Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Remember when food trucks redefined street food in the early 2010s or when small plates turned casual dining into an adventure of endless flavors? As we look to 2025, a new wave of trends is already taking shape. But the real story of 2025 isn’t just about what’s on the plate; it’s about where and how food is served.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6 billion by 2033, according to The "United States Fast Food and Quick Services Restaurants Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" from ResearchAndMarkets.com. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. Perkins American Food Co.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chipotle rose to No. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 2, 2025. But it wasn’t quite so bad for fast-casual concepts , which outpaced other categories with 9% growth in 2024, according to Technomic. By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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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 in December and 11.3

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting. This is where, especially for restaurants, we’re leading the charge and innovating,” he said. “To News marketing delivery technology Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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Qu

JUNE 16, 2025

The restaurant landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for operators who are ready to embrace change. We gathered top industry leaders to discuss the trends surfaced in our 2025 State of Digital Report. While QSRs lead at 80%, fast casual is catching up quickly.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | A rendering of Perkins Griddle & Go fast-casual concept. Simultaneously, the company also created a fast-casual version of Perkins called Griddle & Go, another nod to younger, on-the-go customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

New data fom restaurant tech platform Toast, reveals how restaurants can prepare for another busy Valentine’s Day in 2025. Despite inflation concerns, InMarket’s new 2025 Valentine’s Day Survey found that 65 percent of those celebrating the holiday do not intend to change their plans based on higher prices.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. News technology delivery finance Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

18, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bubbakoo's is known for burritos, but also bowls, tacos, quesadillas and fried rice balls called "chiwawas. The New Jersey-based fast-casual chain has been acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners, the company announced Wednesday. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 By the Numbers and Looking to 2025 Restaurant leaders representing more than 6,200 locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities and their 2025 priorities in Restaurant365's annual industry survey. 2025 will be the year restaurants redefine how they engage with technology. and $18.67

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Papa Johns has named Caroline Miller Oyler the company’s chief administrative officer. The eight-unit fast-casual concept Off The Hook Restaurants is beefing up its executive team as it plans growth in Louisiana. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Blaze is now based in Atlanta.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. After fast-casual chain &Pizza heard from customers that its prices were too high , it lowered them late last month and simplified its menu structure to highlight affordable options.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Konro was the first West Palm Beach restaurant to earn a Michelin star. News independents chefs Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job. News casual_dining Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. In 2025, staying ahead means more than great food—it means leveraging the right tech to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. News Tech Check technology delivery Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. Is that a good thing for restaurants? By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? Wendy’s , for example, recently announced it would scale back plans of opening 700 ghost kitchens to between 100-150 by the end of 2025.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. This trend is not just in fine dining, but though positioning levels – bars/pubs, clubs, smart casual, fast casual, cafés, QSR and right down to impulse.

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 12, 2025

The Best Practice Awards 2025 Celebrating the Best Restaurant Brands in the Industry Every year, the coveted BBI Best Practices Awards (BPAs) celebrate the best performers in the restaurant industry. The 2025 edition of the BPAs spans two focus areas across different segments, there are ten award categories in total.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

In 2025, staying competitive means embracing digital payment trends. The Cashless Restaurant Revolution: Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless in 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, the concept of not leading with a “pay with cash” option has emerged as a transformative trend.

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Qu

APRIL 8, 2025

Hey restaurant innovators, its time to talk digital and tech trends! Qus 6th Annual State of Digital Report is here, and its packed with insights that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of fast casual and quick serve restaurants (QSRs). 80% of QSRs are implementing kiosks in-store compared to 52% of Fast Casuals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 18, 2025

From 26 to 28 June 2025, World of Coffee will take place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. WoC Geneva will host the 2025 World Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits, Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik Championships. This year, it will include the 2025 World Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits, Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik Championships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A more optimistic economic future as uncertainty decreases Despite current woes, the food and beverage industry is optimistic about its future as predictions for 2025 suggest that concern about economic uncertainty will drop from 20 percent to 16 percent. The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5 percent for QSR restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. The "North America Ice Cream Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020-2025)" predicts the market is projected to grow with a CAGR of 2.83 Key Market Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Curry Up Now Secures Investment. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2025

Whether you’re running a fast-casual concept or a fine-dining establishment, embracing the right technology can help optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and increase profitability. In 2025, these ten must-have technologies will be essential for staying competitive, efficient, and relevant in a crowded market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The drive-thru feature is a first for the fast casual brand, which has previously focused on eat-in cafés and kiosks. ” Milliken said Fazoli’s, as a fast-casual Italian chain with elevated service and premium, craveable dishes, is a leader in the industry and is sure to find success in the communities it will expand into.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. Within the US alone, an estimated? 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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