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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

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Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Meanwhile, extreme weather events are likely to disrupt transportation routes, damage crops, and lead to shortages of key ingredients, resulting in price spikes that impact menus. Think of it as an adaptable tool.

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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

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It's beginning to look like a festive holiday season at workplaces as office party attendance and budgets are rising, according to ezCater's first-ever Workplace Holiday Party Trends Report , which reveals emerging trends and insights from 1,600+ employees and decision-makers nationwide.

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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

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The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Over the Christmas season, 63 percent of adults plan to eat out so your restaurant needs to be prepared for the increase in demand.

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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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menu, hours, etc.), The most popular reasons businesses are implementing these intelligent virtual hosts is to ensure that restaurants never miss a booking opportunity and proactively manage their online reputation. The most common asks are to make a reservation, ask a Frequently-Asked-Question (e.g., or place an order (for take out).

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Beating the Summer Rush: Three Tips to Get Your Restaurant Ready for the Surge

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The seasonal surge in foot traffic can drive significant business, but without proper preparation and training, teams can quickly become overwhelmed. For restaurants to thrive during busy season, it’s crucial to focus on the below three critical areas.

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Smarter, Faster, More Human: Why AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurants

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AI-powered scheduling can predict peak hours, optimize labor costs, and help managers stay ahead of demand—without guesswork. For example, Taco Bell is using AI-driven labor and inventory management tools to fine-tune staffing and reduce food waste. For independent restaurants, the same AI-driven efficiency applies.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

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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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