Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 13, 2025
Franchising has always been about more than profit. For me, it’s about people — and more specifically, my family. My father was one of the original Subway franchisees in our region over 20 years ago. We built the business side by side, and that experience has shaped how I think about entrepreneurship, relationships and leadership to this day.
ChowNow
JUNE 12, 2025
There’s one problem every restaurant owner is trying to solve: how to increase restaurant sales without spending money on expensive ads or giving up huge chunks of profits to third-party apps. It’s tempting to chase quick wins with deep discounts or paid promos, but those tactics usually eat into your margins as fast as they spike short-term numbers.
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Restaurant Business
JUNE 13, 2025
Fast-food restaurant giant McDonald's resolved a four-year legal battle with The Weather Channel owner Byron Allen over advertising practices and agreed to continue ad purchases. Key insights for restaurant operators on navigating media partnerships and discrimination claims.
The Rail
JUNE 11, 2025
By Jane Mitchell, Contributor Opening a second restaurant is an exciting milestone for any culinary entrepreneur. It means your brand has found its footing, and demand is high enough to justify expansion. But as thrilling as it is, expanding into a second location comes with its own unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to the logistics of moving into a new space while keeping your original restaurant running smoothly.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 13, 2025
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Best of Panama (BoP) is always guaranteed to grab headlines, but this year’s competition was especially newsworthy. Hacienda La Esmeralda won all three main categories, a first for the competition, and achieved record-breaking scores of 97 and 98 points for its natural and washed Geshas, respectively.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 16, 2025
A new piece of legislation has recently caught the attention of restaurant workers and employers alike: the No Tax on Tips Act. Both the House and Senate have introduced versions of the bill, which, if passed, would allow tipped workers to exempt a portion of their tip income from federal taxes. The proposal fulfills campaign promises from both sides of the political aisle, but for restaurant operators, it raises real and immediate questions.
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Restaurant Business
JUNE 13, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evo
Restaurant Technology Guys
JUNE 13, 2025
Introduction In an era where the online experience is integral to business operations, Hamed Mazrouei, founder of Vivant and Milagro, shines a light on the importance of staying connected and retaining customers in the restaurant industry.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 15, 2025
Current market challenges mean it’s never been harder to operate a coffee business – and this includes marketing and branding. High and volatile green coffee prices , along with increasing operational costs, are creating a more competitive market. Brands are forced to strike a balance between quality, value, and customer service. Simultaneously, specialty coffee consumers have more choices than ever before, putting more pressure on cafés and roasters to capture their attention.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 17, 2025
For restaurants, seasonal staffing is a constant juggling act. When gearing up for patio season, holiday rushes, or summer tourism surges, operators rely on a rotating cast of temporary workers to keep the business running smoothly. High turnover is often seen as inevitable in seasonal roles. However, with the right strategy, restaurants can build a stronger, more reliable seasonal workforce and improve the guest experience in the process.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
ChowNow
JUNE 12, 2025
Vourla Mediterranean Grill & Cafe is a restaurant specializing in Turkish cuisine and various Mediterranean dishes, located in Naples, Florida. Established in 2019, the restaurant is owned and managed by Ekrem Ilhan, who combines his background as an engineer with restaurant operations to deliver authentic flavors to local diners. Vourla faced the challenge of maintaining profitability while competing in a crowded delivery marketplace.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 11, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens Th
QSR Automations
JUNE 10, 2025
Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., a leading back-of-house operations platform provider for the restaurant industry, and QSR Automations, LLC, a global kitchen operations technology company, today announced their intention to merge.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 10, 2025
A coffee roastery is like any other workplace, where operators have a responsibility to keep themselves and their colleagues safe from hazards. The job is not only physically demanding, requiring lifting and moving heavy sacks of green coffee, but it also poses other long-term health risks if proper procedures aren’t in place. One of the main concerns is the release of volatile compounds and chemicals during the roasting process.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 11, 2025
The way people find and connect with food has changed over the years; Gen Z, especially, is driving that shift. They discover new spots online, make decisions fast, and care just as much about the story behind what they’re eating as they do about the food itself. That shift has made family-owned businesses think differently about what it means to stay relevant.
