Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2025

We didn’t imagine it would one day lead to owning a café, and certainly not to creating a fine dining restaurant within that same space. After the morning rush, the space sat virtually empty, and Tracie saw an opportunity to maximize its potential. ' Preparing the café for evening dining presented real logistical hurdles.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This Valentine's Day edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining and gifting trends including the importance of experience. Restaurants saw 41 percent more transactions The busiest dining hour? percent of all bookings for Valentine’s Day so far this year, up from 7.2

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2025

Mother’s Day reigns queen as the largest dining-out holiday of the year, with Americans projected to spend around $35.7 Diners are booking their tables well in advance, turning “no reservations available” into a badge of honor that signals high demand and exclusivity. billion on celebrations this year.

License

EATER

MARCH 26, 2025

The Travel buds Grand hotels are home to some of the French capitals most exciting and elegant meals, according to Eaters local dining expert and guidebook author Hotel restaurants tend to have a special energy. Book a table at Le Cinq Book a table at Le George Book a room at the Four Seasons Thomas Tissandier Seafood and wine.

Hotels

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order. Boosts Repeat Business: Special promotions, loyalty rewards, and exclusive deals encourage guests to return. Promotions and Discounts Special offers drive customer action.

Email Marketing

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Your staff, especially your restaurant manager, plays a crucial role in the overall dining experience. How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant?

Leadership

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Promote your special events and themed nights to both current customers and your target audience. One way to do this is with special events and theme nights. Not only do these special events bring in new people, but they may also help you gain back customers who havent dined with you in a while.

Events

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? Does the energy feel flat, and the customers look bored. Seeing those glazed-over eyes is unsettling, and youre starting to think, Maybe its time to shake things up a bit. Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant.

Events

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States. One of which is the idea that less can mean more – a lot more- particularly when it comes to dining.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 2, 2025

Cheba Hut recently released a Mural Look-Book that celebrates these artist partnerships and how this unconventional design approach supports both culture and community in each location. Together, they brainstorm, research, and uncover the unique nuggets that make that community special.

Social Media

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2025

Restaurant review sites aren’t just for diners—they’re also savvy tools for restaurant operators to gather customer feedback and help control the narrative around their dining experience. But again: how do you know which ones deserve your attention? family-friendly,” “vegetarian options”) 2.

Website Management

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Increase sales by promoting high-margin menu items and special offers. By setting clear goals, prioritizing the right channels, and making adjustments strategically, you can maximize your marketing dollars and drive more traffic to your restaurant. A well-planned budget helps you: Attract new customers by increasing visibility and awareness.

Marketing

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Consumer insights: Beyond the basics, think about why people dine at your restaurant. 4 Reasons Why You Cant Ignore Restaurant Marketing in 2025 Restaurant marketing in 2025 isnt just a nice-to-haveits a necessity. The industry is evolving fast, and simply relying on word-of-mouth or foot traffic isnt going to cut it.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It puts you in control of your brand, helps customers find you online, and makes it easier for them to view your menu, book a table, or place an orderand thats just the beginning. A well-designed website does more than just make a good first impression. How owning your digital presence can help you reach more local customers.

Social Media

ChowNow

JULY 11, 2025

Good example: A fine dining restaurant using just five clearly defined sections—Small Plates, Mains, Sides, Desserts, and Beverages. These core principles work on any menu, whether it’s a physical menu for a fine dining restaurant or a digital menu for a fast food establishment; they apply across the board.

Menu

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. If your business isnt keeping up with the changes, you risk falling behind and not meeting modern customer expectations. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before.

2025

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

hadynyah/Getty Images A local food expert provides the ideal culinary tour of Sri Lanka, from the islands palm tree-lined beaches to its rolling highland tea plantations Floating just below the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a stunningly verdant island cloaked in jungles. Travel around and youll be rewarded. Whats the food in Sri Lanka like?

Hotels

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

It also stands out for offering a mix of barbecue and soul food, with daily specials that often include items like fried pork chops, collard greens, and mac and cheese. Mississippi has a strong barbecue scene rooted in tradition and local pride. Many are family-run, and their methods have been passed down over time.

Back of House

ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

Tablets are everywhere in restaurants these days, and with good reason. Their sleek design and intuitive user interface make them a natural fit for a modern restaurants day-to-day operations. From managing reservations at the host stand or firing orders straight to the kitchen from table side, tablets are changing the way restaurants run.

