Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

One example is OpenAI’s Operator, a tool that can perform web-based tasks like making a restaurant reservation or ordering food from a delivery app. AI agents will no doubt make their way into restaurants themselves, where they could be used to create schedules or order supplies, easing the workload on managers.

Hiring

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 8, 2025

While cleanliness shapes a cafe’s reputation from a customer’s perspective, the unseen practices behind the bar have far broader implications for equipment longevity , coffee quality, and customer and staff health. The cleanliness of a coffee shop makes a huge first impression on customers.

Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. The Italian coffee giant will supply its blend on board all long-haul Iberia flights and in VIP lounges via self-serve machines, extending its airline partnerships with United and ITA Airways.

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

In Canada, restaurants offer about 100 items, but Luo said the company is still building the supply chain for U.S. Guests can further customize at the sauce bar, and they can add flavors, like soy sauce, vinegar or kimchi. It’s almost like a supermarket display,” said Luo. What you see is what you’re going to get.”

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide. Leveraging AI throughout all touchpoints and will not only be a trend but a need in 2025.

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 16, 2025

But CEO Patrick Fore is a big Taco Bell fan, and he was impressed by the way the Mexican fast-food giant hacked a menu category by developing a pizza, said Jon Pavano, brand director of operations for Miami-born Lime Fresh.

Menu

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Online Ordering and Delivery Integration with a Customizable POS System With a growing number of pay-to-deliver services, even restaurants without delivery are able to integrate a food delivery platform with their POS through an API. Payroll & Benefits An often-overlooked part of any software package is a strong payroll system.

POS

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

They cited their restaurants’ experiential atmosphere, high-quality food and operational excellence, and noted that customer satisfaction scores are improving virtually across the board. “I

Pricing

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

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. This provides a crucial insight into food and beverage costs relative to sales.

Bar

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Austin Green, Soulmans Bar-B-Que The 20-unit Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, based in Dallas, has made a number of leadership promotions. King served previously as general manager of RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Emathinger has been the brewpub chain’s executive chef for 26 years. Members help make our journalism possible.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

Becca McIntyre, Beans & Brews Coffee House Beans & Brews Coffee House appointed Becca McIntyre as VP of supply chain and culinary. Jimmy Carter before moving into high-end New York kitchens, including Momofuku Ssam Bar, Morimoto and Earl’s Beer & Cheese. In California, he launched Porkchop Slims.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

While Roark continues to buy everything not tied to a post, its recent acquisitions have been kept separate from its two operating vehicles, including Cinnabon owner GoTo Foods. Brand collectors like MTY Food Group and Fat Brands have been quiet, amid concerns of valuations or financing issues.

Leadership

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food and friendly service—it demands smart technology that drives efficiency. Reduces Food Waste: Tracks inventory in real-time, minimizing overstocking and shortages, saving up to 10% of annual revenue. Real-time inventory tracking is another key feature.

POS

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Nescafé will supply Love Island Villa with its new Espresso Concentrated range in three flavours, enabling Islanders and viewers to customise iced coffees at home; the collaboration aims to reach younger audiences amid a 380% rise in iced coffee searches and includes influencer Zach King. May saw I-CIP average 334.41¢/lb, down 0.4%

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

Beerline Cafe does not serve Thai food, but gets lumped in anyway for being vegan. For instance, Abdow recommended that restaurants format website content in a question and answer format, because that is how users will typically input queries into the search bar. All of this has obvious implications for restaurants. Abdow said.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Meanwhile, according to consumers, here are some opportunities for restaurants: Packaging : 90 percent say they’d order a greater variety of items if the food maintained on-premises quality during delivery; over half would pay more for premium packaging that supported quality during transport.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

September ICE arabica futures slid to US $2.88, their lowest levels since December 2024, as dry weather in Brazil accelerated harvesting and improved supply prospects. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 3 Jul – ICO says global coffee supply could improve in the next three years. Changes aim to simplify orders and boost barista efficiency.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2025

Second quarter revenue, profit, and outlet growth all surged in 2025 following significant investments in new roasteries, a central supply hub in Yunnan, and trade agreements with Brazil. Washington, DC, US) Industry news Mon, 28 Jul – Burger King to invest in cold coffee offerings as food sales decline.

