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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kaushik Subramanian, Chief Revenue Officer at ezCater, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that the report allows restaurants to predict seasonal trends and prepare their offerings as workplaces nationwide put on their holiday celebrations.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2025

. “Every guest touchpoint–whether it’s a dine-in experience, an online order, or even a response to a review – can influence future business,” Mike Eng, Senior Director of Vertical Expansion at Klaviyo, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Following up with Attest, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine secured further insights from Sam Killip, VP of Customer Success. The survey of 1,000 working-age consumers also explores the specific tactics consumers are using to reduce the cost of dining out, providing insights for restaurants as they adapt their strategies.

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

Vice President of Brand Strategy for Sunny Street Cafe, tells Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr.,

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Kindness Is on the Menu in Cleveland

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

. "I am on the executive board with the Ohio restaurant and Hospitality alliance and in that capacity I was fortunate enough to meet Stuart about creating a program for our industry," Torres explained to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "I

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Understanding Gen Z Eating Habits: Authenticity and Tech-Savvy Preferences

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2025

Michael Parlapiano, Managing Director of The Culinary Edge, shares with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine how restaurants and food brands can adapt to these generations’ evolving preferences. Gen Z is redefining dining, seeing your restaurant as an extension of their identity.

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Moving Beyond Hourly Wages Toward Supporting Employees as Whole Individuals

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. "Our compensation data indicates a shift towards more comprehensive benefits and total compensation packages, moving beyond traditional hourly wages and annual salaries," Alice Cheng, CEO and founder of Culinary Agents, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "This

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While overall interest in AI-driven restaurant features remains low, loyalty is increasingly influenced by personalized promotions, according to the Summer 2025 Consumer Trends Report from Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Zabaneh to elaborate on best practices restaurant operators should put in place now. What can restaurant operators do to bring in new guests and keep them coming back for more?

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How Will GLP-1s Change Restaurant Menus?

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2025

There is an opportunity for restaurant operators who want to embrace the GLP-1 movement by focusing on portion sizes and crafting "GLP-1-friendly”menu items, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor, Circana, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "By

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The Importance of Being Present

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2025

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for a a deeper dive into Ashcraft’s franchising journey, learning why she feels it’s important to be present in her shop every day. .” Exceeding expectations, the location generated more than $1 million in just seven months.

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‘Broad, One-Size-Fits-All Messaging Has Been Replaced by Tailored Campaigns that Resonate with Specific Audiences’

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

” To discuss the firm's growth, the evolution of food marketing and its future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Alan A. Casucci, Founder & CEO at Thought For Food & Son In what ways has food marketing changed since Thought for Food & Son was founded?

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurant Guests Expect Seamless Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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Beer, Burnout, and Building a Business

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Entrrepreneur, author and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine contributor John Felico disccuses all things operational in this wide-ranging conversation with Josh Goodman on the PourMyBee r podcast.

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Value-Driven Messaging Fuels Increased Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

"Also, leveraging demographic data to augment loyalty programs and special offers was a critical factor in successful campaigns." " Among the highlights: The report found QSRs using demographic data in their loyalty programs were nearly twice as likely to continue running targeted promotions and LTOs, compared to those that did not.

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The Value Shift Across the Globe

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Delivery Fraud: Fighting Scams to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

What are some common fraud activities you are seeing that affect restaurants?

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AI-Powered Fraud: How Image Generation Threatens Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

To help you understand this emerging threat and learn how operators can protect their bottom line, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine consulted Doriel Abrahams, Principal Technologist at Forter, a leader in e-commerce trust and fraud prevention. His insights are crucial for navigating this new wave of AI-powered scams.

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To gain insights on what operators can do to prevent outbreaks, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine turned to Christine Schindler, CEO and Co-Founder of PathSpot, a digital health and safety system designed to effectively eliminates the spread of foodborne illness throughout the entire food cycle.

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Being Proactive to Protect Your Restaurant and Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

To gain a legal perspectve on the potential significance of these tariffs, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Brad Berkman , attorney in the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder. Additionally, most U.S. wine exports go to countries with low or zero import duties.

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Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

To learn more about how restaurant operators can best set themselves up for the upcoming summer season, Modern Restaurant Management IMRM) magazine reached out Kevin Bryla, Chief Marketing Officer, SpotOn. Discover how handheld POS devices and QR code ordering are transforming outdoor spaces into efficient revenue engines.

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‘Tis the Season for Pop-Up Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Lotus founder Francois Safieddine shares tips on creating festive holiday experiences for guests with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. What is the process of organizing pop-ups that fit the brand?

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GLP-1 Users Turn to QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2025

. "Our survey shows that GLP-1 users are not pulling back from restaurant dining—in fact, they’re increasing their visits across all segments, particularly quick-service restaurants (QSRs)," Jana Zschieschang, Chief Brand Officer for Revene Management Solutions, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "However,

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations Newsletter Search Restaurant Business Search Login Subscribe Newsletter Login Subscribe Topics Consumer Trends Food Beverage Emerging Brands Operations Technology Marketing Workforce Leadership Financing Data Top 500 Chains (..)