Front of House

EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

If weeknights are for riffing, Sunday nights are our time to go by the book, giving us a chance to test out our ample cookbook collection. Giovanna: What makes date night extra special is we both know the extra effort that were putting in to think of what we want to eat, prep it, cook it, clean up after ourselves.

Take-out

Sante

MARCH 24, 2025

12 Wine Wine & Dine Content Cloud Competitions Creative Cocktails First Press Food Gold Star Management May I Quote You? It may have been the context that sharpened their observation – the right mix of people, a particular celebration, or a special location, but it was a truly remarkable aha instance when the excitement was palpable.

Seminar

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Michelin added gastropub as a cuisine type in part of their famous guide to dining establishments. Michelin added gastropub as a cuisine type in part of their famous guide to dining establishments. Test potential menu items by promoting them as specials. In the 2000s and 2010s, gastropubs gained popularity in America.

Fast Casual

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 28, 2024

A simple food photo can entice potential diners to book a table or order online. Enhanced Visibility for Special Offers Social media allows you to spread the word about promotions. Seasonal specials or new recipes keep your audience excited and coming back. For upscale dining, go with elegance and sophistication.

Social Media

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

Waiting until year-end to reconcile your books is an invitation to unwelcome surprises: unexpected tax liabilities, misreported income, and crippling cash flow issues that could have been identified and addressed months earlier. In this high-stakes environment, an annual scramble to sort out finances is a recipe for disaster.

Cash Management

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

Introduce wine pairings or tasting events with online booking options. Leveraging Private Dining & Events with Online Booking Many restaurants have underutilized space that could generate additional revenue through private events. Consider: Using event management software to streamline inquiries, bookings, and deposits.

Loyalty Program

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I remember how the book moved me. The story made me think about what I did for a living and my zest for cooking delicious food, traveling to special parts of the world, working and dining in great restaurants, learning from exceptional chefs, enjoying incredible wines from the hands of vintners, harvesters, and wine makers.

Back of House

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

As restaurants seek ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver personalized dining experiences, 3D food printing offers a unique solution that blends creativity with precision. 3D-printed food can be made more nutritious by adding special ingredients to recipes. Are you ready for digital cooking?

Food

Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

Image courtesy of OpenTable Reservations platform OpenTable has launched an AI chatbot that can field customer questions about different restaurants before they book a table. OpenTable says the bot will save customers time and will help restaurants capture more bookings by providing needed information fast. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul.

Leadership

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

Every great dining experience starts with a well-thought-out customer journey. Key Stages of the Restaurant Customer Journey Understanding the journeys key stages helps you refine every step and create an unforgettable dining experience. Stage 3: Decision Here, the customer finally decides to dine with you.

Social Media

Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Every time a guest books a table, you’re collecting data that can help you create a more personalized experience. Do they tend to book for special occasions? For example, you might notice that a particular guest always books a table for two on Friday nights. What’s their average party size?

Reservations

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

We’ll explore the specialized functions, the day-to-day realities of managing finances, and critically, how modern solutions like outsourced bookkeeping and cloud-based tools empower these businesses to not just survive, but thrive and stay profitable in a highly competitive market.

Hospitality

Web Diner

MAY 9, 2025

” Instead, they leverage sophisticated audience segments based on actual dining behaviors. .” ” Instead, they leverage sophisticated audience segments based on actual dining behaviors. Top-performing restaurants adjust their ad spend based on peak booking times, seasonal trends, and local events.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net.

Mobile Ordering

Web Diner

MARCH 28, 2025

Instagram: The Art of Visual Cravings A single well-lit shot of spaghetti twirled to perfection can be enough to make someone book a reservation on the spot. Travelers rely on it to discover the best dining spots, and a top-ranking profile can drive steady business. But its not just about pretty pictures. The challenge?

Social Media

Paper Chase Accountancy

AUGUST 5, 2025

Accountants offer specialized solutions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, tax compliance, and cash flow management for restaurants. By understanding the intricacies of this specialized accounting, eateries can effectively manage their finances, increasing profitability and sustainability.

Cash Management

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Look in your POS reporting for hourly labor and check your books for the others. Look in your accounting books for these. Gross and net profit margins for restaurants What is the average restaurant profit margin? Depending on your restaurant type, your percentages might look different. What is the average restaurant profit margin?

Operations