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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? This invisible spread is particularly dangerous during peak service periods when multiple team members are sharing prep stations and equipment or cleaning protocols are rushed under pressure.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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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. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where healthy choices feel satisfying and enjoyable, rather than like a compromise.

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Is Your Restaurant Business Thriving?

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. “Owners should be examining the table turns and cash receipts of the business daily and comparing them to expectations for that day of the week and time of year,” Johnston told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “As tables, chairs and kitchen equipment wears out, it can degrade customer and employee experience.

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Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

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For a deeper dive into this trend, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with the David Shove-Brown and David Tracz, Partners and Co-Founders of //3877. Is this a recent trend or something that has happened for a long time and is just happening more now with more closures?

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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

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Ballas shares his insights with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine and discusses issues that must be on the radar for franchises and brands including AI, automation, sustainability, staffing, training, and more. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable.

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RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort

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23, 2025 Photograph: RATIONAL Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Maintaining clean and hygienic equipment is one of the most important tasks in food service — and also one of the most despised.