Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Beyond Basic Balancers : The team found many cocktails that were made using an innovative variety of methods or modifiers to balance the drink or add layers of flavor. Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Paul Dioguardi, owner of Colorado-based Hickory House Ribs, realized there was only so much he could do with the amount of available restaurant tables so he decided to focus on growing the catering side of the business. His updated marketing strategy included new wrapping for their catering van.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2025

This shift is reflected in the growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages and the emergence of alcohol-free bars. These innovative establishments create a social experience similar to traditional bars, minus the booze. To further enhance mood and relaxation, some places, like The Sober Social, add nootropics or adaptogens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Restaurants are responding with creative menu innovations, offering smaller portions, bundled meal deals, and "value bites" menus to provide premium experiences at reasonable prices. By understanding and catering to these evolving expectations, restaurants can create more engaging and satisfying experiences for their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. As they age into the primary dining audience and gain more purchasing power (currently sitting at $450 Billion globally), their preferences aren't just passing trends but the blueprint for the future of food and beverage establishments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of culinary delights, beverage trends play a pivotal role in shaping our choices and preferences. As we step into 2024, it’s time to explore the exciting and innovative trends that will dominate our glasses, mugs, and bottles. Smart Drinks The rise of technology has extended into the beverage world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

“In 2025, restaurants are walking the fine line between automation and hospitality,” said Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food & Beverage at Square. “Convenience stores have evolved from their gas-fueled beginnings to become true food and beverage destinations,” said Billy Roberts, food & beverage economist with CoBank.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. ” “Tastewise has been incredibly valuable in helping us to uncover white spaces in the food and beverage industry. BIBO Beverage Debuts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Here are three innovative ideas to get in on the holiday action. With many municipalities modifying laws on delivery and to-go alcoholic beverages, restaurants have a lot of room to get creative. It is time for restaurants hop on this trend and cater to the home mixologist. The Seltzer Market.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 26, 2025

There’s a lot of pressure on producers to remain innovative in specialty coffee. Whether it’s planting the latest “it” variety or developing new advanced processing methods , a small but growing market demands that farmers constantly innovate and stay ahead of the curve. How can producers innovate and prioritise quality?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them. Premium Financing The market for restaurant chains is heating up The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them. Premium Financing The market for restaurant chains is heating up The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Done right, it can be one of the best opportunities for restaurant brands to increase patronage and get hungry consumers to try their food and beverages and come back for more. The company is catering to changing customer needs and preferences and positioning itself as socially responsible and sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Spirit-based, ready-to-drink beverages will continue show vast white space, and bourbon should continue to thrive. The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. Virtual restaurants can cater to different consumers, expanding clientele. Smaller coolers and dry storage areas will free up square footage that can be used for more seating or other innovations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is — applying what it has learned during a challenging two-year period and adopting technology that reinforces the industry’s innate appetite for innovation. Jay Fiske, Vice President, Powerhouse Dynamics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It’s clear to us she is someone who can help us grow and innovate and make sure we are making decisions to keep us relevant 10 years from now.” ezCater announced the launch of Subway's new online catering platform as part of the sandwich chain's overall focus to create even greater digital convenience for guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” . “Everstone Group is delighted to be a partner and custodian of Subway in the region.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Foodservice providers are seeking innovative ways to make their brand stand out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

Here’s an overview of what’s shaping the future of dining: Plant-Based Innovations Plant-based dining has evolved from a niche market to a mainstream movement. Chefs are experimenting with vegetables in innovative ways, such as plant-based “seafood” and using jackfruit as a meat alternative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The new brand aims to fill a gap in the restaurant space by focusing on freshly-made breakfast foods and beverages with speed and convenience in mind, directly addressing a growing consumer demand in densely populated city centers. Freshly-squeezed orange juice, Signature Coffee Brews, including Nitro and specialty espresso beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Consumers are becoming more adventurous with their tastes, and are seeking new innovations on traditional beverages. Caffeine has long been a staple in beverages, and early on played a pivotal role in the cocktail. Also, choosing a high-quality mixer makes a big difference in enhancing beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation. Is it any wonder transactions are declining industry-wide?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Rapid Innovation Is Critical for QSR Growth. Another important facet of the product mix is innovation. For many QSRs innovation also comes in the form of New Service Development (NSD) and not just New Product Development (NPD). The innovation and go-to-market strategy is highly complex. Pay Attention to Detail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The bites will also be served with the option of twelve different dips, along with regular or sweet potato Tyga Tots, chocolate chip cookies, and beverages. After moving from Australia to NYC, I couldn’t be more excited to make my mark as a part of this innovative, culture-lead team.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. " Beverage Insights. So, what could a better designed and delivered beverage program mean for the channel?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Contactless delivery and drop off for catering. Offering easy-to-assemble, take-home meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

– Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As From the increasing demand for low-to-no ABV draft options to the motivation behind rising consumer expectations, these trends have the power to impact the financial performance of the beverage program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While these tools have so far proven revolutionary as time-savers, the months ahead will reward innovation-minded restaurant leaders willing to go beyond these entry-level AI uses and find new ways to leverage it for improved customer engagement, back-end data processing and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Along with furthering their technological investments, operators are also altering their physical restaurant locations to cater to delivery. ” The results are part of an Oracle Food and Beverage survey conducted by Untold Insights in September 2021. For more information on Oracle Food and Beverage visit: [link].

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Click here to complete your profile Multimedia The chicken wars enter a new phase Persian food emerges in the Middle Eastern niche Cannabis drinks make a splash at the National Restaurant Show Innovation rules at 2025 MenuMasters The Latest Leadership Chris Turner named CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands Operations The real James Beard Award stars?

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Additionally, envision future growth opportunities, innovative menu additions, and effective marketing strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Elevating the Art of Culinary Delight Nothing captivates diners more than exquisite cuisine and delightful beverages.

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