Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. As we navigate these changes, one theme stands out: innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

"While technology has the potential to enhance the dining experience, the research shows that AI integration isn’t a top priority for most consumers,” said Carly Fink, President, Head of Research & Strategy for Provoke Insights.“Patrons This was only topped by grocery store increases at 79 percent.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. Through thoughtful collaborations and menus steeped in Indigenous traditions, these cafes honor the past while embracing innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2025

Trend-driven yet deeply value-conscious, they want personalized nutrition, ethical sourcing, and innovative packaging. Gen Z is redefining dining, seeing your restaurant as an extension of their identity. Restaurants that offer diverse and innovative menu options can attract this group. What can restaurants learn from this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

. “This enduring customer loyalty drives the restaurant industry forward, creating clear opportunities for restaurants to enhance the dining experience through strategic limited time offers, efficient delivery and exceptional in-person service," said Samir Zabaneh, CEO of TouchBistro.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Revenue Management Solutions’ (RMS) Q3 survey revealed that 36 percent of respondents said they plan to dine out less, and a higher percentage reported a decline in dining out across all restaurant segments. Premium menu items have a lower price sensitivity, and Gen Zers are wild about specialty beverages and innovative flavors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

Yet even then, operators were innovating—often quietly and creatively. Over the last two decades, I’ve worked alongside operators in just about every hospitality setting—independent cafés, high-end dining rooms, food halls, and regional chains. The pandemic redefined how restaurants operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2025

However, to unlock AI’s potential, leaders will likely need to balance innovation and operational discipline, strengthen governance, and address capability gaps to help optimize operations, boost margins and future-proof their business — in both the front and back of house.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This is an innovation that consumers appreciate: 42 percent of diners have already used kiosks , and one in every three people say they would like restaurants to have more kiosks available. Back-office digital innovations are also helping restaurants manage costs and make the most of their workforce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This approach entices guests to explore their palates or reminisce on familiar flavors, turning a simple dining experience into an emotional journey that encourages guests to return time and time again. It has become common in the American dining scene to see restaurants categorized into specialty niches.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Luckily, modern technology has introduced several innovations that streamline the restaurant relocation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and manageable. In this article, we’ll explore the key tech innovations that are simplifying restaurant relocation and helping owners make a seamless transition to their new space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

You can identify potential gaps in the local dining landscape and create unique value propositions. Another goal might involve understanding your local dining market's preferences. In this case, you might run surveys or focus groups to check the potential of new cuisine styles or dining concepts and trends. With the 4.5%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2025

"Pre-pandemic, only fine dining establishments typically used tools like prepayments or deposits. ." Today, we offer an innovative, all-in-one solution that helps our partners with everything from giving them a deeper understanding of who their guests are to maximizing revenue.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This transformation is not just about automation; it's about creating smarter, more efficient, and more personalized dining experiences. The technology is redefining the nature of dining, working behind the scenes to make the experience more efficient, personalized, and enjoyable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

Balancing Innovation with Operational Efficiency While technology and innovation have been game-changers for the restaurant industry, there’s a balance to strike to ensure it’s not just innovation for innovation’s sake. It’s been a constant part of my journey for as long as I can remember.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

The Off-Premises Dining Shift: Food That Travels Well Delivery and pickup continue to dominate the pizza market as off-premises dining solidifies its role in customer behavior. Customers are increasingly expecting restaurant-quality food, even when dining at home. This not only frees up labor but also reduces order errors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

Introduction: The Charm of French Bistro Culture At the heart of French bistro culture lies an effortless charm that transforms dining into something personal and profound. Unlike larger, formal dining establishments with starched linens and sprawling menus, bistros offer a relaxed intimacy that swaps stiff elegance for a warm, lived-in feel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

" While dining out, GLP-1 users skew their dollar spend toward quick-service restaurants, but they shift toward grocery foodservice, casual dining, and midscale restaurants during their first year on the medications, the report found.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

This will also allow the operator to concentrate on the operational and menu aspects, ensuring that both customer service and menu innovation remain exceptional and continuously evolving. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2025

Their effect isn’t just sensory — they can also activate digestive enzymes and modulate appetite, contributing to the dining experience beyond taste. Guests expect healthier dishes without sacrificing enjoyment, and chefs are tasked with satisfying those expectations while maintaining a compelling flavor profile.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Blending Tradition with Innovation Despite the ever-rising reliance on technology, human connection remains at the heart of the restaurant industry. We’ve all heard the statistics surrounding restaurant closures, from the 50 percent failure rate in the first five years to watching restaurant store-fronts change over year to year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our The study was in-field in Sept-Oct 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

" To learn more about the courses and induction cooking methods, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) reached out to Chef Chris Galarza, Founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and Co-founder of EcoChef, who assisted in Chatham’s induction conversion and who helped design Chatham’s ACF courses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

"'Treating myself’ is among the top three consumer needs states for dining out, regardless of income group. . "'Treating "'Treating myself’ is among the top three consumer needs states for dining out, regardless of income group. yuan meal deals proving particularly popular.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Additionally, customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants varies significantly depending on the type of purchase experience (dine in, carry out, or delivery). At the same time, U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2025

Are people dining out more or less? The findings tell a story of shifting behaviors, digital transformation, and a new definition of value in dining. The findings tell a story of shifting behaviors, digital transformation, and a new definition of value in dining. What’s driving their choices? The reason?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

Recognizing that social media could be a powerful tool for the hospitality industry, Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing in her senior year of college. The agency has grown from a one-woman operation to a team of nine with clients across the U.S. “That’s the difference. .” The service industry truly saved my life.

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SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

Recent product innovations enhance operational efficiency and guest engagement for restaurant operators.   Driving Innovation: New Product Launches and Enhancements SpotOn continues to bring new updates to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive restaurant profitability.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Pop-Up Restaurants Pop-up dining experiences are a natural fit for showcasing health trends. They provide a platform for chefs to experiment with hyperlocal ingredients, innovative plant-based dishes, or niche cuisines like Scandinavian-inspired seafood.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

How Design Technology Improves Space and Guest Experience Every square foot counts when redesigning a fast-casual eatery or a fine dining venue. For customers, 3D design tools allow the creation of warm and interactive dining spaces since restaurant operators can try different seating arrangements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This financial strain could dampen discretionary dining expenditures. Technology: The Double-Edged Sword Technological innovation continues to redefine the restaurant industry, offering tools to enhance efficiency and improve the customer experience. Navigating Emerging Challenges in Profitability In 2024, U.S. trillion in 2024.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Joe Kahn, founder and chief innovation officer of the Columbus, Ohio-based chain, felt that guests were ready for more flavor excitement and better-quality ingredients. “I Joe was like a mad scientist in the innovation lab,” added Sarah Kear, CMO of 52-location Condado Tacos. “We By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations.

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