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Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

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In this article, youll learn: Why every operator has to monitor their restaurant profit margins Why it can be so challenging to increase your profit margins How to improve your margin numbers Lets dig into why margins, not just sales, make or break a restaurant business. Your cost of goods sold (ingredients, beverages, packaging, etc.)

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Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Restaurant Business

All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number. Perkins and Huddle House are classics of the family-dining genre.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. Additional findings indicate that 44 percent favor a balance of human staff and some technology, while 41 percent prefer no AI use at all in their dining experience.

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DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant Business

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting. Photo: Shutterstock DoorDash is doubling down on its advertising business. The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million.

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Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges

Restaurant Business

The experience is available with a spirit-free beverage pairing, and the restaurant’s website notes that the chef is “over five years sober.” He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro. She later reportedly suffered a seizure.

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BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

Restaurant Business

On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job. On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Sign up here.

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Restaurants Reopen: What Are They Doing?

Modern Restaurant Management

The pink and blue horse illustration at the top of this article is not clickbait. The 31-year-old, fast casual, farm-to-table chain was doing well, prior to COVID-19. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina reopened its dining rooms in 45 restaurants across Georgia, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas on May 6.