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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants and bars had to quickly pivot, letting guests know how to order online, if dine-in was available, or what safety protocols were in place. for franchise concepts. These included local influencer activations, media coverage, and event marketing that drove big opening-week numbers. Lesson learned? Customization is key.

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Would You Like AI With That? Putting Artificial Intelligence to Work in the Fast Food Industry 

Modern Restaurant Management

For starters, their plans include using AI agents to run repetitive admin; applying voice-automated AI to drive-through and back-office operations; implementing computer vision to speed up meal delivery; and sensor-tagging hard-working kitchen kit to predict maintenance needs.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Interestingly, the challenge typically doesn’t lie with restaurants—most owners and kitchen staff are already comfortable with e-commerce from their personal lives, as many regularly order from platforms like Amazon. The future of the industry lies in tech-enabled growth, cross-industry partnerships, and franchise expansion.

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Papa Johns, Jack in the Box, Mooyah and more shake up C-suites

Restaurant Business

She will now oversee human resources, culture, legal, risk safety and security, internal audit, and facilities. Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. and Hardee’s.

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

Cleaning, packaging (to-go supplies), printing, menu, office, dining room, kitchen, office, event, rentals, uniforms, first aid, etc. Low-cost, non-capitalized kitchen tools and dining essentials, such as knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, plates, glassware, and utensils. Smallwares. Computer & POS. Comps & discounts.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities, margin issues, and lack of safety net to restaurants in a way the industry is still recovering from. – Pooja S.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. .