Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By mid-2024, 82 percent of food and beverage operators were still actively recruiting, with chefs and cooks comprising 30 percent of open roles. Considering the inflationary and labor strains, proactive risk management and operational adjustments will be crucial to sustaining profitability in the year ahead.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock Value, convenience and food quality are the three big drivers that will draw consumers into a restaurant for breakfast. The report also found that there’s a slight shift away from takeout toward dine-in visits, but when consumers opt for breakfast off-premise, online ordering and mobile payment rules.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

Understanding Broader Industry Shifts : Economic fluctuations, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and changing consumer expectations all directly impact our clients' businesses. 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.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." Self-ordering kiosks, QR codes, mobile apps and loyalty reward cards have created more personalized experiences, which increase the likelihood customers will return.

Front of House

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. They tell you how much money your restaurant keeps after paying for everything from food costs to labor expenses to utilities and rent. To make sustainable changes, you need to first establish a strong starting point.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. But it was the pivots in the pandemic that pointed us toward B.

Certification

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

Marketing

The Rail

JULY 18, 2025

By Rebecca Smith, Contributor In today’s restaurant industry, sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s expected. Diners are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their meals, not just in terms of ingredients, but also how their food is packaged. But sustainable packaging doesn’t have to eat into your profits.

Compost

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. This has led to many perks for consumers, such as reduced wait times, contactless ordering, and more personalized offers and rewards. Perkins American Food Co. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict. (Boquete, Panama) Mon, 9 Jun – JAB Holdings eyes new Pret A Manger investors ahead of potential IPO.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant. I think smart, AI-enabled platforms will turn data into intelligence around visit frequency, ordering, traffic patterns and more.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 8, 2025

Coffee equipment marred with coffee residue, limescale, and milk buildup can, at best, turn customers off and, at worst, escalate into a food safety nightmare. Regular cleaning practices not only keep equipment in excellent working order but also prevent health and safety risks that coffee shops can’t afford to ignore.

Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. Research from the oat milk brand shows that 63% of UK consumers order flavoured hot coffee and 87% order flavoured iced. Exports reached US $1.28 billion in 2023/24, up from US $1.14

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Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Managing food costs is a growing challenge for restaurants as ingredient prices fluctuate and margins shrink. It also streamlines the ordering process, ensuring that every ingredient is purchased and used with purpose. Controls Costs : Optimizes ordering and stock levels, avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Inventory

MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Restaurant online ordering has emerged as a crucial aspect of the food service industry, reshaping restaurant operation strategies and fostering growth in restaurant delivery services. This article explores how online ordering is advancing and highlights the key concerns for businesses aiming to stay competitive.

Online Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

The restaurant business is a dynamic, fast-paced world where passion for food and hospitality often takes center stage. Professional tips for hospitality accounting that directly contribute to sustained business growth. Regularly review your inventory levels, food waste, and vendor invoices. Are you getting the best prices?

Cash Management

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 8, 2025

Prewett has more than two decades of leadership experience across the coffee and food industries, including over five years as Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Coffee Bean International. Co-founder and former CEO Brett Smith transitioned to Executive Chairman.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. While the ways we order and dine may have changed, the reasons people choose a restaurant haven’t. A key part of this shift is efficient data sharing across the supply chain.

Loyalty Program

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Because pizza isn’t just food—it’s an experience. A focus on sustainable sourcing? Customers expect hot, fresh pizza when dining in, picking up, or ordering delivery. These can make patrons question the care you put into the food itself. Diners feel the food is prepared with care. Gourmet toppings?

Website Management

Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The food delivery market is booming, with the industry poised to hit a valuation of$90.3 These chargebacks occur when a customer receives food through a third-party delivery service and then disputes their payment through their credit card company or bank. For instance, the customer was charged twice for a single order.

Delivery

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

At its core, sustainable growth and profitability are inextricably linked to accurate accounting and strategic financial advisory. Complex Tax Regulations: The industry faces specific tax considerations related to food and beverage sales, lodging taxes, and tip income, demanding expert knowledge for compliance.

Hospitality

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. A strong understanding of the basic accounting practices allows you grow your profitability and run your restaurant in a financially sustainable manner. But the importance of this administration cannot be emphasized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

Mobile Ordering

EATER

MAY 16, 2025

The lack of power obliterated thousands of dollars in perishable food and supplies at the restaurant, and the Iocovozzis assess the loss of revenue from the closure as approximately $80,000. Were really grateful for the platform that people are giving us in order to trudge forward and continue on, Silver explains.

Tourism

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Restaurants and Food Service: Including fine dining, fast casual, QSRs, cafes, and catering. Detailed Inventory Control: Especially for restaurants, managing perishable inventory (food and beverage) requires meticulous tracking to minimize waste, control COGS margin , and ensure profitability. Maintain strict separation.

Hospitality

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 29, 2025

The company grew and distributed 100,000 trees to farmers in Yauco, along with 70,000 packages of essential supplies. After a hurricane occurs, it’s common that the communities who live in the mountains leave because there’s nothing to sustain them there,” Omar says. “We

Education

The Rail

JUNE 30, 2025

There’s the melody of good food, the rhythm of customer service, and the improvisational solos of daily chaos. But before you open that second dining room or launch a new concept, you’ve got to get your house in order and understand what it really means to grow without burning the whole thing down. Another location. Maybe more.

Education

EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship to food and dining has undergone some permanent changes I got COVID for the first time this past February. So I isolated myself at home, using Instacart for the first time to order vegetables and Gatorade. food prices have risen by 23.6 Sound familiar?

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Yelp analyzes the millions of reviews on its platform, along with nominations from its community of users, to generate a diverse list of local eateries, from food trucks to fine dining. This edition ranks the top fraud challenges faced by global food delivery and ride-hailing companies in 2024. percent and 2.9 percent, respectively.

Delivery

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

It also means that coffee can be transported in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs, also known as “super sacks”), allowing for more streamlined bulk ordering. New Delhi, India) Tue, 3 Jun – BRITA renews partnership with LTA to extend sustainable hydration. He succeeds Claus Bertelsen to drive further growth in Denmark.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Off-Premises Dining Is Essential Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost three out of four restaurant orders are taken to go. More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

Robusta prices fell to their lowest levels since May 2024 after Brazil’s crop reached 69% completion, as improved supply prospects outweighed remaining quality and demand concerns, according to Safras & Mercado. (Beijing, China) Thu, 17 Jul – Robusta futures fell to a 14-month low in early July. This figure represents a 49.5%

Café

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

The “new era” of a US $4/lb C price is quickly fading, but the dramatic spikes and drops in the market highlight the urgent need for structural reforms that ensure fair compensation and sustainable practices. The Chinese chain opened two stores in Greenwich Village and Chelsea, offering mobile app ordering and competitive pricing.

Pricing

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Executive teams focused on supply chain strategy, pricing discipline, and consumer segmentation to weather the turbulence. Domestic supply chain, menu consistency, steady pricing Texas Roadhouse +3.5% Strategic investments in supply chain, digital ordering, and menu development will remain top priorities.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

explores sale options after sustained losses. Farmer Brothers sold assets worth approximately US $100m to TreeHouse Foods in June 2023. The award places Fiorenzato among the top 5% of companies worldwide for its performance across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 11, 2025

Ultimately, EUDR requires more due diligence across the supply chain, and consumers will bear the cost. lb and Vietnamese robusta dropping 16% to $1,485/tonne amid easing frost concerns and increased supply. Trump’s duty on Brazilian goods from August  risks US coffee supply, as Brazil provides about one‑third of US consumption.

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