Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Visit your local Dickey’s and let our experienced pitmaster help you pick out your fan-favorite BBQ menu items for your Big Yellow Box. It's the best of both worlds!” ” Buffalo Chicken Stir-Fry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. This dish's popularity during Super Bowl season shows how Americans often turn to familiar comfort foods for major sporting events.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant patrons are always looking for something new, and the eateries that get ahead of the curve can see great success in 2023 and beyond. Here are many of the upcoming trends that will be hitting menus across the globe and why you should consider them as part of your business going forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023. Limited-time offers (LTOs) are the best way to capitalize on trends and reach new audiences, without alienating your core menu or loyal customers. Be in the right place at the right time.

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EATER

MAY 7, 2025

In broader reality TV right now, liars, thieves, and jerks are stealing shows altogether, from NBCs The Traitors and Netflixs Million Dollar Secret to Es House of Villains (the networks most-viewed series since 2020 when it debuted in 2023). Today, lies, lost tempers, and real-time crashouts reign. is trying to have it both ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. Differentiate Digital Menus A well-developed digital menu, with high-quality food photos, should be easily navigable for customers and updatable for restaurant operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality. However, the industry has renewed optimism, driven by the adoption of digital and mobile ordering, menu creativity and heightened expectations around AI. million birria orders this year alone.

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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, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. 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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade. Like the most ordered food on DoorDash of all time: French fries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

And with a sustained uptick of restaurant spending – January 2023 was up 24 percent on the same month last year, according to the US Census Bureau – the conditions are ripe for flourishing. ” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at.

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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. Why was it decided to host a conference on future menus now? We hosted a conference to bring these trends to life and show chefs how they can easily translate these trends on their menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Technology plays a key role in redefining and enhancing dining experiences Approximately 55 percent of restaurants planned to integrate new technologies in 2023, with 56 percent aiming to automate more online functions in 2024. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless of how long employees intend to stay in a role — whether a seasonal job or a more permanent passion—restaurant operators have a common goal to keep staff happy, productive, and loyal. However, while seasoned restaurant employees may remember bad experiences with a manager, the good times will stick as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Recent findings reveal that researching a new POS for implementation after 2023 is a priority for 43 percent of restaurants , with 29 percent hoping to upgrade their POS for better omnichannel integrations. Regular analysis of customer preferences can also guide seasonal menu adjustments and staff training for data-driven upselling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. What are the key challenges and advantages of being a seasonal business? Desert Island with a planned opening in 2023.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). There were 11 percent more transactions on Thanksgiving Eve than on the average Wednesday in 2023.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. When Sadhu launched the intimate 16-seater in late 2023, it was an ambitious gambit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. Menu optimization : AI's impact on menu optimization extends beyond merely analyzing sales data and customer feedback. Conversely, proven solutions exist that can increase your guest personalization and drive new revenue, today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto! It makes everything easier.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, now is a great time for operators to start getting creative with new and expanded meal options that can be added to holiday menus. Seventy-seven percent of consumers dine in, or order delivery/takeout from restaurants during the holiday season, according to 2023 data from Tastewise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Bill Addison America’s Classics honors “locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal” — and mark the real start of Beards season With semifinalists already announced last month , the James Beard Foundation has revealed via press release the winners of its annual America’s Classics award.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2025

Led by business and life partners Silver and Cherry Iocovozzi, the Filipinx restaurant has garnered many accolades: It was a 2023 James Beard finalist for Best New Restaurant, one of Bon Appetit s 2023 Best New Restaurants, and in 2024, was named a USA Today Restaurant of the Year. billion to the local economy.

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EATER

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That day, its chalkboard menu advertised something called Lea’s Amazing Soup, which turned out to be sweet-and-sour cabbage. They spent that summer overhauling the space themselves and designing the menu. If Lula opened in 2023, the rent would be sky-high, and so would the hype and expectations. All rights reserved.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

57 percent of consumers aren’t confident that a busy store will actually take their order correctly if they need to personalize or modify regular menu items. Through the survey, we were able to uncover some of the largest pain points for diners and one is seasonal hiring.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

By accurately calculating food costs, restaurant owners can set the right menu prices, reduce waste, and maximize their profits. Whether youre a seasoned restaurateur or just starting, mastering food cost management is the key to boosting your restaurants profitability. With a target food cost of 30%, the menu price is set at: $5.15/0.30

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

POS systems do more than handle payments they utilize POS data to help restaurants analyze and manage seasonal sales trends. By leveraging POS data, restaurants can adjust inventory, staffing, and marketing strategies to maximize profits during busy periods and minimize waste during slow seasons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Three Knoxville locations are slated to open in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023. Biscuit Belly Signs First Multi-Unit Deals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. percent from 2023 to 2033. billion in 2023. Consumers crave more for less.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s a tedious but worthwhile process: drying mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, making pickles and slaw, and preserving garlic blossoms and coriander seeds in airtight jars before these ingredients vanish with the end of the season. They source according to the schedule of the crops growing nearby, the waning and waxing seasons.

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EATER

JANUARY 16, 2024

On the heels of its second season, the FX drama that centers around White’s character Carmy, a Chicago chef trying to revive his brother’s restaurant, has proven both a fan favorite and a critical darling. Before its first season, few people had heard of Ayo Edibiri or Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

A dinner at Petite Cerise in Washington, DC, which opened in March 2023. To me the word ‘brasserie’ means a nice French eatery that features many classic menu items like steak frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, and more,” and the ambiance should be refined but still casual enough to visit on a weeknight.

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