Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become both a consumer preference and business essential, with the convenience and availability of takeout, delivery, and drive-thru now deeply embedded in everyday life.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent. Thus, automation of product updates was essential.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

Serving

EATER

JANUARY 9, 2025

Lille Allen/Eater This sturdy minimalist container is good for both pizza and the environment In Italy, you order a pizza and eat the entire thing yourself, right then and there. Americans consume about three billion pizzas per year. For some reason, this is not common practice in the U.S. Its not that we dont love pizza.

Recycling

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Manage the Packaging.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Younger generations are willing to pay higher prices for healthy meals specifically tied to buzzwords such as GMO-free, all-natural, or organic.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. Virtual restaurants can cater to different consumers, expanding clientele.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the case of most of the concepts in these segments, Thanksgiving means significantly less traffic and even closed locations as consumers gather at home for meals with friends and family. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

2019

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Encouraging digital payments : Major shifts in consumer behavior have occurred around the globe, including the overarching need for a touchless experience at the point-of-sale as 90% of shoppers are hesitant to shop in-store due to coronavirus.4 In the U.S., based Black women-owned small businesses. and further expanding globally.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In addition to using third-party platforms, restaurants must develop their own muscle to communicate and transact with consumers. With 85 percent of consumers saying they would like restaurants to use tamper-evident labels,2 US Foods’ tamper-free takeout solutions will help assure diners that their food is untouched while in transit.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

The guest packaging will be tested in 51 of our company-owned restaurants in Miami and utilizes alternative materials, such as Frypods® made with renewable unbleached virgin paperboard; cutlery made with cPLA, a plant-based plastic; and napkins made with 100 percent recycled fiber. Away From Home, Kraft Heinz.

Franchising

Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. What is pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste? Most food waste can be categorized by pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste. Separate your trash, recyclables, food waste, etc., greenhouse gas emissions.

Waste

Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Around 3 out of 4 millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable products, as is 66 percent of consumers around the world*. Recycle glass and cardboard. to consumers for adjusted prices, and delivers the food, too. Too Good To Go - a platform that makes food surplus available to consumers at small prices.

Sustainability

Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The survey found that that 35% of respondents were expecting to be operating at a loss or face closure by the end of the year, with 96% of businesses also experiencing higher energy costs and 93% facing food price inflation. Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price for Ugandan arabica. Starbucks reports record US $8.4

2023

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. It’s also about noticing what is becoming more important to consumers in general, beyond the dining experience. Use fruit and vegetable peelings, old baked goods, grains, herbs and any other food that is not meat, fish or dairy.

Compost

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. It’s also about noticing what is becoming more important to consumers in general, beyond the dining experience. Use fruit and vegetable peelings, old baked goods, grains, herbs and any other food that is not meat, fish or dairy.

Compost

Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

In fact, a survey taken by Menu Matters of 750 consumers across the US found that sustainability is more important to consumers now than it was a year ago. Ultimately, consumers are becoming even more cognisant of what they eat and drink, as well as the packaging it comes in. Green Star Restaurant. Source: Business Chief.

Sustainability

Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

They are cost-effective and reduce the likelihood of contamination – buy disposable menus in bulk and recycle them. A solid marketing plan can renew consumer confidence in your brand and inform customers about the services you are providing. Disposable menus are a great sanitary alternative to traditional menus.

Webinar

Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Build Good Vendor Relationships People respond to honesty, transparency, and respect. Value Consistency Above Lower Prices While a 20% lower price sounds fantastic, it doesn’t help your restaurant if deliveries are regularly late. Consider items like canned goods, condiments, broths or spices. Book a Demo 2.

Supplies

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

Experiences over discounts Gen Z (and Millennials, to a lesser extent) tend to prioritize unique experiences over basic price discounts. Additional studies show that Millennials are the most eco-conscious group and are more likely to reserve purchases for sustainably produced goods.

Loyalty Program

Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For more than 30 years, Jensens Bøfhus has welcomed anyone who wants to enjoy a good meal served with a smile in a relaxed atmosphere. The most important item in their menu, however, is “the good company that creates great memories.” Their vision is to become synonymous with good burgers. Jensens Bøfhus. 21 Outlets.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest consumer behaviors, local spend, and the best and worst cities in America for BBQ. 67 percent of consumers have visited the On Premise for food led occasions since venues reopened and 22 percent have visited for drink led occasions. Consumers Still Cautious.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

And while delivery is capturing all the headlines, it’s not actually delivering for consumers with late deliveries and order mistakes. According to the 2019 Hospitality Guest Threat Index released by Morphisec , consumers are concerned about cyber-safety in the restaurant industry. The ‘NOW’ Economy.

2019

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 25, 2022

Nespresso claims Peet’s capsules infringe trademark rights for its own capsule design, further claiming that Peet’s capsules cause confusion for consumers when distinguishing between Nespresso’s. The medium-roast Grind for Good Blend includes Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Indian beans. Death Wish Coffee Co. Tue, 22 Mar.

2022

Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

2022

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2021

But it turns out that Liquid Death — and this is coming from someone who insufferably considers themselves a water snob — is pretty damn good. We wanted to give people permission to participate in this cool rock-and-roll brand without needing to consume something gross.”

Recycling

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.

Sustainability

Apicbase

JUNE 1, 2024

Oh, and let’s not forget — a tighter, more focused menu can actually lead to an increase in sales (because, finally, you’re getting pretty darn good at making something). But even if the orders weren’t flying in left and right, you’d still be in a good spot here. you’re not wasting as much because you always need tomatoes.

Delivery

EATER

JULY 6, 2022

For a number of other former employees, what Blue Hill at Stone Barns offered wasn’t worth the price. I didn’t do a good job. After consuming what he believes was at least half a bottle of liquor while dancing in the basement, he blacked out. Amy Huo started in 2016 as an unpaid extern. When he came to, he was in pain. “I

Compost

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 1, 2022

The remaining 2020 US Cup Tasters Championships, US Coffee in Good Spirits, and US Roaster Championships will be held alongside the 2022 US Barista Championships, US Brewers Cup, and US Latte Art Championships at the event in Boston. Roasters from 9 countries placed 49 bids on the coffees up for auction, with prices up to 2.5

Agriculture

EATER

AUGUST 3, 2021

For Chai and Usa, after nearly 30 years together scraping by on manual labor jobs and sorting through recyclables for pocket change, operating a tiny general store and having 10 rai (about 4 acres) to call their own felt like a small miracle. Palm tree jungles and the mountains of Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand.

Government

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There was a bit of good news amid the otherwise disappointing quarter. That is a warning that discretionary consumer spending, of which restaurants are a component, is likely to continue being soft going forward.” 16 being World Food Day and restaurant prices rising 3.2 Best Foodie Cities in America.

2019

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2022

Speed and convenience are key for consumers, and specialty coffee brands also need to consider having robust packaging,” he explains. Aluminium is the most cost-effective material to recycle and it can be melted down to be used again and again.”. But the main focus in packaging is sustainability. “We

Sustainability

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 29, 2022

Each tin of Coracle Coffee contains six servings and is priced at US $20. Buyers can pre-order Sample Kits at a discounted price of US $190 until 1 June. billion, which it states reflects the higher natural gas prices as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Fri, 22 Apr – Costa Coffee to trial recyclable plant-based cup lids.

2022

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The EU’s final approval of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mean companies are required to use as little packaging as possible, and that governing bodies will need to ensure that 65% of all packaging waste (including coffee capsules and single-serve products) is recycled by end of 2025.

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