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. Commercial operators who have been impacted have moved swiftly to repopulate hens. Other things to do: manage food waste and examine your P&L. "It's

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

It's no surprise that the food industry will be impacted by many variables this year including inflationary trends, tariffs and other policy changes, as well as labor costs, and climate change. "Variables Layering on the political environment with tariffs will only complicate the supply chain further.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations. Waffles saw a 15.4

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

The agency has grown from a one-woman operation to a team of nine with clients across the U.S. So when we develop a brand’s marketing strategy, we take into consideration operational factors.” Operators are maximizing revenue through delivery, private events, ghost kitchens, catering, and branded merchandise.

Marketing

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. Commercial operators who have been impacted have moved swiftly to repopulate hens. Other things to do: manage food waste and examine your P&L. "It's

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo The pandemic was a transformative period for the restaurant industry, leading to significant changes in how both restaurants and consumers operate. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations. The workforce also experienced a major reset.

Front of House

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.

Operations

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. Meanwhile, dine-in visits have increased in fast-casual and fast-food restaurants, while takeout and drive-in orders are down. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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.

2024

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. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. What are the operational challenges of pursuing international expansion? It helps us connect with customers, showcase our food, and build a strong community.

Franchising

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Both fast-food chains’ same-store sales fell 5%, while Habit Burger and Grill’s sales also declined. Gibbs said that KFC’s “challenges stem from gaps in value perception” and noted that “innovation had not fully resonated with consumers.” Continue to Site >>> Menu KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S. Photo: Shutterstock.

Point of Sale

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. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Data, Data, Data.

2025

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.

Fast Casual

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. Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations? Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food. Sign up here.

Operations

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Cindy Klein Roche | Photo by Mark Weinberg While companies have been using catering as a return-to-office incentive, food has now evolved into a vehicle to drive productivity and collaboration, Roche explains. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe on Spotify.

Catering

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

22, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, visited Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort, which just opened two new concepts from restaurateur Stephen Starr. By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. The pair discussed new offers from Carl’s Jr.,

Loyalty Program

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

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. These apps make it easier to manage digital orders, streamline kitchen operations, and reach more customers.

2025

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. Trending Operations Week in Review: McDonald’s new burger, Luckin’s U.S. Olo was founded in 2005 and works with some 750 restaurant brands.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market.

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Bogotá, Colombia) Tue, 17 Jun – Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew franchisee M7B secures fresh funding to expand operations. Taken together, these trends illustrate a global market in a state of flux.

2025

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. The restaurants tend to be community hubs, “a part of life” in the cities and towns where they operate, O’Reilly said. That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

But the team build a trademarked system—dubbed Au-Dough-Mation”—that can now manage front- and back-of-house operations. Los Angeles has become a hotbed for bagel concepts like Courage Bagels, Hank’s Bagels, the Yeastie Boys food trucks, and more. Jeff said the two found they worked well together as business partners. She’s on time.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

We’re really feeling good about the core business and we just launched more innovation.” Penegor also revealed that the company’s innovation efforts were lacking when he arrived. “On On the innovation pipeline, it was relatively bare, to be honest, when I got here,” he said. That, plus a $6.99

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

We encourage customers to bring in a can or package of food, which we then donate to a food bank. menu trends News marketing Pat plans and executes menu, food and drink stories for Restaurant Business and hosts the weekly Menu Talk podcast. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation. Sign up here.

Menu

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Tracking Stock Levels in Real Time With real-time inventory tracking, restaurants can keep a close eye on their ingredients and supplies. Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities.

Waste

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Operators can capitalize on the trend by adding more nonalcoholic drinks to their menus, offering zebra-striping promos across dayparts and creating flights of both boozy and booze-free drinks. Sweetgreen says its high-tech Infinite Kitchens could mitigate the impact of a $30 minimum wage being proposed in New York.

Fast Casual

The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Space optimization techniques can improve operations and enhance the dining experience. Small inefficiencies can often add to larger operational issues, so identifying these pain points is crucial. For example, repositioning prep stations or food pickup points can reduce unnecessary back-and-forth.

Outdoor

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.

Leadership

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Benefits of Introducing New Dishes to Your Restaurant Rolling out new dishes isn’t just a culinary update; it’s an opportunity to: Attract New Customers – Novelty sparks curiosity, drawing in food lovers eager to explore fresh offerings. Delight Loyal Patrons – Regular updates keep your menu exciting, ensuring repeat visits.

Menu

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to 51% of restaurant operators, staffing is one of the top challenges to success. How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. How do you manage stress during a busy service shift?

Hiring

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Earlier this week, Starbucks denied reports that it’s seeking a full sale of its China operations. Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. The winners will be announced on Sunday, when four new World Coffee Champions will be crowned.

2025

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.

Bar

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. Meanwhile, dine-in visits have increased in fast-casual and fast-food restaurants, while takeout and drive-in orders are down. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Mobile Ordering

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 8, 2025

The trailblazing coffee chain, known for its manual pour over-style drinks and signature beverages like the iced mint mojito coffee, operates 77 stores in California and Chicago. Durham, North Carolina, US) Industry news Mon, 4 Aug – National Restaurant Association warns US tariffs could disrupt coffee supply chains.

2025

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

In July 2025, the USDA announced the termination of all Regional Food Business Centers (RFBCs), including the Northwest Rocky Mountain Center (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming), where The Food Corridor served as co-lead for the Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs Theme Team.

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