Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We saw this play out just weeks ago when Hurricane Milton swept through Florida in early October 2024, following closely on the heels of September's Hurricane Helene. During Hurricane Helene's aftermath, these became essential lifelines, letting restaurants serve food while their dining rooms were still being repaired.

Technology

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Accounting Tip: Log equipment purchases in your accounting software under equipment. Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site?

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. Companies saw a sales boost in 2024 as loyalty transactions increased by over 30 percent.

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. increase in volume and a 120% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide. As of 2024, over half of U.S.

2025

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

In July 2025, the USDA announced the termination of all Regional Food Business Centers (RFBCs), including the Northwest Rocky Mountain Center (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming), where The Food Corridor served as co-lead for the Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs Theme Team.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. In 2024, we launched Mad Dash, which totally changed curbside pickup. A key part of this shift is efficient data sharing across the supply chain. These core elements never go out of style.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. as of December 2024, according to Homebase payroll data. Ultimately, the pandemic underscored the importance of technological agility and data-driven decision-making in the restaurant industry.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Whether you run a quick-service spot, a full-service restaurant, a bar, or a food truck, each has unique needs for handling orders and managing workflows. The ability to go into the backend to add or edit food items and immediately see the changes on the app is wonderful. Cash Drawer (APG): $120.00 Card Reader (iDynamo 5): $165.00

POS

EATER

JANUARY 31, 2025

They were, at the time, tasked by the food relief nonprofit with feeding firefighters in the Altadena community, a historic African American neighborhood all but destroyed by the raging Eaton Fire just days after New Years. Service workers have truly been through it up to 2024, they thought it was a disaster, Weber says.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

percentage points less than sales growth from the same two-month period in 2024. Yelp analyzes the millions of reviews on its platform, along with nominations from its community of users, to generate a diverse list of local eateries, from food trucks to fine dining. Month-over-month sales (+0.1 percent) and transactions (+1.6

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2025

These on-again, off-again tariffs are, first of all, creating uncertainty as we try to plan our food and beverage budgets for 2025. Restaurant equipment will be more expensive. billion worth of commercial restaurant equipment, and they won’t be subject to tariffs (unless, of course, they export to other countries).

Seasonal Menu

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Under an exclusive agreement, Kaapi Solutions, a leading provider of premium coffee equipment in India, will be the sole distributor and importer of Rocket Espresso’s Sotto Banco and Doppia machines. warehouse in Riverside, Missouri, featuring hundreds of bags of specialty green coffee, a cupping lab, and roasting equipment.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Meanwhile, according to consumers, here are some opportunities for restaurants: Packaging : 90 percent say they’d order a greater variety of items if the food maintained on-premises quality during delivery; over half would pay more for premium packaging that supported quality during transport. percent in 2024.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

Editor’s note For the first time since December 2024, the C price has fallen below US $3/lb. However, with Brazilian producers predicted to have sold up to 90% of their 2024 harvest, the market’s direction hinges on whether the remaining crops are as plentiful as expected. lb over the next 15 months.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

Farmer Brothers sold assets worth approximately US $100m to TreeHouse Foods in June 2023. in the four weeks leading up to 13 July, its highest since January 2024. In 2024, Westrock opened a large manufacturing facility in Conway dedicated to producing RTD coffee products. and 6%, respectively.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

Paperchase’s financial specialists in the restaurant and bar industry analyzed same store data across all restaurant sectors to detail the correlation between equity-market crashes and the food and beverage business. on average in February and March compared to 2024. drop in consumer sentiment over the last year.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy. In 2024, we’ll continue to see growth in the payroll segment. Read the first part, here.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

2024

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. These intelligent systems streamline food preparation, optimize cooking processes, and even facilitate communication among kitchen staff. is redefining kitchen operations.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers. The benefit is twofold.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

According to the National Restaurant Association, operators’ 2024 sales should exceed $1 trillion. By listening to the “nerve center” of every location—its connected equipment. percent for the 12 months ending in May 2024 , highlighting the pressing need for energy management solutions.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

Dietary Restrictions

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you maintain your restaurant’s reputation for quality food.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fast-food chains, grappling with economic pressures, embraced self-service kiosks, while the rise of secure mobile payment platforms responded to the imperative of enhancing transaction security. And by the time Q4 is reported in January 2024, it will likely be down. Non-members are declining in frequency or going away altogether.

2023

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. Use high-quality images (of your actual food, if possible). How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy?

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

Hospitality

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. Kiosks are the number one order channel to add with 44 percent of brands planning them in 2024.

Catering

SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

If you work in the food service industry, the National Restaurant Association Show is the place to be. The 2024 National Restaurant Association Show is at McCormick Place , 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL  60616 , Saturday, May 18, 2024 – Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc.,

2024

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. A food seller's permit is also mandated if you plan on serving food.

Bar