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

Modern Restaurant Management

New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become both a consumer preference and business essential, with the convenience and availability of takeout, delivery, and drive-thru now deeply embedded in everyday life.

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Expert Market’s survey results also revealed that labor shortages have been cited as a top concern for nearly a quarter (23 percent) of US F&B businesses, top chart. This insight highlights staffing issues as a concerning and current challenge faced by US F&B businesses. Economic Uncertainty (52 percent) 3.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023

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However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. The benefit is even bigger for inventory management — 91% say that automation around inventory/item availability would help them streamline processes and fill business gaps. growth compared to 2021. billion by the end of 2023.

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F&B Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

“From wildfires to a pandemic to addressing racial injustice head-on, we’ve been forced to reevaluate every single aspect of how we do business. Added benefit: plant-based menu items often have lower food costs, allowing for increased profit margins or lower price points for your guests. and Co-Founder of Carbonate.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

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“The future of sports, business, art, medicine – you name it – is in the children around us, making it essential to invest in their success.” Student volunteers support in a variety of hands-on roles that range from assisting chefs with the preparation of their dishes, to facilitating guest registration.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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As part of the effort, KitchenAid is partnering with JBF to create more possibilities in the kitchen for culinary professionals as they face a difficult recovery. In 1998, he sold the business to his sons, Pete Plamondon, Jr. In 1998, he sold the business to his sons, Pete Plamondon, Jr. 40 in Frederick, Md. Plamondon, Sr.