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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.

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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

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The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Despite pricing adjustments, profitability remained challenging in 2024.

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A ‘Good’ Billionaire Bought Anchor Brewing. What Happens to Its Union?

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Anchor Steam | Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Union members want to get back to work at the storied San Francisco brewery, but they have yet to hear from the brewery’s new owner Patrick Costello didn’t know Anchor Brewing Company had been bought until his phone started buzzing with questions from friends.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

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Louis, MO RJ Yoakum, Georgie, Dallas, TX Best New Restaurant A restaurant opened between October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, that already demonstrates excellence in cuisine, seems likely to make a significant impact in years to come, and demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

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Forecasting weekly ordering now becomes critical as you don’t want to run out of a well-performing holiday stout, or on the flipside, carry over a Christmas beer into 2023. The holidays bring an increase in beverage inventory, particularly kegged inventory for bars and restaurants centered around draft programs.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. I have been fortunate to work with Sleepy Bee Cafe since its founding in 2013.

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Quick Facts About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Process

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Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. Eligible establishments have until March 11, 2023, to use the funds on qualified expenses. For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public.

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