The Rail

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. Restaurants need to recognize that non-alcoholic beverages require their own specific marketing strategies if they want an edge over the competition. 1 - Use Unique Brand-Focused Materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

It also continues its rapid growth internationally by adding franchise development deals for France, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain to its international market now totaling 64 stores. “It’s a very exciting time and we’re thrilled for new markets to experience our beloved handmade donuts in their own neighborhoods.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. The increasing demand for protein rich beverages made of dairy free milk is playing a key role in restaurants offering vegan beverages. Not only are restaurants offering vegan food dishes but are also promoting a sustainable and greener lifestyle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

. “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, Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Preserved Seafood : Preserved seafood is gaining traction, driven by Scandinavian simplicity and the desire for sustainable, nutrient-rich foods. Turmeric Beverages : Turmeric has become a superstar in the wellness world, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Lcal and sustainable food is a mega trend in the restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're “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. BIBO Beverage Debuts.

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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. The market for alcohol-free products has expanded rapidly. NielsenIQ reports that sales of non-alcoholic beverages, including beers, wines, and spirits, have surged in recent years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. There will continue to be ample opportunities for growth in 2022 and beyond."

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With the first rush of the pandemic, we saw PPE quickly become a way of life within restaurants, not only in protecting staff, but helping the 62 percent of consumers who told market research firm VIPinsiders they feel safer when restaurant staff use masks and gloves when handling food. The world has changed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

" Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and brand strategy. Kristin was previously Vice President with Round Table Pizza and Director of Marketing for well-known brands such as Thorntons, Pyrex, and Craftsman Tools. "Loyalty

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Restaurant Business

MAY 24, 2023

As younger consumers look for social responsibility from the brands they interact with, food and beverage businesses are making sure to spotlight their sustainability efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. According to a recently published report by Future Market Insights, the global vegan cheese market is expected to witness a prominent growth rate of 9.3% from 2022-to 2032.

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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. According to Statista , dark kitchens’ global market size in 2021 exceeded $56.71 And why not? through ghost-kitchen operator ChefSuite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. Latest Beverage Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Marketing efficiency and effectiveness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to Future Market Insights, the plant-based burger market is expected to register a staggering double-digit CAGR of 22 percent by the end of 2030. This has led to consumers investing in plant-based fast-food as they are able to make their own favorite pizzas and customize their beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

The chain will fund coffee planting and processing upgrades, trade initiatives, and marketing support to grow China’s African coffee imports, currently valued at US $165 million. New York City, New York, US) Industry news Mon, 9 Jun – Ukrainian coffee market grows despite conflict challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Instagramable food, beverage and experiences are very popular on events so incorporate this from the initial planning. The Greater Good, Sustainability and Local Sourcing. Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites.

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ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

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. Restaurants that see the most success use email marketing tools.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

It factors in all your operating expenses, like labor, rent, insurance, equipment repairs, marketing, and more. Your cost of goods sold (ingredients, beverages, packaging, etc.) To make sustainable changes, you need to first establish a strong starting point. added up to $60,000. Whats the Average Profit Margin for a Restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The comapny released a look back at how the pandemic has impacted food and beverage trends of 2020 and shared predictions for how evolving consumer behavior will shape 2021 trends. Local is the New Sustainable. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways. Cocktail/Beverage: 2021 Predictions. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways.

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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. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. But brands with smart upsell strategies are also realizing larger checks and higher margins."

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Although often used as just a pitstop, the capital Colombo is home to a host of impressive restaurants and bars, as well as legendary bakeries, diners, and weekend markets. Raa, Toddy, and Arrack: Raa or toddy is a mildly alcoholic beverage, made from the sap of palm trees, often enjoyed at village taverns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Over the months, Grubhub has observed diners turn to comfort foods, order alcoholic beverages, and D.I.Y. Top Alcohol Orders (in ranking order): as delivery rose in popularity, so did alcoholic beverages while diners stayed home. 12 percent have ordered alcoholic beverages to-go (beer, wine, cocktails). ? pinot grigio.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Organised by Perfect Daily Grind, this world leading coffee event is aimed at bringing international markets together by advising attendees on how to improve sales, access new markets, generate valuable relationships, and foster knowledge-sharing and mentorship. . Challenges to Market Entry . Credit: Amec Velásques .

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Taken together, these trends illustrate a global market in a state of flux. The chain aims to double its presence in key markets by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Stoke Interest and Stay Engaged Constant evolution is a defining feature of an industry filled with seasonal ingredients, rapidly transforming business models and an unpredictable labor market. “Daily updates, food and beverage tastings, and a commitment to a positive culture are all essential to maintaining an exceptional team.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Highlights of The Big Game and National Pizza Day Ordering Predictions: 32 percent of diners say they plan to order from a local chain or independent pizzeria instead of a big chain—revealing the opportunity for small and mid-sized pizza restaurants to double down on marketing efforts for The Big Game and National Pizza Day.

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