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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

– Salad House CEO Joey Cioffi In 2025, restaurant chains will increase their usage of connected equipment to be more responsive, resilient, and ready to meet evolving customer expectations in a data-first, efficiency-focused world. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl LIX Edition

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MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. Takeout Holds Steady, Delivery Slumps Delivery orders dropped 9 percent, while dine-in traffic fell 20 percent. Is Delivery Worth the Dollars? Vegas Jackpot, New Orleans Next?

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Before the Meltdown: Identify and Stop ‘Vibe Sabotage’ in Your Restaurant

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slow food delivery) to FOH staff subtly undermining the establishment's reputation, Birke explains, "Commiserating with customers about prior negative experiences can help bond the server with their table, but at the same time, it can impact perception of the establishment." Conflict resolution is part art, part science. "Today,

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

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Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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New concepts, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only brands are popping up constantly, making it harder for any single restaurant to stand out. Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

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Front-of-house teams need clear expectations, strong training, and a service mindset that ensures guests feel valued. What is Restaurant Operations Management? Restaurant operations management is the art and science of keeping a restaurant running smoothly, creating order in a naturally chaotic environment.

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Mississippi Ranked

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From small towns to bigger cities, you’ll find spots that have been serving for years alongside newer places gaining attention. Each one has built a solid reputation for serving food people keep coming back for. Mississippi has a strong barbecue scene rooted in tradition and local pride.