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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

Modern Restaurant Management

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Chick-fil-A and Starbucks launched apps that make their consumers’ journeys more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste.

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Could Surge Pricing Actually Make Fast Food Better?

EATER

Getty Images Probably not, but Wendy’s thinks so Have you ever been eating a cheeseburger and fries, procured from a drive-thru, and wondered “Wow, I wish I could pay even more for this incredibly mediocre lunch?” If so, you’re in luck! Fast food chain Wendy’s has announced plans to test “dynamic pricing” at its locations across the country, beginning in 2025.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

Apicbase

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. To give you the full picture of the positives and negatives of what lies ahead for 2024, we combed through dozens of recent industry reports and compiled a list of 93 restaurant industry statistics. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other.

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Mobile marketing for restaurants: Catching customers on the go

ChowNow

Effective restaurant marketing means reaching diners wherever they are. In today’s world, that means their mobile devices. To gain more diners and drive more orders, restaurants need to optimize their mobile marketing and make it easier to order. Here are some tips and tools to help you get started. What’s mobile marketing? Mobile marketing is promoting your business on customer’s mobile devices like phones, tablets, and other handhelds.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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Your Complete Guide to Restaurant Financing and Loans

The Eat Restaurant

Whether you're upgrading inside your current four walls, extending your business idea, or creating a new restaurant, you'll need financing.

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Benefits of Websites For Restaurants With Online Ordering

24/7 Waiter

Do you want to improve profits for your restaurant? Then you should consider a website with an easy way for customers to use online ordering. Your customers want the convenience of choosing their meals through a digital method so they can pick up their food or have it delivered without waiting around. Restaurant online ordering platforms catch the digital audience and offer a satisfying way for them to enjoy the food they love and choose how they want to get it.

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6 restaurants win America's Classics Awards from James Beard Foundation

Restaurant Business

The locally owned independent restaurants are recognized for quality food, timeless appeal and their ability to reflect the character of their communities.

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Exploring Restaurant Technology Trends in 2024

Goliath Consulting

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. Smart Menus and Personalized Dining Experiences Leading the charge are platforms like Popmenu, revolutionizing how diners interact with menus.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

Open for Business

The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or financial advice; instead, all content is for general informational purposes only. Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this article is hereby expressly disclaimed.

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SOCi Report: Brand Loyalty Affected by Online Inaccuracies

Modern Restaurant Management

Inaccurate business listings can have a substantial impact on brand loyalty, according to the first release of SOCi Inc.'s 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. Nearly two-in-three (63 percent) have encountered inaccuracies in business listings on major platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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CHEFS – REMEMBER, REFLECT, RELISH, AND SHARE

Culinary Cues

There was a time, maybe not too long ago, when you knew very little about food and cooking. There was an initial moment, maybe as a young guest in a restaurant, or possibly as a “first job” dishwasher, when the light bulb switched from off to on. It was a new taste, something exceptional, a surprise, or it may have been a moment when the busy breakfast cook pulled you from the dish machine to help set-up plates on the line – whatever it was – you woke up.

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Meet Me at the Melting Pot?

EATER

The 40-year-old fondue chain certainly has nostalgic vibes, but an effort to revamp the brand aims to bring the Melting Pot into the future. If you have been to the Melting Pot before, it was likely on a date. Maybe it was a first date, where dipping bread cubes and apple chunks into a pot of burbling cheese, cooked right at your table, offered a welcome distraction from the awkwardness of getting to know a new person.

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Subway pushes its franchisees to remodel their restaurants

Restaurant Business

CEO John Chidsey told operators this week that they should remodel their locations or get out of the system. And he told franchisees who have remodeled to put some pressure on those who haven’t.

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Blending in with the Plant-Based Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Mush Foods Culinary Director AJ Schaller. What factors have fueled the increased use of mushrooms in unique ways?

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Product Team Perspective: How Are Crunchtime Products Developed? Part 1

Crunchtime

Chances are, you’ve probably heard of brands like Chipotle, Domino’s, Dunkin’, Five Guys, and P.F. Chang’s. But what you may not know, is that behind the scenes, those brands, and 500+ more , run their operations on Crunchtime. From inventory and labor to learning and operations execution, our products support the unique needs of the foodservice industry.

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The 2024 James Beard America’s Classics Winners Are Here

EATER

This year’s honorees include a New York City institution, a decades-old meat and three, and the oldest Burmese restaurant in San Francisco James Beard Awards season is well underway. The list of semifinalists in the chef and restaurant category dropped late January, and today, the James Beard Foundation announced the recipients of its America’s Classics Awards.

