Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. The demand for fast food is still strong because it is affordable, convenient, and offers a wide variety of menu items, which is why it is the go-to option for millions of Americans every day. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

But learning how to make his wife a great bagel ended up creating a business, Jeff’s Bagel Run, which now has 15 locations and is franchising. The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. The couple began to build a slow and steady business. We’d sell out.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

Marketing

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Introducing new menu items is more than just adding dishes to your offerings—it’s about crafting an experience that captivates your guests and keeps them coming back for more. A well-planned new menu launch not only boosts customer engagement but also reinforces your restaurant’s brand identity.

Menu

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Menu Optimization for Waste Reduction A thoughtful menu design can minimize waste while offering dishes that excite customers. Designing a Waste-Conscious Menu Feature Versatile Ingredients : Use items that work across multiple dishes. Introduce Small Plates : Offer smaller portions to reduce leftovers.

Waste

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. From the rise of AI to the increasing popularity of experiential dining, businesses are adapting creatively to meet new consumer demands. Small is beautiful.

Hospitality

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding your audience helps in crafting a menu and ambiance that resonates with them. Collaborate with Local Businesses Partner for Cross-Promotions Offer joint deals with nearby shops or services. Being active in the community shows that you’re more than just a business; you’re a neighbor.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

Because meeting these trends isnt just about catering to current preferencesits about setting your business apart. Creating a menu that embraces vegan and gluten-free options will delight your customers, elevate your brand, and give you a competitive edge. Innovative Solutions Heres where creativity shines. Why should you care?

Customer Experience

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 8, 2025

From big-city legends to small-town treasures, each offers something special. Each bite balances tender texture and bold seasoning, showcasing true Texas-style craftsmanship. Slow-smoked over pure oak wood, the meats carry a robust smokiness, with a finely tuned balance of peppery seasoning and juicy tenderness.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. While guests may still be feeling the pain of rising menu prices at restaurants, fewer restaurants said that they raised prices this year compared to last year. Searches are also down eight percent from 2019.

Point of Sale

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 11, 2025

Following widespread criticism of its implementation, the European Commission postponed the rollout to 30 December 2025 for large and medium-sized companies, and to 30 June 2026 for micro and small companies. London, UK) Businesses for sale Thu, 10 Jul – Starbucks China receives controlling stake bids valuing unit at $10 billion.

2025

Restaurant Clicks

APRIL 10, 2025

Some restaurants focus on slow-cooked meats, while others perfect their seasoning techniques. The restaurant’s commitment to quality is evident in every bite, from the perfectly seasoned pulled pork to the succulent brisket. The pulled pork is especially popular—tender, smoky, and seasoned just right.

Back of House

EATER

APRIL 4, 2025

According to Rodrigo Ado, associate professor of economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, most tariffs we put on other countries end up being paid by someone in the U.S., But as much as we love to value eating locally and seasonally, theres a lot of stuff that isnt grown in the U.S.

Food

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently. KPIs lose relevance if unrealistic for teams execute across the business. In addition to substantial customer research, use concept tests for new offerings with small control groups to gather feedback and assess operational readiness before full unveilings.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

Pricing

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These are your friends and neighbors; they are cornerstone businesses that support local little league teams, charities, and causes that unite the people around you. They are the businesses that provide gainful employment for all age groups, and in some cases – those jobs for youngsters entering the workforce for the first time.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. (NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro Loyalty will give restaurateurs in-depth customer insights so they are able to deliver an exceptional guest experience, every time; drive more sales and encourage repeat visits by implementing powerful customer data-driven campaigns; and efficiently and effectively promote their business using sophisticated CRM and marketing tools.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

. “I am very excited about Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the brand’s innovative technology is exciting and the food is delicious,” said the first franchisee, who would like to remain anonymous at this time. The Taqueria offers a slightly reduced menu in a smaller, to-go focused footprint. New Concept for Fuzzy's.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” . “Everstone Group is delighted to be a partner and custodian of Subway in the region.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

. “Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. This coalition seeks to provide a unified front willing and able to affect positive policy changes that support restaurants and bars both large and small.” Unfortunately, many already have. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

A number of restaurant and retail store owners in the city of Pasadena have quietly established the nation’s first dense “face-pay” network, top video.These small business owners have embraced an advanced facial recognition technology that lets their customers make secure, hands-free purchases using only their faces.

Kitchen Safety

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself If there’s one thing to know when opening a new business—especially a new restaurant—it’s that there’s no such thing as “too much research.”

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

locations, whether joining us on vacation or business travel. . locations, whether joining us on vacation or business travel. We think CPK’s creative California vibe and innovative menu will resonate with Albertans and offer something completely new in the market.”

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Seasonal Favorites and Forecasts. Seasonal trends tend to impact eating habits, so we took a look at exactly what rose through the ranks this past winter and spring. Platform demand has been central to riding out the economic shock, especially for small businesses.” Vegan and Plant-Based Trends Still Grow.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Local small businesses must prepare accordingly as winter months approach. Still, people try to support local businesses as 43 percent order from individual restaurants rather than using a massive app platform. of the top pumpkin patches across the US if you’re looking to make the most of the season.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment) beat the kitchen heat in sector championships to earn their spot in the national competition. . Competitors have 30 minutes to create a menu, 4 hours for allotted cooking/service time, and 30 minutes for clean-up.

Delivery

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

“We have strong momentum in our business and Hong Kong is a critical priority for our long term growth plans. We look forward to bringing ‘California Creativity’ and our diverse menu to local guests in this beautiful new restaurant in the Tuen Mun Town Plaza.” We want them to be set for success."

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Hunter aims to set the bar for floating day clubs at a time when business and trend forecasters have projected strong potential within the new category. Or the story might concern a small but meaningful moment, like a breakthrough recipe idea, a single epic meal, or the thought process underlying the design of a room.

Coaching

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

Surrounded by flourishing herbs, edible flowers, and citrus trees, guests can savor the farm-to-table tasting menu while immersed in nature. By diving into historical performance data, restaurants can identify which menu items consistently sell out or underperform during specific seasons. Budget accordingly.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Better value for customers who won’t pay fees or higher menu prices associated with delivery. Comcast Business shared the top trends impacting the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, based on the company’s deep experience working with leading QSR and franchise establishments. Loyal and happy mobile-first customers.

Mobile Ordering