Restaurant Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

The two fan favorites, off the chicken chain’s menu for several years, are returning as limited-time offers while supplies last. News menus LTOs Pat plans and executes menu, food and drink stories for Restaurant Business and hosts the weekly Menu Talk podcast. By Patricia Cobe on Aug. Photo courtesy of KFC. Sign up here.

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AUGUST 12, 2025

He discusses his menu development process and shares that the restaurants will soon have a crispy duck salad and a grilled pork chop with sweet chile sauce and smoked eggplant relish. Menu Talk menu trends chefs News Podcast Want breaking news at your fingertips? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe on Spotify. Sign up here.

Innovation

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our

Seasonal Menu

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

. "Value is a broader tent than price, but price is an important value platform when consumers are faced with high inflation or a personal economic situation such as a job loss," Tim Fires, president of global foodservice at Circana, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "We Consumers want new experiences and variety.

Loyalty Program

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

Back of House

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JULY 29, 2025

"Operators are investing in tools that deliver fast, measurable ROI," Samir Zabaneh, CEO of TouchBistro, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "That "That means smarter scheduling, streamlined menus, better inventory control, and automation that frees staff to focus on hospitality.

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

Menu innovation can be a motivating factor in luring diners away from breakfast at home—where nearly half of consumers eat the morning meal—and into restaurants. News Breakfast Technomic consumers Pat plans and executes menu, food and drink stories for Restaurant Business and hosts the weekly Menu Talk podcast.

Mobile Ordering

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

" Rose suggests operators should focus on better understanding and segmenting their loyalty program members to communicate their value-based menu innovations as well as new premium offerings. "They

Loyalty Program

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JULY 29, 2025

29, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Farmstand Fresh & Affordable Menu offers six Dipping Boxes, starting at $9.99 | Photos courtesy of Farmer Boys Combo meals are a dime a dozen these days, as chains strive to deliver the value cash-strapped consumers are demanding. By Patricia Cobe on Jul. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Menu

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Fast-casual Condado Tacos—which prefers calling itself “next-gen casual”—has long had a bar program with a selection of conventional margaritas and beers to go with its Mexican-style menu and vibe. But those same margaritas had been on the menu since 2014 when the bar, so to speak, was set a bit lower. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Fast Casual

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MAY 8, 2025

Modern Restaurant Managment (MRM) magazine reached out to Shannon O’Shields, VP of Marketing at Rubix, to learn more on how anti-texture is redefining mouthfeel, why it's so important , and what restaurants can do to capitalize on this growing trend. A leader in innovative beverage textures in the foodservice segment is Starbucks.

Social Media

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

Bret had a chance to sample menu items from Sunny’s, a breakfast-lunch spot, and Chez Frites, a bistro offering the familiar French plate of steak and fries along with a selection of seafood. Then Pat shares her interview with Matt Banton, VP of menu strategy and innovation at Cracker Barrel. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

Loyalty Program

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AUGUST 5, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S. Gibbs said that KFC’s “challenges stem from gaps in value perception” and noted that “innovation had not fully resonated with consumers.” But KFC is also planning to open more locations of its chicken tenders concept Saucy in Orlando later this year.

Point of Sale

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management.

2025

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items.

2022

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Hint: The menu matters a lot. But restaurants must optimize their online presence and present an appealing menu to get a piece of that growing pie. About 59% of those who place workplace orders are swayed by the menu, with budget-friendliness following close behind at 37%. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe on Spotify.

Catering

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MARCH 24, 2025

For example, Chick-fil-A ihas used drone footage and cameras to optimize speed and accuracy at their drive-thru and Tang expects more innovation from the brand. "If " Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Tang to take a deeper dive into technology and the drive-thru experience.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2025

Brand extension is a way for restaurants to stay relevant, innovative and engage with consumers where they are. Retailers are also embracing limited-time offers and seasonal innovations to drive traffic and create a sense of urgency. This desire is fueling a surge in food and beverage brand partnerships and collaborations.

License

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.” Approximately 70 percent of the menu items at the breakfast and brunch brand with 34 locations features eggs as an ingredient.

Hospitality

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AUGUST 13, 2025

Responding to guest feedback and a rising demand for increased protein-packed options, Clean Juice unveiled an expanded menu designed to meet diverse nutritional goals. “We knew it was time to evolve,” Roberto De Angelis, Chief Experience Officer of BRIX Holdings, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

Email Marketing

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APRIL 14, 2025

The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. To delve more deeply into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, Tillster’s chief marketing officer.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Ballas shares his insights with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine and discusses issues that must be on the radar for franchises and brands including AI, automation, sustainability, staffing, training, and more. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.” Approximately 70 percent of the menu items at the breakfast and brunch brand with 34 locations features eggs as an ingredient.

Hospitality

Restaurant Business

JULY 16, 2025

But CEO Patrick Fore is a big Taco Bell fan, and he was impressed by the way the Mexican fast-food giant hacked a menu category by developing a pizza, said Jon Pavano, brand director of operations for Miami-born Lime Fresh. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Menu

Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

Still, it takes private one of the industry’s most widely used tech companies and one of its earliest innovators, helping numerous restaurant chains take their businesses online. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. Olo was founded in 2005 and works with some 750 restaurant brands.

Leadership

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

Loyalty Program

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JUNE 16, 2025

"The menu implications are here and are impacting consumer demand," he said. "The The only path to successful innovation is through collaboration with manufacturing partners. Tropical fruits and vegetables have been some of the early impact categories, coffee, chocolate, beef, olive oils, select grains and nuts. "The

Supplies

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JULY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features rewriting the rules of seasonal marketing, snack wrap traffic driver, GLP-1 use impact on F&B, and restaurant marketing challenges. More than half of those coping with food cost inflation this year are seeing a 1 percent to 5 percent increase.

2025

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MAY 15, 2025

Pepper discussed his journey with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. We’re focused on expanding our footprint, innovating the menu, and supporting our franchisees so that we can bring healthier dining options to even more people across the country.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Panna cotta is a fast-growing dessert on restaurant menus. Photo: Shutterstock Operators have been sweet on desserts in the last year, adding more new items in that menu category than any other. Shrimp, chicken wings and salads are the winners in the appetizer menu section.

Fast Casual

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

." That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

Merchandise

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

To learn more about the plans for the growing brand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Araque and Gonzalez. The brand is scalable because the menu is easy to execute and everyone loves fries. innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. Why you wanted to franchise. What makes it scalable?

Franchise

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Here are some of the best ways you can use ancient grains on your menu. If you’re looking to incorporate international dishes into your menu, either to explore global themes or for educational food programs, ancient grain-based options are a great choice. To learn more, click here.

Operations

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

We’re really feeling good about the core business and we just launched more innovation.” Papa Pairings menu, helped drive sales among higher-spending and value consumers. Penegor also revealed that the company’s innovation efforts were lacking when he arrived. “On Papa Johns introduced a new Cheddar Crust in the quarter.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

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. percent menu-price inflation rate. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. There are a few sweet treats on the menu, and there’s a whole coffee program. Jeff had nailed bagel making by then, and started selling his bagels online, using social media. “The We’d sell out.

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