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MRM Research Roundup: Price Wars, Influencer Impact and No-Show Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. Diversify media mix: An omnichannel presence provides optimal reach and the widest range of information sources. percent more visits than the year-to-date Tuesday average.”

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient. What do you think are the biggest changes since the last survey?

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JBF Launches Climate Solutions Campaign

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Independent restaurants are not just the heart and soul of our communities—they are also a powerful economic force, providing jobs to millions, generating hundreds of billions in revenue, supporting local agriculture and businesses, and nurturing our cultural identity,” said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation.

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How does foreign exchange affect the price of coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

Fluctuations in the market can influence prices paid by roasters and consumers and prices paid to farmers, as well as their production costs. To better understand how fluctuations in the FX market influence the price of coffee, I spoke to an FX trader, a producer in Brazil, and a UK roaster. Let’s use Colombia as an example.

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How can social initiatives improve gender equity in coffee production?

Perfect Daily Grind

Furthermore, if women working in agriculture were given equal access to financial resources, as well as decision-making and leadership roles, it’s believed that global agricultural output could increase by up to 4% – which includes coffee production. Then read our article exploring the impact of long-term sustainable coffee sourcing.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

EATER

Though the region is a huge agricultural powerhouse, it’s relatively poor and chronically underrated by city folk from Bangkok and Central Thailand, akin to the divide between coastal capitals and flyover states in the U.S. But in Bangkok, these Laotion influences aren’t seen as anything to be proud of.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing will also be a priority for many chefs, working with global salt producers to identify salts from around the world and understand their history and use cases. Kimpton is particularly seeing a rise in Asian and French influences for the sweetest course.

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