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Are You Invisible? Restaurant Marketing Faces a Multi-Platform Reckoning

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

magazine reached out to the team at SOCi to understand what operators should take away from the results. . “This shift is already happening. Unless marketers change their strategies now, they’ll continue to lose not only search demand but visibility as well.” ” Modern Restaurant Management (MRM).

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Aperitif for Change: Dry January’s Lingering Influence

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2025

For a deeper dive into what restaurant operators need to know about this trend,, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Geoff Michener, CEO & Founder, dataplor. In recent years, bars have demonstrated a more stable footprint than liquor stores, which experience a sharper decline as consumers reduce alcohol purchases.

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Design That’s Comfortable Without Being Fussy

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2025

. “‘Experience’ means different things to different groups,” Valerie McCartney, VP of Franchise Development at Broken Yolk Cafe, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Online ordering, whether through our own app or third party providers, continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

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Restaurant Strategy for 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine contributor Izzy Kharasch of Hospitality Works offers his best planning practices for restaurant operators as we approach 2023.

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

" Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Tang to take a deeper dive into technology and the drive-thru experience. How are guest expectations aligned with the current actual drive-thru experience and how can tech help address these differences and problem solve?

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. This includes one-fifth of diners who are overall eating out less.

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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

” Guests are not really avoiding eggs due to bird flu concerns, Ed Powers, Director of Operations at Broken Yolk Cafe, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. During the current outbreak, HPAI has been detected in birds or other species nearly every month since the outbreak began in February 2022.”

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

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?

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Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For a deeper dive into this trend, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with the David Shove-Brown and David Tracz, Partners and Co-Founders of //3877. Is this a recent trend or something that has happened for a long time and is just happening more now with more closures?

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From Crunchy to Creamy: Anti-Texture Trend Is Taking Over Plates

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Can Fast Food Be Healthy?

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2025

Pepper discussed his journey with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. This experience ignited a fire in him, leading him to leave a successful career in nonprofit and consulting to helm Fast Fresh, parent company of Bee Healthy Cafe and Nature's Table. Under his leadership, the brand has doubled its footprint in just six months.

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‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

” Guests are not really avoiding eggs due to bird flu concerns, Ed Powers, Director of Operations at Broken Yolk Cafe, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. During the current outbreak, HPAI has been detected in birds or other species nearly every month since the outbreak began in February 2022.”

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Promotions and Loyalty Programs Are Key to Coaxing Diners

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Tariffs & Turmoil: How Restaurant Operators Can Navigate Supply Chain Chaos and Rising Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

” “The volatile policy environment and the supply-chain effect is causing the entire food-away-from-home ecosystem to determine the impact on their financials.

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Is Your Restaurant Business Thriving?

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

. “Owners should be examining the table turns and cash receipts of the business daily and comparing them to expectations for that day of the week and time of year,” Johnston told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Sales in the restaurant business or notoriously volatile,” Johnston said.

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Yelp Report: Breakfast’s Booming and Value’s Valuable

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Kadecia Ber, Yelp’s advertising trends expert. These metrics were then weighted.Yelp measures consumer interest by looking at select actions users take in connection with businesses on Yelp, including viewing business pages or posting photos or reviews.

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Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Mike DiBeneditto, CEO of Golden Waffles, to learn about "waffle-omics" and how the breakfast staple can be a strategic menu asset for restaurant operators.

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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Trending Sources

Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Kindness Is on the Menu in Cleveland

Understanding Gen Z Eating Habits: Authenticity and Tech-Savvy Preferences

Moving Beyond Hourly Wages Toward Supporting Employees as Whole Individuals

MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

How Will GLP-1s Change Restaurant Menus?

The Importance of Being Present

‘Broad, One-Size-Fits-All Messaging Has Been Replaced by Tailored Campaigns that Resonate with Specific Audiences’

How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurant Guests Expect Seamless Tech

Beer, Burnout, and Building a Business

Value-Driven Messaging Fuels Increased Traffic

The Value Shift Across the Globe

Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Delivery Fraud: Fighting Scams to Protect Your Restaurant

AI-Powered Fraud: How Image Generation Threatens Restaurants

The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Being Proactive to Protect Your Restaurant and Bar

Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining

‘Tis the Season for Pop-Up Dining

GLP-1 Users Turn to QSRs

Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Are You Invisible? Restaurant Marketing Faces a Multi-Platform Reckoning

Aperitif for Change: Dry January’s Lingering Influence

Design That’s Comfortable Without Being Fussy

Restaurant Strategy for 2023

‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

Finding New Purpose Through Repurposing Space

From Crunchy to Creamy: Anti-Texture Trend Is Taking Over Plates

Can Fast Food Be Healthy?

‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Promotions and Loyalty Programs Are Key to Coaxing Diners

Tariffs & Turmoil: How Restaurant Operators Can Navigate Supply Chain Chaos and Rising Costs

Is Your Restaurant Business Thriving?

Yelp Report: Breakfast’s Booming and Value’s Valuable

Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

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