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Expanding the Definition of Value

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising labor and food costs, along with the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain employees, remain among the top concerns for both fullservice and limited-service operators. "The In 2025, the meaning of "value" to the dining consumer will extend beyond price to include a mix of experience, hospitality and affordability.

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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Recruiting and Retention Remain a Struggle In the research report, 65 percent of respondents described the current labor market as “tight” or “very tight.” Thirty percent of respondents named recruiting their top challenge, while 27 percent said retention was.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

. – Sophia Goldberg, Founder and CEO, Ansa The big lesson I learned is that I've had to continue to adapt my pricing, because people are still watching their spending. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity

7 Shifts

Staff productivity plays the largest role in restaurant revenue, which is why it’s so important to invest in your recruiting and hiring strategies, finding like-minded individuals to move your restaurant forward while minimizing time waste. Luckily for restaurant managers, several tech solutions exist to cure this headache.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF COOKS & CHEFS

Culinary Cues

The full package of compensation and support will be the price of admission and the key to attracting and retaining the next generation. The industry must prepare for the changes that will come if the expectation is employing the very best people who are a restaurants most important asset.

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WILL THE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE BECOME IMPERSONAL

Culinary Cues

Chefs and restaurateurs invested in recruiting students at regional culinary colleges for internship and permanent positions after graduation, but those schools are struggling to find students to enroll whats going on?

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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

From local shortages to changing transportation prices, ingredient procurement presents further logistical challenges in 2025. While surprising visitors with strong flavors and beautiful displays, smart menu architecture combines adaptable ingredients, seasonal availability, and margin-oriented pricing.

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