Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1 Meanwhile, Chili’s, which saw average unit volumes increase 16 percent in 2024 , experiences a 3 percent satisfaction drop to 78. percent in 2024, providing openings for popular brands like Raising Cane’s and Wingstop. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

Loyalty Program

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

With margins and cash flow stretched thin, a machine that just roasts coffee is no longer enough; today’s roasters are increasingly demanding more from their equipment. In 2024, arabica futures increased 70% to their highest levels since 1977, while robusta prices reached all-time highs.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board. percent during Q4.

Marketing

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

increase in volume and a 120% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024. The supermarket chain will refurbish 150 in‑store cafés with modular seating, digital kiosks, revamped menus, and energy‑efficient equipment. The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainability and innovation in Latin America.

2025

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

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

Each project was selected not just for what it builds, but for whom it helps — food entrepreneurs working hard to grow their ideas into sustainable businesses. Investments in commercial refrigeration, forklifts, and co-packing equipment are enabling kitchens to boost safety, scale production, and respond more effectively during emergencies.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

In 2024, we launched Mad Dash, which totally changed curbside pickup. But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward. The pandemic changed how businesses market, no doubt about it. – Andrew Glantz, CEO of GiftAMeal

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

Beyond operational speed, these systems equip business owners with real-time data to make informed decisions. Cloud-based POS systems go beyond managing daily transactions – they equip restaurants to tackle future challenges and seize opportunities. from 2024 to 2030, hitting $14.79 billion by the end of the decade.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

as of December 2024, according to Homebase payroll data. In fact, more than 1,400 people became ill from contaminated food in 2024, doubling hospitalization rates compared to 2023, according to the U.S. While this was originally done to prevent the spread of germs, it is now seen as a sustainable way of cutting back on printing.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As of 2024, over half of U.S. Expect 2025 to see a renewed fight for the survival and growth of local markets, driven by both consumers and restaurateurs who value authenticity, sustainability, and the vital social role these markets play. In 2025, we foresee significant developments in on and off premise restaurant payments.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear these forces will only accelerate in 2025, bringing both challenges and opportunities for operators. While significant investment has poured into the sector, few technologies have proven to be sustainable businesses. Tough times build better businesses.

2025

EATER

JANUARY 31, 2025

Since the fires began, Los Angeles has sustained an estimated $250 billion dollars in damage. Service workers have truly been through it up to 2024, they thought it was a disaster, Weber says. Its important for us to stand up and be there for them during their time of need. The most immediate need is financial.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

percentage points less than sales growth from the same two-month period in 2024. This edition ranks the top fraud challenges faced by global food delivery and ride-hailing companies in 2024. Month-over-month sales (+0.1 percent) and transactions (+1.6 percent) also grew. percent, which is about 1.5

Delivery

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. New Delhi, India) Tue, 3 Jun – BRITA renews partnership with LTA to extend sustainable hydration.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

“These restaurants are building sustainable business models for the future. First-party ordering isn’t just about cutting fees — it’s about owning the guest experience, building real loyalty and creating sustainable growth that boosts corporate and franchise value. percent Week of Jan. percent Week of Jan.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

State of the plate: US casual dining report 2025 draws upon online surveys of 9,400 Americans aged 18+ between November 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, as part of YouGov’s QSR CategoryView solution. Starbucks saw the biggest decline in sentiment toward its customer service in 2024 (6.2 percent in 2024. billion 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

explores sale options after sustained losses. 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. São Paulo, Brazil) Tue, 22 Jul – Farmers Bros. 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 21, 2025

The Periodic Review was completed in March 2024, with key changes taking effect from January 2026. Fixed Assets and Depreciation (Section 17) Restaurants are asset-intensive businesses, with significant investments in kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, and leasehold improvements.

Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An 'Out of the Ordinary' Year for Independents 2024 was an “out of the ordinary” year for independent restaurants, according to TouchBistro's 2025 State of Restaurants Report. Reframing Restaurant Loyalty : With profit margins still slim, discount-based loyalty programs are no longer a sustainable option for operators.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

The severe, sustained market crashes coincided with marked contractions in restaurant expenditures throughout the two-year recession NBER. on average in February and March compared to 2024. The survey, which compared March and April 2025 to March 2024, showed a –32.4% Currently, the economy is showing a familiar pattern.

Hospitality

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

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

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.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 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. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Late Night Snacking : with the rise of trends like girl dinner this year, 2024 will be the year of late night snacking, with more consumers ordering delivery for food during late night hours.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sustainability Remains Essential Beyond just healthy living, consumers are continuing to prioritize the health of the planet with nearly 50 percent of Gen Z and Millennial respondents placing a premium on sustainably sourced products. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The adoption of AI is more than a passing trend and represents a step towards creating a more efficient and sustainable future for the restaurant industry. 2024 AI Predictions As we enter the year 2024, the restaurant industry is on the brink of changes driven by AI that go beyond what is ordinary.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Sustainability Commitments – Sustainability will remain a focal point for restaurants.

Dietary Restrictions

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top Personalization engines that enable individualized loyalty experiences are key to creating and sustaining win–win experiences. "Restaurants welcome reward, birthday reward, segmentation).

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sustainability: A Menu with a Dash of Environmental Conscience Sustainability is the new expectation as modern diners are growing increasingly ecologically conscious. Using eco-friendly procedures in your restaurant’s operations will demonstrate your dedication to sustainability.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. And by the time Q4 is reported in January 2024, it will likely be down. Delivery growth slowing : Third-party marketplace transaction growth is slowing.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

billion by 2024. This is good news for restaurants, particularly chains and franchises that want to be environmentally sustainable while saving money in the process. Global demand for paper and cardboard is projected to grow by 1.2 percent a year, and the plastic recycling market by $14.74

Recycling

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Industry-wide compliance is expected by the end of 2024. In the foodservice setting, this gives chefs and servers quick and easy access to details such as country of origin, sustainability and fair-trade practices, and much more – allowing deeper engagement with customers who are increasingly interested in knowing the specifics.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

As the future of data-driven customer experiences evolves, brands must adapt to changes like Google's plan to remove third-party cookies by 2024. Changing consumer habits drive the need for restaurant innovation that prioritizes convenience, personalization, sustainability and seamless integration of online and offline experiences.

Loyalty Program