Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2025

Rising Food Costs Are Straining Restaurant Finances According to TouchBistro's 2025 State of Restaurants report , food costs remain the number one source of financial strain for restaurant owners, with 26 percent citing it as their biggest financial challenge. Seven Reasons to Make Business Credit a Priority 1.

Cash Management

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 Photograph: RATIONAL Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Maintaining clean and hygienic equipment is one of the most important tasks in food service — and also one of the most despised. Most of all, it’s not nearly as much fun as preparing food and serving customers, the reason most people love working in food service.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2025

There is an opportunity for restaurants that can modernize in a way that meets the needs of the diner while simultaneously overcoming food, labor, and technological challenges to run more predictable and profitable businesses. It certainly isn’t an easy proposition – but a holistic approach to restaurant modernization is critical.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

Marketing

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

In May, shipments rose 15% year‑on‑year, bringing the total export value for the first five months of 2025 to over US$ 5 billion. Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages.

2025

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Accounting Tip: Log equipment purchases in your accounting software under equipment. Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site?

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

Fast Casual

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Setting up a POS system for a restaurant in 2025 isnt just about installing machinesits about finding the right tools to help your business run smoothly. Whether you run a quick-service spot, a full-service restaurant, a bar, or a food truck, each has unique needs for handling orders and managing workflows. Cash Drawer (APG): $120.00

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Increasing restaurant profits allows you to invest in upgrades, like better equipment or a nicer place for customers to eat. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

In July 2025, the USDA announced the termination of all Regional Food Business Centers (RFBCs), including the Northwest Rocky Mountain Center (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming), where The Food Corridor served as co-lead for the Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs Theme Team.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. A key part of this shift is efficient data sharing across the supply chain. The pandemic exposed the need for greater supply chain visibility and traceability in the restaurant industry.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food and friendly service—it demands smart technology that drives efficiency. Reduces Food Waste: Tracks inventory in real-time, minimizing overstocking and shortages, saving up to 10% of annual revenue. Real-time inventory tracking is another key feature.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Identifying Challenges and Uncovering Opportunities SpotOn unveiled its 2025 Restaurant Business Report , revealing the financial challenges restaurant operators face and the opportunities to strengthen their businesses. Yelp has named Holbox in Los Angeles the top restaurant of 2025. Independent operators feel the squeeze the most.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2025

These on-again, off-again tariffs are, first of all, creating uncertainty as we try to plan our food and beverage budgets for 2025. Among households earning $50,000 or less a year, dining out is already less attractive because of higher prices, according to TouchBistro's 2025 American Diner Trends Report.

Seasonal Menu

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

(New York City, New York, US) Tue, 3 Jun – Seoul will host the 2025 World AeroPress Championship in December. Seoul, South Korea) Tue, 3 Jun – Brazil’s 2025 robusta harvest may exceed estimates. Seoul, South Korea) Tue, 3 Jun – Brazil’s 2025 robusta harvest may exceed estimates.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become both a consumer preference and business essential, with the convenience and availability of takeout, delivery, and drive-thru now deeply embedded in everyday life.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

Georgius Audrey Teja from Indonesia is the 2025 World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, Chen Zhuohao of China clinched the World Latte Art Championship, Thailand’s Chatchalerm (aka BOSS) took the World Cup Tasters crown, and France’s Charles Boyenval secured the Cezve/Ibrik Championship.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2025

Second quarter revenue, profit, and outlet growth all surged in 2025 following significant investments in new roasteries, a central supply hub in Yunnan, and trade agreements with Brazil. Washington, DC, US) Industry news Mon, 28 Jul – Burger King to invest in cold coffee offerings as food sales decline.

Workshop

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

Farmer Brothers sold assets worth approximately US $100m to TreeHouse Foods in June 2023. New York City, New York, US) Fri, 25 Jul – Nestlé posts better-than-expected organic sales growth for H2 2025; Nespresso sales rose by 2.4% Mexico City, Mexico) Wed, 23 Jul – US sanctions threaten Latin American fertiliser supply.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 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 2025. In 2025, we’ll see operators increasingly adopt advanced Back-of-House solutions to gain deeper insights and more precise control over profit margins.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

President Trump’s announcement of international tariffs in April 2025 sent an already unstable market falling. Paperchase’s financial specialists in the restaurant and bar industry analyzed same store data across all restaurant sectors to detail the correlation between equity-market crashes and the food and beverage business.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2025

World Food Safety Day , held annually on June 7, aims to raise global awareness and inspire action on the critical importance of food safety. The core message is that food safety is everyone's business – from farmers and producers to governments, businesses, and consumers. The law strengthened the U.S.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers. The benefit is twofold.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2020

While food delivery is nothing new, breakout services like Uber Eats and DoorDash have capitalized on what customers want most: convenience. Dark kitchens also known as delivery-only restaurants, ghost or virtual kitchens describes an industrial kitchen space dedicated solely to preparing food for delivery.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s wise to invest in fully featured software options, which offer audit management and compliance tracking capabilities to maximize the safety of your food, guests, and business. Increase quality and safety across the supply chain. Manage labor shortages. Improve the customer experience.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Indeed, what the restaurant industry thought was on the horizon for 2025 will be implemented in 2021. Next year will bring new competitors to restaurants such as fresh food vending and more fresh grocery meal options available for delivery. Next year, restaurants will be tasked to do more within their own supply chains.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

AI’s benefits are being used in other areas: self-driving cars, supply chain, IT security etc. According to Grandview Research , the AI market size is projected to grow to $390 billion by 2025. Rising food costs, nearing 10 percent. Food drink combinations. Weather based food recommendations.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A recent Incisiv study found that QSRs expect 51 percent of tasks will be automated by 2025 while full-service restaurants expect only 27 percent of tasks to be automated by this time. These battery powered, sensor-enabled devices report the location, state, or condition of the environment, supplies, or other assets.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends to date and what quarantined Americans ordered through contact-free delivery, and predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. miso tofu bowl.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. 92 percent of respondents said they intend to purchase equipment online more frequently going forward.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Winnow, Epic Burger, OneDine, Revenue Management Solutions, t he ONE Group Hospitality, McCain Foods, Epson America and Noble, Inspire Brands and 2nd Avenue Lighting. Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

We are fully equipped to expand quickly into new markets and support franchise partners that are experienced and passionate about Salata.” The Subway Day program has funded a range of needed items for the students from field trips, to classroom supplies, and recreational needs. ” Perfectly Designed Pizza Hut.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide. “By banning these 120 ingredients from our food, we’re offering guests an easy choice – delicious food made with quality ingredients. .

Franchising

Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 14, 2022

From more than 800 entries, three finalists were selected for each of the 12 categories, which include Best Coffee Chain, Best Specialty Coffee Roaster, and Best Coffee Equipment Supplier. The Philippine branch of the company currently sources 15% of its coffee from local producers, but intends to increase this number by up to 20% by 2025.

2022