Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

" While dining out, GLP-1 users skew their dollar spend toward quick-service restaurants, but they shift toward grocery foodservice, casual dining, and midscale restaurants during their first year on the medications, the report found.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. I believe that fast casual continues to be a great place for savvy multi-unit restaurant franchisees to diversify. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At restaurants, the coupes carry desserts, as has long been classic: cremolata at Una Pizza Napoletana in New York City, sorbet at Lutèce in Washington, DC, a cherry-topped soft serve at Esmée in Copenhagen, or a chocolate cake piped with coquettish bows at Rollinwood Bakeshop in Seoul. The metal coupe is a satisfying exercise in contrasts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) experienced four-percent growth over the past year, which helped to offset the declines seen in full-service dining. Growth and Leadership While the restaurant industry grew by 1.7 percent in 2024 and added 210,300 jobs, a standout category led the pack.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. From the types of dishes offered to how we serve our guests—dine-in, takeout, or delivery—operators must meet customers wherever they are. Flexibility will be essential for restaurants to succeed in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. For restaurateurs, the message is clear: in 2025, your space is no longer just where food is prepared and served.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

Born in the 19th century as modest spots serving workers affordable fare like onion soup and crepes, bistros have become symbols of France’s culinary soul. Even rural cafés in distant locales have adopted the bistro blueprint: hearty food served in a welcoming space.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He owns several fast-food franchises, including Krispy Kreme and Papa Johns, where he also serves on the board of directors. Additionally, he launched Big Chicken, a fast-casual concept that combines his love for comfort food with high-quality ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

With handhelds, your team is able to spend more time serving guests, instead of going back-and-forth between tables and the POS station. And for more casual outdoor setups – think outdoor bars, beer gardens, or counter-service patios – QR code ordering is a no-brainer.

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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Theyd been serving hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and other Southern-inflected bar foods for 15 years. Its served on branded Miller High Life trays, with hot dogs fanned out like a starburst. Its food that draws on the most basic familiarity and cheap thrill make Goldfish extra-large , serve a tower of hot dogs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Considering these changes, it’s critical for restaurants to meet their diners where they are and adapt to serve their evolving customer base. Cultivating a Personalized Experience and Welcoming Environment Casual dining or fine dining? Cuisine type?

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

“Pretty much every restaurant from fine dining to fast-casual to QSR has figured out a digital strategy, a delivery strategy, and has had to get really creative to make it to this point,” Canter said. ” A new episode of The Main Course , our podcast series with MarketScale, is served up every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. introduced "Perkins Griddle Go," a fast-casual concept for quick on-the-go meals, in 2024, with the first store opening in late October.

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ChowNow

JUNE 6, 2025

Think of it as a handshake with potential new customers, a moment to say, “Here’s who we are, what we serve, and why it matters to us.” Mentioning your location, menu items, and your cuisine types gives search engines the signals they need to understand your restaurant’s offer and put it in front of hungry people looking for what you serve.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ve seen this trend take off at many quick-serve or fast-casual chains, where displays and screens provide entertainment value for patrons as they wait for their meals or decide if they are staying for dessert. It has its place in the restaurant industry, particularly for quick-serve experiences.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

But it wasn’t quite so bad for fast-casual concepts , which outpaced other categories with 9% growth in 2024, according to Technomic. Fast-casual chicken chains, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, saw double-digit sales growth, while fast-casual pizza continued to falter. Segment leader Chipotle Mexican Grill rose to No.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Hotel: Not only places to bed down, hotels can refer to casual eateries for affordable, filling food. Saivar kade: Traditionally associated with vegetarian shops serving Tamil Sri Lankan fare dosas, idli, frothy milky tea the term saivar kade is now used more generally for small eateries serving affordable food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Is It Worth It?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For casual dining habits at restaurants like Olive Garden: 56 percent said they ate at casual restaurants frequently or occasionally. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants. More likely to occasionally eat at casual restaurants. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

” – Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks 2023 served up a year of resilience and innovation for restaurants, as they adapted to shifting landscapes and embraced new dining paradigms. Restaurants are taking the dish to the next level, serving everything from breakfast to Indian-inspired pizza.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. One example of a restaurant chain leveraging similar tableside technology is the growing chef-driven Mexican fast-casual concept, Tocaya. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines. Digital Ordering to Eliminate Friction Points for Cashiers.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Understanding who you serve can help you make strategic decisions that attract the right customers and keep them coming back. Family Status: Are you serving couples, solo diners, or parents with children?

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EATER

MARCH 20, 2025

Okay, so his menu still has Beginnings, which he says are more casual bites meant to be eaten with your hands and with a cocktail. The menu wording, instead, serves less as information and more as part of the aesthetic project of the entire restaurant. And if you label something, appetizers and entrees, you label beginnings and ends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Of all Yelp restaurant categories that saw an increase in inflationary experiences, a quarter of them serve Asian cuisine, with a 24 percent average increase of inflation mentions from Q3 2021. “At the same time, Yelp data shows consumers are increasingly searching for affordable and quick dining options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

We were entering the saturated fast-casual burger space and knew we needed to make an impact. The strongest restaurant brands serve more than meals; they serve experiences that leave a lasting impression. The strongest restaurant brands serve more than meals; they serve experiences that leave a lasting impression.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

At the same time, QSRs and fast casual establishments are turning to technology to improve operations and customer interactions as they continue to increase output. Take fast casual and drive-thru for example. For fast casual and QSRs, is your menu up to date? Technology is one way to make this happen.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She has been the SVP and controller since 2022, but has on multiple occasions served as interim principal financial officer for the company during periods of CFO transition. Meche is an industry veteran, previously serving as chief restaurant officer for sister brands Capriotti’s and Wing Zone after a 30-year career with Papa Johns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 restaurants, serving Americans in all 50 states, and has continued feeding America through delivery, drive-thru, and pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before and After. KFC’s Generosity.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Perkins, the 68-year-old chain best known for its bakery case, recently began serving boba and frozen margaritas, while its younger sibling Huddle House, 61, is rolling out smash burgers.  Alongside the new menu, the chain has developed a new restaurant design that will serve as a blueprint for future openings.  Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Wendy’s launched a 100 Days of Savings summerlong promotion, serving up a variety of deals through its app. After fast-casual chain &Pizza heard from customers that its prices were too high , it lowered them late last month and simplified its menu structure to highlight affordable options. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quarters 4 Kid serves underprivileged children to become “healthy in body and strong in spirit” by providing access and education to underprivileged children about proper nutrition, the benefits of organic eating, exercise, and improving overall wellness. WOWed by the Growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

As a result, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants are increasingly harnessing big data and automation to give their customers what they want before an order comes out of their mouth – or their brand’s app. Can I get you your regular sundae served up your way?” Hold the pickles but double-up on mayo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. Who makes the magic happen? Fast forward to 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Whether you’re serving gourmet food in a fine dining establishment or flipping burgers next to the local university, there’s going to be an audience that works best for your business. Based on your location, the type of food you serve, and your existing customer base, it should be simple to figure out what niche you should target.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As seen first with many fast casual chains, we expect more differentiated benefits packages to continue to emerge as a way for restaurants to fill much needed open positions. Growth of New Business Models. Two new restaurant trends from the pandemic will likely remain: ghost kitchens and outdoor dining.

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