EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a chef, I have a responsibility to do my best to create good environments for people, customers, and the community,” says Marnell-Suhanosky. They also use 15 percent of the water consumed by commercial buildings in the U.S., Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting.

Compost

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) demonstrates that a combination of inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs have created a difficult market for restaurant owners. That’s why good insurance coverage, provided by a trusted, experienced agent, is critical.

Insurance

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

For generations excellent meant complicated, intense, all-consuming, and sacrifice. Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. Fifteen-hour workdays, no time for anything but the pursuit of excellence. Soup is, to many chefs, a measure of a cooks talent.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Emerging Trends in Glassware Specialty glassware for signature cocktails has been a growing trend for restaurants and bars for several years, capturing consumer attention through presentation. Staying on-trend with versatile options will allow any good venue to offer patrons a visual and uncompromising experience.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. The rest goes to feeding local consumers and livestock or turning them into biofuels.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Get Smart on Oil Consumers are turning their attention to the individual qualities and applications of oils. From eyebrow-raising splurges and quirky simple essentials to cultural events and TikTok trends that pushed consumers to hit “add to cart,” I thought this would be of interest to you and your readers!

Beverage

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2025

Five years have passed since the pandemic upended the restaurant industry, and its effects continue to shape consumer behavior. Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) explored these questions in its latest consumer report, Adapting to Change: How Restaurant Trends Have Evolved. Are people dining out more or less?

Loyalty Program

EATER

MAY 14, 2025

Labor is your biggest expense, and its a lot of work to raise good oysters, he says. Were selling raw animal protein, and we want to make sure were taking extra care to make sure that theyre in as good a condition and as safe as they can possibly be for people to eat. Equipment, too, is a major issue in Fingers operation.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. The rest goes to feeding local consumers and livestock or turning them into biofuels.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

When the pandemic shifted consumer behavior overnight, off-premise became mission-critical, and at Olo, we were grateful to support restaurants as they navigated unprecedented challenges. Now that need is less, so I'm finding other ways to help my neighbors, who have been so good to me all these years.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

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. AI and Guest Trust SOCi’s 2025 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI) sends a clear warning to restaurant CMOs and digital marketing leaders.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

' No wonder consumers are becoming more resistant to eating out.” consumers not only spurring inflation but lowering overall consumption and slowing the economy, cautioned Ben Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Kapitus, a small business lender and marketplace. "U.S. Costs that would need to be passed on to consumers."

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2025

Rather than turning to personal credit cards that may carry high interest rates, or expensive merchant cash advances, a good business credit history can open up access to more affordable options. Look for net-30 accounts with food, beverage, packaging and/or equipment vendors. But it doesn’t have to be time-consuming.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

That all sounds like good news for time-pressed consumers and stressed-out kitchen and counter staff. The Speed/Safety Showdown AI systems use significant computing power so each location implementing new applications will have to be suitably equipped, with robust back-up plans in case the new systems fail or are breached.

Food

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Whether for operations expansion, equipment upgrades, staff recruiting, or more marketing activity, growth calls for resources. Good marketing plans raise awareness, build credibility, and increase revenue.

Small Business

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

With the rising costs of goods, consumers growing more conscious of spending habits, and private equity-backed brands popping up in communities large and small, mom-and-pops are in danger of adding to the failure statistics. Take a busy corner café, for instance. The result?

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This is true for businesses operating in office settings just as much as in restaurants, supermarkets, and other settings where businesses have daily contact with consumers. The primary focus of the websites is having what you need, at a good price. The trick with personalization is achieving a good balance.

Customer Experience

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 2, 2025

For roasters and coffee shops, visibility and connection with their consumer base have never been more crucial. I spoke with Marissa Childers at Tanbrown Coffee to learn how they use Rancilio ’s equipment to set up for pop-up events. However, success hinges on meticulous preparation and, crucially, having the right equipment.

Events

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the most basic level, a foodborne illness, often called food poisoning, is an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. Understanding Foodborne Illness First, what do we mean when we talk about foodborne illness?

