Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience.

Loyalty Program

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive.

White Paper

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. Many operators struggle with low profit margins, and it’s easy to fall into this trap. In fact, the average restaurant profit margin just falls between 3% and 6%. Utilities are another fixed cost to monitor. Constantino writes.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features Canadian dining trends, American eating patterns, best and worst cities for burgers and pumpkin spice to the rescue. Dining Trends in Canada. Hiring Crisis Facts. That's because a whopping 85 percent of restaurant owners now report it’s very difficult to find the right help.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. Veganism is no more a fad. It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What More than half (55 percent) said they were fed up after five minutes of waiting for food in a drive-thru, and 54 percent were annoyed waiting more than 10 minutes for food while dining at a restaurant. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Smaller menus in general. Here are their insights.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

The reopening of dining rooms continues to be much slower for limited-service brands, with many restaurants choosing to continue to operate under off-premise only given their relatively higher volumes in those channels. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead.

2020

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. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years. Jacksonville: Up to 35 locations. Jessica Wescott.

Franchise

EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For excellent food to go along with the stunning beaches, center your dining in and around Phuket Town, perhaps Thailand’s most underrated food destination, with a few excursions for standout meals elsewhere on the island. Most visitors beeline for resorts and hotels that ring the coastline, which do deliver the goods for beachgoers.

Seasonal Menu

EATER

MAY 5, 2021

Although we did offer delivery, our menu decisions, like most of our decisions, had up until that point prioritized the entire dining room experience. The pandemic has forced restaurants to accommodate delivery in order to stay relevant. And there’s no going back now. But it was an upgrade in flavor deemed worth the investment.

Delivery

ChowNow

JUNE 3, 2024

With longer days and warmer nights, diners are more ready than ever to enjoy outdoor dining and festive gatherings. Refresh Your Menu Summer is all about light, fresh, and flavorful foods. Diners are looking for meals that match the vibrant season, so now’s the perfect time to shake things up. in July, and 9.5%

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Restaurant Industry Consumer Perspectives. In the U.K.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Cashiers came in third place taking up seven percent of all open roles. percent in 2018.

Food Truck

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them!

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Hospitality Recovery Coalition includes DISCUS, the American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA), the National Restaurant Association and TIPs. “Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. .”

Fast Casual

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. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. Competitors have 30 minutes to create a menu, 4 hours for allotted cooking/service time, and 30 minutes for clean-up. based chefs.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. This was largely due to a favorable shift in the Thanksgiving holiday. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percentage points.”

2019

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

How Coronavirus Affected Dining Behavior. Rakuten Ready surveyed over 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have or are anticipated to change. Among the highlights: Most diners are not overly fearful, with 57 percent making no change to their dining behaviors. Some Placer.ai Chick-fil-A led the way with 11.9

Mobile Ordering

EATER

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Whether it’s a seasonal chiffon sheet cake or ice cream infused with hoja santa or black garlic, it’s never been a more joyful and exciting time to order dessert. Whether it’s a seasonal chiffon sheet cake or ice cream infused with hoja santa or black garlic, it’s never been a more joyful and exciting time to order dessert.

Seasonal Menu

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. Read on for a list of the finest private dining in Chicago. Best Private Dining Rooms in Chicago. The selection of private dining at Joe’s is what makes it so unique.

Dine-in

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Winnow, Epic Burger, OneDine, Revenue Management Solutions, t he ONE Group Hospitality, McCain Foods, Epson America and Noble, Inspire Brands and 2nd Avenue Lighting. Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. This follows a recent $8m loan from The European Investment Bank (EIB). ” Marc Zornes.

Waste

EATER

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is the year that a bakery — not a bakery-plus-restaurant, not a bakery with a savory menu too, just a damn good bakery — can feel revolutionary, even when sticking to the classics. At Eater, we love answering the question: What’s the best place to eat right now? Hillary Dixler Canavan. Nashville, Tennessee. Danielle Del Valle.

2022

Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy.

Seasonal Menu

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Plant-based options are a must on any menu from bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining.

Hotels

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Pittsburgh’s cultural scene isn’t just about museums and theatres, but also includes a variety of excellent dining options. With everything from world-famous steakhouse chains to local treasures, you’re sure to have a special dining experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this picturesque city is bound to enchant you.

Seasonal Menu

Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 The same goes for your in-house dining experience. Sustainability is a matter that has always been around, but in the past few years this topic has been flaring up in all industries.

Sustainability

EATER

MAY 8, 2023

Lunch and dinner typically begin with an amuse-bouche of seasonal barbajuans, fritters common to the Riviera that are typically filled with ricotta and leafy vegetables like Swiss chard. You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. Marine Billet The gardens at Le Doyenné.

Food

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like most diverse large cities, Chicago’s food scene has every cuisine and dining experience imaginable from hundreds of restaurants, brewpubs, and trailers. My extensive list of the best restaurants in Chicago has every type of food, atmosphere, and price range to satisfy any craving, dining expectation, and budget. Order Online.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Wilke’s Dining Room. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room (@mrswilkesdining). Mrs. Wilke’s Dining Room is one of Savannah’s most popular restaurants and tourist attractions. Best Restaurants in Savannah. 107 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401 Visit Website. The Olde Pink House.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Their menu gives you the choice of a pita sandwich or a large plate. The menu at Cull & Pistol has a raw bar section, a sushi and rolls section, and a cooked seafood menu. The menu at Cull & Pistol has a raw bar section, a sushi and rolls section, and a cooked seafood menu. Best Restaurants in Chelsea.

Website Management

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Here, we explore the atmospheres, menus, and histories of our favorite steakhouses in LA. Chef LeFevre is a well-traveled and innovative chef who incorporates techniques and recipes from his travels into his menu. It really is the city of angels in a state that is known as the new world’s “the land of milk and honey.”.

Fine Dining

Restaurant Clicks

AUGUST 9, 2021

As summer comes to a close and the weather (finally) begins to cool down, ramen season is upon us. While we’re far from Tokyo (in distance, but not in quality), these Philadelphia ramen restaurants will transport you to Japan, sans the 16-hour flight. . Best Ramen in Philadelphia. Too hot for noodle soup? Order Online. Terakawa Ramen.

Online Ordering

Open for Business

APRIL 3, 2023

It could be an elegant dining room, a buzzing cocktail bar, a takeout counter, or a food delivery app. Maybe it’s your chef’s seafood tower that’s seven trays tall, a patio so plant-filled it could be a jungle, or Caesar salads made tableside in a way that transports guests to the 1960s. Place Place is where you sell your product.

Marketing

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The menu is unique and exciting, with unusual features you won’t see elsewhere in the city. Beyond their innovative menu, Dirt Candy steps up and treats their employees as the “essential” workers they are. Their five-course tasting menu ensures you’ll be satisfied. The Lower East Side delivers.

Online Ordering

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. How close is it to public transport, or is there parking nearby?

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