Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For restaurants, especially those operating on thin margins, these fees can influence pricing strategies, profitability, and even operational decisions. As a percentage of each sale, interchange fees may seem minor individually but can accumulate to significant amounts over time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Leadership isn’t about wielding authority; it’s about influence. These questions might help: Do you excel at organizing and executing tasks or thrive on inspiring and influencing others? Encouraging Innovation : Creating an environment where new ideas and calculated risks are welcomed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Search profiles as well as review sites also offer traditional recommendations in the form of written reviews, which have a strong influence on restaurant consumers. Viral videos and influencer recommendations can drive significant foot traffic.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Let’s dive into the world of restaurant influencer marketing a game-changer that’s as juicy as your signature burger. What Is Restaurant Influencer Marketing? That’s the essence of restaurant influencer marketing. Why Restaurant Influencer Marketing Works You might be wondering, “Does this really sizzle?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

Social media, particularly visually-driven platforms like Instagram, works well to show off the experience and ambiance, while partnerships with influencers or food critics can add a layer of prestige. Micro-influencer marketing can also be a goldmine. Text message marketing is another great, yet often overlooked, tool.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Modern kitchen operations represent complex ecosystems where the risk of contamination is influenced by multiple interconnected factors. How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Younger generations are becoming more discerning, placing greater trust in organic content from peers over traditional influencer promotions, making authenticity the priority. Now is the time for restaurant brands to ask: Are we merging human insight with technology to craft meaningful customer journeys?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While overall interest in AI-driven restaurant features remains low, loyalty is increasingly influenced by personalized promotions, according to the Summer 2025 Consumer Trends Report from Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Key influences include limited-time offers (81 percent), MICHELIN Stars (50 percent), and social media (67 percent decide where to eat via social platforms). What do the results tell you about the dining habits of different generations, and how can restaurant operators market to them?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the restaurant industry, advances in payment processing and payment technology are driving significant changes, influencing everything from customer experience and operational efficiency to revenue generation and security.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. Our partnership with an influencer makes our reach even bigger and more authentic. How important is social media promotion for the brand and guest engagement?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Elevated Snacking Redefining snacking with creative flair and global influence, tapas and shareable boards will evolve in new directions such as Middle Eastern-inspired mezze platters, top photo. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

This article explores their charm, global influence, and the key elements that fuel their success. The Global Influence of French Bistros on Dining Culture The influence of French bistros stretches far beyond France’s borders, shaping dining cultures across the globe. They are top spots for the best food in France.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 1, 2025

Collaborate with Micro-Influencers Micro-influencers (10K50K followers) tend to have higher engagement and local trust. The more personality you infuse into your feed, the stronger your brand becomes. Pro tip: Not every post has to sell. Balance promotional content with storytelling, humor, and community highlights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

Media Influence on Public Perception Media coverage can shape consumer opinions about a brand and have long-term impact on brand trust and loyalty. If a company isn’t proactive and truthful, the media could highlight delays or mishandling of recall procedures, damaging the company’s reputation even further.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Different occasions (a quick office lunch vs. a sit-down family dinner) influence willingness to pay. Customers are more likely to justify a higher price that is also higher than the added cost of the extra ingredient.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 26, 2025

That could be a photographer, a videographer, an influencer, or someone who can manage your social channels from strategy to execution. Are you looking to grow your Instagram audience, drive more traffic to your website, or appeal to a younger demographic? Your goals will shape the kind of content creator you need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Collaborate with Food Bloggers and Influencers Harnessing the power of food bloggers and influencers is a strategic move to create early excitement and credibility for your fine dining restaurant. In fact, Influencer Marketing Hu b stated that businesses are making $5.78

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

This includes ensuring that an influencer is posting your food items on Instagram and TikTok or making a video about their experience. When rolling out a menu item, it’s great to get a “foodie” influencer to come and review. People look at these people and save their videos with plans to come to your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

Misconception 4: Sustainable Oils Are Always More Expensive Why It’s Made : Operators often equate sustainability with higher costs, influenced by the initial price tags of some sustainable products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2025

The texture of a food or beverage item can make it appear more craveable, deliver a certain desirable mouthfeel, or even carry a particular sound that influences our perception. That’s because texture activates more than just our taste buds.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2025

They would become points of reference when attempting a new ethnically influenced dish that required an understanding of authenticity that I lacked. I have worked with cooks from Mexico, Haiti, Somalia, Poland, England, France, Italy, Australia, China, and Japan. Each time I listened, I learned how to become a better cook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Restaurants are active on popular platforms such as Instagram and TikTok and strategically partner with influencers to extend their reach and influence consumer choices. Influencers can be powerful advocates for restaurants. User-generated content (UGC) shapes your restaurant's online identity.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Collaborate with influencers Collaborating with influencers and food bloggers can significantly boost your restaurant's visibility and attract new customers. Identify local influencers or food bloggers who align with your restaurant's brand and values. times more impactful than influencer content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Influencer Question. The rise of the “influencer” has seen a lot of criticism. There are many examples of so-called influencers causing more of a problem for brands than being beneficial. However, there’s a reason why influencers continue to be a vital marketing option for restaurants — they work.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

They influence dining decisions, impact how and where your restaurant shows up online, and play a huge role in how your brand is perceived by people who havent placed an order yet. Local media outlets, food bloggers, and influencers often use review platforms to scout out new places to feature.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Worker classification—whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor—can be influenced by three key tests: New Department of Labor Test On January 10, the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Collaborate with Influencers Partnering with influencers who align with your restaurant's values and target audience can amplify UGC efforts. Influencers have dedicated followings who trust their recommendations. Identify with relevant influencers in your niche and invite them to engage with your brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Partnerships : Collaborating with influencers or loyal patrons to showcase merch in organic and engaging ways. Social Media Campaigns : Posts and stories featuring the merch, styled in real-world settings, paired with teasers leading up to the launch. What lessons have you learned along the way?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Treat local influencers to a meal. Social influencers are the new celebrity endorsement. A majority of brands rely on influencers as part of their omnichannel marketing strategy, according to a survey of 5,000 businesses by Influencer Marketing Hub , a social media resource. Partner with a local business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Sixty-one percent of delivery customers, 54 percent of quickservice patrons, and 41 percent of tableservice diners indicate that being part of a rewards program influences their dining choices. For consumers, being a member of a loyalty program is a growing factor when choosing a restaurant. Restaurants aim to attract more in-person diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2025

A great MUL must empower and influence their GMs rather than micromanage them. GMs are used to making the final call on scheduling, hiring, P&L, and guest experience. In a multi-unit role, that level of control isn’t possible. Learning to trust, not dictate, is one of the most challenging transitions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2022

Collaborate with influencers. Search for the right influencer, preferably someone popular in the food blogging niche, and invite them over for a collaboration. Influencers hold a great deal of sway over their audience. Dunkin is one such restaurant that collaborated with an influencer to get more recognition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z is arguably the most diverse American generation to date, both ethnically and culturally, which deeply influences their expectations for dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Don’t Understate the Significance of Company Culture Company culture is a critical aspect of any business because it shapes an employee’s work environment and influences employee behavior.

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EATER

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Did the celebrity judges actually have the talent, technique, and sufficient awareness of the culinary traditions that inform the globally influenced dishes landing in front of them? Were teams split evenly for group challenges? Did bias find its way into the judging panel?

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