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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the present and future of AI use in F&B, The Splintered Path to Purchase, the Datassential 500 Awards, and where chefs are earning six figures. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. Identify your biggest pain points.

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How POS Integrations Improve Restaurant Operations

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They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions. Key benefits include: Efficiency : Automates workflows like inventory management and order processing. When backend systems work efficiently, it leads to faster, more accurate service.

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Ultimate Guide to Payroll Automation for Restaurants

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Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s why it matters and how to get started: Key Benefits : Automatically tracks hours, tips, and shifts. Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone.

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Kitchen Display Systems vs. Traditional Order Tickets: Which Improves Restaurant Efficiency?

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Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) have emerged as a game-changer, offering real-time updates and seamless communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff. Integration : KDS syncs with POS and inventory systems; paper tickets can’t connect to digital tools.

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How to Open a Deli in 2025: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Success

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Source Vendors and Set Up Inventory Tracking Quality ingredients can set your deli apart from similar businesses in the area. As you meet with different food distribution companies, consider what products you want to carry and how you will track them. Related: The Essential Guide to Restaurant Inventory Management Software 3.

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

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