Workshop

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 11, 2025

Ultimately, EUDR requires more due diligence across the supply chain, and consumers will bear the cost. lb and Vietnamese robusta dropping 16% to $1,485/tonne amid easing frost concerns and increased supply. Trump’s duty on Brazilian goods from August  risks US coffee supply, as Brazil provides about one‑third of US consumption.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

With more than 25-years of experience, Secor previously served as senior vice president of operations and training at GoTo Foods. The Hilton West Palm Beach has announced Zachary Mason as its new director of restaurants and bars. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

sports bar segment. At about 1,500 square feet, Go locations are much smaller than Buffalo Wild Wings’ sprawling sports bars, giving the brand more flexible real estate options. Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams?

Fast Casual

EATER

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But there is also kitchen art that pays homage to the many foods and beverages you love, or scenes that evoke places of culinary importance; happily cluttered cafe tables, bustling fish markets, and romantic still life oil paintings are all fare fodder for souping up your kitchens ambiance.

Food Truck

Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

The fast-food beverage wars have begun. News food Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: McDonald’s new burger, Luckin’s U.S. Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: McDonald’s new burger, Luckin’s U.S. Sign up here.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams? Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons. McDonald’s is testing its own options. Expect other quick-service chains to jump into the fray.

Leadership

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Social reckonings and politics and pandemics and recessions and all kinds of horrific real-world stuff have intersected with restaurants in a way that had to happen, but which has turned the act of eating food into pretty serious business. And that’s a good thing; food is serious business. Making your own pasta?

Seasonal Menu

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Jeni Britton is on a mission to put more fiber into Americans’ diets, starting with her new Floura products made from produce trimmings. 01, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Floura fruit crush snack bars come in five flavor varieties. Each bar contains about 13 g fiber. “ By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Waste

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams? Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons. 01, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Click here to download full whitepaper. McDonald’s is testing its own options.

2025

SpotOn

JULY 15, 2025

But behind the stick (industry slang for the bar), it’s not all free shots and big tips.  Photo by Kike Salazar N / Unsplash To anyone enjoying a few drinks at a bar top, bartending appears to consist of mixing and pouring drinks and talking to customers. What does a bartender actually do?

Front of House

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams? Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons. 01, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Click here to learn more. McDonald’s is testing its own options.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams? Investors are leery about fast-food chains and they’re jumping onto a few key casual-dining bandwagons. 01, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Click here to learn more. McDonald’s is testing its own options.

Menu

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

Paperchase’s financial specialists in the restaurant and bar industry analyzed same store data across all restaurant sectors to detail the correlation between equity-market crashes and the food and beverage business. Restaurant owners have seen price increases on goods like equipment, construction, and beverage vendors.

Hospitality

Hot Schedules

MARCH 11, 2025

But with supply chain headaches, rising labor costs, and unpredictable demand, that’s easier said than done. Your F&B Costs Aren’t as Locked Down as You Think Food and beverage is one of the biggest revenue drivers—but also one of the hardest to control. The result? Less overspending and no last-minute supplier scrambles.

Hotels

Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. The cases of product continue piling up and floor management responsibilities are preventing the bar manager from vigilantly checking in each order. Does the bar just 86 top shelf tequila for the weekend? Start with the basics of operating a bar.

Supplies

Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Supply chain issues and Covid-19 are not making it easy to run a bar right now. Most bar managers are pulling out their gingerbread martini and hot spiced rum recipes to fill their seasonal drink menus. Most restaurant alcohol delivery programs function like food programs. The Virtual Bar Lesson.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

Supplies