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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. percent menu-price inflation rate. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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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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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. More than half of those coping with food cost inflation this year are seeing a 1 percent to 5 percent increase.

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

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Everyone deserves a drink at a bar, even if that beverage does not include alcohol. Let's dive into the mocktail trend, looking at how it differs from typical non-alcoholic drinks like a virgin Mojito, and the best ways for a bar to include mocktails on their menu. Ask any bartender and they'll say the same exact thing.

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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. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Private-equity firm acquires Shipley Do-Nuts

Restaurant Business

Franchised brands have been popular targets for investors that prefer their lack of capital spending and cash flow that is less susceptible to recessionary downturns like those of company-run operations. The company was founded in 1936 and is one of the nation’s largest donut brands. Trending Operations Washington, D.C.

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Restaurant Accounting Tips Made Simple: Expert Ways to Boost Profits in 2025

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Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. Restaurant accounting tips plays a crucial role in tracking expenses, managing cash flow, and maximizing profitability. You cannot manage your restaurant properly without going into the accounting details.