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

Modern Restaurant Management

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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

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This layer usually includes: Accounting Spend and expense tracking Financial reporting Tax and compliance When your data definitions are consistent and your systems talk to each other, your finance team doesn’t have to waste time chasing or verifying numbers. They just use it. And that’s a good thing. Because whose fault is it anyway?

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Culinary Digital’s Food Service Management Trends: February 2025

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Starting on January 20th, 2026, restaurants, cafeterias, and other food service providers will have to reckon with new requirements on tracking food from its point of origin, storing food to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination, providing updated ingredient and allergen information for customers, and more.

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Top Strategies for Effective Restaurant Menu Management

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Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information. This includes choosing the right dishes, managing ingredients, setting prices, and marketing the menu effectively.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants will respond by cutting back portion sizes and adjusting prices accordingly—something we haven’t seen in decades. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

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Can AI Address Labor and Food Safety Challenges?

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The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. Cost remains another major barrier, as the pricing of robotic solutions often remains unrealistic, and the unit economics may not be sustainable, making it difficult for operators to justify the investment.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens.