Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here are six things I see coming in 2023: Labor pressure is easing, but operators are still looking for labor management. Partly driven by labor, but also folks just looking to innovate. A likely recession in 2023 is already leading consumers to cut back on restaurant spending.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Come 2023, it will be increasingly important for restaurants to factor technology into their budgets to adapt to the changing economic landscape and better meet consumer demand. In 2023, consumers will be more cost-conscious due to inflation and limited wallet share. It's Time for Innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2025

Today, we offer an innovative, all-in-one solution that helps our partners with everything from giving them a deeper understanding of who their guests are to maximizing revenue. This innovation remains central to our identity. 4 Based on American Express proprietary data from January 2023 to December 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here is a look at the top trends predictions: Innovative Mashups : Award-winning Chef Paola Velez foresees new twists on traditional breakfast foods to come front and center. “A big trend for 2023 will be curious breakfast flavor pairings – unique flavors blended into one tasty bite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2023

When coupled with automated scheduling, this innovative technology can help restaurants create optimized schedules that meet their business needs, while also supporting employee preferences. The latest WFM technology innovations also include modern compliance and communication tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) can help them maximize 2023 financials by: Offering a better experience to diners and employees Increasing efficiencies and lowering expenses These technologies empower restaurants in various ways—from automating tasks to identifying emerging risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Other supply chain related events, which spanned from restaurant equipment (creating issues for restaurant development and timing) to the Avian flu/eggflation issues, also negatively impacted the industry. What issues/challenges do you see ahead for restaurants as we head in 2023 and what advice can you offer to help?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Tech tools will be instrumental in helping the food industry innovate to ensure that today’s problems don’t reduce our future food supply. Increase Quality and Accuracy. Making a mistake – like serving a turkey burger instead of a veggie burger to a vegetarian guest – might not seem like a huge deal, but every error comes with a cost.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The National Restaurant Association Show’s 2023 Kitchen Innovation Awards give kudos to cutting-edge equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

New technology innovations now being introduced into the hospitality industry are designed to level out those pinch points. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Labor : From a labor standpoint, 2023 was a relatively good year for operators. While profit margins were down in 2023, there were lots of signs that the industry is heading in the right direction. I think our report reveals that 2023 was a year characterized by a lot of regrouping and reorienting of business priorities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A 2023 P&G Professional Consumer Pulse Study found 92 percent of patrons surveyed expect the dining areas of a restaurant to be cleaned more than two times a day. Ensure food-contact surfaces and food equipment are cleaned, rinsed and sanitized with an EPA-registered food contact sanitizer at the correct concentration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. As we look ahead, we are focused on delivering innovative solutions that not only address challenges we foresee, but propel this industry to new heights. And that evolution is fueling a more innovative, efficient, and people-first future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2022

So, whether you’re looking to open a new restaurant and bar or are responsible for ensuring your existing bar offerings stay up to date and relevant for your guests, let’s look at what trend-forward locations were doing in 2022 that can highlight opportunities heading into 2023. New and Unique Flavors. Pay Attention to Ice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The rewards could be sweet; Mastercard’s Spending Pulse report projects that 2023 holiday spending at restaurants will be 5.4 Connecting with the Right Automation The Internet of Things (IoT) is a powerful example of a back-end innovation that improves diners’ holiday experiences. percent more than in 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Bank of America suggests that technological innovation is the real game-changer , and it could have a big impact on the overall bottom line for restaurants in 2024. Interestingly, a survey from 2023 showed that promotional deals were cited as the program type that would most convince consumers to eat at a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The focus on offering a wider variety of prepared and ready-to-eat food items is clearly paying off, as c-stores registered record sales in 2023. An analysis of insurance claims processed in 2024 compared to 2023 shows a 4.4 percent growth from 2023, other chicken dishes like Sesame Chicken (+7.32 percent decrease in claims.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025: The Year of M&A Growth As lowering interest rates and technological innovation boost optimism, restaurant franchise leaders are turning their attention to mergers and acquisitions. percent increase compared to 2023, with the last five days of the holiday season accounting for 10 percent of all holiday spending. percent YOY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2024

Statistics from the National Restaurant Association reveal over 87 percent of operators are likely to hire restaurant staff in 2023, provided they can find qualified applicants. percent below pre-pandemic levels as of the start of 2023, resulting in a staggering 450,000 job openings compared to 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2023

On 16 & 17 March 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) took place in El Salvador for the second time. And with PRF set to return to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia on 14 & 15 September 2023, thousands of visitors are once again expected to attend this year’s forum – so support from volunteers is essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

One of those innovations being cocktails-to-go. Tennessee for example passed a new law that allows carryout and delivery of alcohol that expires in 2023. For instance, there may be limitations on how alcohol drinks can be discounted or regulations relating to the days and times that happy hours or other drink promotions may be offered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. With this innovative AI solution, Panera aims to decrease customer wait times, enhance order accuracy and help employees prioritize guest interactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Between 2023 and 2030, the industry is projected to add an average of 200K jobs each year, with total staffing levels reaching 16.5M "While recovery speed varies across the industry by segment, the constant innovation and sustained flexibility of restaurant operators are creating a new future for the restaurant industry.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 13, 2023

Sigep 2023 to host seven Italian National Coffee Championships from 21 to 25 January. Dutch Bros projects total 2023 revenue to be US $1 billion. Chapman University partners with the CA Dairy Innovation Centre on Coffee, Tea, and Creamers: The Science and Art of Milk in Beverages course. Wed, 11 Jan. million funding round.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. The 2023 expo will take place in Portland, Oregon – a city with a thriving specialty coffee culture. The 2023 US Coffee Championships will take place at the event.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Allied Market Research has reported, “the robotics market was valued at 1,535 million in 2016 and projected to reach $3,612 million by 2023.”

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

And the innovations have come at a breakneck pace the past few years. Here, we round up the 10 most inspiring innovations from all across the country for restaurant owners to explore. The post 10 extraordinary restaurant innovations to inspire owners in 2023 appeared first on OpenTable Resources. Let robots pitch in.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

And the innovations have come at a breakneck pace the past few years. Here, we round up the 10 most inspiring innovations from all across the country for restaurant owners to explore. The post 10 extraordinary restaurant innovations to inspire owners in 2023 appeared first on OpenTable Resources. Let robots pitch in.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 12, 2023

The 2023 WAC finals will take place immediately after this year’s Australian AeroPress Championship, which will be hosted by Fieldwork Coffee. points at 2023 Best of Ka‘ū competition. ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre opens applications for 2023 Certificate of Advanced Studies. Tim Hortons to launch in South Korea in 2023.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But the author also injects her own personal innovations into the pages: Taco rice — as in leftover taco filling with rice — sits snugly beside recipes for omurice and katsu don. At home with mostly the right ingredients, I was impressed with how easily things came together following McClenny’s instructions.

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