Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

“As we celebrate this milestone, it’s inspiring to see the next generation bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to the table, ensuring we remain a leader in food marketing for years to come.” At the core of our innovation was a commitment to collaboration and creativity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce. “We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Digital transformation has completely reshaped how we serve customers and empower employees, but the stakes are higher than ever. These compatibility issues are a roadblock to innovation. The restaurant industry isn’t just evolving – it’s reinventing itself in real-time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Transformative Techniques Bartenders are experimenting with the foundations of a cocktail by using techniques like sous vide for prep and serving, forced carbonation for effervescence and clarified citrus to augment beverages before they even reach the mixing stage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

During the holiday season, for example, drinks like apple cider, warm bourbon cocktails, and spiked hot chocolate become even more special when served in distinctive, themed glassware of varying shapes, colors, and sizes. Seasonal and specialty cocktail glasses that make signature drinks stand out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Innovative Loyalty Schemes. Businesses want to offer reviewers a cryptocurrency token for their written reviews. This will ensure that ratings are not changed, as it's held on the blockchain and cannot be tampered with. Blockchain technology can allow companies to offer loyalty schemes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These innovations will allow restaurant operators to do more with less and help create smart, seamless experiences that meet rising guest expectations. In 2025, we expect to see continued growth in menu innovation with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and creative presentations, keeping loyal fans happy while drawing in adventurous foodies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Technology: The Double-Edged Sword Technological innovation continues to redefine the restaurant industry, offering tools to enhance efficiency and improve the customer experience. Self-ordering kiosks, for instance, have gained traction in quick-service establishments, driving sales and streamlining labor demands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Maintaining a balance between innovation and tradition is crucial. As we navigate this evolving landscape, creators and tastemakers should embrace the flavors that define a region and community it serves, celebrating the stories they tell. This balance creates a menu that is both dynamic and respectful of culinary history.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2025

He saw an opportunity to create a platform that better served restaurants. What started as a way to help high-end restaurants reduce no-shows has evolved into a comprehensive platform serving diverse hospitality businesses, from boutique wineries to large hospitality enterprises. At Tock, we responded rapidly to these challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

” Industries beyond food and beverage, including beauty, wellness, and pharmaceuticals, can explore cross-sector collaborations to serve this demographic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences. Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility.

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SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

Recent product innovations enhance operational efficiency and guest engagement for restaurant operators.   Driving Innovation: New Product Launches and Enhancements SpotOn continues to bring new updates to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive restaurant profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

Born in the 19th century as modest spots serving workers affordable fare like onion soup and crepes, bistros have become symbols of France’s culinary soul. Even rural cafés in distant locales have adopted the bistro blueprint: hearty food served in a welcoming space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management. Embracing these innovations will be essential to meeting the evolving needs of the industry and its workforce. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Leveraging Technology to Streamline Reservations Modern technology has reinforced the hospitality industry, providing innovative tools to automate and simplify the challenge of managing no-shows. To combat the issue of no-shows, restaurants and merchants can implement several effective strategies.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Alison Gibson and Cara Tobin, Honey Road and Gray Jay, Burlington, VT Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Veau d Or, and Le Rock, New York, NY Outstanding Chef A chef who sets high culinary standards and has served as a positive example for other food professionals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

” The two large kitchens serving Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus: The Lodge and The Esther Barazzone Center kitchens use electric induction cooking improve the precision and quality of the food they serve. It’s not just about adapting to change; it’s about setting the standard for other sectors to follow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Blending Tradition with Innovation Despite the ever-rising reliance on technology, human connection remains at the heart of the restaurant industry. Embracing innovation without losing the personal touch that makes independent restaurants special. However, customer expectations are constantly evolving. The challenge?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

Menu Innovation: Balancing Variety, Quality and Simplicity While many restaurants are chasing trends like locally sourced ingredients and exotic toppings, pizza remains a stronghold of tradition. For the business, direct orders reduce commission fees paid to third-party platforms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There are hundreds of ways to serve a waffle across any daypart, with both sweet and savory options. Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations. It really is so easy to innovate around waffles. Versatility: They are essentially a blank canvas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Creating an exceptional guest experience goes beyond just serving great food; it’s about delivering an overall memorable visit — from the food and ambiance to the exceptional and friendly service. The Path to Success Ultimately, mystery diners serve as an essential tool for continuous improvement in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering. Clover serves hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the country. How did Clover work to help restaurants pivot during the pandemic?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

"Installing software that can better manage inventory or can help customers self-serve can save time and may allow restaurants to operate longer with fewer staff. The only path to successful innovation is through collaboration with manufacturing partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As the nation grapples with another wave of restaurant closings and reduced dining room capacity, establishments must quickly respond to the cry for innovation in the industry. The Independent Restaurant Coalition reported as many as 85 percent of independent restaurants could permanently close by the end of the year.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

However, the systematic gathering and analysis of data serves to lay a solid foundation for your business. By monitoring hashtags related to dining and your local area, you can gain insights into cuisine trends and potential opportunities for menu innovation. A data-driven approach gives you concrete insights to make strategic choices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2025

From independent eateries to major chain restaurants, chefs and operators are getting creative, introducing innovative dishes and customizable options for younger diners. This shift is fueled by more adventurous young palates and a desire for children's dining experiences to reflect the culinary sophistication enjoyed by adults.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This activation gives Blaze the opportunity to hear directly from fans and highlight elements of their brand story like their tomatoes that are sourced from second-generation family owned farms or how they serve their delicious fresh-made dough. Dutch Bros: Empowering the customer to personalize their experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

No matter how important and innovative your initiative, new product or new process will be toward saving jobs or support across the industry or community, you must communicate your purpose effectively to be successful and become a recipient of well-deserved grant money. But just applying for a grant does not mean you will secure one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Bank of America suggests that technological innovation is the real game-changer , and it could have a big impact on the overall bottom line for restaurants in 2024. It has its place in the restaurant industry, particularly for quick-serve experiences. So, what’s the solution?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. Restaurants are taking the dish to the next level, serving everything from breakfast to Indian-inspired pizza.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. Providing benefits like career development and on-the-job training is critical, especially as we continue our mission of serving thoughtful food that supports healthier, more sustainable living. The world changed, and so did restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The newest innovations we observe are restaurants investing in ghost kitchens to service larger geographic areas and building out outdoor dining tents which increasingly resemble indoor dining. Restaurants must continue to innovate and stay agile with opportunities in order to weather the storm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2021

The food service segment is facing countless obstacles on the road to post-COVID recovery, and prioritizing menu innovation is a key component to remaining top of mind with guests as restaurants compete for “share of stomach.” Innovation Leads to Sales. Lemon Custard Stuffed French Toast. Seasonality Drives Emotion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. During the pandemic, restaurants of all kinds embraced new technologies and innovative business models to deliver elevated service, curbside convenience, and a digitized consumer experience. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

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