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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

Although ambiance , narrative, and menu diversity drive choices just as much, convenience and quickness remain critical. Here, working with a seasoned commercial real estate broker becomes absolutely vital. Every sensory aspect in visual presentation, menu labeling, staff behavior, music, lighting, and aroma conveys a tale.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Even with these enhancements in service quality, consumers still value having a real employee on the other end providing services. Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. Most restaurants have increased menu prices to cover expenses, which can affect customer spending behavior.

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How Restaurants Can Utilize a Small Business Loan to Fuel Growth

The Rail

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Whether for operations expansion, equipment upgrades, staff recruiting, or more marketing activity, growth calls for resources.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

7 Shifts

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. 7 Core Restaurant Management Responsibilities Staffing : Hire, fire, train, and manage employees. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable. Oversee incoming deliveries.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining. Using pre-prepared and private label products.

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