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. Restaurants see the highest volume of transactions during dinner (defined as 4 p.m.-9

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff.

Franchise

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Restaurants less so How the owner of Krystal and Logan's Roadhouse makes it work Financing Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Same-store sales rose 6.9% Same-store sales at the Italian casual-dining chain spiked 6.9% same-store sales decline in the same quarter a year ago.

Delivery

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Hacienda La Esmeralda won all three main categories, a first for the competition, and achieved record-breaking scores of 97 and 98 points for its natural and washed Geshas, respectively. With scores of 97 and 98 points, we may see a new world record for coffee prices in just a few months. The BoP auction will take place on 6 August.

2025

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

Photo courtesy of Zaza Cuban Comfort Food. Perez is now focused on building Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, a 10-unit regional chain in Central Florida with another six or seven expected to open in the next 18 months or so. By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The classic Cubano at Zaza. That was 1989 near Orlando.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. Not quite yet An easy way to bring bold Korean flavors to modern menus From BBQ to beverages, menus are seeing a lot of action Food C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. Photo: Shutterstock Made-to-order food, value offerings, loyalty programs.

Food

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles.

Book

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Dutch Bros, the Grants Pass, Oregon-based drive-thru beverage chain, on Wednesday said that its same-store sales rose 6.1% The company raised guidance for same-store sales, revenues and adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. in the second quarter, including 3.7% transaction growth.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

2024

Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. deals this week as fast-food pizza chains work to reverse stubbornly weak sales. price point. Earlier this week, Domino’s brought back its “Best Deal Ever,” a $9.99, any-pizza offer when customers order them online.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Add these six terms to your vocabulary.

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jeff's Bagel Run has 15 units open, expecting to reach 30 by the end of the year. Photo courtesy of Jeff's Bagel Run. Jeff Perera jokes that his bagel chain is the result of a love story. “I I made a bagel for my wife, because she asked me to,” he said. She’s on time.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. Systemwide sales fell 5.3% That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Perkins and Huddle House are classics of the family-dining genre. But they have receded over the years.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 12, 2025

It gives them another product to offer restaurants, for one, but the strategy also promises to increase sales and traffic, which many operators badly need. Online ordering provider Olo has long beaten the drum for using digital order data to shape marketing. How impactful will it be? By Joe Guszkowski on Aug.

Loyalty Program

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

SpotOn

DECEMBER 23, 2024

They’re easy to order and even easier to make. Ask any bartender and they'll say the same exact thing. Everyone deserves a drink at a bar, even if that beverage does not include alcohol. The mocktail, also known as an alcohol-free cocktail, isn’t just a luxury drink found in high-end bars.

Bar

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

It's complicated Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants could sell Bahama Breeze Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Premium OPINION Financing Does Chipotle have a structural problem? And then the company reported its first negative same-store sales quarter in five years. By Jonathan Maze on Jun.

Fast Casual

Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

Managing food costs is one of the most important factors in running a profitable restaurant. With rising ingredient prices and tight profit margins, understanding the food cost formula can make the difference between financial success and failure. What is the Food Cost Formula? Lets dive in!

Food

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 8, 2025

Hacienda La Esmeralda’s washed Gesha, a 98-point coffee, sold for US $30,204/kg. The farm’s natural Gesha, which scored 97 points, also sold for $23,608/kg. Both bids massively exceed the previous world record of US $13,518/kg set by the 2024 Lamastus Family Estates auction.

2025

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

In the fast-paced world of food service, every second counts. Modern point-of-sale systems go beyond order processing—they streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve table turnover. Orders go directly to the kitchen, cutting processing time by 2.4x. times faster than traditional methods.

POS

Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive restaurant industry, staying ahead means more than just offering great food; it requires delivering delightful guest experiences every time! 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.

Food Order

MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Restaurant online ordering has emerged as a crucial aspect of the food service industry, reshaping restaurant operation strategies and fostering growth in restaurant delivery services. This article explores how online ordering is advancing and highlights the key concerns for businesses aiming to stay competitive.

Online Ordering

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

From streamlining orders to managing inventory and staff, these systems provide the tools restaurant owners need to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Improved Efficiency: Faster order processing, reduced errors, and better table turnover. Automatic Updates: No manual updates or downtime – systems update seamlessly.

POS

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Whether you run a quick-service café or a full-service restaurant, switching to an iPad POS system in 2025 can streamline everything from order-taking to inventory management. Here’s why they’re worth considering: Faster service : Tableside ordering and payments cut order time in half and reduce errors.

POS

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

From self-order kiosks to real-time kitchen display systems, digital solutions are reshaping the way these restaurants operate. Here’s how technology is making it possible in 2025: Self-Service Kiosks : Reduce order wait times by 40%, shrink queues by 25–40%, and increase average check sizes by 30%. The impact?

2025

Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

From real-time inventory tracking to mobile ordering and multi-location management, the right POS helps restaurants grow faster and operate more efficiently. In the competitive restaurant industry, choosing the right Point of Sale (POS) system is crucial. Thats where Lavu leads the way.

POS

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Same-store sales fell 1.3% In the second quarter, 20% of Denny’s orders included a value-oriented dish, and the chain saw sales improve among the $50,000-$70,000 income bracket. But it was an improvement compared to the first three months of the year, when same-store sales slid 3%. “We

Loyalty Program

Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive restaurant industry, staying ahead means more than just offering great food; it requires delivering delightful guest experiences, every time. 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.

Food Order

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

With technology playing a bigger role in dining, your POS system needs to handle payments, manage orders, track inventory, and even help with staff scheduling. Mobile POS : Perfect for food trucks, pop-ups, or tableside service. Self-Service Kiosks : Best for quick-service restaurants looking to cut labor costs and speed up orders.

POS

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2025

Editor’s note At World of Coffee Jakarta, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, announced the government’s ambitious plans to overtake Vietnam as the world’s second-largest coffee producer. Its estimates for Vietnam’s 2024/25 harvest, meanwhile, are over three times this volume.

2025

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized. No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. While the ways we order and dine may have changed, the reasons people choose a restaurant haven’t.

Loyalty Program

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

In December 2024, technology leaders from various industries gathered at Amazon’s premier conference, AWS Re:Invent, where Qus CEO participated in a panel discussion. This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industrytraditionally underrepresented at such eventsemerged as a focal point of technological innovation.

Fast Casual

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

The right POS setup can make it easier to take orders, manage staff, track sales, and keep customers happy. Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Scalability for future growth. Software: $60$400/month.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

Mobile Ordering

Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

Stuff your website with keywords and other content that relates to what prospective customers are likely to be looking for, and watch the orders roll in. Here are some tips and tricks to consider. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 14, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn AI is changing the online landscape for businesses. I’m being sarcastic, of course.

Social Media