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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Best Practices for Holiday Security in Restaurants and Bars

Goliath Consulting

The holiday season brings bustling crowds, higher sales, and festive celebrations, making it a prime time for restaurants and bars. Modern systems with cloud storage and remote access let you monitor your restaurant in real-time, even when offsite. For special events, consider hiring temporary staff trained in crowd management.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

Modern Restaurant Management

Each restaurant is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all insurance solution. You don’t want to wait until something inevitably goes awry, raising the need to file a claim to realize your agent isn’t fully prepared to deal with the unique challenges of the restaurant industry.

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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

7 Shifts

They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. Can you provide an example of a successful event or promotion you organized? What would make you say that an event or promotion was successful? What did you do?

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The Value of Joining Your State Restaurant Association

Goliath Consulting

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by joining your state restaurant association.

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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

Modern Restaurant Management

Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

ChowNow

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going. Are you overstaffed on slow days?