Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

If you run a bar or restaurant, you already know how important it is to have an online presence. Here are ten reasons why your bar and restaurant needs SEO: Boost Your Online Visibility Put your business on the map with SEO! Make sure Google can find you when customers search for bar or restaurant keywords. Are You Using Video?

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As part of creating that good environment, she’s taken multiple steps to cut Rifrullo’s carbon footprint, including composting all food scraps, one of the most important steps restaurants can take to combat climate change. When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas. We’re very open to induction.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. The holidays bring an increase in beverage inventory, particularly kegged inventory for bars and restaurants centered around draft programs. Manage and Optimize Your Increased Holiday Inventory.

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EATER

MAY 5, 2025

Plus, it made sense for two restaurants to join forces they both make food, and its easy to serve dishes that showcase a combination of ingredients and techniques that can offer something greater than the sum of their parts. And who on Earth asked for a matcha latte made in collaboration with some inventory software company ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. "We're like a bowling alley bar; it's very long and narrow.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Regular season game days at the bar are crowded and hectic enough, but Super Bowl weekend? According to National Retail Federation, nearly 18 million fans plan to watch the Super Bowl at their favorite bar. Here are coaching tips to get your team ready for a super weekend in your bar. That’s a whole different ballgame!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. Throughout the meal, robot servers deliver your food and clear the table when you're done. Need a drink? Your drink is poured and waiting within seconds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

The prominence of food delivery and service robots has increased in the overall restaurant industry. In this blog, we will discuss the changing face of the restaurant industry as a result of the introduction of food delivery and service robots. This is owed to the uncertainties faced by the restaurants at the global level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But while wings still dominate as the top football snack, new data suggests that more fans are choosing to watch the game at home rather than head to their local sports bar. This suggests fans are stocking home bars instead of ordering drinks out. Toast analyzed data from restaurants on Sunday, Feb. Vegas Jackpot, New Orleans Next?

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2025

Smart ways to keep your restaurant or bar running cool, safe, and efficient all season long. 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. Here’s how to prep your kitchen to beat the heat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2025

In its latest report based on foot traffic analysis of bars and liquor stores from 2021-2025, this year saw a record number of participation across the U.S., Key findings include: States like Maine and South Dakota showed strong participation, marked by declining bar and liquor store visits.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. However, understanding how to calculate and improve your bar's profit margin is key to long-term success. One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 13, 2025

The chef may have developed the dish and given it that first charge of life, but that work of art on the plate was the collective effort of great purchasing, solid prep work during the day, and accomplished line cooks who are able to consistently prepare and present superb food while juggling multiple orders at once.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

There will likely be a bar with some food options, room service (sometimes 24 hours per day), a poolside seasonal caf, Sunday brunch, and multiple banquet rooms that at times will have simultaneous events taking place.

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EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/Eater NY Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 20 Eater cities What does 2024 taste like? The uniting factor is the quality of the food, drink, and service, as well as the way these places contribute to the fabric of their communities.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to respond to customer reviews has become a valuable tool for restaurants and bars to streamline operations and enhance guest engagement. However, while AI can be a powerful asset in managing reviews, restaurants and bars should balance automation with a human touch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2025

Pre-packaged meals, made-to-order sandwiches, fresh salads, and even hot food bars are no longer afterthoughts—they're part of a growing meal strategy. Consider Buc-ee's, the Texas-based gas station chain whose food selection is so popular that it inspires resale markets and fan pages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. Restaurants and bars can use it to identify areas needing enhancement, adapt to changing trends, and refine operations. Actively seeking and acting on feedback sets restaurants and bars apart in a competitive market.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

hadynyah/Getty Images A local food expert provides the ideal culinary tour of Sri Lanka, from the islands palm tree-lined beaches to its rolling highland tea plantations Floating just below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a stunningly verdant island cloaked in jungles. Whats the food in Sri Lanka like?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Just as a chef elevates a signature dish with bold, unique flavors that please the senses, the right glassware can enhance the presentation of drinks and food, creating a visually engaging experience for customers. Current glassware trends include: Clean, simple lines that highlight the aesthetic of specialty drinks.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sitting in a neighborhood restaurant after the recent election I was struck by the balancing act that food establishments have played for hundreds of years. Marine Corps were formed and where the first meeting of the Free Masons took place. This is what we do, this is our purpose, this is our privilege.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Wonho Frank Lee Ryan Bailey of Kato in LA says more square footage has actually helped operations A version of this post originally appeared on May 14, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tableside caviar service A prosciutto cart An authentic kaiseki tasting experience and members-only Japanese whiskey lounge Tableside s’mores These are just a few examples of ways restaurants across the country are hoping to attract guest by elevating the dining experience and creating a vibe highlighted by superior food and presentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. “We are making sure that we keep our food, aesthetic and brand all aligned and consistent,” Murray said.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2025

A new cocktail bar pop-up operating out of New York diner S&P makes it work with "luncheonette ice," food-inspired drink recipes and more.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

At Trinas Starlite Lounge, the hot dog tower comes with five hot dogs, fries, and sauce | Trinas Starlite Lounge In this economy, the pricey seafood tower has given way to way to the hot dog tower For Trinas Starlite Lounge , the longstanding bar in Somerville, Massachusetts, 2024 was financially pretty rough. And then the election happened.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This is one of the most significant areas of inefficiency for any food business. A recent study — Food Waste on Food Service — reported that, on a global scale, around $2.6 trillion dollars is lost due to wasted food. When designing your dishes, establish realistic portion control for each meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here is a look at the top trends predictions: Innovative Mashups : Award-winning Chef Paola Velez foresees new twists on traditional breakfast foods to come front and center. Mondelēz International Foodservice tapped its network of Brand Ambassadors to share a report on what they see as the next big trends in foodservice this year.

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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. The most popular non-alcoholic drinks like the mighty club soda and lemon or even a virgin mojito, are found on every bar menu.

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EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Growing up, the gooey, no-bake, cereal and marshmallow bars were everywhere — dominating potlucks and birthday parties, and a fixture on bake sale tables and in school lunch boxes alike. At the time, the idea of convenience foods and the notion of ‘just adding water’ did not make sense to homemakers and domestic servants,” she says.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2025

Lets take a look: [] RAISING THE BAR Consumers dont know what they dont know, until they know what they didnt know. This is how neighborhoods or towns become known as food destinations. However, the benefits of appropriate competition are quite pronounced.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2025

Learn about the rapid growth of Ron''s Mac Bar and how the brand uses viral marketing and a business model that prioritizes efficiency and customer experience in this video from the team at UpFlip.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He owns several fast-food franchises, including Krispy Kreme and Papa Johns, where he also serves on the board of directors. Additionally, he launched Big Chicken, a fast-casual concept that combines his love for comfort food with high-quality ingredients. Market Strategy Understanding demographics and location impact is critical.

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