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. Franchise 2.0:

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

The report also includes additional key industry insights, including: Delivery sales and transactions increased industry-wide despite economic uncertainty: Kiosk as a channel is up 27 percent YoY and 49 percent since 2020, and mobile is up 21 percent YoY and 368 percent since 2020. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

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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 17, 2025

Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window. 17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. Entrée salads can be ordered as a wrap for drivers to eat one handed, for example.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The restaurant tech vocabulary keeps expanding. Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” The coffee giant is licensing the company’s order fulfillment tech while also bringing aboard Empower’s six engineers.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting. These ads will direct back to a restaurants’ DoorDash ordering page. In the future, they could also link to a restaurants’ own website if they use DoorDash’s Storefront online ordering system, Samolis said. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Sign up here.

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Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

From managing orders and tracking inventory to analyzing sales data in real time, today’s POS systems are essential tools for restaurants of all sizes. As technology continues to evolve in 2025, choosing the right POS can directly impact your efficiency, customer satisfaction, and bottom line.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

As more restaurants turn to automation, self-order kiosks are becoming a must-have for improving speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. But before making the switch, one key question stands out—what is the actual self-order kiosk price in 2025? What Is a self-order kiosk? Self-order kiosks can range in size and use.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 So what’s next?

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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. Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Forecasts: Summer (in ranking order).

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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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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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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? The company said it placed more value in investing in growing its brick-and-mortar locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're Upon entering flip’d, visitors can order from a digital kiosk or directly at the counter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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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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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. Toast : Designed for restaurants, offering tableside ordering, inventory management, and a free starter plan with 3% payment processing. Thats where Lavu leads the way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. SevenRooms launched Contactless Order & Pay, streamlining the in-restaurant ordering and payments experience for guests.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. The drive-thru feature is a first for the fast casual brand, which has previously focused on eat-in cafés and kiosks. “Fazoli’s is at the forefront of the fast-casual Italian category,” Milliken said.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

Is your staff constantly battling long wait times, confused orders, or slow transactions? Order Errors : Miscommunication between servers and the kitchen leads to costly mistakes. Disconnected Systems : Managing multiple order sources without integration causes confusion. Lavu POS Review 2025 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We have set a target to save our customers $1bn by 2025, and this investment will accelerate our technology development and business development approach to help achieve this ambition.” " Guests use their cellphones to see all menu items, order and pay. . "While ” Marc Zornes. ” Burger Hero.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. A total of 322 meals were custom ordered by 304 children and 18 staff members, totaling $483 in funding provided to the school for just the one day. A rebrand (June). A new tech suite (September).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Jackie Abril-Carlile, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Culinary Instructo r and Executive chef and general manager at North Mountain Brewing Everything Has Changed At the onset of COVID, most fast casual restaurants went from primarily dine-in business to mostly takeout and delivery models. Supporting your staff is crucial.

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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. Toast : Designed for restaurants, offering tableside ordering, inventory management, and a free starter plan with 3% payment processing. Thats where Lavu leads the way.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years. Shopping centres driving initiatives and experiences in order to adapt to the changing consumer landscape. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.,

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This trend continued through to FY23 until prices rose faster (F&B CPI 6%, ABS) than costs in order for businesses to try to recoup losses from the previous two years. Shopping centres driving initiatives and experiences in order to adapt to the changing consumer landscape. Ali & the Queen, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.,

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 12, 2021

Tapan also founded Talli Turmeric® – a hugely popular polished casual dining brand serving authentic Indian food, located in Mumbai, India. . Papa John’s has been one of the first brands to establish their own website, online ordering system, and mobile app, long before the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Restaurants Order Up Tech, AI, and Dynamic Pricing As far as technology goes, 26 percent of respondents said they’d like to start using new tech to help run their business, which is up seven percentage points from last year. Anchor retailers like Macy’s, Target and Nordstrom all landed in the top 25. percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.” has expanded its partnership with its largest franchisee Drake Food Service International (DFSI), to open more than 220 Papa John’s restaurants by 2025. and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Taylor brings deep experience in restaurant off-premise ordering and extensive executive leadership experience in both startup and growth-oriented businesses. As Co-founder and CEO of Splick-it, Taylor grew the company from inception to an industry leader that processed more than $1billion of off-premise restaurant orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

In today’s competitive market of fast casual chicken concepts, our brand has continued to differentiate itself with our made-from-scratch food and our hospitable atmosphere that guests are excited to return to,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In the hospitality industry today, it’s imperative to have up to date technology solutions with features that allow for contact-free planning, ordering, payments and delivery/pick-up. The more seamless this experience is for customers, the more likely they are to order through a venue today and in the future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

In fact, the number of consumers who dine out weekly or more often was actually up slightly from 39 percent to 42 percent, according to TouchBistro's 2025 American Diner Trends Report , surveying 1,500 diners across the country. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. “Gfg is the leading brand in the Greek fast-casual cuisine, but it also has innumerable benefits for franchisees,” said Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart. New Sites for gfg.

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