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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report , more than half of millennials and Gen Z adults report they would choose a restaurant that offers technological services like mobile payments over those that don’t.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the present and future of AI use in F&B, The Splintered Path to Purchase, the Datassential 500 Awards, and where chefs are earning six figures. percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1 At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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Daily, Weekly, Biweekly? What’s the Best Pay Schedule for My Restaurant?

Modern Restaurant Management

After a rough few years due to the pandemic, restaurant workers now have a reason to celebrate: Their average hourly earnings have grown 66% from 2017 to April of 2024, according to data from the Square Payroll Index , compared to 40% growth for retail workers. Workers can also track their paychecks via website or app.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

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 2025. When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory.

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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

Modern Restaurant Management

The innovations introduced in 2024 set the stage for progress, but 2025 is the time to move from experimentation to optimization. AI moves from nice-to-have to must-have Many QSRs experimented with AI-driven solutions in 2024, such as in-app chatbots and personalized order recommendations.

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Exploring Restaurant Technology Trends in 2024

Goliath Consulting

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. AI-Powered Inventory Management Behind the scenes, AI-powered inventory management systems are revolutionizing the way restaurants manage supplies. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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How to Win the Google Reviews Game in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Reviews are a key to ensuring new customers keep walking through your doors and legions of SEO experts are focused on ranking your website higher on Google Search Results and becoming Local SEOs to rank your Restaurant higher on Google Maps. You need to actively manage your reviews as a cornerstone of your business strategy.

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