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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The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems. Without clear ownership, even the best tool will become a source of friction. Data & Connectivity Layer: A Single Source of Truth Unify operations and scale. You’re no longer pulling data from five sources and wondering which one is right.

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How to Attract More Guests to a Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

Collaborate with Local Businesses Partner for Cross-Promotions Offer joint deals with nearby shops or services. Being active in the community shows that you’re more than just a business; you’re a neighbor. Source Ingredients Locally Support local producers and appeal to eco-conscious customers. You’ve got this!

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

Modern Restaurant Management

From inventory management to predictive labor scheduling, AI tools will help restaurants cut costs and adapt in real-time, while providing operators valuable data to help inform business decisions. Many operators have a wealth of data but aren’t putting it to work. The other element would be plant-based foods.

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Is Your Ghost Kitchen Haunted by Food Safety Breaches?

Modern Restaurant Management

Everyone from small concepts to large chains, like Wendy’s, Applebee’s, and Cracker Barrel, are turning to ghost kitchens amid the ongoing pandemic. The cost of running a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant is high, and many restaurants are losing significant in-house dining business amid the ongoing pandemic.

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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. Eighty-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chefs have become trusted sources of knowledge beyond the menu. Ninety-two percent agreed that chefs are gaining recognition for their philanthropic efforts around the world.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Highlights of The Big Game and National Pizza Day Ordering Predictions: 32 percent of diners say they plan to order from a local chain or independent pizzeria instead of a big chain—revealing the opportunity for small and mid-sized pizza restaurants to double down on marketing efforts for The Big Game and National Pizza Day.

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Better Food, Better Profits Part 2: Clean Label Menus

Cheetah

Fewer, simpler ingredients that are less processed and come from natural sources. Less additives, allergens and preservatives. Most businesses, however, overlook the health impacts of sodium and sugar, especially in beverages. Add a small note on your menu and website about the way you source and choose ingredients.

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