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MAY 12, 2025

For generations excellent meant complicated, intense, all-consuming, and sacrifice. Out of season do something interesting with tomatoes (oven roasted, marinated, sun-dried tomato paste, etc.) Finally, take care to wrap this work of art correctly. Make the tomato an experience. Make the sandwich your lifes work.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Restaurants hoping to make a positive impact on the climate face an enduring challenge: selling their ambitious goals to diners simply looking to have a good time This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating. without interruptions.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 31, 2025

Dont take it for granted. [] Education is the key to future success. Living beyond your means because credit cards allow us to purchase without having the money to do so, is a slippery slope that will consume your every effort and every thought. [] Read and listen. No race is ever truly won by pushing others out of the way.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Restaurants less so How the owner of Krystal and Logan's Roadhouse makes it work Financing Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Same-store sales rose 6.9% 20, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Consumers are finding value in casual-dining brands like Olive Garden. and get a free chilled meal to take home.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. Today’s consumers are on the hunt for bold and unique flavor combinations that enhance their seasonal experiences.

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EATER

OCTOBER 31, 2024

But in the United States, bakers are increasingly applying real craft and attention to Mexican baked goods like conchas and a variety of pan dulce. Mexican baked goods in America have long lacked the same integrity as their sweet counterparts found in their origin country. Your local bakery probably has its roots in France.

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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. Take Amazon, for example. In many cases, they’ve basically taken people out of the equation almost entirely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It takes commitment alongside some investment in specific areas of operations. What strategic steps can you take to bring your kitchen closer to achieving zero-waste? This government-backed program makes it easier for consumers to identify appliances that meet high energy-efficiency standards.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rifrullo’s rustic-modern décor, mismatched dishware, and chalkboard sign welcoming guests to “be yourself, make friends, find harmony, and relax,” are as inviting as its prices, which top out at $16 for the salmon burger. They also use 15 percent of the water consumed by commercial buildings in the U.S., Community, environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2025

That’s where family-run businesses often stand out. A good product is just the starting point. But the reality is that today’s consumers discover brands online first. It takes knowing when to evolve and how to do it without losing the trust you’ve already built. That starts with leadership.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But unlike the situation with many ghost kitchens — in which the fact that the food is coming from a ghost kitchen, or a known restaurant operating under a new virtual brand, is unclear to the consumer — Wonder is making its singular location and shared kitchen its selling point. The basic setup of the van model hasn’t been fully phased out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Operators need to consider what it takes to accomplish their topline revenue goals in parallel with cost control and waste elimination, ensuring they consistently deliver a high-quality food product to the end consumer that is predictable and traceable. Tracking Supply Chain Flow. Creating a Singular Journey.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Sixty-five percent of consumers say dynamic pricing would make the decision of where and when to eat more difficult; 63 percent say it would make it harder to budget their restaurant spending. Is it too risky, particularly now coming out of the pandemic and with people paying more attention to their budgets?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A large part of their success are the innovations that are reinventing their restaurants to accommodate a changed consumer base. Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. Go All In on Digital Delivery.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Indeed, trendy third-wave cafés are no longer the only place where consumers can find stout, fermented teas that have been aged in caves or delicate high-quality tea leaves hand-worked to exude a natural fragrance reminiscent of tuberose. More Sophisticated Consumer Palates. The Trend Toward Premium Tea. What is specialty tea?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind. Emily Washcovick.

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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. Let’s take a closer look at those strategies. Understanding Foodborne Illness First, what do we mean when we talk about foodborne illness?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2022

Record-high inflation is hitting consumers from every angle – gas, groceries, rent – and restaurants tend to be the first place they cut spending. The lingering pressure from inflation – with no end in sight – is starting to shift consumer behavior in meaningful ways. Effect of Inflation on Consumer Demand.

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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. Employees will be more comfortable calling out sick when they can easily request a schedule change or swap shifts, and AI will update it automatically.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Extra side, desert, take-home dressing, etc. “The good ol’ days” is a strong sentimental feeling. Here are their insights. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With the recent stay-at-home orders and kids out of school soon, more and more people will be home consuming content. Globally, consumers have moved much of their lives online. PR efforts are an excellent way to take advantage of the increase in online sales. Establishing yourself as a recognized brand takes time.

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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?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

And more than 40 percent of US consumers are likely to go to the drive-through, get takeout or use delivery even when dine-in is allowed, according to Tork. And be sure to include napkins with every order to promote good hygiene. Eating out, or taking out, is never just about the food. Naturally Cut Out the Waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2021

Today we will take a look at how disintermediation of the guest has impacted hotels, airlines, real estate, movies, and consumer packaged goods. The battle over data flow and user engagement began playing out once third-party listings portals and aggregators grew in popularity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Consumers and customers have changed their behavior due to the events of the previous year. So it makes good business sense to revamp your marketing strategies. Focus on changing the processes of your restaurant to accommodate the new realities and to reach out to customers living in your local areas. Reach Out to Local Foodies.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

That statistic is alarming — both for consumers and the restaurant industry. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues past the six-month mark, people remain wary about dining out. A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. Per Statista , the year-over-year decline of seated diners in U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

More than 9,500 consumers were polled for the study , which ranks the brands on three factors –consumers’ satisfaction levels with their most recent visit, their likelihood to return to the brand soon, and their trust in the brand. Since COVID, the dynamics of consumer decision making have changed.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Unfortunately, the very same convenience that has been extended to consumers has also opened the door for bad actors. To learn what restaurants need to know to better protect themselves from fraud, Modern Restaurant Manangement (MRM) magazine reached out to Doriel Abrahams , Principal Technologist at Forter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Do you employ alternatives to wheat flour to prepare gluten-free baked goods and pizza dough? If so, what are they?

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MAY 27, 2022

Well, keep reading this article to find out exactly how to incorporate images into your promotional emails. It doesn’t matter how good the food is at your restaurant, if your customers can’t see the quality through high-quality images, the email marketing won’t work. Invest in High-Quality Pictures of Dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

To stand out and get more customers means focusing more on marketing. If you’re looking for ways to up your restaurant marketing game, here are the practical steps you should be taking in 2022. It needs to be visible to casual browsers who simply won’t take the time to download information that should be easily accessible.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Despite inflation taking its toll, many people are continuing to prioritize and enjoy the convenience of takeaway and food delivery with recent Deliverect data revealing that more people are purchasing delivery orders today than they were before the recent increase in the cost of living. The survey found that in the U.S.,

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