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.

2020 482

2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 482

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This year’s survey findings signal an increased focus on sustainability, better-for-you menu options and a greater demand for plant-based meals in 2022, as consumers place a newfound emphasis on their health post-pandemic. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

2022 493

2022 Menu Recycling Sustainability 493

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

Waste 263

Waste Food Franchise Franchising 263

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. These technologies not only help to reduce waste with precise supply chain and inventory tracking but also guarantee food freshness and authenticity.

2024 506

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4

Food Supply 493

Food Supply Supplies Food Waste 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Plastic waste is no longer a “problem”: it is a full-blown epidemic. Every year, roughly eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws.

2050 474

2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

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. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient.

2024 474

2024 Food Truck Fast Casual Consumer Goods 474

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.

2024 474

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 474

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Many operators worry about wasting money on the wrong strategies or not seeing a return on investment, making it tempting to avoid marketing altogether. Spending without a plan wastes money without a strategy, marketing dollars can just disappear with zero results to speak of. Looking to promote new menu items?

Marketing 195

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 195

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

To make sustainable changes, you need to first establish a strong starting point. Factors that influence your profit margins Several things determine how wide or narrow your restaurant profit margins can be: Location: Rent in a prime downtown spot can devour your net profit. Without it, one bad month can wipe out three good ones.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Insurance Fast Casual Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

By leveraging predictive analytics, AI provides planners with deep insights into guest preferences, optimizes inventory management, and significantly cuts waste. This precision in forecasting addresses one of the industry's major challenges—excess inventory and waste—head-on.

Events 472

Events Customer Experience Innovation Technology 472

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.

2022 493

2022 Point of Sale Sustainability Customer Experience 493

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one. Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior. Lets get started and find your target audience.

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

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.

Loyalty Program 474

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 474

The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

Modern successful restaurants create their branding to support community and purpose, usually related to local collaborations, sustainability, or cultural celebration. Menu development must balance innovation with efficiency that is, every item must be financially sustainable, practical for cooking, and consistent with your brand character.

2025 130

2025 Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Front of House 130

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?

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Consumer Goods Social Media Recycling 200

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

Menu Layout Tips That Influence What Customers Order Now that youve categorized and optimized your menu items, its time to take those menu psychology techniques a step further and apply them to your menu layout. A profitable menu isnt built overnight.

Menu 195

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Online Ordering 195

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.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

According to PwC, consumers are most influenced by their trust in a brand, which also includes places where they’re sure of safety and cleanliness. Consider systems that help to minimize waste and maximize sustainability. Re-evaluate cleaning chemicals and technology.

Kitchen Safety 489

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 489

The Rail

JANUARY 1, 2024

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The success of your restaurant is influenced by a variety of factors. One of these is your attitude to waste. It’s no wonder, then, that more restaurants are training their staff in zero-waste methods. Let’s explore why zero-waste training is essential and how you can best approach it.

Waste 147

Waste Training Audits Consumer Goods 147

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.

2024 520

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. “Convenience has a reputation for impacting consumer choice in restaurant service, but pricing influences all demographics' decision making. or planning with a sustainable mindset,” said Kim Forrest, Senior Editor, WeddingWire.

2022 539

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Casual Dining Preferences Market Force Information unveiled a survey on casual dining preferences across the United States highlighting shifting trends influenced by economic factors and evolving consumer tastes. Sustainable packaging is a differentiator : 43 percent of orderers prefer sustainable food packaging.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

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. One-at-a-time and controlled dispensers can reduce waste and serve more guests between refills. Back of House What goes into an unforgettable meal?

Front of House 251

Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Sustainability 251

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. For example, Chipotle is slated to reduce its waste to 50% by 2020 and reduce plastic usage by 20%.

2020 307

2020 Compost Sustainability Customer Experience 307

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.

2024 275

2024 Compost Sustainability Presentation 275

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. In 2024, we anticipate a continued evolution, where technology and sustainability will play pivotal roles in reshaping the culinary experience.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 88

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 460

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 460

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Founded by Ariane Daguin in 1985, the company is recognized for its uncompromising standards when it comes to delivering superior products based on free-range, natural production and sustainable, humane farming practices. Ariane Daguin, Tom Colicchio and more attend D'Artagnan's 35th Anniversary at Metropolitan Pavillion.

Coaching 419

Coaching Point of Sale Customer Experience Retail 419

TRG Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Theres a growing demand for health-conscious options , sustainable practices, and global flavors. Influence of Online Reviews Online reviews play a pivotal role in shaping consumer choices, with 94% of diners stating that reviews heavily influence their restaurant selections.

2025 52

2025 Loyalty Program Online Ordering Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Expect to see regional and indigenous-inspired cuisine, including more Native American, Scandinavian, Peruvian and Russian influences. Veganism will influence dessert menus as well, as a majority (47%) of respondents highlighted vegan desserts as the strongest sweet-tooth trend for 2020. Funky Flavors + Sweet on Sour. Dessert Trends.

2020 375

2020 Bar Influencer Compost 375

Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

With this much influence, restaurants need to woo Gen Z inside their doors. Are you engaging in influencer marketing? Where previous generations responded to celebrity marketing and influence, Gen Z is much more receptive to more relatable social influencers. Influencers. Micro-influencers. Celebrities.

Social Media 128

Social Media Recycling Influencer Compost 128

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The “support local” movement that helped sustain several restaurants during the pandemic won’t be going away any time soon, with more Canadians purchasing and ordering from their local restaurants directly, and for items other than just takeout or delivery. ” Supporting Local. ” U.S. ” U.S.

2021 447

2021 Retail Online Ordering Loyalty Program 447

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurateurs may very well look to expand beyond the typical pop up, food truck, festival or off-premises event to more interesting, intimate venues like social influencer kitchens, dining rooms and gardens. Plates are simple, beautifully balanced compositions aimed at showcasing every ingredient on the plate.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. The high reliance on plastics for food packaging has led to a buildup of landfill waste and ocean pollution.

Sustainability 492

Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 492