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Food halls: A fad still figuring it out

Restaurant Business

Nancy and Lisa debate the up and downsides of these multi-concept outlets that are a leading cause of Choice Paralysis.

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How Optimizing Your Payment Processing Strategy Can Mitigate Financial Challenges Facing Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants and franchises face numerous financial challenges that can hinder their success, however, by optimizing their payment processing strategy, these businesses can overcome some of the major obstacles faced by restaurants in their early start, helping them to achieve greater stability and ultimately profitability. Payment processing pricing structures often used by restaurants allow providers to layer their processing fees on top of other underlying debit and credit card fees.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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The Essentials of Moving Your Restaurant to a New Location

The Rail

By Jerry Chase, Contributor Moving your restaurant to a new location is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Whether expanding your business or seeking a better market position, relocating presents opportunities and challenges. From assessing the demographics of your new area to navigating zoning laws and permits, every step of the process matters.

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An Eater’s Guide to Goa, India’s Sunshine State

EATER

Visitors enjoying the view from Nerul in North Goa. | Ahilya by the Sea Layers of Hindu, Muslim, and Portuguese culture blend with seafood and coconut on Goan plates, making it worth seeking out local specialties among the sunny destination’s sea of tourist traps Goa is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations. The southwestern Indian state, which is split into northern and southern districts along the Konkan coast, welcomes millions of visitors from other parts of India who party the ni

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Staying ahead of the next big menu moves

Restaurant Business

Technomic’s new State of the Menu report recommends actions chain operators can take to move their menus forward this year.

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences. Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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“A Bottle Of Red, A Bottle Of Whites. It All Depends Upon Your Appetite.” Billy Joel

The Wine Knitter

Honig Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned and operated winery situated in the picturesque town of Rutherford in Napa Valley, CA. Honig Vineyard courtesy of Honig In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre vineyard in Rutherford from the Wagners’, who are owners of the nearby Caymus vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc were the two varieties planted in the vineyard that they bought.

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In ‘Joys of Jell-O,’ There’s Nothing You Can’t Do With Colored Gelatin

EATER

Lille Allen/Eater Come for the Crown Jewel Dessert, stay for the Ring Around the Tuna There are two types of Americans: those who have bitten into a quivering, jiggling cube of Jell-O only to discover that the glob of white stuff on top is not, in fact, Cool Whip but mayonnaise, and those who have not. The first group takes a strange pride in their adventures into the dark heart of American cuisine.

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Domino's adds more new franchisees as store profitability improves

Restaurant Business

The pizza delivery chain added the largest number of new operators in 15 years in 2023. All of them started as delivery drivers or other employees within the system.

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The Power of a Photo

Modern Restaurant Management

The Oklahoma News Report offers a story on the power of social media. Business is now booming at Spirals thanks to a viral post about the hot dog restaurant.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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Best Fast Food Restaurant Management Softwares

TastyIgniter

Discover the best fast food restaurant management software with TastyIgniter's latest blog post. Learn how intuitive order management, dynamic menu customization, efficient inventory tracking, and integrated employee scheduling can revolutionize your fast food operations. TastyIgniter offers scalability, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional support to enhance customer experiences and boost profitability.

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Color-Coded Cleaning Systems Produce Better Results: Here’s Why

Wasserstrom

Establishing consistent and thorough cleaning practices can be challenging, especially in fast-paced foodservice and hospitality environments. This is where color-coded cleaning systems step in. Humans excel at visual processing: Colors are inherently attention-grabbing, bypassing complex verbal instructions and readily conveying information. In this article, we’ll explore why operators are sanitizing their facilities more efficiently and effectively, simply […] The post Color-Coded Cleani

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Applebee's and IHOP eye co-branded locations in the U.S.

Restaurant Business

Dual locations have generated strong returns overseas and could provide a spark to the chains’ domestic development.

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Refugees Shine at Flavors From Afar

Modern Restaurant Management

In this video, First We Feast features Flavors From Afar , a California restaurant that offers a rotating international menu crafted by refugee chefs. Founded by Meymuna Hussein-Cattan and her mother Owliya Dima, a Somali refugee, Flavors From Afar emerged from the Tiyya Foundation, with a mission to provide resources and support to displaced refugees and asylum seekers.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.