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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry thrives on experiences, and a loyalty program should reflect the same sense of hospitality, connection, and delight that guests feel when they visit in person. What's Fueling QSR and Fast Casual Visits? The median age of respondents was 41.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

A candidate should also have in-depth knowledge of the menu, including ingredients and preparation methods, as well as the necessary restaurant skills and certifications in health, allergen, and food safety training. They might talk about their desire to learn new skills, gain more experience, or grow in the hospitality industry.

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How Leading Restaurant Groups Are Rebuilding Their Tech Stack with Best-of-Breed Systems

Apicbase

The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems. In hospitality tech architecture, clarity of responsibility is everything. For example, they need: Accurate menus and pricing Up-to-date allergen and nutrition info Real-time stock availability Crucially, customer-facing tools don’t ‘own’ this data.

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How to Attract More Guests to a Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

Encourage Friendly and Attentive Service Foster a culture of hospitality and personalized care. Adapt to Customer Preferences Embrace dietary trends like plant-based options, gluten-free dishes, or allergen-friendly meals. Well-informed staff can enhance the dining experience and handle inquiries confidently.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

I've seen health and wellness are equally important with this generation, with a preference for transparent ingredient sourcing and the ability to customize meals to dietary needs, such as plant-based or allergen-free.

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Introducing a Partnership for Safer, Smarter Kitchens

PathSpot

Bringing together state-of-the-art food safety innovation with highly specialized insurance solutions tailored for restaurants, cafes, and hospitality businesses. PowerLabels Accelerate and automate allergen tracking and expiration labeling for ingredients and ready-to-serve items.

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The Role of IT in Hospitality Has Fundamentally Changed

Apicbase

IT has moved from the sidelines to the centre of hospitality operations. Today, hospitality leaders are placing IT at the heart of their operating models. Technology in hospitality has long been viewed as a cost centre. And the logic is simple: If a hospitality system doesn’t make work easier, it won’t be used.