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Naya positions to bring fast-casual flavors of Lebanon to the growing Mediterranean category

Restaurant Business

Kfoury hopes to get to 200 units by 2030, and Cava has projected it will reach 1,000 by that point—both without franchising. By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Naya is the Chipotle of Lebanese food. Photo courtesy of Naya. Americans love their hummus. An interior of Naya in New York City. Photo courtesy of Naya.

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Is Contactless Forever?

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants have endless third-party ordering app options, but those do come with a price, approximately five-twenty percent of each sale. Contactless payment eliminates a potential hurdle between you and more sales. QR codes have been around since 2010, but didn’t become widely used until the past few years.

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The Evolution of Restaurant Technology: What’s Next?

Modern Restaurant Management

Roy Phillips (RP) : 20 years ago it was all about the point of sale (POS). It seemed like the POSs were trying to do a lot of what restaurant management software companies are doing today, all encompassing into the point-of-sale. It wasn't all that great, to be honest. For me, my background was in technology.

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Payment Security: Does the Hospitality Industry Need to Improve Customer Data Measures?

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers are able to purchase a coffee, beer, or wine at the point of sale in mere milliseconds – seamlessly, and with just the flick of a wrist. How do payments at the point of sale work – and how safe are they, really? In short, card payments in the hospitality industry are secure – to a point.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

Modern Restaurant Management

Before becoming President and CEO in 2010, he oversaw expansion and development of the brand’s retail division, Jane’s Dough Premium Foods. What were your career high points? At Donatos Pizza, our commitment to quality and community makes our pizza special, and being a part of that has been incredibly fulfilling."