after, or during other activities.” The “eatertainment” concept emerged in the early 2000s due to the ri

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12 Restaurant Lunch Specials: Make Lunch the Most Important Meal of the Day ???

7 Shifts

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Get ahead of it with our 12 favorite restaurant lunch special ideas for you to feature.

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The 20 Best Point Of Sale (POS) Systems For Restaurants

Restaurant Den

Managing a restaurant requires organizing and overseeing many different moving parts. From the food to the accounting, these tasks are hard to keep organized and on point. POS systems for restaurants are designed to streamline certain tasks and help you run a smooth operation. The post The 20 Best Point Of Sale (POS) Systems For Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant Den.

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25 Restaurant Event Ideas and How to Run Them

Eat Restaurant Management

Events are a great way to draw people to your restaurant, whether on a big holiday weekend or a slow weeknight. If a restaurant has promised a memorable experience , diners are bound to come in, enjoy their meal, and be entertained. From hosting an 80s Fever Night to running a quirky dating event, these 25 restaurant event ideas will attract huge crowds – without breaking the bank for your business.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Garage Doors Drafted for Entertainment Complex

Modern Restaurant Management

Which came first, the chicken or … the pickle? At the newest location for Chicken N Pickle® in Wichita, Kansas, the answer is: the garage doors. Yes, garage doors. The unique indoor/outdoor entertainment complex features a sprawling setting with pickleball courts, a variety of yard games, a restaurant and sports bar. The casual dining restaurant was designed with an open-air concept — except when the weather turns bad.

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MRM Plant-Based: Trends in Meatless and Copper Branch Expands in Time for Veganuary

Modern Restaurant Management

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Meatless Trends. As more meatless options become popular throughout the hospitality scene, Tripleseat released three popular menu options trending this holiday season as restaurants prepare for dinner parties.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Holiday Traffic Not Enough. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. This was largely due to a favorable shift in the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Chargebacks: A Fast-Growing Threat Facing the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The sales model referred to as “buy online, pick up in store”—commonly shortened to BOPUS—is one of the fastest-growing trends in the food service industry. After all, what’s not to love about this sales channel? The arrival of BOPUS means your customers can have access to your products at any time with just a couple of clicks.

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Optimizing the Candidate Experience in Five Simple Ways

Modern Restaurant Management

When you are part of the restaurant industry, catch phrases such as “low unemployment rate” and “revolving door” seem to find their way into any conversation involving hiring and retention. While these statements are indeed valid and supported by statistics, they don’t solve the underlying problem. Candidates are aware that every restaurant is competing for the next best employee.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Burger Brawl: The Best Cities for Burger King and McDonald’s Lovers

Modern Restaurant Management

Would you ever consider moving to a new city because it had a high concentration of your favorite fast food restaurants? If that sounds like you, Apartment Guide has come out with some interesting data. Using national housing trend data, they have compiled a list of cities that have the highest per-capita instances of either a Burger King or McDonalds restaurant.

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Three Trends That Will Keep Restaurateurs on Their Toes in 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

Expect a collision of trends to mark the restaurant industry in 2020 as ambitious operators in today’s increasingly marijuana friendly environment test both legal limits and consumer appetites by looking to launch cannabis cafes that serve farm-to-table … everything. That’s on one front, at least, as restaurateurs across the country scramble to get a piece of the action as the fledgling cannabis tourism industry starts to take off.

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Preventing Dreaded Dead Zones in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Now that we live in an age where we have basically unlimited choices when it comes to cell service provider and brand of phone, it might seem impossible that there could be such a thing as a dead zone anymore. Sadly, they do exist. Dead zones , or areas where consumers receive no cell signal whatsoever, are common in certain areas such as inside of concrete, steel, and glass restaurants.

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Three Simple Ways Restaurant Owners Can Boost Retention and Drive Recruitment 

Modern Restaurant Management

The food and beverage industry employed more than five million Americans in 2018, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With such a significant portion of the American economy involved in food service, the business health of America’s restaurants can have a significant ripple effect. The BLS also notes that the job outlook for restaurant worker positions is “excellent because many workers leave the occupation each year, resulting in numerous job openings.&#

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program