Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

In response to rising food costs, 56 percent of respondents said they planned to increase menu prices, down from 61 percent earlier in the year, and 18 percent said they doubled down on inventory and waste tracking, up two percentage points. While the median stayed flat, the 75th percentile price rose to $4.50—a 1.1

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Nevertheless, while self-service POS systems or AI-enabled customer service chatbots can definitely help in achieving better operational efficiency, these solutions can often feel cold or disconnected. The primary focus of the websites is having what you need, at a good price. This can present serious issues for a business.

Customer Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

In a franchise system, you can also leverage better pricing as part of the whole system compared to operating a single location. When evaluating sites and planning the restaurant's build-out, financial capabilities definitely come into play and also matter significantly.

Franchising

ChowNow

JULY 11, 2025

People need assurances that there’s little to no risk when going out to eat, especially now that the price of everything has gone through the roof. That means no request cards, no follow-up emails asking for stars, and definitely no incentives. A few too many negative reviews, and they’ll just move on to the next place.

Customer Service

ChowNow

JULY 18, 2025

CLV can also guide menu pricing and guest engagement, especially when combined with insights from your POS systems or CRM systems, because it shows you what your high-value customers order the most, how often they place orders, and what keeps them coming back. For newer guests, treat early numbers as directional, not definitive.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Gross Profit Margin Definition of Gross Profit Margin Gross profit margin shows the money left after subtracting the cost of goods sold (CoGS) from total sales. Monitoring prime cost helps you make informed decisions about pricing, staffing, and purchasing. It’s a key metric for pricing and profitability.

Point of Sale

Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Value EquationHow Restaurants Can Deliver More Without Cutting Prices A Deep Dive Into What Value Means for Consumers and How Restaurants Can Compete Why Value Matters More Than Ever Value is more important than ever for restaurant guests in 2025. Yet, that doesnt mean theyre just looking for the lowest prices.

Pricing

EATER

MAY 27, 2025

These new Via Rosa co-hosts] definitely have an online presence and theyve managed to create a big audience, says Minchilli. Compared to the tours she runs, trips with hosts who are less familiar with the destinations offer definitely a different kind of tour, Minchilli says.

Food

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

There are six combo meal boxes, with prices starting at $9.99. Our goal was to create made-to-order meals that won’t break the bank but keep the freshness and consistency we’re known for,” said Fred Slater, director of R&D and executive chef of the 102-unit fast casual.

Menu

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

In that situation, we suggest a three to five-course meal with a fixed price that customers can choose to participate in. Its your way of celebrating and connecting with the local service industry community, and your generosity will definitely see an ROI. Its ideal for foodies, date nights, and special occasions.

Events

EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Thats market price.) At Trinas, $35 is the base price, though swapping in loaded hot dogs or veggie dogs adds an upcharge. Served in the high-energy cocktail lounge and sometimes paired with Champagne, its definitely an elevated experience, he says. At Sir Wieners, five specialty hot dogs, fries, and sauce rings in at $60.

Social Media

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 30, 2025

The menu covers a wide range of barbecue staples, and the portions are generous for the price. Portions are generous and the pricing is fair, making it a solid choice for those looking for quality without spending too much. Portions are large and the pricing is reasonable, making it a reliable stop for barbecue fans in the area.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

.” Value-Driven Dining for the Modern Consumer – In a time when consumers seek out both quality and quantity, L&L continues to provide substantial portions at an accessible price point. Value is about more than price—it’s about the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the service. – Sharon Olson.

2025

SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, SpotOn's online ordering system —SpotOn Order—only charges a low monthly flat rate enabling your restaurant to keep all your profits and maintain total control of your pricing. The right POS online food ordering system will give you ownership of all this data. And there's nothing you can do about it.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality. If employees were heading back to the office, they were definitely getting their corporate dollars worth! Despite brands’ value focus, average price continued to increase, up +2.6

Franchising

Chowly

MAY 13, 2025

Table of Contents Return on Time Is the New ROI Profitability Starts With Simplicity Why Independent Restaurants Cant Afford to Wait First-Party Ordering Is GrowingFast Dynamic Pricing Is Delivering Real ROI Final Word: Its Time to Own Your Digital Strategy Return on Time Is the New ROI Restaurant operators are under more pressure than ever.

2025

Restaurant Engine

MARCH 12, 2025

If not, its a definite must-have. With all this data, you can make better decisions on marketing, pricing, menu items, and even food ordering. This can be especially powerful when launching a new or seasonal menu, offering promotions, and even hosting events. Jumpstart your 2025 marketing strategy with AI and outpace the competition.

2025

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Charging the customer for a higher priced-item then inputting the order as a lower-priced item and pocketing the extra cash at the end of the shift. Such reports can show which employees are regularly turning tables in a timely manner, and which price points, dishes, or trends there may be with orders and tips.

