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.
EATER
JUNE 9, 2025
Whether you need a massive, dad-coded vault or a chair with a built-in beer stash (because getting up sounds hard), these coolers will rule your warm-weather kickbacks Whether you’re packing up frankfurters for a weekend in the woods or rolling up to a pool party with brewskies to share, you’re going to need some portable cold storage, aka a cooler.
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Goliath Consulting
JUNE 8, 2025
Smart ways to keep your restaurant or bar running cool, safe, and efficient all season long. Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and—if you’re not prepared—hot kitchens that slow down service, impact food quality, and push your staff to the edge. For restaurant and bar owners, getting your kitchen ready for rising temperatures isn’t just about comfort; it’s about performance, food safety, and protecting your bottom line.
ChowNow
JUNE 6, 2025
An “About Us” page for a restaurant website is almost always written as an afterthought, or was created so long ago, it no longer reflects the restaurant’s personality or values. And operators who don’t have one at all are missing out on a huge opportunity to tell their restaurant’s story, connect with new customers, and distinguish themselves from other restaurants in their area.
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.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 11, 2025
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Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 6, 2025
For an industry full of leaders long ago accustomed to handling staffing shortages, the past few years have but restauranteurs to the test. The next few will be no different. Long-running demographic trends colliding with the lingering effects of the pandemic have many feeling we are in the middle of one of the most difficult decades the industry has ever faced.
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ChowNow
JUNE 6, 2025
77% of diners go online to research a restaurant before deciding where to eat. And of that group, 68% said they were discouraged from going to a restaurant because they didn’t like what they saw. That’s a significant amount of lost business tied to something you can improve on your own, but the problem is that most operators have no idea where to begin fixing the issue.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 9, 2025
In specialty coffee, few tools are as essential as the grinder. Whether in a café, at home, or on the go, making excellent coffee is impossible without a consistent, high-performing grinder. Brewing coffee while travelling or outdoors usually means investing in a traditional hand grinder, often requiring patience and labour to achieve the optimal grind size, especially when grinding larger doses.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 6, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more 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 kitche
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 6, 2025
The restaurant industry is highly competitive. If you don’t stand out from the sea of options for diners, you may not bring enough guests through the door to stay afloat. Video marketing can be your secret weapon. Naturally engaging for the senses, videos attract attention in a sea of content, get diners interested in your menu, and encourage visitors.
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.
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.
Lavu
JUNE 6, 2025
Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain.
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.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 11, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu 7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars 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 $15 wage America's F
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 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
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.
The Restaurant Group
JUNE 7, 2025
Restaurant food photography can transform your business, enhancing customer attraction and boosting sales significantly. Introduction Visual appeal is vital in the food industry. Customers first eat with their eyes. Quality restaurant food photography helps attract more customers, increasing sales and customer satisfaction. Capturing delicious images ensures potential diners feel hungry even before tasting the dishes.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 9, 2025
Investment in coffee education reached an all-time high during the pandemic, as more people sought to replicate café-quality drinks at home. Consumer knowledge has continued to increase in the years since, further bolstering innovation in the at-home coffee market. According to the US’ National Coffee Association, 71% of past-day consumption occurred at home in early 2025, up from 63% in 2020.
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.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 6, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu Papa Johns, Jack in the Box, Mooyah and more shake up C-suites 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 $15
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 9, 2025
AI has made promises. Big ones. If you’ve ever watched a keynote or demo, you’ve likely heard some version of: “Just give it your data—and watch the magic happen.” As a business operator who works with data daily, I decided to test that idea the hard way: could I use GPT to create consistent, integrated operational reports across multiple store locations…without a formal data layer?
Hot Schedules
JUNE 9, 2025
Explore how AI is transforming restaurants, optimizing operations, enhancing dining experiences, and driving profitability from our recent AI fireside chat recap.
Lavu
JUNE 6, 2025
Choosing the right restaurant POS software can make or break your business in today’s competitive dining landscape. The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. With so many options available in 2025, finding a solution that fits your restaurant’s unique needs is essential.
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
JUNE 5, 2025
Cup scores are considered by some an objective measure of coffee quality, but they have been met with increasing criticism in recent years. Scoring dictates the prices producers receive, reaffirming the widely held belief that the value of coffee is more than just a numerical rating. Despite all efforts to cup fairly and consistently, the reliance on human-led sensory assessment means decision-making is always subjective to a degree.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 5, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges 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
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 5, 2025
Food waste is one of the restaurant industry’s most persistent and costly challenges. According to ReFED , restaurants in the United States alone waste 5.76 million tons of food every year. That food waste equates to billions of dollars literally thrown away. In today’s climate of inflation and economic uncertainty, cutting waste is not just an environmental responsibility, it’s a critical business strategy.
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.
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.
Paper Chase Accountancy
JUNE 9, 2025
“Time is money” is an old saying that rings especially true in the fast-paced restaurant industry. With the myriad responsibilities a restaurant owner juggles, it’s easy to overlook the financial side of things. Yet, they’d be hard-pressed to deny the importance of accurate bookkeeping. That’s where bookkeeping software for restaurants comes into play.
Squirrel Systems
JUNE 10, 2025
At Squirrel Systems, we understand that running a restaurant is a dynamic and fast-paced endeavor. That’s why our Squirrel 11 product is designed to help you manage your operations seamlessly, without ever having to leave the floor. This week, we’re spotlighting some of the key features that make this possible. Immediate Changes at Your Fingertips With Squirrel 11, changes made at FOH on the POS take effect immediately, allowing you to adapt to any situation on the fly.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 5, 2025
The drive-thru beverage chain’s expanded menu test is now in 32 locations. While it comes with a lower profit, the company believes it can capture more beverage occasions. But it won’t mess up operations.
App Institute
JUNE 5, 2025
To manage a busy and competitive restaurant, having the correct instruments is necessary for smooth service and content customers. A restaurant needs to have a reliable point-of-sale system as a top priority. There’s more to a restaurant POS system than only handling payments. It is at the center of operations, controlling orders, inventory, how staff.
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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