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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s similar to the rise in non-alcoholic beverages—people still want the taste of a great beer but may prefer one with low or no alcohol. A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. “Restaurants can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore," says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. "Smaller,

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Recognizing that social media could be a powerful tool for the hospitality industry, Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing in her senior year of college. So when we develop a brand’s marketing strategy, we take into consideration operational factors.” “That’s the difference. We’ve been there.

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How Cracker Barrel chef Matt Banton is expanding the flavor portfolio

Restaurant Business

22, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, visited Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort, which just opened two new concepts from restaurateur Stephen Starr. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

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Restaurant KPIs Every Operator Should Track (With Easy-to-Use Formulas)

ChowNow

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Cost of Goods Sold tells you how much it actually costs to make the food and beverage sales you sell. This includes kitchen ingredients, beverages, and packagingbasically, all of your raw materials. If youre only going to track a handful of key performance indicators, start with these.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

ChowNow

These include: Food Costs Labor Costs Occupancy Costs Operating Costs Marketing and Promotions Expenses Every successful restaurant owner knows that tracking these isnt just a bookkeeping exercise; its how you spot opportunities to save money, collect data for better decision making, and run more efficiently.

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Friendly's owner Brix Holdings is acquired by a franchisee

Restaurant Business

Specifically, Brix plans to expand Friendly’s, an East Coast diner chain, into Southern markets including Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Tech Check: Restaurant loyalty programs are increasingly popular, but they’re far from a silver bullet for driving traffic.