Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 8, 2025
Too often, branding is treated like a design sprint. People jump straight into color palettes, logos, or decor, assuming that’s where the brand lives. But if that’s where you’re starting, you’ve already skipped the most important part. The most effective restaurant brands don’t begin with design — they begin with story.
TastyIgniter
JULY 8, 2025
Discover 5 proven tips to maintain consistent food quality in your restaurant. From standardized recipes to staff training and quality control, learn how to deliver an exceptional dining experience every time.
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Restaurant Engine
JULY 9, 2025
Digital marketing strategies are the best way to promote your new carry-out services. Today, you can expect that your customers are always looking for convenience. They may choose to dine out when they don’t want to cook, but they may also not want to dine in. So, that’s where carry-out services come into play. If you don’t offer carry-out services to your customers, you’re leaving money on the table.
Paper Chase Accountancy
JULY 9, 2025
When operating a hospitality business, it’s hard to know if your financial metrics are on par with the industry, especially with a changing economy and unique concept types. From unexpected costs and high rent to fluctuating labor controls, keeping a firm grip on restaurant finances is a continuous marathon. In such an unpredictable environment, it’s not just beneficial, but crucial for operators to understand the fundamental drivers of their business: the numbers.
Advertiser: Paycor
AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!
Wasserstrom
JULY 8, 2025
In 2024, the US Mint incurred a gross cost of $117 million to produce 3,172 million pennies, resulting in an estimated loss of $85.3 million. Due to the economic inefficiency of minting a coin that costs significantly more to produce than its face value, the US government is actively phasing out the penny. In this […] The post Your Restaurant’s Strategy for a Penny-Free Future appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2025
Your menu plays a vital role in your business marketing. It demonstrates the hard work you do and is usually the main reason why the guests choose to visit. A good design and descriptive language will significantly impact your restaurant's success. So, let's dive deeper into the steps on how to turn your menu into a marketing tool. Optimize Menu Design for Customer Behavior A menu is often one of the first things a guest interacts with when entering a restaurant, right after taking in th
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Perfect Daily Grind
JULY 8, 2025
The cleanliness of a coffee shop makes a huge first impression on customers. While cleanliness shapes a cafe’s reputation from a customer’s perspective, the unseen practices behind the bar have far broader implications for equipment longevity , coffee quality, and customer and staff health. Regularly cleaning all the equipment in a coffee shop can seem overwhelming, but it is a non-negotiable for running a successful business.
Restaurant Business
JULY 9, 2025
Menu Five Ways With Philadelphia Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of the $15 wage America's Favorite Chains Untangling the suppl
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2025
Brand extension is a way for restaurants to stay relevant, innovative and engage with consumers where they are. This desire is fueling a surge in food and beverage brand partnerships and collaborations. For a deeper dive, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for insights from Frances Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Brand Management at Beanstalk, a global brand extension licensing agency operating in the F&B space.
ChowNow
JULY 11, 2025
Think of your Yelp rating as your social credit score. Just like banks debate on whether or not to lend you money based on your credit history, customers will decide whether or not to eat at your restaurant based on your overall Yelp rating. 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.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Lavu
JULY 11, 2025
As the restaurant industry becomes increasingly digital, efficiency and real-time data access are no longer optional—they’re essential. Cloud-Based POS Systems are transforming how restaurants operate by enabling remote management, faster updates, and seamless integration with other tools. Unlike traditional systems, cloud-based solutions offer greater flexibility, scalability, and security, making them ideal for modern restaurant operations.
Perfect Daily Grind
JULY 11, 2025
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Eighteen EU nations have requested further simplification and delays to the European Union Deforestation Regulation via a signed letter, according to Euronews. The landmark legislation took effect in June 2023 and classifies countries according to their risk of deforestation in the production of several commodities, including coffee.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2025
Restaurant expansion is an exciting milestone, but it brings a hidden risk: as you grow, your team culture and operational standards can get lost in translation. Whether scaling a single concept across new locations or managing multiple brands under one roof, the ability to deliver training that scales without becoming generic is mission critical. At Craveworthy Brands, we have learned that training is far more than a system for consistency, but a strategy for unlocking loyalty, performance and
ChowNow
JULY 11, 2025
When going through the ordering process, diners want three things: Speed Ease Clarity Your menu categories have more to do with delivering on those expectations than you might think. A well-organized menu—whether it’s a physical menu or an online menu—guides guests quickly to what they’re craving. It removes guesswork, shortens decision time, and subtly encourages diners to try your signature dishes or high-margin menu items.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Lavu
JULY 11, 2025
In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, speed and simplicity are everything—especially at the point of sale. That’s why Lavu’s strategic partnership with Verifone marks a major leap forward. This collaboration introduces a restaurant POS system with integrated payments , combining advanced point-of-sale technology with secure, unified payment processing.
