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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Zabaneh to elaborate on best practices restaurant operators should put in place now. Optimize Supply Chains : Use AI inventory tools to reduce food waste and ensure your supply chain is as efficient as possible.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory.

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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. "An egg contract, in this case – is a time-tested safeguard when dealing with fluctuating food costs. . "An

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Tariffs & Turmoil: How Restaurant Operators Can Navigate Supply Chain Chaos and Rising Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

” “The volatile policy environment and the supply-chain effect is causing the entire food-away-from-home ecosystem to determine the impact on their financials. .” A significant loss of undocumented labor could force both the cost of labor and food for restaurants considerably higher.

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‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor. "An egg contract, in this case – is a time-tested safeguard when dealing with fluctuating food costs. . "An

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Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Mike DiBeneditto, CEO of Golden Waffles, to learn about "waffle-omics" and how the breakfast staple can be a strategic menu asset for restaurant operators. “Waffle-omics” is a term we use at Golden Waffles. It really is so easy to innovate around waffles.

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Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Joe Kahn, founder and chief innovation officer of the Columbus, Ohio-based chain, felt that guests were ready for more flavor excitement and better-quality ingredients. “I Joe was like a mad scientist in the innovation lab,” added Sarah Kear, CMO of 52-location Condado Tacos. “We and the zero-proof versions for $7.

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‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. To learn more about the plans for the growing brand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Araque and Gonzalez. innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. Why you wanted to franchise.

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Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

Still, it takes private one of the industry’s most widely used tech companies and one of its earliest innovators, helping numerous restaurant chains take their businesses online. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. Olo was founded in 2005 and works with some 750 restaurant brands.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages required operators to rethink everything – leaner menus, smarter kitchens, and more efficient operations became the new standard.

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What operators should know about ancient grains

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Food What operators should know about ancient grains Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jul. If you’re looking to incorporate international dishes into your menu, either to explore global themes or for educational food programs, ancient grain-based options are a great choice.

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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

Los Angeles has become a hotbed for bagel concepts like Courage Bagels, Hank’s Bagels, the Yeastie Boys food trucks, and more. Premium Operations Sweetgreen wants to shake its reputation for expensive salad The fast-casual chain is working on its value perception in a way that spotlights menu innovation and avoids discounts.

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An idea from a Burger King guest inspires the new BBQ Brisket Whopper

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

We were inspired by our guests requests to create a backyard-style BBQ Whopper, said Zack Young, Burger King’s director of culinary innovation US & Canada. “We To put the new Whopper on the menu, the Miami-based fast-food burger chain had to bring in the brisket, Carolina gold BBQ sauce and crispy onions. starting at $4.79.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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. These innovations will allow restaurant operators to do more with less and help create smart, seamless experiences that meet rising guest expectations.

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Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

And fast-food customers Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance Are we reaching peak chicken tender saturation on menus? It’s easy to score what’s marketed as a Dubai Chocolate Bar at specialty retail food stores; in New York City a 7-ounce bar sells for about $19. Sign up here.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food. million last year, that’s more than double the next closest chain. Sign up here.

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Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

The salad chain said it also sees opportunity in California, where the fast-food minimum wage is $20 per hour. Members help make our journalism possible. Sweetgreen says its high-tech Infinite Kitchens could mitigate the impact of a $30 minimum wage being proposed in New York. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

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Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. Last June, the 260-unit chain dropped “Restaurant and Bakery” in favor of the more streamlined Perkins American Food Co. That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Panera Bread brings in a transformation strategist to aid its turnaround

Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

Premium Food California Pizza Kitchens salad lineup gets a refresh with trendsetting additions Behind the Menu: The casual-dining chain may have “pizza” in its name, but since salads account for 20% of sales, the time was right to innovate with new formats, ingredients and presentations.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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.

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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill carves out a new pizza category on its menu

Restaurant Business

JULY 16, 2025

But CEO Patrick Fore is a big Taco Bell fan, and he was impressed by the way the Mexican fast-food giant hacked a menu category by developing a pizza, said Jon Pavano, brand director of operations for Miami-born Lime Fresh. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.” The New Jersey-based fast-casual chain has been acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners, the company announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.

