Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. 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.

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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.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. from 2022-to 2032.

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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.

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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.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.”

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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).

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EATER

MAY 16, 2025

The lack of power obliterated thousands of dollars in perishable food and supplies at the restaurant, and the Iocovozzis assess the loss of revenue from the closure as approximately $80,000. As of January 2025, at an unemployment rate of 6.1 View this post on Instagram A post shared by @nengjrs Neng Jr.s

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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.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

Artisanry, passion, and sustainability became key focal points, demonstrating coffee businesses’ dedication to quality, transparency, and craftsmanship. As third wave and specialty coffee proliferated in the late 2000s, the way that coffee brands communicated with their customers changed significantly.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As part of the initiative, local artists in three US cities – Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Portland, OR – designed street art murals to raise awareness of sustainability issues in the coffee supply chain. Nestlé commits US $1 billion to support sustainable coffee farming. La Marzocco opens new hub in Singapore. million (US $1.56

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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. In my work, I help leaders take a hard focus on ideation: a commodity that is in short supply due to a glut of pressures.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The renewed partnership will last until 2025, with the Italian company’s RTD cold brew products available at the tournament grounds. ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. According to the report, the volumes of sustainably-sourced green coffee increased by 29% on 2021. Wed, 31 Aug.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. Catering supplies have evolved with these trends, and items such as biodegradable and reusable packaging have been introduced. Cheap and easy solutions are no longer enough.

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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. Dunkin' Sustainability.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

Craft and artisan are notably used throughout several food and beverage sectors; they are attached to segments such as craft beer and artisanal bread. As third wave coffee consumers express more interest in learning about where coffee comes from, there is more focus on the wider coffee supply chain, particularly on producers.

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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.

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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.

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EATER

JULY 1, 2024

In the first half of the 20th century, almost 25,000 acres of land throughout the relatively small colony were under coconut cultivation, and Seychelles was supplying the United Kingdom, France, South Africa, India, and Mauritius with coconut products. The locals took to it as well. Prawns at Moutya.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The survey found that that 35% of respondents were expecting to be operating at a loss or face closure by the end of the year, with 96% of businesses also experiencing higher energy costs and 93% facing food price inflation. Sucafina launches new sustainable IMPACT sourcing programme. PRF to return to Colombia on 6 and 7 July 2023.

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2023 Hospitality 2022 Food Supply 167

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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2022

The two-day event is part of the annual Specialty & Fine Food Asia event. Louis Dreyfus Company publishes 2021 Sustainability Report. The food ingredients and coffee trader established a Carbon Solutions platform to measure and minimise carbon emissions across its supply chains. billion by 2025. Wed, 22 Jun.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The UK coffee and food-to-go chain is increasing the pay rate by 5% for most of its workers – meaning Pret A Manger staff have received an average pay increase of 13% over the past year. 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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 2, 2022

European Union set to enforce new sustainable packaging regulations for single-use products which includes coffee capsules. Companies will also be required to publish detailed information on their sustainability practices, including coffee brands. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 28 Nov. Nestlé commits to invest US $1.86 Wed, 30 Nov.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Dalla Corte launches PlaNet social responsibility and environmental sustainability programme. The PlaNet programme is part of Dalla Corte’s commitment to improve its sustainability practices. Tim Hortons aims to open 500 stores in the Middle East by 2025 in partnership with franchisee AG Café. Fri, 23 Dec.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

Bellwether Coffee releases 2021 sustainability report. Through a partnership with Enveritas, JDE Peet’s will responsibly source 100% of its coffee by 2025, which the company states will provide support to more than one million farmers. Indonesia Food Expo 2022 to be held from 9 to 12 June. Tue, 17 May.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 1, 2022

The event was held as part of the 2022 Bandung West Java Food & Beverage Expo. The Council also agreed to develop a benchmark system that monitors levels of deforestation in supply chains. The ITC’s Coffee Guide is designed to be a practical tool for producers, exporters, and other supply chain stakeholders.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 8, 2022

The project enables Svit Kavy to donate coffee and food to Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front line. The group will include supply chain representatives, as well as academics and environmental organisations. In 2021, WCR partnered with 241 companies and individuals to establish sustainable coffee programmes in 9 origin countries.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Flavia Morelli, Group Exhibition Manager (Food&Beverage Division) at Italian Exhibition Group, what important new entries does Sigep 2024 have in store? Among the many new entries at Sigep 2024, I would like to highlight three macro-areas: innovation, sustainability and young people.

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2024 Innovation Sustainability Catering 159

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.

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2025 Mobile Ordering Food Customer Service 52

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

billion by 2025 – making it a lucrative market for many roasters and coffee businesses. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. Once the filling and packaging machine is set up, Jeffree tells me that thorough cleaning and sterilisation are essential to produce food-safe coffee pods. “[To

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative publishes Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Baseline Report. The report is part of IDH’s Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Programme, which runs until 2025. The competitions took place at the three-day 2022 Seoul Food expo, and were livestreamed via the SCA Korea chapter’s YouTube channel.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

By 2025, the global market is expected to be worth over US $29 billion. And which is more sustainable? Recyclability & sustainability. Research has shown that BPA can leach into food and beverages, especially when the plastic packaging is exposed to heat, which can include coffee capsule extraction. Which is stronger?

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