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How Restaurants Can Survive (and Thrive) in Periods of Economic Turmoil

Modern Restaurant Management

Utilize Technology. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the restaurant industry was quite traditional. Very few restaurants used technology in a meaningful way beyond basic websites. Moving forward, technology will be critical to the success of your restaurant, but so will cutting costs. Rethink Your Menu.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bubbakoo's is known for burritos, but also bowls, tacos, quesadillas and fried rice balls called "chiwawas.

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What Are Crytpo Restaurants Serving Up?

Modern Restaurant Management

While high stock prices of crypto companies like Bitcoin grab headlines, they are gaining traction with consumers since blockchain technology helps make transactions easier without needing an intermediary such as a bank or credit card company. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Easy transactions. Bottom Line.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? It’s bittersweet to see how much technology has immersed itself into the food industry in the last five years. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Why Cali BBQ is a Digital-First Restaurant

7 Shifts

We started our restaurant in 2008, during what is now known as The Great Recession. By embracing new and emerging technologies, and going all-in on smartphone storytelling, we found a way to become much more than a single-unit barbecue restaurant on the outskirts of San Diego. Embracing technology We all have an “Oh S**t!”

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

Following the economic devastation of 2008 – restaurants hunkered down for months and then came back refreshed and charged up. How many of these challenges might be addressed if all of these silo groups actually viewed themselves as part of the same business and worked together?

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. “Our technology connects the dots between billions of food data points across restaurant menus, online recipes and social media. SpotOn Executive Team.

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