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Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale up autonomous delivery fleet

Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Employees then load the food into a robot and send it on its way. The customer unlocks their food using a code in their delivery app. The company integrates with DoorDash and Uber Eats, and restaurants can opt in to having Coco bots deliver orders placed through those apps. Orders come in like any other delivery order would.

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7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The convenience-retailing giant on Wednesday announced a Craveables Value Menu, pitting it in head-to-head competition with fast-food chains also looking to win consumers over with low prices. The prices for both restaurant food and food from grocery and convenience stores rose 0.3% Food prices overall are up 2.9%

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad. billion, both in cash.

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Former Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart joins food-and-games investment company Emerging

Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

Hart joins food-and-games investment company Emerging The Chicago-based company is behind Puttshack, F1 Arcade, Flight Club and the upcoming Poolhouse. The growth capital firm behind the food-and-games brands Puttshack, F1 Arcade and Flight Club has added more restaurant industry firepower to its leadership team. Photo: Shutterstock.

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

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. It’s faster than a drive-thru!

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

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DoorDash wants to be everywhere

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

The service is less profitable than other channels, and restaurants don’t control the data or the experience once the food leaves the building. Many operators already view third-party delivery as a necessary evil. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

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BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. The Darden Restaurant-owned brand rated top for fast service, fresh food, accurate orders, and customizable menu options.

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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

With more than 25-years of experience, Secor previously served as senior vice president of operations and training at GoTo Foods. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

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DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The food delivery company said Wednesday that it has acquired Symbiosys, an ad tech company, in a deal valued at $175 million. This is where, especially for restaurants, we’re leading the charge and innovating,” he said. “To By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn DoorDash also unveiled AI-powered ad targeting.

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Restaurant tech giants Crunchtime and QSR Automations are merging

Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2025

Joining forces will allow the company to connect the dots between restaurants’ inventory, food prep and order flow, allowing operators to serve customers faster and more profitably, the companies said. “We chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Melting Pot names its first new CEO in years

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

As we look ahead, were focused on operational excellence, innovative growth strategies and ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect night out.” Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids Food Whats next for Jenis Splendid Ice Creams?

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What's next for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams? Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

They contain valuable prebiotic fiber,” Britton told Restaurant Business during a visit to New York City for the Summer Fancy Food Show. retail News trends Pat plans and executes menu, food and drink stories for Restaurant Business and hosts the weekly Menu Talk podcast. A chocolate Brownie Batter variety is coming in September.

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What Can I Do to Reduce My Restaurant Supply and Labor Costs?

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Embracing different innovations and moving away from traditional ways of operating can help you identify more areas of profitability and drive business success. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. So, whether you are a restaurant proprietor of one, two or many locations, food or inventory supplier, menu designer, online reservation technology or delivery software company, this could be a viable funding option for you.

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. High cost of organic produce and supply chain problems.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

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

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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Tariffs & Turmoil: How Restaurant Operators Can Navigate Supply Chain Chaos and Rising Costs

‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

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

What operators should know about ancient grains

How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

An idea from a Burger King guest inspires the new BBQ Brisket Whopper

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

Spinoffs of the TikTok-famous Dubai Chocolate Bar surge on chain restaurant menus

Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more

Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Panera Bread brings in a transformation strategist to aid its turnaround

MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill carves out a new pizza category on its menu

MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale up autonomous delivery fleet

7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars

DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Former Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart joins food-and-games investment company Emerging

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

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

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

Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges

DoorDash wants to be everywhere

BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

DoorDash acquires tech firm Symbiosys to supercharge its advertising business

Restaurant tech giants Crunchtime and QSR Automations are merging

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

Melting Pot names its first new CEO in years

What's next for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams? Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars

What Can I Do to Reduce My Restaurant Supply and Labor Costs?

Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

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