POS

EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And in times like these, when the price of one dinner at a buzzy new restaurant can easily break a budget, its been a balm to do something nice at home. Its definitely way better here to cook our meal than go find something to eat well spend less and well have leftovers. Five years ago I definitely would have dinner for a first date.

Back of House

Black Box Intelligence

JULY 16, 2025

Further, even higher-income diners appear to be trading down some of their usual fine dining occasions, influenced by rising prices and declining guest sentiment. Above all, higher prices also raise expectations. Guests expect the experience to justify the cost. And if it doesn’t, they’re less likely to return.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Don’t compare a similar product sold in Costco to a similar one sold in Whole Foods’s; they have different consumer dynamics Determine a price you can sell your product for before you get to your Co-Packer as you will work the product cost backwards to ensure you will not lose money How can you improve on what is out there?

Retail

Apicbase

JULY 11, 2025

It standardises your key business terms—like SKUs, recipes, supplier codes, outlet IDs, and employee roles—so all your systems use the same definitions. For example, they need: Accurate menus and pricing Up-to-date allergen and nutrition info Real-time stock availability Crucially, customer-facing tools don’t ‘own’ this data.

Allergens

Black Box Intelligence

MAY 8, 2025

Yet, value isn’t just about pricing. We go into way more detail in our flagship quarterly State of the Industry (SOTI) webinar our definitive take on the latest developments and a must attend for anyone in the restaurant industry. Guests are cutting back on extrassplitting entres, skipping drinks, and avoiding desserts.

2025

Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information. Understanding Restaurant Menu Management – Definition What is restaurant menu management? This includes choosing the right dishes, managing ingredients, setting prices, and marketing the menu effectively.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Data Gaps Hinder Pricing Strategies : 73 percent of operators lack full confidence in their pricing strategy, with most relying on gut instinct or competitor pricing instead of real-time cost analysis. In fact, 80 businesses on the list are priced under 30 dollars per person. percent in 2024 totaling $37.2 percent to 312.2

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Forty-five percent of those who said they were dining out less this year because restaurant prices are too high. million people. . "The

Pricing

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Design Better Menu Pricing : While setting the correct price for your menu items is always a challenge, you can cover all the necessary expenses with sound financial system. Take a look at your bottom line and determine if investing in a POS system that integrates with accounting tools is be worth it (spoiler: it definitely is!).

2025

Black Box Intelligence

MAY 21, 2025

Brands in this category prove that the demand for their service style can remain significant – but at the right price to value perception. They also benefited from occupying lower prices. The decline in airfare and hotel prices may also spell a slowdown in domestic travel. But later, when inflation began to skyrocket?

2025

Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 25, 2025

Additionally, gas prices have helped consumers since the beginning of March. The average gas price for the month was 8% lower than it was during the same month last year. Average temperatures during the last two weeks of the month were much warmer than they were a year ago.

2025

EATER

APRIL 16, 2025

Because last years supply was so low, prices were eye-poppingly high. You might think those prices were beneficial for farmers struggling with low yields, but that isnt actually the case. People think high prices mean more money, and thats just not the case. We definitely make less money when the prices are super high.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Even though AI tools can’t peel an avocado or make rice balls for sushi, AI definitely will be entering the kitchen more in 2025. Restaurants will respond by cutting back portion sizes and adjusting prices accordingly—something we haven’t seen in decades.

2025

EATER

MARCH 19, 2025

Though their contents are always a surprise, as the retired mechanic describes it, hes able to get fresh produce and stuff that a lot of us cant afford because of the price of groceries. A network of nonprofit food banks, pantries, and hubs around the country rely extensively on government funding, particularly through the USDA.

Food

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 17, 2025

The global coffee industry is navigating an extended period of high market prices. Many producers, particularly smallholders, receive consistently low prices that don’t cover the costs of production, preventing them from earning a sustainable, livable income. lb in February 2025. For many, this is a welcome and long overdue change.

Pricing

Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 7, 2025

The segment has high check growth, driven by price increases, which have hindered traffic growth. But now, quick service is paying the price of that strong performance a year ago. It was only second to family dining. Meanwhile, family dining has had the lowest sales growth during four of the last seven months.

2025

Society Insurance

MARCH 4, 2025

Outside of the restaurant industry, nuclear verdicts affect almost everything, from the prices of common household products to availability and affordability of insurance, according to Oriana Senatore, U.S. All coverages and limits are subject to the terms, definitions, exclusions and conditions in the policy.

Insurance

EATER

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Getty Images Bird flu outbreaks have caused egg prices to rise, forcing some restaurants either adapt recipes or raise menu prices Toward the end of 2024, James Wong of the San Francisco bakery Breadbelly was already mentally preparing for his egg prices to go up: They also spiked at the end of 2022 and 2023 , due to nationwide bird flu outbreaks.

Food Supply

EATER

JUNE 2, 2025

Each new insistence on the importance of third places ends up muddying the definition of what a third place is. Many complaining about the lack of third places have latched onto the idea that a third place should be free , though that was never part of the original definition.

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