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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. Chick-fil-A and Starbucks show broad appeal across regional markets.

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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 comes just four years after Olo went public, and ends a difficult period on the public markets. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. However, increased investments in marketing and promotions to drive traffic could offset operational efficiency gains.

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Why Building Business Credit Should Be a Priority for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

They started their first business with cash, but when it came to building The Icy Spot GA, they tapped personal credit for some of their startup costs. Strong business credit gives you access to better financing options precisely when you need them—to manage those purchases or maintain cash flow during seasonal fluctuations.

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Which marketing strategies actually work for coffee businesses?

Perfect Daily Grind

Current market challenges mean it’s never been harder to operate a coffee business – and this includes marketing and branding. High and volatile green coffee prices , along with increasing operational costs, are creating a more competitive market. Print and offline marketing remain crucial tools.

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Don’t Get Burned By The IRS – Tax Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Restaurants, like other cash-intensive businesses, are a frequently targeted for audits by the IRS. You should keep copies of your menus and marketing with each year’s records.

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