2023 Menu Sustainability 
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Hidden Costs of Food Waste According to the James Beard Industry Report at the end of 2023, more than 50 percent of the restaurants that participated in the survey showed lower profits than the year before. If the special for the night is fresh oysters, but the delivery of those oysters is a day late, it can throw off the entire menu.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 11, 2025
Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. Restaurant operators should limit significant menu price increases, explore value menus when possible, and avoid implementing any sneaky service charges.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 29, 2025
This dynamic has caused egg prices to surge over 38% from fall 2023 to fall 2024, with projections indicating continued volatility throughout 2025. Invest in Cage-Free Infrastructure While transitioning to cage-free systems is costly, it is a necessary step for long-term industry sustainability.
EATER
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Nor has eating plant-based meat even made a significant impact on beef production, according to a 2023 report. Instead, you’ll see signage about the health benefits of plant-based eating — the “primary drivers of consumer choice are personal benefit,” says Goldman — and the menu board, designed like any one in other fast-food chains.
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. Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments. Most increases were between 5 percent and 10 percent—on average a less significant increase than in 2023.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 24, 2025
To identify the Fastest Growing Brands, the data science team ranked brands using a blended metric including net new business openings, consumer interest, and searches on Yelp in 2024 compared to 2023. For this report, we measured consumer interest in 2024 compared to 2023. What should brands take away from these results?
EATER
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. Through thoughtful collaborations and menus steeped in Indigenous traditions, these cafes honor the past while embracing innovation. I call it my healthy, unfried bread.
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