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. Customer Service and Experience Great food and drink is only truly enjoyed when its coupled with a great service experience.

Operations

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

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

Somewhere in between is the number that makes sense for your food costs, your market, and your restaurants unique position. Food Costs: How to calculate the cost of each dish Lets start with the basics: how much does it actually cost you to make each item on your menu? Set prices too low, and youre leaving money on the table.

Pricing

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Was there a time when you had to adapt to last-minute changes, such as staff illness or unexpected supply shortages? Supply shortages require a different approach. Complaints are inevitable in the food industry, but did you know that most people would rather leave a negative comment online than talk in person? what did you do?

Bar

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. Rollout is scheduled to begin this summer, aiming to enhance the customer experience and increase food-to-go sales by year-end. Schneider has served as CEO of Nestlé since 2017.

2025

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A thoughtfully executed menu rollout ensures that every element, from flavors to presentation, aligns with your restaurant’s vision. Engaging Your Team Training Staff on New Menu Items Your team is your greatest ambassador for the new menu launch : Host training sessions to familiarize them with ingredients, preparation, and presentation.

Menu

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

EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

Relying on a corporation to provide your favorite food means you have no control over it. The other problem with relying on a corporation for your favorite food is if it were to change, how would you know? Then theres the new ingredient: corn maltodextrin, an additive often used as a bulking agent in powdered foods.

Consumer Goods

EATER

MAY 21, 2025

Camp Denali | Murray Cohen Operating a full-time bakery in the backcountry of Denali National Park was an opportunity to step out of the confining rhythms of modern life This time last year, I was living in New York City, working what Id once considered to be my dream job as a food writer at a major publication.

Food

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

However, the restaurant industry can present significant safety hazards for employees. These should cover: Basic food safety and food handling practices. Regularly check and replenish supplies to ensure they are in good condition and not expired. Dining out should be a relaxing experience for customers.

Kitchen Safety

SpotOn

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The idea is for your restaurant to reflect the festive spirit while taking into account the realities of supply chain pressures and inflation. With this information, you'll know how many employees to schedule and how many food supplies to order.

Loyalty Program

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.

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

Arabica prices reached all-time highs in February 2025 , prompting coffee businesses across the supply chain to reassess their sourcing strategies to secure more cost-effective coffees while maintaining quality standards. Simultaneously, operational costs have risen across the board, from packaging to logistics to labour.

Marketing

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

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.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide. Leveraging AI throughout all touchpoints and will not only be a trend but a need in 2025.

2025

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Furthermore, open API presents the ability for software vendors to specialize and really create the best products. Customers can order online as a guest or create a profile, then order the food through their preferred delivery platform, pay, and anticipate delivery.

POS

EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There’s no better or more thoughtful gift for any home cook than a book they’ll love along with the supplies they’ll need to get cooking. Below are some of the most giftable cookbooks of 2024, plus a few extras to make your present even more memorable. Here are our favorite cookbooks of the year and some recommendations to get started.

Specials

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Because pizza isn’t just food—it’s an experience. How do you present your business to the world? For example, having a team member trained and dedicated to managing the supply chain ensures you always have the right ingredients on hand without overstocking or running out during a rush. It’s a conversation starter.

Website Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. – Brooks Schaden, co-CEO of Tom’s Watch Bar The pandemic certainly put food safety on the map as consumers prioritized their personal health and wellness above all.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. You probably joined the industry to make delicious food to serve and create a great environment for your patrons. It includes all the cost incurred on food and beverage, payroll, taxes, and benefits).

2025

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food and friendly service—it demands smart technology that drives efficiency. Reduces Food Waste: Tracks inventory in real-time, minimizing overstocking and shortages, saving up to 10% of annual revenue. Real-time inventory tracking is another key feature.

POS

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

With Edge-powered visual sensors and AI systems monitoring walk-ins and storage areas, your restaurant gains real-time inventory awareness, keeping constant track of supplies for accurate on-hand inventory. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Restaurant Industry Overview: Q1 2025 presented a mixed picture for U.S. 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% restaurant operators. Strong Taco Bell U.S.

2025

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. Most restaurant and food service workers did not have access to sick leave or any other safety net , and yet were deemed essential. 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

JULY 18, 2025

But as Uganda reportedly overtakes Ethiopia as Africa’s top exporter, it could present an opportunity for the country to capture a larger market share in China. Imports from Ethiopia have notably increased, as the two countries have invested heavily in enhancing trade operational efficiency. This figure represents a 49.5%

Café

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

September ICE arabica futures slid to US $2.88, their lowest levels since December 2024, as dry weather in Brazil accelerated harvesting and improved supply prospects. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 3 Jul – ICO says global coffee supply could improve in the next three years. lb at 2025 CoE Honduras auction.

Pricing

EATER

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She had been a contributor to House Beautiful , managed a food boutique, and ran a successful catering business that often served well-heeled clients in New York and its suburbs. hired her to cater a book release party, the executives present were reportedly impressed enough to see a book in her future. Abrams, Inc.,

Entertainment

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. The restaurant problem people on these drugs present is they go out to eat and can’t finish their entrees because of the portion size.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

• The Global Supply Chain : The global supply chain today is functioning better than it was several years ago as we emerged from the pandemic. A significant loss of undocumented labor could force both the cost of labor and food for restaurants considerably higher. Now, the threat of significant tariffs on large U.S.

Small Business

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 3, 2025

Unlike general business accounting, restaurant bookkeeping services need to account for elements like fluctuating food costs, labor issues, and seasonality. Revenue Management : Hospitality accounting involves tracking multiple revenue streams, such as rooms, food, and beverage sales. It helps identify wastages and inefficiencies.

Hotels

Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Food is political: Ive covered the James Beard Awards ceremony for most of 10 years the "Oscars of the restaurant world" has been held in Chicago. Presenters and award recipients alike trumpeted the broad impact of immigrants on the U.S. And new data from Intouch Insight shows they’re starting to steal fast-food customers.

Leadership

EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Social reckonings and politics and pandemics and recessions and all kinds of horrific real-world stuff have intersected with restaurants in a way that had to happen, but which has turned the act of eating food into pretty serious business. And that’s a good thing; food is serious business. Making your own pasta?

Seasonal Menu

EATER

APRIL 1, 2025

When I was presented with the opportunity to try Ninjas latest ice cream machine, the Creami Swirl (with a built-in soft-serve function!), I was excited by the prospect of a supply of homemade ice cream, but imagined that Id use it a couple of times and then stash it in a cabinet until this summer.

Point of Sale

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.

Waste

SpotOn

JULY 15, 2025

You’ll need to memorize dozens of cocktails, beer and wine lists, happy hour rules, and, more often than not, entire food menus.   Creative outlet (at some bars): Craft cocktail bars let you experiment with flavors and presentation—it's a chance to express yourself and even build your own signature drinks.

Front of House