Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Considering the inflationary and labor strains, proactive risk management and operational adjustments will be crucial to sustaining profitability in the year ahead. In 2023, the average cost of a hospitality-related breach surged 14 percent to $3.36

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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. With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Only 14 percent of respondents described business performance as poor/very poor, which was down from 23 percent in 2023. Notably, 92 percent of respondents reported increasing staff wages in 2024, up from 84 percent in 2023, reflecting the ongoing rising cost of labor. Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Focus on Sustainable Food Production. As climate change puts traditional farming methods – and food production – at risk, there will be a renewed effort around sustainable food production, like vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1.

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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. "With consumer behaviors now firmly established around off-premise dining solutions due to the pandemic, off-prem will remain a prevalent option for 2023. For part two, click here.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

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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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 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 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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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

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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 Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. Seventy-five percent of operators said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. The following trends show how brands are taking advantage of this growing movement.

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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. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board. percent decrease in claims.

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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

MARCH 11, 2025

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. Providing benefits like career development and on-the-job training is critical, especially as we continue our mission of serving thoughtful food that supports healthier, more sustainable living. The world changed, and so did restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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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. The new interactive platform allows users to search for coffee shops, roasters, and other initiatives which are working to improve sustainability in the coffee sector. Wed, 11 Jan.

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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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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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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the affected products have the following expiration dates: 8 March 2023, 20 May 2023, 4 June 2023, and 10 June 2023. World AeroPress Championship publishes rules and regulations for 2023 competition. World of Coffee Athens will take place from 22 to 24 June 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Sustainable packaging is a differentiator : 43 percent of orderers prefer sustainable food packaging. What’s more, 37 percent of workplaces have made sustainable packaging a company requirement. Furthermore, the trend of single-origin cocoa is fueling innovation and the creation of new products. billion in 2023.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

But now, eco-packaging is back on the agena, and restaurants are confronted with a tough choice – pay the cost to go sustainable or lose business. Demand for sustainable to-go containers goes hand-in-hand with trends to reduce food waste and shift to plant based and clean-label products. Balancing Cost and Sustainability.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Because rabbinic law traditionally forbids cooking past sundown on Shabbat, the dishes by their very nature can’t be too fussy and must be able to hold up and sustain as leftovers the next day. And as it turns out, Shabbat cooking is very now , as people look for simple meals that can be repurposed later in the week.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe releases 2022 Sustainability Report.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Rubba, who won the Outstanding Chef award from the James Beard Foundation in 2023, is one of many chefs reenvisioning the farm-to-table movement in the clarifying, urgent light of climate change. The money is returned to the Jurana peoples to help restore the agroforestry systems that have long sustained them. Really, people love it.”

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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. Sustainability lies at the core of everything award-winning chef Rob Rubba does at Oyster Oyster, one of D.C.’s 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. Sustainability lies at the core of everything award-winning chef Rob Rubba does at Oyster Oyster, one of D.C.’s Let robots pitch in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. The trends were brought to life during a global event on March 9-10 at Hive, Unilever’s global Foods Innovation Center on the Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 5, 2023

Mon, 1 May Westrock Coffee publishes 2022 Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s key environmental and social sustainability activities from last year, including increasing global purchases of certified and verified responsibly-sourced coffee by 9% – amounting to an increase of over 19.5 million lbs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. From producers to roasters to coffee shop owners, more and more industry professionals are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. What about sustainability in coffee shops? kg CO2e kg−1.

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