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‘Good, Fast, and Cheaper’ – Texas Inn Reduces Menu Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

After leveraging lower food costs with vendors and finding local sources for many of its day-to-day needs, Texas Inn has been able to lower prices on close to half of its menu items. “We’ve always been known for 'good, fast, and cheap” food, but in the last five years, we have struggled to provide value for customers,” Dave Saunders, Managing Partner and Owner of the Virginia-based restaurant, shared with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “We knew dou

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How to attract and retain the best baristas & roasters

Perfect Daily Grind

As market volatility reshapes the coffee industry, the ability to attract and retain exceptional talent has never been more critical. The most successful coffee businesses understand that skilled, passionate staff are not just an asset – they are the foundation of survival and growth in today’s challenging environment. To learn more about how to attract and retain the best baristas and roasters, I spoke to Sameer Godara of Half Light Coffee Roasters and Evani Jesslyn of Strada Coffee.

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Bringing AI to the Table in Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

As restaurants continue to face high turnover, rising costs, and shifting guest expectations, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential to the foodservice industry. Operators are leaning into four types of AI—Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Conversational AI, and Predictive AI—to streamline operations, reduce waste, and personalize the guest experience in ways that weren’t possible just a few years ago.

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How To Improve Your Restaurant’s Yelp Rating

ChowNow

Think of your Yelp rating as your social credit score. Just like banks debate on whether or not to lend you money based on your credit history, customers will decide whether or not to eat at your restaurant based on your overall Yelp rating. People need assurances that there’s little to no risk when going out to eat, especially now that the price of everything has gone through the roof.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Why Cloud-Based POS Systems Are the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

As the restaurant industry becomes increasingly digital, efficiency and real-time data access are no longer optional—they’re essential. Cloud-Based POS Systems are transforming how restaurants operate by enabling remote management, faster updates, and seamless integration with other tools. Unlike traditional systems, cloud-based solutions offer greater flexibility, scalability, and security, making them ideal for modern restaurant operations.

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How to Turn Your Menu into a Marketing Tool

Modern Restaurant Management

Your menu plays a vital role in your business marketing. It demonstrates the hard work you do and is usually the main reason why the guests choose to visit. A good design and descriptive language will significantly impact your restaurant's success. So, let's dive deeper into the steps on how to turn your menu into a marketing tool. Optimize Menu Design for Customer Behavior A menu is often one of the first things a guest interacts with when entering a restaurant, right after taking in th

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How To Optimize Menu Categories For Better Sales And Simpler Decisions

ChowNow

When going through the ordering process, diners want three things: Speed Ease Clarity Your menu categories have more to do with delivering on those expectations than you might think. A well-organized menu—whether it’s a physical menu or an online menu—guides guests quickly to what they’re craving. It removes guesswork, shortens decision time, and subtly encourages diners to try your signature dishes or high-margin menu items.

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High coffee prices changed the meaning of direct trade

Perfect Daily Grind

In specialty coffee, direct trade has long been framed as the ethical choice for roasters to support producers while ensuring quality and transparency. However, following a record high for global coffee prices in February 2025, what was once viewed primarily as a “social project” rapidly became an essential, smart business strategy. For roasters, the traditional approach of purchasing coffee through importers at whatever the market demands became increasingly unsustainable.

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Lavu and Verifone Partnership Brings Restaurant POS System with Integrated Payments in 2025

Lavu

In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, speed and simplicity are everything—especially at the point of sale. That’s why Lavu’s strategic partnership with Verifone marks a major leap forward. This collaboration introduces a restaurant POS system with integrated payments , combining advanced point-of-sale technology with secure, unified payment processing.

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Restaurant Licensing: Expanding Your Brand’s Reach and Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

Brand extension is a way for restaurants to stay relevant, innovative and engage with consumers where they are. This desire is fueling a surge in food and beverage brand partnerships and collaborations. For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for insights from Frances Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Beanstalk, a global brand extension licensing agency operating in the F&B space.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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How Leading Restaurant Groups Are Rebuilding Their Tech Stack with Best-of-Breed Systems

Apicbase

Most restaurant tech stacks weren’t really planned. Tools get added when something breaks, or keeps breaking, and people need a quick fix. It’s a reactive process. In fact, 94% of restaurant companies say they won’t replace or upgrade technology unless they absolutely have to. The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems.

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How Thai District Boosted Direct Sales to $300,000 Annually While Growing Their Customer Loyalty

ChowNow

Thai District is a full-service Thai restaurant located in the Art District of Long Beach, California. Established 10 years ago by Andre Angles and his co-owner Ty Theara, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a historic two-story building with a cozy atmosphere. What began as an unexpected venture combining two restaurant owners from different backgrounds, has flourished into a thriving restaurant that’s become a staple in downtown Long Beach.

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How specialty coffee is challenging the status quo in Italy

Perfect Daily Grind

Italy has long been a bastion of traditional coffee culture. Thanks to the advent of the espresso machine in the 1880s, many Italians have held firm to the belief that coffee should be affordable, quick, and roasted dark. Although Italy is the second-largest consumer of coffee in Europe, its deeply ingrained mindset about coffee has stalled the growth of the country’s specialty coffee market.

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How a Napa Wine Tour Owner Accidentally Built One of the Most Efficient Shared Kitchens in California

The Food Corridor

When Don opened his Platypus Wine Tours company over two decades ago, shared kitchen operations weren’t even on his radar. His fleet of buses shuttled visitors through Napa Valley’s vineyards, and picnic lunches were just a nice touch along the way. But as the business grew, so did the logistics. Packing lunches off-site became inefficient and unreliable.

