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

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

With the 2025 BoP auction scheduled for 6 August, all eyes will be on the bidders of the 97- and 98-point coffees, as many eagerly anticipate the extent of the prices they’re willing to pay. Top stories of the week Mon, 9 Jun – Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP. million 60kg bags. Cecafé reports that Brazil has so far exported 42.9

2025

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

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

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. In this guide, we’ll break down key accounting strategies and tools that help streamline operations and boost your bottom line in 2025. But the importance of this administration cannot be emphasized.

2025

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 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. We have found that, by keeping it in each location, we’re able to have the freshest product possible, as well as being able to manage inventory levels and waste accordingly,” said Kern. Continue to Site >>> Menu Forget coffee. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

Fast Casual

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 isnt just about serving great food and offering good serviceit also requires the right technology behind the scenes. Whether its managing inventory, handling online orders, or running loyalty programs, the right integrations can turn your POS system into a powerful tool for efficiency.

POS

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site? Its 100% if part of food costs, non-taxable to them. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Keep it separate or bundled with food costs. File by April 15, 2025.

Point of Sale

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore how leveraging the right technology can significantly cut down wait times and elevate the customer experience in 2025. Here’s how technology is making it possible in 2025: Self-Service Kiosks : Reduce order wait times by 40%, shrink queues by 25–40%, and increase average check sizes by 30%.

2025

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. Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Transaction fees: 2.2%4.5%

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

In 2025, restaurant owners are under more pressure than ever to streamline operations, reduce labor costs, and keep staff schedules running smoothly. Forget about manually dialing every past and future employee, and no longer stress because no one answered, you are understaffed, and you’re two hours behind on inventory.

2025

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food and friendly service—it demands smart technology that drives efficiency. Here’s how it can transform your business: Boosts Efficiency: Automates orders, payments, and inventory tracking to reduce errors and save time. Want to know more?

POS

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Whether you run a quick-service café or a full-service restaurant, switching to an iPad POS system in 2025 can streamline everything from order-taking to inventory management. Actionable insights : Real-time analytics help optimize sales and inventory. Simplified management : Automates inventory tracking and staff scheduling.

POS

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. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. These core elements never go out of style.

Loyalty Program

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

Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2025

10, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn QSR Automations offers kitchen display systems for large restaurant chains. Boston-based Crunchtime offers operational tools such as inventory management, scheduling and training, also for large chains. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

Fast Casual

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

Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration. A celebrity chef in Ireland and author, Moriarty will shape the group’s food program, and will assist in recruiting a dedicated executive chef. . Becca McIntyre is the new vice president of supply chain and culinary for Beans & Brews Coffeehouse.

Leadership

Hot Schedules

MARCH 11, 2025

But with supply chain headaches, rising labor costs, and unpredictable demand, that’s easier said than done. . Inventory Blind Spots Are Costing You Thousands From linens to liquor, hotel inventory can be a black hole. Stocking too much means wasted capital; too little means unhappy guests. The result? The Bottom Line?

Hotels

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

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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. 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. Boost automation.

Food Safety

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

Waste

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

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. These systems allow restaurant operators to track sales, manage inventory, process payments, and generate reports in real-timeall from any device with an internet connection.

2025

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

Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always been fast-paced and ever-changing, but 2025 marks a pivotal year of transformation. As fast food chains strive to stay ahead of the competition, QSR industry trends like digital transformation, menu diversification and enhanced delivery options are reshaping how these businesses operate.

2025

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site? Its 100% if part of food costs, non-taxable to them. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Keep it separate or bundled with food costs. File by April 15, 2025.

Point of Sale