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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

But it goes beyond figuring out how to source the freshest ingredients at the best price. Extreme Weather: By 2035, experts predict that higher temperatures alone will push up worldwide food prices by between 0.9 Seasonal Shifts : They may be predictable, but they still add another layer of complexity to restaurant management.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

Modern Restaurant Management

While there was a brief dip in consumer awareness of menu price increases in late 2024, the spring of 2025 has seen a moderate rise, affecting dining habits and consumer perceptions of value. “With rising prices tied to eggs and imported goods, restaurants will need to think creatively about their menus,” Fink said.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant. We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking.

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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

How each area contributes to the whole is a lesson learned in large properties like hotels, resorts, and clubs. [] MENU DIVERSITY A multi-outlet hotel, as an example, will likely have a breakfast restaurant, a family oriented mid-priced restaurant, and a fine-dining operation.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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Restaurant Market Research: Ultimate Guide to Market Analysis

7 Shifts

Gathering and analyzing data lets you tailor your menus, services, and overall atmosphere to better meet diners' needs. Aside from improving restaurant customer experience , market research also helps you make informed decisions about location, pricing, and marketing strategies. Decide how you will measure the success of your research.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

Restaurant Business

The chain has kept its menu prices lower than inflation, and it has invested in other limited-time specials, such as its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, in an effort to appeal to price-conscious consumers. It plans to keep prices down while also adding more lower-priced items to the menu. “If

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