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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities. This attack, however, is not out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, this makes them a frequent target of cyberattacks.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising restaurant prices and increased cost-of-living expenses are significantly altering dining out habits in both the US and UK, according to a new survey from Attest. Reduced Disposable Income : Consumers have less money for dining out, leading to fewer overall visits. This means diners are more price-conscious than ever.

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New Year, New Deals: How Smart Operators Keep More Profit

Modern Restaurant Management

Every year, culinary schools turn out tens of thousands of talented chefs who can create masterpieces on a plate, but many of them get blindsided by the financial realities of running a restaurant. Well, today we are going to explore some strategies to take some of that money out of your vendors pockets and put it in your pocket.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

If you are serious about a kitchen career and have the focus to map out the best path, then listen up. There is an appeal there pointing to the frenzy, intensity, preciseness, and organized chaos of chefs and restaurants vying for public attention. There will likely be a person or small crew focused on stocks, soups, and sauces.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

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Restaurants less so How the owner of Krystal and Logan's Roadhouse makes it work Financing Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals Same-store sales rose 6.9% Photo: Shutterstock Delivery and a take-home meal deal drove a lot more customers to Olive Garden this spring.

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Restaurant Owners: If You Spend More Than an Hour on Payroll, Read This

Modern Restaurant Management

With tight budgets and slim margins, many owners try to cut costs by managing tasks like payroll, tip outs, and compliance themselves—often using manual methods or a patchwork of tools. Crafted vs. Cobbled Oftentimes owners will piece together point solutions to manage a variety of tasks. So, how do you get there?