Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

The 2023 expo will take place in Portland, Oregon – a city with a thriving specialty coffee culture. The expo allows a wide range of international coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike to network, build relationships, learn, and experience the latest innovations in the coffee sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

In fact, 45 percent of restaurant operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. 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. So, what’s the solution? Food availability is often in flux.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S Additionally, the report found that AI is already part of mainstream restaurant operations as 89 percent of operators surveyed are already using it in their restaurants in some way. What results did you find surprising and why?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. What issues/challenges do you see ahead for restaurants as we head in 2023 and what advice can you offer to help? On the franchise side, what do you foresee in 2023?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

After a whirlwind of economic impacts in the past three years, restaurant operators are feeling more optimistic about the future — and current forecasts support this newfound perspective. Similar AI technologies can be helpful for operators who are in need of free or low-cost creative solutions to help them stay competitive.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. However, challenges persist with rising prices across various categories, potentially impacting household budgets. Operational Trends Operational strategies are adapting to changing consumer preferences.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 6, 2023

The biggest issue on almost every restaurateur’s mind heading into 2023 is the same as last year: staffing. As we’re able to rebuild our staffing levels, we’ve started to expand our hours and are almost back to pre-COVID operating hours,” he says. Pricing became a flashpoint as well. Pricing became a flashpoint as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the past year, brands modified expansion strategies, leaned into new technologies and chose to invest more into their employees to keep up with trends, improve operations, win over customers and embrace company culture. We expect this will continue into 2023, and operators that don’t prioritize technology will be left behind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023, authenticity is proving to be something that people of all generations search for now more than ever. This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar PRF El Salvador announces winners of 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship, Salvadoran Brewers Cup, Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship, and Global Roasting Contest. The winners of the 2023 Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship were Juan Aristizabal from Colombia and Julia Dziadevych from Hungary.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

More closures in 2023 could reduce the number of restaurants to about 630,000 locations. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. In Causeway Solutions’ September 2023 survey*, we asked more than 800 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

“After 36+ years of serving innovative, California inspired cuisine, we are proud to have built an incredibly loyal and supportive CPK guest community, so we wanted to do something to show our appreciation as we kick off the new year,” said Ashley Ceraolo, SVP of Marketing at California Pizza Kitchen. Price may vary per market).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

Restaurant leaders today find themselves in a rush to optimize every individual part of their operations while overcoming cost pressures, supply chain challenges, and technology proliferation. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan Registration opens for Specialty Coffee Association’s 2023 Re:co Symposium. A total of 63 competitors from six different US Coffee Championships will proceed to the 2023 National US Coffee Championships, which will be held from 21 to 23 April. Indian coffee chain Barista aims to open 50 stores in Sri Lanka in 2023.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. The drive-thru has become an integral part of QSR operations as restaurants witness a surge in popularity propelled by the pandemic.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 5, 2023

Luckin Coffee reports 84% year-on-year increase in 2023 Q1 revenue. Tue, 2 May Starbucks surpasses expectations and reports 14% net revenue increase in 2023 Q2 financial results. WCR says the revised category will help to make its operations more transparent and equitable. sales growth for Tim Hortons during 2023 Q1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings. The sudden demand surge is often more than suppliers can handle, leaving many restaurant and c-store operators without staple ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But does pricing play a role? Whether from the East, West, or in between, respondents were birds of a feather when it came to price – most would tolerate price increases of up to 20 percent from the top two favorites before even considering switching brands. Both – with a smattering of price.

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

Brands, Zaxby's (2023 Attendees) 22% - Non-Commercial Businesses Aramark, Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates, Centerplate, Compass, Cornell Univerisity, Dayton Children's Hospital, Deleware North Companies, Inc., Navy (2023 Attendees) 15% - Dealers and Distributors Boelter, Clark Association Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. Some restaurants were slow to adopt contactless payment methods, efficient booking systems, and other tech solutions, which resulted in missed opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, when asked directly, most diners listed quality of food, cleanliness, service, and pricing as the biggest influences on customer satisfaction, which isn’t surprising. Here we see that technology and innovation features score much higher with derived importance (DI) rankings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S. Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe launches operations in South Korea. Florida roaster Booming Brew to plant 5,000 trees by end of 2023. Fri, 30 Sep.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Because of this, it’s critical for operators to capitalize on “what’s next” to complement existing programs. There are also styles of wines, including orange and reds, produced in France or Italy made to be served chilled which is another trend we saw on the tour and expect to see more of in 2023.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We’ve recently been asked a lot to work as an objective third party to validate new models, speed of operations, new initiatives (from changes in positioning to new prototypes to what geographies to launch into), long-term strategic plans, and brand portfolios. In this context, the only way to work your way out of inflation is innovation.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

The US chain currently operates 39 social and environmental initiatives in 24 coffee-growing regions. Howard Schultz to remain as interim Starbucks CEO until March 2023. Robusta prices drop as Brazil continues 2022/23 harvest. Between 29 April and 31 May, robusta prices dropped by 10.57% to BRL 708.25 Mon, 6 Jun.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 19, 2022

Around 34 employees out of a total 50 signed the co-operative member agreement in July 2022. The coffee chain, which is jointly operated by Tata Consumer Products in the country, says growth is largely attributed to the easing of India’s Covid-19 restrictions. Coffee Shop Innovation Expo 2022 to take place from 19 to 20 October.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

SIGEP The Dolce World Expo to showcase Italian coffee, pastry, and gelato innovation in Rimini. The retail data firm says ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee sales have increased by 11% year-on-year, matched by an average price increase of 7%. International Coffee Tea Asia 2023 scheduled for 25 to 27 May in Singapore. Wed, 21 Sep.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The government estimates that revenue from coffee exports could increase further in 2022/23 as coffee prices remain high. Specialty Coffee Association announces candidates for 2023-24 Board of Directors elections. MICE 2022 announces finalists for the 2022 Product Innovation Awards. Narasimhan has previously worked for PepsiCo.

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Sling

MAY 20, 2023

the lowest) prices in your particular niche. You can lower your prices all you want, but the product or service you offer must still create a profit. Be sure you can achieve and maintain the lowest prices before you commit to this strategy or you could find yourself in an untenable situation. achieving growth).

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 5, 2023

However, while quality is clearly on the up, prices still haven’t caught up with it. In the years since, prices paid for Gesha have only continued to increase. However, in recent months, we have seen the inclusion of women and younger people bolster co-operation in the sector. Among these is Panama.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 3, 2022

A key finding in the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Industry report is that 9 of 10 restaurant operators said that being understaffed is having a significant or moderate impact on their restaurant’s ability to grow and succeed. This is a highly competitive market with extremely low margins.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

We’ve asked experts and winning restaurant operators how they achieve longterm success in a changing landscape. Recommended read: 85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023 Here we go! How does restaurant technology help you improve operational efficiency?

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