Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Music can play a role to enhance the dining experience, setting the mood and complementing the menu and design. We recently surveyed 150 business leaders in retail, hospitality and restaurant and found that only half had some familiarity with music licensing. These fines can range from $750 to $30,000 per infraction.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There will *always *be something your staff can do to enhance a patron’s dining experience. It’s about walking the fine line between making your customers feel valued and blowing off customers who are waiting to be helped. For example, BlueCart , an online and mobile ordering/inventory management platform for the hospitality industry.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Suddenly we find that 2024 is almost behind us now but Future Food would like to share with you the trends and insight that we see across the food and hospitality sector. From the rise of AI to the increasing popularity of experiential dining, businesses are adapting creatively to meet new consumer demands. Source mccrindle.com.au

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2025

Music and dining are all about expectations. However, when going out to dine, it is all about being social, having great conversations and enjoying each other’s company. Not following the law can end up costing you tens of thousands in fines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This Valentine's Day edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining and gifting trends including the importance of experience. Restaurants saw 41 percent more transactions The busiest dining hour? However: 41 percent said they planned to dine at home instead of dining out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Additionally, customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants varies significantly depending on the type of purchase experience (dine in, carry out, or delivery). At the same time, U.S.

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SpotOn

JANUARY 14, 2025

For the last 12 years, she worked in hospitals serving the senior community in particular. To produce 10+ soups per day, the Soup'd Up kitchen runs like a finely oiled machine. Occupying only 900 square feet, with a chef’s table for on-premise dining, Soup’d Up is not like other restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

As businesses seek routes to greater efficiency while still maintaining hospitality, Square’s research shows that 85 percent of restaurant leaders plan to invest in technology, such as new AI and automation tools, to help improve their companies this year. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Ignoring compliance can lead to fines, bad press, or even shutdownsso having clear protocols in place is mandatory.

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SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

SpotOn grows in popularity amongst restaurants committed to delivering unique, community-driven hospitality experiences. Their commitment to high-quality ingredients and memorable dining experiences has made them a standout destination for tacos, cocktails, and more. and Finn’s Fish House. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2025

Fine dining venues benefit from understated elegance through embroidered logos on professional attire, while fast-casual concepts can leverage more dynamic graphics and color palettes to reflect their energetic atmosphere.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

These systems offer: Real-time tracking of ingredient costs Automated inventory updates Insights into menu item performance Detailed reports on profitability "Menu engineering is a practical way for restaurateurs to optimize their menu for peak profitability and a better customer dining experience."

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Black Box Intelligence

MAY 12, 2025

Panda Express is the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the United States, renowned for its American Chinese cuisine. Eatn Park (Family Dining) Who is Eat’n Park? LongHorn Steakhouse (Casual Dining) Who is LongHorn Steakhouse? Panda Express (Fast Casual) Who is Panda Express? Why They Won?

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 9, 2025

When operating a hospitality business, it’s hard to know if your financial metrics are on par with the industry, especially with a changing economy and unique concept types. ” Average Check: This represents the average amount that is spent by each customer dining. Servers are often taught to upsell to raise average check.

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Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

Lightspeed : Excellent for complex menus and inventory management, ideal for fine dining or multi-location setups. From quick-service spots to fine dining restaurants, it offers tools to meet a variety of operational needs. Square : Affordable and flexible, with a free plan and easy-to-use tools for smaller businesses.

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Sante

MARCH 24, 2025

The Hospitality Experience™ Menu X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Tasting Room Podcast Subscribe to Santé News Wall of Brands 2025 Santé International Wine and Spirits Competition Search Search for: Menu Search Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. Can you remember that moment in time when this happened to you?

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Future Food

MARCH 5, 2025

Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 14, 2025

Faro opened Luna to support this movement, showcasing how fine dining and specialty coffee are complementary. The new café integrates specialty coffee with exceptional food, artisanal baking, natural wine, and curated art to create an elevated level of hospitality that draws inspiration from the Slow Food philosophy.

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PathSpot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While millions of people are affected by foodborne illnesses each year, many of these cases are preventable, and businesses have the opportunity to lead the way in creating safer dining experiences. By embracing these tools, food service companies can take proactive steps to create a safer, healthier dining environment.

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ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Every restaurant concept should be intentional about their branding, from food trucks and cafes to brunch spots and fine dininggreat branding is how your restaurant stands out and stays memorable. Want to be known for hospitality? Branding isnt just for big-name chains with deep pockets and multi-million-dollar ad campaigns.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2025

But, until recently, the food served on most safari lodges featured European fine dining, British high tea, French pastries, grilled meats with imported sauces, and other relics of 19th-century European colonialism on the continent. Nomad Kuro A cozy dining space at Kuro Nomad. Volcanoes Safaris A dining room at Virunga Lodge.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, the dining experience at hotels and resorts has become a crucial element in shaping guest satisfaction. Heres a look at the restaurant trends that will shape hotel and resort dining in 2025 and beyond.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 16, 2025

Comp Traffic In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends Segment Focus: Fine Dining Best vs Worst: Region, Segment, and Cuisine Staffing Turnover Review: Full Service June 2025 Restaurant Industry Trends The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends Consumers grew more optimistic in June, breaking a five-month streak of declining sentiment.

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Future Food

MARCH 6, 2025

Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. Five times a day!

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SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2025

Misconception 1: You can just turn QR codes on at your restaurant without making any operational changes and it'll work just fine. Fine-tune your serving style What happens after a guest scans a QR code and places their order? Working with restaurant owners and GMs every day, I often hear two really big misconceptions.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

From higher app usage to growing demand for personalized ordering experiences, this data uncovers the trends influencing modern dining behavior. 70% of consumers would rather order from a custom app than a third-party app, via Hospitality Tech. Online food ordering trends in 2025 highlight a shift toward digital-first dining.

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Web Diner

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Whether you’re running a cozy caf, a bustling bar, or a fine dining establishment, studies show customers’ eyes naturally gravitate to the upper right corner first, creating what industry insiders call the “Golden Triangle.” These success stories share a common thread: professional menu design expertise.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 20, 2025

A firm grasp of hospitality accounting can play a critical role in a restaurant’s success. These complexities call for specialized accounting for restaurants, making hospitality accounting a crucial skill for professionals in the field. Inaccurate hotel bookkeeping, for instance, can lead to significant financial losses.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

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EATER

MARCH 10, 2025

As I stuffed my face, I felt happy knowing that even if I cant make it back to Dads anytime soon, I can take a literal page from its playbook and wind up with (to paraphrase Clark) a damned fine meal I made myself. He was eliminated after the first course. But his new book, Ghana to the World , continues the narrative.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, characterized by fluctuating demand, intense competition, and escalating operational costs, revenue management for the hospitality industry isn’t just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Key Takeaways Learn proven revenue management strategies for the hospitality industry.

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Sante

MAY 8, 2025

The Hospitality Experience™ Menu X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Tasting Room Podcast Subscribe to Santé News Wall of Brands 2025 Santé International Wine and Spirits Competition Search Search for: Menu Search Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. and Europe.

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Sante

MARCH 16, 2025

The Hospitality Experience™ Menu X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Tasting Room Podcast Subscribe to Santé News Wall of Brands 2025 Santé International Wine and Spirits Competition Search Search for: Menu Search Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. Santé.Food.Wine.Spirits. and Europe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While Noma’s run as a Michelin restaurant is now at an end, there are many reasons why it doesn’t spell the end of fine dining cuisine as we know it. There’s a high cost in running fine dining restaurants, but the value rests in their place in society.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. However, there is a fine line.

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