Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. ” A Year of Challenges U.S. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

Marketing

The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. It can help you fix discrepancies in ordering and inventory management , minimizing food shrink. The consumer price index for restaurant food costs increased by 7.7% What else can it do for you?

Food Supply

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

Barbecue is a big part of Georgia’s food culture. Ribs are also a popular choice, praised for their tenderness and steady seasoning. The restaurant uses a Southern Pride smoker with real wood, allowing for a consistent smoke profile across the menu. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.

Seasonal Menu

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 24, 2025

Every region adds its own touch, and each place has built its name through word of mouth, steady quality, and loyal customers. Classic sides like green beans, corn salad, and unsweetened tea help round out the menu. The food is served quickly, and portions are moderate, offering a balanced value for the price.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 1, 2025

Louisiana has a deep love for food, and barbecue is no exception. The brisket and ribs are juicy and well-seasoned, and they pair well with sides like baked beans, potato salad, and fried Brussels sprouts. The setup is laid-back, with counter service and a choice of indoor or patio seating.

Back of House

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2025

While each place has its own way of doing things, they all share a focus on slow cooking, seasoned pits, and a strong sense of community. These places have earned a following not just for their food but for the people behind the grill and the warm welcome that keeps folks coming back.

Back of House

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. Discretionary spending has flatlined and shifted for food and hospitality but spending on essential items is slightly up.

Hospitality

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

Choosing the right POS system in 2025 can make or break your restaurant’s efficiency and customer experience. Offers real-time data, easy menu updates, and scalability. Mobile POS : Perfect for food trucks, pop-ups, or tableside service. Terminal POS : Reliable for high-volume restaurants with fixed service areas.

POS

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Whether you’re running a food truck or a full-service restaurant, mobile inventory tools are game changers. Mobile Inventory Management Solutions for Different Restaurant Types Lavu’s mobile-first system is especially helpful for food trucks, allowing them to manage inventory on the go.

Inventory

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

In the fast-paced world of food service, every second counts. Long wait times can lead to frustrated customers and lost revenue. Whether you’re running a quick-service counter or a full-service restaurant, the right tools can significantly enhance your speed of service.

POS

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

They provide better flexibility, real-time insights, and improved customer experiences. Data Insights: Real-time data helps optimize staffing, menu adjustments, and inventory. Enhanced Security: Built-in safeguards for customer and business data. Automatic Updates: No manual updates or downtime – systems update seamlessly.

POS

Web Diner

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

From Empty Seats to Endless Lines: The Email Marketing Secret Weapon Your Business Needs Whether you’re running a cozy caf, a bustling bistro, a trendy food truck, or a high-end restaurant, there’s one universal truth: empty seats mean lost revenue. Modern food service email marketing should be as varied as your menu.

Email Marketing

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 6, 2025

Barbecue holds a special place in Missouri’s food scene. These aren’t picked at random—they’ve earned respect through steady quality, loyal customers, and a deep connection to their communities. The establishment’s commitment to excellence has earned it recognition among barbecue enthusiasts and food critics alike.

Seasonal Menu

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just getting started, understanding the numbers behind your business can mean the difference between breaking even and breaking records.

2025

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2025

These places have earned loyal fans by serving stellar food. Texas BBQ is more than food—it’s tradition, passion, and community. Each bite balances tender texture and bold seasoning, showcasing true Texas-style craftsmanship. Customers praise the consistent quality, with smoky richness that stands out in every cut.

Seasonal Menu

Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

From faster service to real-time inventory tracking, modern restaurants need more than just a cash registerthey need a system that adapts to their workflow. In this article, well explore why so many restaurants are switching to Lavu POS and how its helping them improve efficiency, reduce errors, and deliver a better customer experience.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Turn Pricing into a Growth Strategy : A smarter approach to menu pricing can boost revenue and profitability without compromising guest experience. Yelp analyzes the millions of reviews on its platform, along with nominations from its community of users, to generate a diverse list of local eateries, from food trucks to fine dining.

Delivery

Restaurant Engine

JUNE 25, 2025

You’ll find that in our ultra-connected world, your customers aren’t only thinking about you when they’re inside your brewery or pub. It involves tracking mentions of your brand, products, services, and related keywords across a wide array of online platforms. Your customers have a lot to say online.

Brewery

EATER

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

. | Cara Giddens What Haitian chefs, restaurateurs, and scholars want you to know about Haitian food and history. My late grandmother would spend hours lovingly cooking boulèt, spicy fried meatballs made with beef and seasoned with epis — a spice blend and marinade. A lot of people hadn’t had Haitian food before.

Education

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. Additionally, 65 percent are reporting they are pretty or extremely enthusiastic for the holiday season.

Food Truck

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. You can also negotiate service contracts for regular maintenance at a lower cost.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. Over nine decades, Beal’s Lobster Pier, which has become one of Maine’s great food and waterfront destinations for the over 3.5-million

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. “Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again.

Food Safety

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

So here is the good news: there will be ample opportunities in 2021 and beyond for chefs, cooks, managers, and service staff who recognize the immediacy of the challenge and the new skill set that will be required of successful players and leaders in the field. will find themselves in the winner’s circle. [] FLEXIBILITY.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time.

Kitchen Safety

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. Let’s start from scratch and build a menu with these critical factors in mind. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service.

Small Business

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. Delivering Excellence. ” Supporting Local.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. Self-service and automation will be a major focus area for QSRs.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. . "An "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service."

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

TIPs offers training for individuals on the responsible sale, service and consumption of alcohol. “We’re both humbled and lucky to support our amazing customers during this critical time. NAB Acquires SALIDO. SALIDO was acquired by North American Bancard (NAB.)

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

Franchising

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 In the coming months, restaurants across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will undergo renovations without disrupting the amazing service and incredible food quality guests have come to love.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. The study identifies 4-5 clear opportunities for each brand to enhance the overall customer experience.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer. By updating our prototype to look more like our first locations, we hope to remind people of how great the food, atmosphere and experience was and continues to be today.”

Franchising