Apicbase
JULY 11, 2025
Most restaurant tech stacks weren’t really planned. Tools get added when something breaks, or keeps breaking, and people need a quick fix. It’s a reactive process. In fact, 94% of restaurant companies say they won’t replace or upgrade technology unless they absolutely have to. The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 10, 2025
This episode of " Family Mea l" visits with Parachute Hi-Fi, a Chicago restaurant that has evolved from gastro pub to listening bar led by the husband and wife team of Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark. The round table video series from Bottle Rocket Media and hosted by Ari Bendersky tells the real stories of restaurant life — the people, setbacks, and, above all, the passion it takes to keep it running.
ChowNow
JULY 10, 2025
Thai District is a full-service Thai restaurant located in the Art District of Long Beach, California. Established 10 years ago by Andre Angles and his co-owner Ty Theara, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a historic two-story building with a cozy atmosphere. What began as an unexpected venture combining two restaurant owners from different backgrounds, has flourished into a thriving restaurant that’s become a staple in downtown Long Beach.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
The Food Corridor
JULY 10, 2025
When Don opened his Platypus Wine Tours company over two decades ago, shared kitchen operations weren’t even on his radar. His fleet of buses shuttled visitors through Napa Valley’s vineyards, and picnic lunches were just a nice touch along the way. But as the business grew, so did the logistics. Packing lunches off-site became inefficient and unreliable.
Perfect Daily Grind
JULY 6, 2025
As the C price remains volatile, reaching record highs earlier this year and recently settling below US $3/lb, commercial-grade coffee has taken a significant hit. According to a new UN FAO report, it will take almost a year for consumers to feel the effects of price spikes , most of which will impact cheaper coffee sold in supermarkets and convenience stores.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 9, 2025
Though he has a degree in business administration, building business credit wasn’t in Clarence Adams’ course work. He wishes he had learned about it earlier. “I think knowing the information when you’re going into it would be wonderful,” he says. He and his wife Joi own two businesses: including their newest, an Italian ice shop in Fayetteville, GA.
Lavu
JULY 11, 2025
Managing orders from multiple delivery apps can quickly overwhelm restaurant staff and disrupt service flow. That’s where third-party delivery integration for restaurants becomes essential. With Lavu POS, restaurants can seamlessly connect platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub directly into their point-of-sale system—eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and saving valuable time.
Advertiser: Paycor
Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!
Restaurant Business
JULY 9, 2025
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Perfect Daily Grind
JULY 7, 2025
The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate more of their financial resources towards areas that need them most. Green coffee prices reached historic highs in February 2025, prompting business owners to explore alternative funding options. Meanwhile, operating costs – from labour to rent to packaging – continue to climb, making cash flow management even more challenging.
Chowly
JULY 10, 2025
Restaurant Marketing Truths 7 Reasons Why First-Party Ordering Is Taking Over Third-Party Independent restaurant operators are shifting away from third-party delivery apps — and for good reason. The data backs it up: 40% of limited-service brands say first-party digital ordering will drive their biggest revenue growth this year — beating catering, dine-in, and third-party apps (Source: Qu ).
Evergreen
JULY 11, 2025
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Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Restaurant Business
JULY 9, 2025
Continue to Site >>> Menu An idea from a Burger King guest inspires the new BBQ Brisket Whopper Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains Top 100 Independents Future 50: Emerging Brands Same-store Sales Tracker Special Reports COVID: 5 Years Later 50 Great Ideas Killer in the kitchen Evolving Kitchens The impact of t
Paper Chase Accountancy
JULY 10, 2025
Did you know that nearly 60% of new restaurants fail within the first year, often due to poor financial management? Understanding the basics of accounting can significantly improve a restaurant’s odds of success. It’s not just about tracking income and expenses; it’s also about analyzing the financial data to make better business decisions.
SpotOn
JULY 7, 2025
San Francisco, CA – July 7, 2025 — SpotOn, a leading restaurant management system, today announced the launch of Picked for You, a new AI-powered feature for its commission-free online ordering system, SpotOn Order. Built with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the tool is designed to increase conversion rates by personalizing the digital menu experience for guests.
ChowNow
JULY 10, 2025
CW Coop’s is a full service restaurant located in Angus, Canada, positioned near Base Borden, a Canadian military training facility, serving a unique community where about 70% of customers are military personnel. With such a high concentration of military clientele, CW Coop’s needed to be exceptionally reliable and efficient to properly serve their on-the-go customers.The restaurant is known for serving wings with over 100 sauce flavors to choose from.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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