ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this guide, youll learn: Why restaurant apps matter in 2025 and how its the consumer driving the changes The different types of restaurant apps How to make the most of your own branded restaurant app and its many benefits Lets take a closer look at why every restaurant should use apps in 2025. Inventory and supply chain apps.

2025 195

2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

Hospitality 221

Hospitality Food Supply Seasonal Menu 2025 221

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.

2024 251

2024 2023 2025 Loyalty Program 251

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We like to say waffles “drip with success” for food service operators, and it's because of four key factors: profitability, versatility, consumer experience and operational efficiency. Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations.

Back of House 221

Back of House Seasonal Menu 2024 Customer Experience 221

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.

Operations 227

Operations Leadership 2025 Fast Casual 227

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 251

Fast Casual Food Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 251

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 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Increase quality and safety across the supply chain. One weak link in the supply chain could cause a food safety breach that could put your guests and brand at risk.

Food Safety 489

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It was one of three DoorDash acquisitions announced this year. billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. It’s been a little over a month since DoorDash announced it was buying both SevenRooms for $1.2 billion, both in cash.

Reservations 210

Reservations Leadership Advertising 2025 210

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. Get after it.

Customer Experience 596

Customer Experience Food Safety Food Supply Technology 596

Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. Employees then load the food into a robot and send it on its way. The customer unlocks their food using a code in their delivery app. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots.

Delivery 189

Delivery Leadership 2025 Advertising 189

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting. The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million. This is where, especially for restaurants, we’re leading the charge and innovating,” he said. “To

Advertising 228

Advertising Fast Casual Social Media Leadership 228

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." Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.”

Fast Casual 176

Fast Casual Leadership Franchising Franchise 176

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. The salad chain said it also sees opportunity in California, where the fast-food minimum wage is $20 per hour. Members help make our journalism possible.

Fast Casual 147

Fast Casual Leadership 2025 2024 147

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. | The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

Fast Casual 185

Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Leadership 185

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. The prices for both restaurant food and food from grocery and convenience stores rose 0.3% Food prices overall are up 2.9% By Heather Lalley on Jun.

Fast Casual 175

Fast Casual Cash Management Retail Leadership 175

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

And fast-food customers Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance Are we reaching peak chicken tender saturation on menus? 23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The MilkShake Factory created a house-made Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar that it sells for $5.95. By Patricia Cobe on Jun.

Bar 144

Bar Fast Casual Leadership Back of House 144

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash now offers services like reservations and advertising. The service is less profitable than other channels, and restaurants don’t control the data or the experience once the food leaves the building. Is that a good thing for restaurants? By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

Leadership 185

Leadership Advertising 2025 Reservations 185

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 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Konro was the first West Palm Beach restaurant to earn a Michelin star. He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro.

Fast Casual 147

Fast Casual Leadership 2025 Loyalty Program 147

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse did not have to go far to find its next CEO. On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job.

Leadership 162

Leadership Fast Casual 2025 Franchising 162

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. With more than 25-years of experience, Secor previously served as senior vice president of operations and training at GoTo Foods. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

Leadership 157

Leadership 2025 Email Marketing Magazine 157

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. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Oyler has been the company’s chief legal and risk officer since 2018. Newsletter The latest from Restaurant Business, sent straight to your inbox.

Fast Casual 147

Fast Casual Leadership Franchising Franchise 147

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 487

2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Food Supply 487

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 70

2025 Café Events Sustainability 70

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

The Perfect Plate – 2025 Q1 Every month, we’ll provide updates on the latest trends in the restaurant industry. By Dimitre Krouchev 2025 Q1 Earnings Report Summary Overall optimistic business environment in the US with foundations set for 2026 onwards Impact of Strong Economic Growth on the U.S. restaurant operators.

2025 52

2025 Guest Recovery Franchising Franchise 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These razor-thin profit margins are driving QSRs to find innovative ways to keep up with the rapid pace of business while enhancing efficiency and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. These battery powered, sensor-enabled devices report the location, state, or condition of the environment, supplies, or other assets.

Food Safety 275

Food Safety Equipment Inventory Waste 275

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

Mission critical elements of operational agility and what they ‘mean’ for individual restaurant, food service and hospitality businesses, and the industry at large, in the post-pandemic era. Though commonly correlated directly to “innovation,” business agility encompasses so much more.

Customer Service 362

Customer Service Employee Relations Customer Experience Operations 362

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. The Value of Trust. The survey was conducted by Credit Key, a provider of B2B e-commerce payments solutions.

2021 490

2021 Coupons Loyalty Program Consumer Goods 490

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 340

Franchising Franchise 2020 Fast Casual 340

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2025, these ten must-have technologies will be essential for staying competitive, efficient, and relevant in a crowded market. In 2025, POS systems will continue to evolve with advanced features like integrated customer loyalty programs, order-ahead capabilities, and even insights to optimize menus and pricing.

2025 90

2025 Technology Operations Mobile Ordering 90

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. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience." flip'd by IHOP.

Franchising 474

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

Voyage Foods secures US $36 million in Series A funding round. Throughout May, the campaign will raise awareness surrounding economic equity and sustainability in food supply chains, including coffee. However, Swiss Water says supply chain issues could negatively affect financial performance in the future. Mon, 9 May.

2022 158

2022 2025 Webinar Compost 158

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 376

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill. Real Food at BK. Burger King permanently banned 120 artificial ingredients and counting from its food menu nationwide. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.” Brands restaurant, KFC.

Franchising 471

Franchising Franchise Food Fast Casual 471

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 262

Waste Food Franchising Franchise 262

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Checkers & Rally’s will continue its tradition of putting the customer first and serving its communities by delivering high quality, craveable food at exceptional values. Most of the locations will retain a drive-thru, with a focus on to-go and grab-and-go foods, and some will also feature an eat-in dining area.

Franchising 305

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 305