Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

Everyone in the food industry is feeling the pinch of the economy with reduced consumer patronage in restaurants and even a reduction of produce consumption in the winter months. There are many areas where we have seen food service operators benefit! This makes business tight causing a hard look at any extra costs.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Proper staff training keeps your team knowledgeable, confident, and able to provide the kind of customer service that keeps guests coming back. Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. Focused training also speeds up the onboarding process.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2025

Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and—if you’re not prepared—hot kitchens that slow down service, impact food quality, and push your staff to the edge. For restaurant and bar owners, getting your kitchen ready for rising temperatures isn’t just about comfort; it’s about performance, food safety, and protecting your bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

– Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo The pandemic was a transformative period for the restaurant industry, leading to significant changes in how both restaurants and consumers operate. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

Whether it is a server, the bartender or the dishwasher.Trash disposal must be taken care of properly.Having a clean back area by the dumpsters starts with the staff. Whether it is a server, the bartender or the dishwasher.Trash disposal must be taken care of properly.Having a clean back area by the dumpsters starts with the staff.

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ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

With rapid advances happening across various industries, including the food industry, you might be wondering: What does AI have to do with running my restaurant? These are tools that can help you streamline operations, easily schedule staff, and make sure you never run out of ingredients for your best-selling menu items.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. Do you lose money due to food waste? But first, lets look at how to choose the right technology for your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue?

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners? Today, more than ever, restaurants are turning to custom-built apps to improve convenience, streamline operations, and foster customer loyalty. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65 from 2023 to 2030.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2025

Train food, Ive come to learn, is its own distinct and expansive category. I often bring my own food on long train rides: okra stew and crab rice, or perhaps my dads spaghetti and meatballs, as well as fruits and cakes, all packed in my trusted backpack cooler, along with an electric travel Crock-Pot that has saved me on many Amtrak trips.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Data, Data, Data.

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QSR Automations

JUNE 10, 2025

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., The merger of the two companies will create a restaurant technology company that delivers solutions for the entire food lifecycle at scale.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Now, as a copywriter at SpotOn, he helps restaurant owners and managers learn how to run a more profitable operation. Direct operating expenses. Joe Nicholson was a manager and tech consultant at one of the busiest restaurants in Sacramento, CA—Tower Cafe. Restaurant P&L statements can be downright confusing. Prime costs.

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Qu

MAY 7, 2025

With operating costs rising and technology ecosystems growing more complex, the need for unified, intelligent solutions has never been greater. At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Exceptional pizza Consistent branding and marketing, Efficient operations, Cleanliness Strong customer focus These aren’t just sides; they are the central slices in the pie of success. When your pizza stands out, it enhances your entire operation and keeps customers coming back for more. Only exceptional pizza has that power.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

If youre wondering how to open a deli that stands out in a competitive food market, this guide walks you through every critical step from business planning and licensing to choosing the right equipment and location. Food trends come and go, but the classic sandwich stands the test of time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While working hard to bring customers back into the restaurant is very important for success, it has become more important to figure out the third-party equation in terms of pricing, commissions and fees, and value – which is ultimately the difference between success and failure. This trend has held on in the last five years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That’s why having a solid restaurant management training program is so important for owners and operators looking to build a successful team. Using the right leadership skills Great restaurant managers inspire their teams and set the tone for the entire operation. This will help you avoid purchasing more than you need.

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Cashless systems streamline operations, reduce theft risk, and align with the growing demand for contactless experiences. Other bars and restaurants tout the benefits of increased safety and cleanliness (more on that below). Other bars and restaurants tout the benefits of increased safety and cleanliness (more on that below).

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring a great kitchen manager can transform your BOH operations with outstanding culinary and leadership skills. How do you ensure that your kitchen complies with health and safety standards? How do you handle complaints about food quality from customers? But how do you find the right person?

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Randi Lee and his wife, Jeanette Zinno, took over the storefront that would become Leland Eating and Drinking House in Brooklyn in February 2020, ready to fully demo the space. Back then we just had snacks and fresh bread. Masked chefs make pizza in a restaurant kitchen in 2022. There is never a good time to open a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Identifying Challenges and Uncovering Opportunities SpotOn unveiled its 2025 Restaurant Business Report , revealing the financial challenges restaurant operators face and the opportunities to strengthen their businesses. Independent operators feel the squeeze the most.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

Imports from Ethiopia have notably increased, as the two countries have invested heavily in enhancing trade operational efficiency. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 17 Jul – US House of Representatives serves 100% Puerto Rican coffee. Accra, Ghana) Tue, 15 Jul – Lucky Cup opens 6,000th store amid China price war. from total figures in 2022.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

The new printer is capable of high-quality resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dots per inch, and can print across the front, back, sides, and bottom of coffee bags. The market drop follows reports of improved harvests in Brazil, as well as news that the risk of frost has faded in some of the country’s key growing regions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Traceability Is Essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. What are the main obstacles for brands and operators to integrate more robotics in restaurants?

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 18, 2025

It’s worth noting that roughly 30% of small businesses in Los Angeles fail due to poor financial management. Effective bookkeeping services in Los Angeles are becoming essential tools for local businesses seeking to maintain accuracy in their financial records, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and ultimately achieve sustainable growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Dining room procedures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

There’s one question that’s now on the minds of operators everywhere: … Despite these conditions, the expectations placed on restaurant operators are greater than ever. Through direct integration with the POS, restaurant operators can extend their POS to create a truly secure and touchless environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. Advanced networking solutions have emerged as a critical player in this revolution, offering the potential to enhance restaurant operations dramatically.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Simplify Front of House Processes. Many of these processes will remain even after the pandemic, presenting opportunities to deploy automation technologies to simplify front of house processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For large-scale restaurant operations, now is the time to double down on stringent standards, good customer communication, and consistent application of your standards. For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. Use Front and Back-of-House Dashboards to Stay Aligned.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Food safety has never been more prevalent. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cooked properly to a safe temperature and that the kitchen foods are prepared in is clean. For operators interested in ramping up their efforts, updating equipment can be a big help in fostering safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Restaurant technology adoption has accelerated throughout the pandemic, shifting digital tools from futuristic nice-to-haves into critical components of day-to-day operations. Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The blueprint provides operators with a how-to for putting key COVID-19 guidelines into practice as they plan reopening efforts. restaurant operations.

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