Black Box Intelligence
JUNE 11, 2025
From Menu to Momentum: Connecting Menu Innovation to Real Business Impact How To Ensure Your Menu Innovation Hits Today’s guests crave more than just a meal. They want an experience. Whether it’s new flavors, diet specific or just something they haven’t tried before that excites them, menu innovation is key to meeting evolving consumer choices.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 13, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the
Lavu
JUNE 13, 2025
Opening an in-house dining space isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategic move for businesses looking to boost employee satisfaction and streamline operations. If you’re wondering how to open a corporate cafeteria, this guide will walk you through every critical step. From planning the layout to managing food services and ensuring compliance, we’ll cover what it takes to launch a profitable, well-run cafeteria in 2025.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Crunchtime
JUNE 11, 2025
Learn how AI is helping restaurants optimize their inventory levels Managing food costs continues to be a top focus for operators nationwide. One of the key strategies to accomplish this is to improve vendor orders, ensuring that each store optimizes stock levels with just the right amount of product to meet demand in each store.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 16, 2025
More than half (54 percent) of independent restaurant owners report making half as much or less than this same time last year, according to a report from Alignable with 51 percent saying customer spending is “much lower” than 2024. Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns. “There’s a lack of clarity with regards to the timing implications of tariffs and the exact cost impact, thus creating chaos in not only planning but in pricing for dail
Restaurant Technology Guys
JUNE 15, 2025
Introduction In today’s ever-connected digital landscape, managing a restaurant’s reputation has never been more crucial. Online reviews can make or break your business, and staying on top of them is critical. But how do restaurant operators effectively manage this overwhelming task?
Restaurant Business
JUNE 11, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The imp
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Lavu
JUNE 13, 2025
The way customers pay is evolving, and restaurants are adapting quickly. If you’re wondering why restaurants are going cashless, the answer lies in speed, security, and customer preference. Cashless systems streamline operations, reduce theft risk, and align with the growing demand for contactless experiences. In 2025, staying competitive means embracing digital payment trends.
Squirrel Systems
JUNE 11, 2025
In today’s hospitality landscape, guest expectations are higher than ever. Whether dining in a busy restaurant or staying at a full-service hotel, customers value speed, personalization, and seamless service. To meet these demands, many operators are turning to cloud POS systems —a powerful technology that improves guest satisfaction from the first interaction to the final payment.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 12, 2025
For many restaurant owners, delivery has become critical for profitability, especially as customer demand increases. Unfortunately, due to strain on resources, most restaurant owners no longer believe they can offer their customers a positive direct-delivery experience. Third-party apps have become so entrenched in consumer habits that many operators worry it’s no longer even worth trying to offer delivery on their own.
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JUNE 16, 2025
The restaurant landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for operators who are ready to embrace change. We gathered top industry leaders to discuss the trends surfaced in our 2025 State of Digital Report. They shared what’s working, what’s not, and where the smart money is going. Here are the highlights from the webinar conversation: 1.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 16, 2025
The Bottom Line: The chain’s sudden profitability problems and the questions surrounding its McDonald’s partnership show just how difficult it is to operate a doughnut chain at scale.
SpotOn
JUNE 16, 2025
San Francisco, CA – June 16, 2025 — SpotOn, a leading restaurant management system, today announced GoTo Place (GoTo), the new mobile-first ordering channel, bringing together the power of integrated online ordering , loyalty , deals , waitlist, reservations , and push notifications to engage guests. As the industry faces a wave of “super apps,” GoTo levels the playing field for restaurants that are no longer willing to turn over data, revenue, and control to a third
Crunchtime
JUNE 12, 2025
The pub and restaurant sector is under pressure. Costs are rising, operations are becoming more complex, and guest expectations continue to evolve. As operators juggle multiple sites, brands, and technology systems, maintaining control and delivering consistent, high-quality guest experiences is increasingly difficult.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 10, 2025
Even as many US households feel financially squeezed, eating out remains a top priority. Attest’s 2025 US Spending Trends Report finds that once basic bills are covered, prepared food – whether at restaurants or via takeout – is the most likely place Americans will spend extra cash. Just over 57 percent of consumers report spending on takeout food each month and 51.5 percent say they dine out at restaurants, which is more than the roughly 45 percent who make purchases in the ap
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
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