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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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Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

Restaurant Business

per share in cash, a 65% premium on the company’s share price as of April 30, before media reports suggested the company was for sale. The sale, which is expected to close by the end of the year, puts Olo into the hands of Thoma Bravo, a massive, software-focused investor with about $184 billion in assets under management. “By

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What Is a Mocktail? Why Every Bar Should Have a Mocktail Menu

SpotOn

Everyone deserves a drink at a bar, even if that beverage does not include alcohol. The mocktail, also known as an alcohol-free cocktail, isn’t just a luxury drink found in high-end bars. A mocktail is a non-alcoholic beverage expertly crafted to rival the flavors of a normal cocktail. What is a mocktail?

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features rewriting the rules of seasonal marketing, snack wrap traffic driver, GLP-1 use impact on F&B, and restaurant marketing challenges. Baked Goods and N/A Beverages saw growth in 2025. N/A Beverages grew by 4 percent as well.

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Accounting for Restaurants and Bars: A Step-by-Step Guide

Paper Chase Accountancy

This discussion will provide a roadmap for mastering the art of accounting in the world of restaurants and bars. Key Takeaways Understanding hospitality accounting is crucial for efficiency, profitability, and making informed business decisions in restaurants and bars. But, why is this so crucial to your business’s success?

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Customizable POS Systems: Why Open APIs Are the Future of Restaurant Tech

Lavu

Flexible Payment Methods with a Customizable POS System With the popularity of the app-driven world, payment methods are more popular and seen more commonly to include debit/credit cards, mobile payments, e-wallets, prepaid cards, gift cards, and good ol’ cash. One way to think about all these options is like building a café menu.

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Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars 

Paper Chase Accountancy

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

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