Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

coli can rapidly spread through food service facilities from a single contaminated source, persisting on surfaces and posing long-term contamination risks. Modern kitchen operations represent complex ecosystems where the risk of contamination is influenced by multiple interconnected factors. Foodborne pathogens like E.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices.

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Innovation Food Truck Seasonal Menu 2004 317

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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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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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

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. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Gen Z's influence on the dining scene calls for an industry-wide evolution.

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Social Media Customer Experience Influencer Dine-in 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Consumers are being more intentional with their spending, and brands that deliver both quality and affordability are seeing sustained growth and expansion. This trend is being driven by a mix of factors, including social media exposure, travel influences, and a growing appreciation for diverse culinary experiences. Brands like BB.Q

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2024 2023 Customer Experience Pricing 221

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

I spoke to Doug Hewitt at 1951 Coffee Company and Gabriel Boscana at Bellwether Coffee to learn how new demands from roasters have influenced roasting technology and the services that manufacturers offer. In response, more coffee businesses are exploring in-house roasting as a way to regain control over quality, pricing, and sourcing.

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Equipment Cash Management 2050 Pricing 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations.

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Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Fuel costs: The price of electricity is influenced by the cost of the fuels used to generate that electricity, and as demand for these fuels also increases, prices are likely to climb. Rising electricity demand often coincides with a push toward renewable energy sources, the integration of which requires additional infrastructure investment.

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Equipment Pricing Influencer Sustainability 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Another trend that’s influenced by labor shortages is how food will be offered in restaurants.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Seeking sustainability. With the growing importance of enterprises that empower communities and fuel localism, hyper-local delivery will go mainstream as consumers seek to balance their desire for convenience with a quest for sustainable solutions. Sustainability remains a primary concern of consumers across the globe.

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2022 Point of Sale Sustainability Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. How was the food sourced or produced?

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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 493

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior. Demographics help you define the basic characteristics of your target diners, giving you insight into who they are, what they can afford, and how their lifestyle influences their dining choices. Lets get started and find your target audience.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S. For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients.

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2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 474

ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Thats the real power of successful restaurant brandingit influences what people expect, how much theyre willing to pay, and whether or not theyll tell their friends about it. For example, if one of your core values is sustainability, that should show up in your sourcing, packaging, and messaging. Focused on sustainability?

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Mobile Ordering Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Social Media Recycling 200

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

Artisanry, passion, and sustainability became key focal points, demonstrating coffee businesses’ dedication to quality, transparency, and craftsmanship. But while the power of influencer marketing is undeniable, it still requires a strategic approach. “This is especially true of coffee businesses operating in the B2B space.”

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 144

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenging Local Palettes in America’s Dairyland While Wisconsin boasts rich culinary traditions with Native American and Northern European influences, Deane finds purpose in creating menus that defy regional conventions. “It [can be] hard when I create something interpreted as out of touch with the area,” says Deane.

Food Supply 419

Food Supply Recruiting Education Influencer 419

EATER

MAY 21, 2025

Chefs work with farmers to source indigenous vegetables, spices, and herbs, and draw inspiration from age-old cooking techniques. This shift is not just about making menus more interesting or harvesting ingredients more sustainably (though it accomplishes both).

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Outdoor Fine Dining Tourism Food Supply 204

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the restaurant industry is poised for significant transformations driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. restaurantbusinessonline.com Sustainable Sourcing and Regenerative Agriculture Sustainability remains a driving force in the food industry.

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2025 Menu Food Fine Dining 85

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. 45 percent rate clear labelling about source of food and ingredients as vital, with a slightly higher percentage of men versus women (48 percent and 42 percent, respectively). or planning with a sustainable mindset,” said Kim Forrest, Senior Editor, WeddingWire.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

The Rail

APRIL 2, 2025

Thoughtful layouts, creative textures, and vivid materials combine to enthrall guests and revitalize the restaurant's character for long-lasting good influence. Leveraging Innovative Materials Modern flooring choices now feature cutting-edge materials that combine sustainability with arresting beauty.

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Customer Experience Sustainability Recycling Design 130

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The campaign provides free evidence-based resources and creative materials to hospitals and other organizations to encourage people to start with a small change that can influence larger shifts in their diet and can improve their health and help reduce environmental impact. as well as in other healthcare systems around the country.

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

With Great Power Comes Greater Sustainability. The results of this sustainability movement have encouraged restaurateurs to begin composting, eliminate single-use plastic products and source locally grown or foraged ingredients. And it’s not just the small chains or independent restaurants that are making these steps.

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2020 Compost Sustainability Customer Experience 307

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

Today, customers find restaurant brands through influencers, social media, review sites, and multiple channels. At the core, customer retention focuses on improving the restaurant's ability to build long-term relationships and sustainability in the industry. With so many options, staying fresh and agile is important.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Email Marketing Customer Experience 438

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Marketing and Branding: Sustaining the Popularity of Classics Effective marketing and branding play a crucial role in sustaining the popularity of core menu items over time. Lastly, it’s important to take consumer preferences into account, as these can influence the longevity of classic menu items.

Seasonal Menu 309

Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program Innovation Point of Sale 309

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sustainability Shakes Things Up Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword; it is becoming a cornerstone of cocktail culture. The drive towards waste reduction influences every aspect, from the ingredients used to the serving materials.

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2024 Compost Sustainability Presentation 275

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

Equipment 294

Equipment Outdoor Sustainability Employee Relations 294

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict. This marks the chain’s first significant update since 1995 introduces refreshed signage, marketing assets, and a people-first tagline, highlighting community engagement, sustainability, and farm-direct sourcing.

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2025 Point of Sale Café 2024 128

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

The market is influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, the growth of digital ordering, and consumer demand for convenient and affordable dining. Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74 in the U.S.

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Fast Casual Food Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Implementing sustainable hygiene practices—like using wipers made from recycled materials or controlled dispensers that reduce waste—reinforces your dedication to helping the planet.

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Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Sustainability 251

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

Forging connection to origin: a specialty “special” One of the main selling points of specialty coffee is that it is more sustainable, traceable, and transparent than commodity-grade coffee. This helps to elevate the quality perception of your coffee, and shows that you’re going the extra mile [when sourcing].” But why is this?

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Consumer Goods Sustainability Email Marketing Café 183