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Smarter, Faster, More Human: Why AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Other restaurants are integrating AI into reservations, guest messaging, and even menu pricing—helping them react to demand in real time. Optimize pricing strategies based on real-time demand, reducing food waste. Others are using AI to predict demand and dynamically adjust pricing, just like airlines have done for years.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

High menu prices have been an issue in the industry in recent years due to inflation, resulting in a decline in traffic as diners wish to spend less. In 2025, operators can offer elevated foodservice experiences at more affordable prices through emphasizing value in LTOs to drive sales.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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MRM Research Roundup: Valentine’s Day Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

There's growing interest in premium dining experiences, with prepaid reservations above $200 now representing 10.1 Increase in average prepaid value: The average prepaid reservation has increased 36 percent to $102 so far this year, up from $75 in 2024.²This percent in 2024. Prepaid bookings now represent 38.6

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors. A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. We now live in a digital-first world.

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What Are Fast Casual Restaurants?

SpotOn

Fast casual restaurants are popping up faster than you can say "build your own grain bowl." " They're somewhere between a full-service casual dining restaurant and a quick-service restaurant or fast food chain. Looking for tips on starting your fast casual restaurant?

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The 6 Best Restaurant Review Sites (And How To Use Them)

ChowNow

Google also pulls in data like price range, categories ( like “brunch” or “outdoor patio”), your star rating, busy times, and snippets from reviews. price range, and star rating with number of reviews. To read your reviews, customers click on the “reviews” tab in the toolbar.