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. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation. Other brands are winning with new, more sustainable business models.

Mobile Ordering

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 22, 2025

As sustained high coffee prices continue to pressure profit margins and consumer behaviour evolves rapidly, roasters face an unprecedented challenge: how to maintain growth and profitability while adapting to a market that demands more options, convenience, and value. Sustained high coffee prices signal a new era for coffee.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While higher wages and benefits correlated with improved business performance, they also necessitated menu price increases, creating a challenging balance between operational sustainability and customer affordability. Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

2024

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainability and innovation in Latin America. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

2025

The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

A significant part is also played by tech integration ; loyalty programs, app-based ordering, and QR code menus are not innovations but necessities. Modern successful restaurants create their branding to support community and purpose, usually related to local collaborations, sustainability, or cultural celebration.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

While many assert that this signifies a long overdue change, as coffee has historically been an undervalued commodity, price volatility affects all levels of the supply chain in various ways. Although this gives café operators more oversight over their supply chains, there are still key considerations to factor in.

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Expect 2025 to see a renewed fight for the survival and growth of local markets, driven by both consumers and restaurateurs who value authenticity, sustainability, and the vital social role these markets play. For us, menu innovation is more than adding dishes—it’s about offering something guests can’t find anywhere else.

2025

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

Showcase Culinary Innovation – New items demonstrate your restaurant’s creativity and adaptability. Launch Day Execution Ensuring Operational Readiness The big day calls for perfection: Stock up on fresh ingredients and essential supplies. Delight Loyal Patrons – Regular updates keep your menu exciting, ensuring repeat visits.

Menu

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. The London-based chain experienced 28% year-on-year growth, driven by its 22 stores, wholesale operations, e-commerce, and office coffee supply, with the addition of 60 new corporate contracts.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 15, 2025

Climate-driven supply shortages add another layer of complexity, forcing businesses to adapt strategies more frequently. These professionals don’t just follow procedures; they innovate solutions when challenges arise. Present hypothetical scenarios involving equipment failures, difficult customers, or supply shortages.

Hiring

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2025

Established initially as the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) in 1982, the association aims to “ foster a global coffee community and support activity to make specialty coffee a thriving, equitable, and sustainable activity for the entire value chain ”.

Education

MBB Hospitality

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Trends in Restaurant Online Ordering The landscape of restaurant online ordering continues to evolve, driven by innovation and changing consumer behaviors. Sustainability Initiatives Many delivery platforms and restaurants are adopting eco-friendly packaging and carbon-neutral delivery options to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. Inflation, supply chain issues, and increased wages due to staffing shortages have driven up operational costs. Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. in the U.S.

Fast Casual

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

As co-lead of the Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs Theme Team , The Food Corridor helped shape a regional strategy that placed shared kitchens and food hubs at the center of investment and innovation. And that spirit — not a grant line item — is what sustains this work. That same philosophy shaped this Center.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

In turn, this shift forced the restaurant industry to adapt and innovate at a high speed. At Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), we’ve prioritized staying ahead of the curve with tech innovation and putting a major focus on creating an exceptional guest experience. A key part of this shift is efficient data sharing across the supply chain.

Loyalty Program

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 29, 2025

The company grew and distributed 100,000 trees to farmers in Yauco, along with 70,000 packages of essential supplies. After a hurricane occurs, it’s common that the communities who live in the mountains leave because there’s nothing to sustain them there,” Omar says. “We

Education

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. These changes have challenged operators to adapt, but they’ve also reinforced the resilience and innovation that define the hospitality industry. Innovate or die was the new mantra.

Mobile Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Operating Expenses Utilities, marketing, supplies, rent, insurance. Innovate menu offerings or guest experiences. This strategic shift not only streamlines day-to-day financial management but also provides the accurate, real-time data crucial for informed decision-making, improved cash flow, and ultimately, sustained profitability.

Hospitality

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

New Delhi, India) Tue, 3 Jun – BRITA renews partnership with LTA to extend sustainable hydration. Henrik Biilmann, 55, will become Managing Director on 1 July, bringing CEO experience from Delika Food Group, Friland, and Arla Foods to develop the Viborg-based roastery’s sustainable brand under Löfbergs, which has been in operation since 2002.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

Robusta prices fell to their lowest levels since May 2024 after Brazil’s crop reached 69% completion, as improved supply prospects outweighed remaining quality and demand concerns, according to Safras & Mercado. The one‑off espresso machine blends sustainable timber, LED accents, and modular panels to reflect Tomorrowland’s aesthetic.

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

The Cheesecake Factory rated highest for innovation with a net agreement score of 8 percent, beating out Texas Roadhouse (7 percent) and Chili’s (4 percent). However, confidence does not always equate to effective supply chain management, with nearly half (43 percent) reporting that they struggle to maintain supply chain visibility.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

The “new era” of a US $4/lb C price is quickly fading, but the dramatic spikes and drops in the market highlight the urgent need for structural reforms that ensure fair compensation and sustainable practices. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 3 Jul – ICO says global coffee supply could improve in the next three years.

Pricing

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Executive teams focused on supply chain strategy, pricing discipline, and consumer segmentation to weather the turbulence. Domestic supply chain, menu consistency, steady pricing Texas Roadhouse +3.5% Menu innovation, labor retention Wingstop +0.5% Traffic growth, selective pricing Yum! Strong Taco Bell U.S.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2025

Second quarter revenue, profit, and outlet growth all surged in 2025 following significant investments in new roasteries, a central supply hub in Yunnan, and trade agreements with Brazil. million, securing local infrastructure and supply chain expertise to expand beyond its two existing outlets in the region.

Workshop

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 11, 2025

Ultimately, EUDR requires more due diligence across the supply chain, and consumers will bear the cost. lb and Vietnamese robusta dropping 16% to $1,485/tonne amid easing frost concerns and increased supply. Trump’s duty on Brazilian goods from August  risks US coffee supply, as Brazil provides about one‑third of US consumption.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 17, 2025

Financial management in hospitality is key to sustainable growth and stability, involving roles like budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. In essence, financial management is key to ensuring a company’s sustainable growth and stability.

Hospitality

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.” Houdek had been with the chain since 2019. Sign Up Thanks for signing up!

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

Jeni’s is also a Certified B Corporation with a strong sustainability mission. She provides in-depth coverage of chefs, trends and menu innovation. Her unique flavors of ice cream are also sold by the pint in grocer’s freezer cases, so she is not exactly a neophyte on the retail product side. Sign up here.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. For instance, AI can help drive the following benefits: Improving transparency throughout the supply chain.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Here are 10 tips for promoting sustainability in the food industry. Permaculture is a science based on the principles of ecological design and sustainability within natural ecosystems.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. Creating a limited time offer that utilizes ingredients that are already in the kitchen to maximize sales without adding other ingredients to your supply.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The multi-unit chain prides itself as a mission-focused dining venue with relaxed, eco-friendly dining spaces, making sustainable choices for fresh, locally grown food, and operating a culinary internship program for young adults coming out of foster care.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Consumers want to support organizations that are ethical, sustainable, responsible, humane, trustworthy, etc. Meet consumer demand.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Prioritize sustainability.

Food Safety