Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

The sale comes off the back of Starbucks’ continued market struggles in China. Editor’s note This year’s World of Coffee kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland yesterday, hosting four World Coffee Championships: Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits, Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik. Exports reached US $1.28 billion in 2023/24, up from US $1.14

2025

EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Lille Allen We asked couples across the country about budgets, date nights in, and what makes a restaurant really worth it In the first seven years of our relationship, my husband and I never codified date night. We went to restaurants sometimes, we cooked together other times. We reserved Sunday nights to cook a more involved meal together.

Back of House

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.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Restaurant owners negotiated payment plans with their landlords, many of which had prolonged forgiveness dates, but were often not able to pay back rent. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ." – Pooja S.

Mobile Ordering

EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

But he thought he could build something better and more sustainable, for both him and his workers. Two weeks later, Stieber was spending the $2,000 Little Bear had earned in profit on takeout boxes and disposable cutlery, trying to figure out if menu items like beet egg drop soup or catfish okonomiyaki would travel well.

2025

EATER

MARCH 10, 2025

Andrea DAquino New books from Molly Yeh, Hailee Catalano, Meera Sodha, Calvin Eng, and more will whet your appetite for a new season I dont know about you, but the first two months of 2025 have felt like two years. And so they deliver, greeting the season with a tidal wave of new titles.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

The spike comes off the back of US tariff and Brazil frost concerns. explores sale options after sustained losses. Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Coffee price volatility only continues. After falling to a seven-month low of US $2.86/lb

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. One strategy for reducing costs has been the increased use of technology.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. “Will this look good on Instagram?

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. In early June, we've seen diners seated come back substantially – now down 57 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store. The buyer receives text updates with links to live maps to track delivery progress. Visa SMB Help.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Avoiding such a calamity will always be a top priority among restaurant managers, not only by optimizing sanitation and safe handling practices in-house, but also through rigorous sourcing and supply chain management. Traceability Is Essential. Traceability Is Essential. Regulatory Requirements.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. For part one, click here. – Tim McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, GoTab. "We

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

Franchising

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The vibe is completely different at newer icons of the Calgary dining scene like River Café, which opened in the ’90s, where the kitchen’s local, sustainable ethos is echoed in a naturalist aesthetic of tall windows, wiry farmhouse chairs, and an expansive patio. Martha Cheng How the steak is looking these days at Hy’s Waikīkī.

Back of House

EATER

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When I finally left the doughnut job in 2009, I left the industry entirely — not because I wanted another career, but because I couldn’t see a path to a sustainable, balanced life in food. So did my coworkers: If anything, we sustained each other, for better and worse, providing a valued support system. They didn’t like it.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Overwhelming top response was fear of catching/spreading COVID-19, followed by a corresponding reduction in travel. This edition of MRM Research Roundup features diner expecations over the next few months, robots for QSRs, and the best cities for coffee lovers, vegans and vegetarians. How Comfortable are Diners?

2020

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s how they evolved their operations to sustain their business during the pandemic. However, self-operated delivery was not sustainable for their business concept and staff. “I As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In a similar vein to tightly integrated systems across the business, we expect to see brands pursue simplification across all aspects of operations from how they manage payment processing to how they manage their digital expansion. End-to-end payment processing removes complexity and PCI compliance demands for operators.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

“We have a guiding principle to do both well and good, and I believe one of the reasons our brand is able to remain successful during these challenging times is by giving back to the communities we serve,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Franchising

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Lots of the houses had little trains you could take [through the cellars] that were reminiscent of something you would have seen at Disney World,” remembers Christian Holthausen, a French-American strategic consultant in the wine & spirits industry, of his early career in Champagne in the 1990s.

Back of House

EATER

APRIL 4, 2023

Japan launched an immense cleanup effort led by young volunteers, many of whom had originally left Tōhoku to work in bigger cities, who rushed back to help clear debris and shelter displaced families. Tokyo currently holds the record for the city with the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. What is Tōhoku cuisine?

Brewery

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

“VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

Brewery

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

– Matt Eisenacher, Chief Brand Officer at First Watch With international conflicts waging overseas, I believe the travel industry will continue to be affected in 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

“I found inspiration on my travels. . “I found inspiration on my travels. With so many amazing new dining and entertainment experiences emerging around the world, it feels good to be a part of that revolution and to bring something unique back to San Diego.”

Coaching

EATER

MAY 26, 2023

She began to answer these queries more formally in her column for the daily Traverse City Record-Eagle , which then inspired her first cookbook: Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables. “I I wanted to really give people a resource for how to cook with all of this produce that we were growing,” she explains. Then, I write the menu.

Agriculture

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

School was about to go back in session and those waking up early found that it was no longer sunny and sweltering at 7 a.m. Still struggling to recoup shutdown losses, businesses now must survive the harsh blow of cold weather It happened around Labor Day weekend, the spiritual end of Midwestern summer.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Curry Up Now attracted a new investment from seed-stage venture capital firm Liquid 2 Ventures (L2V). " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Select U.S.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19.

Food Safety

EATER

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For Shakirah Simley, executive director of Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, food and activism have always been intertwined In How I Got My Job , folks from across the food and restaurant industry answer Eater’s questions about, well, how they got their job. Today’s installment: Shakirah Simley. Washington Community Service Center.

Government

EATER

MARCH 7, 2023

To the north, you have the Kelly Miller housing projects, where about 94 percent of residents are below the federal poverty limit and most are unemployed,” says James, who worked as the farm programs manager at Common Good City Farm until early January. “To It hasn’t been an easy few years for farms using the pay-what-you-can model.

Marketing

EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Especially since the founding of local culinary festival Canmore Uncorked in 2014, chefs have shined a spotlight on regional dining, tempting travelers to pop over from nearby Calgary or Edmonton, or cross the reopened border from the U.S. Over the course of 1,000 miles from the U.S.-Canada

Hotels