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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Training at Scale: How to Grow Restaurant Teams Without Losing Brand Soul

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant expansion is an exciting milestone, but it brings a hidden risk: as you grow, your team culture and operational standards can get lost in translation. Whether scaling a single concept across new locations or managing multiple brands under one roof, the ability to deliver training that scales without becoming generic is mission critical. At Craveworthy Brands, we have learned that training is far more than a system for consistency, but a strategy for unlocking loyalty, performance and

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How Lavu POS Streamlines Third-Party Delivery Integration for Restaurants in 2025

Lavu

Managing orders from multiple delivery apps can quickly overwhelm restaurant staff and disrupt service flow. That’s where third-party delivery integration for restaurants becomes essential. With Lavu POS, restaurants can seamlessly connect platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub directly into their point-of-sale system—eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and saving valuable time.

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7 Reasons Why First-Party Ordering Is Taking Over Third-Party

Chowly

Restaurant Marketing Truths 7 Reasons Why First-Party Ordering Is Taking Over Third-Party Independent restaurant operators are shifting away from third-party delivery apps — and for good reason. The data backs it up: 40% of limited-service brands say first-party digital ordering will drive their biggest revenue growth this year — beating catering, dine-in, and third-party apps (Source: Qu ).

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Jul:  Joe & the Juice explores US $2.4 billion IPO, 18 countries call for EUDR simplification & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Eighteen EU nations have requested further simplification and delays to the European Union Deforestation Regulation via a signed letter, according to Euronews. The landmark legislation took effect in June 2023 and classifies countries according to their risk of deforestation in the production of several commodities, including coffee.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill carves out a new pizza category on its menu

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Lime Fresh Mexican Grill carves out a new pizza category on its menu 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 th

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Transforming a Café into a Fine Dining Destination: The Story of Ursa

Modern Restaurant Management

When we first started roasting coffee, it was a simple way to support our son’s high school marching band. We didn’t imagine it would one day lead to owning a café, and certainly not to creating a fine dining restaurant within that same space. But looking back, the decision to launch Ursa was a natural evolution of our belief that creativity, operational excellence, and heartfelt hospitality could transform any space, no matter how humble.

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How CW Coop’s Went From Juggling Phone Orders to Thriving Online with ChowNow

ChowNow

CW Coop’s is a full service restaurant located in Angus, Canada, positioned near Base Borden, a Canadian military training facility, serving a unique community where about 70% of customers are military personnel. With such a high concentration of military clientele, CW Coop’s needed to be exceptionally reliable and efficient to properly serve their on-the-go customers.The restaurant is known for serving wings with over 100 sauce flavors to choose from.

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The Basics of Accounting for Restaurant Owners

Paper Chase Accountancy

Did you know that nearly 60% of new restaurants fail within the first year, often due to poor financial management? Understanding the basics of accounting can significantly improve a restaurant’s odds of success. It’s not just about tracking income and expenses; it’s also about analyzing the financial data to make better business decisions.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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The Role of IT in Hospitality Has Fundamentally Changed

Apicbase

IT has moved from the sidelines to the centre of hospitality operations. For a long time, technology was viewed as a support function. It was something you upgrade when workflows break or legacy systems become too painful to manage. In fact, 94% of restaurants only adopt new tech when absolutely necessary. That mindset has created a tangle of tools that: Don’t scale, Don’t connect, and Don’t support business goals.

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Hawkers Asian Street Food gets a powerful new board

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Hawkers Asian Street Food gets a powerful new board 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 Americ

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‘Family Meal’ Shares Unfiltered Restaurant Realities

Modern Restaurant Management

This episode of " Family Mea l" visits with Parachute Hi-Fi, a Chicago restaurant that has evolved from gastro pub to listening bar led by the husband and wife team of Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark. The round table video series from Bottle Rocket Media and hosted by Ari Bendersky tells the real stories of restaurant life — the people, setbacks, and, above all, the passion it takes to keep it running.

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MarginEdge vs Restaurant365: Which one is right for multi-unit restaurant operators

Margin Edge

Any multi-unit restaurant operators in the business know the hustle is real. From managing invoices to optimizing inventory, to putting out fires (yes, sometimes the literal ones too), there’s always something to tackle. That’s where restaurant management software solutions like Restaurant365 and MarginEdge swoop in to save the day.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Eat App and Pet Pooja Join Forces to Revolutionize Restaurant Operations

The Eat Restaurant

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Pet Pooja , a leader in restaurant management software. This collaboration combines our reservation and table management solutions with Pet Pooja’s POS and operational tools to help restaurant owners streamline their workflows and improve guest experiences.

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Accountants for Restaurants: Do You Really Need One?

Paper Chase Accountancy

Imagine a bustling restaurant, where the sizzle of the grill and the clink of glasses form a symphony of success. Yet, behind this vibrant scene, there’s a complex world of financial management that’s often overlooked. Amid managing suppliers, staff, and daily operations, does a restaurant owner really have the time or expertise to effectively handle the financial side of the business?

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership 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 Kitc

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Recognizing that social media could be a powerful tool for the hospitality industry, Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing in her senior year of college. The agency has grown from a one-woman operation to a team of nine with clients across the U.S. “Most agencies can offer marketing services, but very few truly understand what it’s like to be in the weeds on a Friday night, when a chef didn’t show up and ticket times are running at 40 minutes,” said Beechner. “That&

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.