Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars.

Reservations

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.

Point of Sale

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Your customer email list is your most valuable marketing asset, giving you an incredible ROI of $42 for every $1 you spend. Its a marketing channel you control, giving you a clear, reliable way to share important news, announce special offers, and create excitement around whats happening at your restaurant.

Email Marketing

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Fast-casual Condado Tacos—which prefers calling itself “next-gen casual”—has long had a bar program with a selection of conventional margaritas and beers to go with its Mexican-style menu and vibe. But those same margaritas had been on the menu since 2014 when the bar, so to speak, was set a bit lower.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Not quite yet Food Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus The classic flavor combination of chocolate, pistachio and crisp phyllo is showing up in everything from shakes to doughnuts, matcha and desserts. By Patricia Cobe on Jun. Photo courtesy of The MilkShake Factory. By Patricia Cobe on Jun.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights. BUT most importantly I put it on all staff!

Merchandise

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This "Super" special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup has a Super Bowl theme. 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. Vegas Jackpot, New Orleans Next?

Food Order

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Premium Beverage Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20% Behind the Menu: Wild new flavors and upgraded ingredients give the fast casual’s bar program a boost—and customers are noticing. But there are lessons for other restaurant executives.

Pricing

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the Michelin Guide continues to explore new markets and broaden its global influence. 3 Stars : Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. Asia : Michelin will likely continue its growth in Asia, exploring new regions in countries like India and China or venturing into smaller yet vibrant markets such as Vietnam and Cambodia.

Marketing

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. But its easy to find great meals if you know where to eat.

Hotels

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Leverage Automated Email Marketing ChowNows Automated Email Marketing helps your restaurant bring customers back and increase orders with minimal effort. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to stay top-of-mind with customers and remind them its time to order again from your restaurant.

Ordering

EATER

MAY 14, 2025

The raw bar is getting pricier. Oysters grown off-bottom are safer from predators, and the method is believed to produce a cleaner oyster thats easier to get to market. Some oyster farmers, like Hog Island, sell directly to restaurants and wholesale retailers, while others work with a distributor who helps get their product to market.

Pricing

Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

The sale comes just four years after Olo went public, and ends a difficult period on the public markets. Its core product is online ordering, but it has expanded into marketing and customer engagement as well as payment processing. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public.

Leadership

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move. A restaurant marketing strategy that works for a sports bar might fall flat at a vegan cafe. Restaurant Promotion Ideas Your Customers Will Love You dont need a full-fledged marketing team to pull off these promotions.

Ordering

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

Choosing the best POS system for bars in 2025 is essential for streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and maximizing profits. A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lacking pre-authorization and bar tabs.

POS

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Let’s dive into the world of restaurant influencer marketing a game-changer that’s as juicy as your signature burger. What Is Restaurant Influencer Marketing? That’s the essence of restaurant influencer marketing. Why Restaurant Influencer Marketing Works You might be wondering, “Does this really sizzle?”

Influencer

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2025

The technology has caught up to the industry’s needs, consumers know what to expect and how best to use it, and QR codes are again a ubiquitous presence around restaurants, bars and hospitality settings. But just because you see them doesn’t mean they’re being leveraged to their full capabilities.

Menu

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Food What operators should know about ancient grains Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jul. 23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ancient grains like spelt/farro, quinoa, and sorghum have received a lot of culinary buzz in recent years. That doesn’t mean it’s not expensive there.

Operations

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Problem: Excessive mingling This is a prevalent issue in restaurants, especially ones that offer full bar service. Will Harmon is a marketing associate at BlueCart , an online and mobile ordering, inventory, and operations platform for the hospitality industry. A “totally satisfied” customer contributes 2.6

Mobile Ordering

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2025

The setup is casual, with indoor seating and a bar that serves local craft beer. 22 – Allman’s Bar-B-Q Source: Allman’s Bar-B-Q Allman’s Bar-B-Q in Fredericksburg has been serving barbecue since 1954 and is known for sticking to old-school methods. They also make their sauces and desserts in-house.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 2, 2025

There’s the surface level, and then there are hidden Easter eggs for people to discover that are unique to the brand or the specific market. Together, they brainstorm, research, and uncover the unique nuggets that make that community special. Whether it’s historical references or iconic moments, every mural has layers.

