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TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Modern Restaurant Management

This kind of volatility is a strong sign that cash flow is tight and the company is having trouble making on-time payments." " Bhalla also told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that outstanding bills have been falling into the past due category for the last 12 months. " percent year-over-year.

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The pros and cons of raising your retail coffee prices

Perfect Daily Grind

According to the National Coffee Association’s most recent National Coffee Data Trends 2025 report, at home remains by far the most popular place to prepare coffee ; 71% of past-day coffee drinkers had coffee prepared at home only in 2025, compared to 63% in 2020. Many are also managing their inventory more tightly to help manage cash flow.”

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Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless: 7 Key Benefits for 2025

Lavu

Of course, it’s essential for most businesses to accept cash payments in some situations. The Cashless Restaurant Revolution: Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless in 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, the concept of not leading with a “pay with cash” option has emerged as a transformative trend.

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How Shared Kitchens Can Prepare for a Recession: Staying Nimble in the Face of Rising Costs

The Food Corridor

Shared Kitchens Are Recession-Resilient—We’ve Seen It Firsthand In 2020, The Food Corridor published a national analysis of how shared kitchens responded to the COVID-19 crisis—a time of extreme uncertainty, disrupted supply chains, and massive layoffs across the food industry. And here is the good news: we’ve done it before—and thrived.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Escoffier is aiding restaurant owners and managers by preparing qualified candidates ready for engaged employment. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. Aligning tech with business goals is a must.

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As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

Perfect Daily Grind

Meanwhile, operating costs – from labour to rent to packaging – continue to climb, making cash flow management even more challenging. In 2020, nearly half of global coffee company launches mentioned some value associated with sustainability , double from the number in 2012. This can help maintain quality while reducing costs.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. We’re back in business.