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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

– Ilson Goncalves, Chef/Owner, Samba Montclair Two ways the pandemic changed the restaurant industry are around employees and technology. Restaurant employees had to pivot and consider looking at other industries for employment, so when restaurants opened back up, some of those employees didn’t return to the restaurant industry.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the present and future of AI use in F&B, The Splintered Path to Purchase, the Datassential 500 Awards, and where chefs are earning six figures. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1

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How to Build a Food Delivery App for Your Restaurant

The Rail

This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens. Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery).

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Planning Year-Round Training to Improve Restaurant Operations

The Rail

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The restaurant industry is one of the most fast paced in America, with new trends, dishes, and technologies emerging year-round. Cash handling : How to operate a cash register, manage transactions, and process payments.

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How in-house roasting can help cafés manage high coffee prices

Perfect Daily Grind

Many are facing the difficult decision to raise their retail prices , seeking new ways to streamline operations and manage cash flow more effectively. One solution is roasting coffee in-house. For many, visiting a coffee shop may become less of an affordable luxury, as they pivot to at-home consumption to manage monthly budgets.

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Which marketing strategies actually work for coffee businesses?

Perfect Daily Grind

But in an increasingly technology-driven world, consumer expectations are shifting as AI reshapes digital marketing strategies. In 1924, popular US brand Maxwell House spent the modern-day equivalent of US $4 million on marketing , including sponsored TV shows, which helped increase sales by 85% in just a few years.

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How a POS System Can Increase Restaurant Profits in 2025: 5 Proven Strategies

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In today’s competitive foodservice landscape, maximizing profit margins isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about using the right technology to drive smarter decisions. Whether you run a quick-service café or a full-service restaurant, your POS system isn’t just a cash register—it’s a strategic tool that can transform your bottom line.

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