Social Media

The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With VR, employees can familiarize themselves with the kitchen, bar, or service areas. Whether moving high-end refrigerators, specialized ovens, or delicate furniture, GPS tracking allows you to monitor their transport and receive alerts about delays or issues. They can practice their workflows before the grand opening.

Innovation

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

From logistics to marketing, staff communication to moving the kitchen, reopening a restaurant successfully is all about the details. To avoid costly damage, your kitchen equipment, bar fixtures, storage units, and decor pieces require careful handling. Is there a bottleneck at the bar? Are certain dishes flying off the menu?

License

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

If shrimp sits unused, swap it for wings or a seasonal special. Weve seen a diner lose regulars after a sold-out weekend special. A robust bar and restaurant POS system can simplify thislearn more at Harbortouchs bar and restaurant POS page. Financial and Marketing Strategies 7. Contactless menus speed up service.

Management

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. The rise of this new model could require restaurant marketing departments to change how they develop campaigns and spend their digital ad dollars. This has led to a lot of half-baked products hitting the market.

Hiring

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Trending Food Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus Financing How is Roark Capitals track record?

Food Supply

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 14, 2025

Although Italy is the second-largest consumer of coffee in Europe, its deeply ingrained mindset about coffee has stalled the growth of the country’s specialty coffee market. While some may assert it’s a mere taste preference, Italy’s penchant for traditional espresso has limited the maturation of its coffee market.

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2025

As we delve deeper into the dynamics of special occasion dining, let’s now explore who is heading out to celebrate Mother’s Day. Dessert purchases rose by 15.6 percent when the playlist fit the brand. This research underscores the transformative impact of well-curated music on guest behavior and overall revenue.

License

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This helps create personalized marketing campaigns and promotions, encouraging repeat business and enhancing the customer experience. Integrated systems allow for seamless interaction across platforms, ensuring that staff are always up to date on special offers, menu changes, or customer orders.

Operations

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What about the bulk of the market in the middle? Strong points of difference, authentic food, great service, location, marketing (with strong tactical execution) and a design-driven space that is on brand will elevate revenue for those with the total package.

Hospitality

Clover - Restaurants

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Are you an established bar trying to boost traffic on a slow weeknight? With the right information, you can improve your happy hour drink specials to match your customers preferenceswhether they prefer craft cocktails, local beers, or classic bar drinks. Are they looking for budget-friendly options?

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The quicker businesses can feed that information back into operations, the better, whether for personalized dining, staffing optimization, or advertising and marketing. For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients.

2025

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days for restaurants and bars, as fans gather to enjoy the game, food, and drinks with friends and family. Design Team-Inspired Menus Add some fun to your menu by creating special dishes or drinks that represent each of the competing teams.

Social Media

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

Competition” cafés and roasters, such as Special Guests in London, UK, Standout Coffee in Stockholm, Sweden, and the recently opened Lohas Café in Bogotá, Colombia, also exemplify this trend. This is a unique opportunity, as these coffees were previously unavailable in the domestic market.

Café

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 19, 2025

27 – Bunyan’s Bar-B-Q Source: Bunyan’s Bar-B-Q Bunyan’s Bar-B-Q in Florence, Alabama has been serving up classic Southern barbecue since 1972. 17 – Rusty’s Bar-B-Q Source: Rusty’s Bar-B-Q Rusty’s Bar-B-Q in Leeds, Alabama has built a strong reputation for its traditional pit barbecue and made-from-scratch sides.

Back of House

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

American gastropub menus include what's typically known as "bar food"—items like burgers and sliders, french fries, club sandwiches, and salads. While there's not likely to be a separate lunch and dinner menu, gastropubs might offer Sunday lunch specials or host pop-up restaurants with local chefs.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

Guests can further customize at the sauce bar, and they can add flavors, like soy sauce, vinegar or kimchi. Those aggregators have become vital for Domino’s market share, and other chains too. They can also add toppings, like cilantro, onions or sesame, and order rice. The menu also includes boba, fruit teas and other drink options.

Fast Casual