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

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

– Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. – Matt Eisenacher, Chief Brand Officer at First Watch Digital transformation continued to dominate 2023. In 2023, we experienced unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior amidst broader macroeconomic conditions like inflation.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

We are a breakfast and lunch concept in Cincinnati, Ohio and we have been B Corp certified since January 2023. ” as our ability to staff a kitchen and invite guests into our dining room was replaced with whatever pandemic-friendly forms of food service our creativity could conjure.

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2023 and Beyond: The Next Generation of Restaurant Delivery Management

The Rail

In this blog post, we'll explore the next generation of restaurant delivery management in 2023 and beyond. Here are some of the latest technology trends in restaurant delivery management that we can expect to see in 2023 and beyond: Predictive analytics for demand forecasting.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. The workforce also experienced a major reset.

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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

Modern Restaurant Management

Interestingly, 55 percent of consumers now consider takeout and delivery essential, according to NRA's 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry Report. According to a study from McKinsey & Company , 60 percent of US consumers now spend more each month on food delivery than they did before the pandemic.

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How to Build a Food Delivery App for Your Restaurant

The Rail

As customers increasingly turn to online ordering for convenience and safety, restaurants must adapt to stay competitive. from 2023 to 2030. This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens.

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