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Third-party apps have become so entrenched in consumer habits that many operators worry it’s no longer even worth trying to offer delivery on their own. Building Consumer Trust in Restaurant Delivery The gap between intention and action is rooted in trust. If something goes wrong, will anyone pick up the phone?

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

However, ensuring compliance is complex and time-consuming. To promote a good employee experience as well as a healthy bottom line, compliance must be more accurate and efficient. Restaurant owners and operators should see compliance as a strategic driver of business success instead of a box to check.

Restaurant Law

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

With increased sales as the top priority, more than 40 percent of operators plan to increase their budgets for promotions and marketing, particularly for off-premise dining, which remains one of the most significant shifts in consumer preferences post-pandemic. Baked Goods and N/A Beverages saw growth in 2025. percent on July 12.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 4, 2025

Gen Z consumers, in particular, are reshaping the coffee landscape with their willingness to spend more on personalised, premium beverages that reflect both their tastes and values. A shift away from black coffee Beverage customisation is undeniably reshaping how consumers experience coffee globally. Starbucks is the leading example.

Beverage

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. In recent years, consumer behaviors have drastically changed to now preferring delivery services and an increased willingness to pay a premium for a seamless experience. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Rising costs for green coffee, energy, shipping, labour, and equipment are placing significant pressure on businesses. Understanding what drives these price changes, how coffee consumers are responding, and what alternatives exist is essential for businesses aiming to remain sustainable in a volatile market.

Retail

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

This milestone marks a shift led by younger consumers, with more than half of those aged 25 to 39 now opting for specialty-grade beans. On one hand, US consumers have a growing appetite for premium coffee experiences. On the production front, Vietnam’s robusta exports have surged to unprecedented levels.

2025

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. 90% of consumers research restaurants online before dining, with a significant number of them turning to social media and blogs for discovery and “decision-making.” Plus, you don’t need professional equipment.

Book

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

We’re really feeling good about the core business and we just launched more innovation.” Papa Pairings menu, helped drive sales among higher-spending and value consumers. Papa Johns introduced a new Cheddar Crust in the quarter. That, plus a $6.99 Penegor took over as CEO last year and wants to shift more marketing back to local.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s also critical to get complete, accurate information from your suppliers, share accurate information across your organization, communicate about the incident to consumers and other key stakeholders, and remove all contaminated products from your restaurant and supply chain. How are you tracking the products you receive? Compliance.

Management

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

Although they may not always cater to mainstream coffee drinkers, these coffee shops serve an essential purpose: to bring consumers closer to innovation and excellence. These businesses focus exclusively on competition and award-winning coffees, bringing consumers closer to the highest standards of quality and innovation. “We

Café

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. Lavu s iPad-based POS system boasts 99.99% uptime reliability.

Allergens

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Deploying training to enhance operators and guest experience is key, especially as restaurant operators expect continued shifts in consumer preferences and employee turnover challenges, with 39 percent of those surveyed seeing turnover in the 11 percent to 25 percent range. and $18.67

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

.” According to a 2024 global survey by Lightspeed, 45 percent of consumers are taking part in solo sit-down meals, and a further 34 percent categorize the experience as a form of self care – citing the peace and quiet of the meal and the opportunity to partake in people-watching as top priorities to get out of the experience.

Customer Experience

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 9, 2025

Consumer knowledge has continued to increase in the years since, further bolstering innovation in the at-home coffee market. This rapid market growth also gave rise to prosumers – highly skilled and educated consumers who invest in premium equipment.

Equipment

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Increasing restaurant profits allows you to invest in upgrades, like better equipment or a nicer place for customers to eat. It also makes attracting and keeping good workers easier by offering competitive pay and benefits. Examples of fixed costs for a restaurant include rent, insurance, and equipment lease payments.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Below, we share some of the best, most useful restaurant technologies to improve sales and streamline time-consuming tasks (like recording temperature). The good news is that now you can. That’s not the only good thing about a digital ordering system. Honeygrow is the first company to try this technology with restaurants.

Technology