Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

In-store sales at convenience stores hit a record $335.5 When it comes to value , three-quarters of c-store consumers said made-to-order food at c-stores is a good value, up 13 points from last year. And fast-food customers Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% By Heather Lalley on Jun.

Food

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.

POS

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Earlier this week, Starbucks denied reports that it’s seeking a full sale of its China operations. The coffee chain started a formal sales process for its China division in May 2025, which CEO Brian Niccol claims has attracted strong investor interest. The sale comes off the back of Starbucks’ continued market struggles in China.

2025

Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While a modern KDS is a solid starting point, adopting a holistic kitchen management system will take your operations even further. billion in 2023 1. Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. The best part?

Food Order

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Modern point-of-sale systems go beyond order processing—they streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve table turnover. Likewise, Domino’s app has become a sales powerhouse, accounting for over half of the chain’s revenue. In the fast-paced world of food service, every second counts. Restaurants For U.S.

POS

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

With just two bartenders and one server, they served over 300 customers, generating significant weekend sales. Perfect for serving more guests with fewer staff. Mobile Apps : Pre-ordering cuts pickup times and boosts efficiency – restaurants fulfill orders up to 2.4x Apps also drive upselling , with 35% of users adding extra items.

2025

Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While a modern KDS is a solid starting point, adopting a modern kitchen management system will take your operations even further. billion in 2023 1. Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. The best part?

Food Order

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Actionable insights : Real-time analytics help optimize sales and inventory. Best iPad Point of Sale Demo for Restaurants 2023 1. Unlike traditional POS systems, iPad-based solutions offer mobility, intuitive interfaces, and cloud-based functionality — making them ideal for restaurants of all sizes.

POS

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Accurate sales reports are essential for making informed decisions in any restaurant or retail business. By automating real-time reporting, syncing data across devices, and flagging inconsistencies instantly, modern POS solutions ensure your sales reports are always reliable. That’s where smart POS software comes in.

POS

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Restaurant profit margin calculator How to lower restaurant costs How to increase restaurant sales Gross and net profit margins for restaurants In restaurants, profit margin is the percentage of revenue left over after expenses and costs are taken out. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

“It now accounts for a larger share of sales for 58 percent of limited-service and 41 percent of full-service operators compared with 2019—providing a critical path to restaurant resilience and growth despite ongoing economic pressures.” More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago.

Reservations

The Rail

MAY 23, 2025

In 2023, beer consumption fell to its lowest point in 20 years , driven partly by high costs but largely by a change in preference. Breweries can also use smart HVAC and lighting systems to avoid energy waste and reduce costs. While higher taxes on imports like Heineken and Guinness may seem like good news for U.S.

Brewery

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. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. For part two, click here.

2023

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dynamic pricing is not new; for decades, the airline, fashion, and hospitality industries have all found that dynamic pricing — the incremental adjustments to prices to reflect inventory, demand, and supply — has helped companies cut waste and save money. Sanders says this isn’t to be confused with simple last-minute clearance sales.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Different restaurant models achieve a break-even or profitability point at varying times.

Cash Management

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.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

2019

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J.

2024

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Try 7shifts for free.

Management

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. Try 7shifts for free.

Management

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Restaurant Trends If you’re trying to determine the outlook for restaurant businesses in 2023, you need to keep track of the restaurant trends driving growth amidst the current economic situation. Let’s look at how these events will give direction to 2023 restaurant trends and the fresh opportunities they bring.

2023

Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

revenue growth in 2021, bolstered by rising Nespresso sales. Nestlé states Nespresso was a significant contributor to overall sales growth. Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. Registration is now open. Starbucks opens its 6,000th store in mainland China. billion (US $2.86

2022

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

So many of TikTok’s food creators built their platforms on relatability, but some have succeeded to the point of rendering themselves unrelatable, with lofty Architectural Digest -esque kitchens and deals with luxury fashion brands. This is how Justine Doiron — 2.3 It led to a somewhat clunky, more complicated approach to writing recipes.

Food

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

2023

Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. This trend is expected to continue in 2023. Let’s dig in.

2023

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

According to Grand View Research, online sales of RTD coffee and tea products are expected to increase the most during the analysis period. According to Grand View Research, online sales of RTD coffee and tea products are expected to increase the most during the analysis period. The Golden Cup takes place in 15 countries. Tue, 17 May.

2022

EATER

APRIL 26, 2024

. | Photo courtesy of Tivoli Mushrooms As demand flourishes, managing the waste from the growing process (known as substrate) poses some problems but brings solutions that could ensure a sustainable future for the market This story originally appeared on Civil Eats. said Avery Stempel, Collar City’s co-founder, as we gazed upon the pile.

Compost

Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Generate accurate sales forecasts. Some of the tools you’ll need to build an accurate forecast are: Your previous year’s sales, which are especially important during seasonal changes and holidays. Your current sales trend or average, which is typically built into your schedule-building software, but not always.

2023

Get Beyond

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s a massive day for making sales. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 25, 2023. Eye up your inventory You can’t beat all your sales goals if you don’t have the inventory ready. Look at your books and track sales for the past few months or up to a year if you have it.

Small Business

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

2024

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.

2023

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

Usually, the central system is a point-of-sale (POS) system. It combines the positive features of traditional POS (Point-of-Sale) systems with the following tools: . A POS system that is integrated allows you to: Enhance Guest Experience: Customer information is gathered at the point of sale using CRM software.

Operations

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, if all you do after reviewing this data is change the amount of stock on hand, you might be losing out on a sizable portion of sales. Analytics provide information beyond financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs), such as sales and profits. Data on operations also include your menu, staffing, and sales.

Operations

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations

Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While a modern KDS is a solid starting point, adopting a modern kitchen management system will take your operations even further. billion in 2023 1. Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction. The best part?

Food Order