Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In 2024, food prices have been high and consumer spending has been stretched thin, making it even more difficult for restaurants to attract new customers. Restaurants succeed or fail based on loyalty, which is a direct result of customer experience.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2025

Prices for green coffee have surged, operational expenses continue to climb, and economic pressures show no sign of easing. At the same time, coffee consumers are growing more price-sensitive. Meanwhile, others are considering passing some of the burden onto consumers through higher coffee shop prices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While there was a brief dip in consumer awareness of menu price increases in late 2024, the spring of 2025 has seen a moderate rise, affecting dining habits and consumer perceptions of value. “With rising prices tied to eggs and imported goods, restaurants will need to think creatively about their menus,” Fink said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 13, 2025

However, following a record high for global coffee prices in February 2025, what was once viewed primarily as a “social project” rapidly became an essential, smart business strategy. These combined pressures are forcing a reconsideration of sourcing strategies across the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

Misconception 3: All Cooking Oils Have the Same Environmental Impact Why It’s Made : There’s a lack of knowledge about the sourcing, processing, and ecological footprints of different oils, leading to a generalized view. Generally the thought is, oil is oil.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

High coffee prices are becoming a lasting reality for the industry. 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. For coffee shops, in particular, margins are tighter than ever.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. Customers who are attracted to sustainable eating “come find us because of our sourcing,” he adds, but “there’s only so many places we can communicate that.”

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

. | Adam Friedlander/Eater NY Eric Huang of NYCs Pecking House talks grassroots growth A version of this post originally appeared on April 30, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. We literally just raised prices by $1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

This is where a buying group brings that advantage, helping source at the best price, quality, and then creating sourcing redundancy when mother nature gets in the way of supply with fresh agricultural products. However, the caveat with size is that it is often accompanied by overhead.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission. The price they pay is a lack of balance in their lives, relentless stress, and always concerns about when their star will lose its shine. Its an incredibly difficult life, one that only a few have been able to master.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2025

We also work very hard overall to source items in advance and look at buying products that may be affected in bulk. Our supply chain leader does a phenomenal job reviewing pricing trends daily and weekly, spotting curveballs, and making proactive decisions to protect our margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Many of the restaurant brands on the list, like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Cava, are thriving by offering high-quality, and on-trend food at accessible prices. Why is breakfast booming, and will you anticipate that being affected by egg prices? While value has always mattered, it’s now a dominant factor in brand growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

High menu prices have been an issue in the industry in recent years due to inflation, resulting in a decline in traffic as diners wish to spend less. In 2025, operators can offer elevated foodservice experiences at more affordable prices through emphasizing value in LTOs to drive sales.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 1, 2025

Around the world, headlines are warning consumers that a sharp increase in coffee shop prices is a real possibility. These figures have sparked debate across social media and news commentary, often framed as a direct result of coffee becoming more expensive to source. I spoke to Samantha Scoles at BRITA UK to learn more.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Bar profit margin and pour cost Some high-performing bars can reach higher margins by optimizing their costs and pricing strategies. Keep in mind that certain drinks can be priced higher due to their popularity or unique ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Thrifty Habits and Willingness to Splurge While price-consciousness is on the rise, with 74 percent of consumers opting for less expensive options, the willingness to splurge is far from gone. This fusion of technology and emotional intelligence ensures customers feel valued rather than just targeted.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Segments like the College and University sector are attempting to plan budget for FY 2026 and are not able to get reliable pricing from their partners across the supply-chain. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Coffee prices have soared over the past few years, pushing roasters, independent cafés, and specialty coffee retailers into challenging territory. For roasters and coffee shop owners alike, raising prices is no longer a choice but a necessity. Why are coffee prices staying so high?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

The more you understand your customers, the better you can fine-tune your marketing and pricing strategies. You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. Lets break down the key benefits of leveraging your restaurants customer data.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding your target market is the foundation of making smart decisions for your menu, pricing, and overall guest experience. Meanwhile, a fine-dining steakhouse targeting business professionals will prioritize a refined menu, premium pricing, and marketing efforts that focus on corporate events and high-end experiences.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rifrullo’s rustic-modern décor, mismatched dishware, and chalkboard sign welcoming guests to “be yourself, make friends, find harmony, and relax,” are as inviting as its prices, which top out at $16 for the salmon burger. Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 26, 2025

Putting aside the challenge of bird flu and the work and demands surrounding the care of animals, cost of feed, and process of harvesting and preparing eggs for market even at todays price this works out to around $.50 A dollar for a great source of protein on a plate is still a pretty good deal. 50 per egg.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

Knowing the true cost per serving means you’re not guessing where to set menu prices. When done correctly, dish costing helps you control food costs, reduce food waste, and price items in a way that supports your restaurant’s financial health without alienating guests. Every smart pricing move starts here.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

Green coffee prices have remained high and volatile , and so has the cost of everything else, including packaging, transport, energy, and labour. Green coffee prices have more than doubled over the last year. In 2024, arabica futures increased 70% to their highest levels since 1977, while robusta prices reached all-time highs.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

As a result of their rising popularity, the price of these oceanic creatures has also risen. At places like the Lonely Oyster in Los Angeles, you could pay as much as $6 for a sustainably sourced Blue Pool oyster pulled from the waters of Hama Hama, Washington. If prices started to soar, we would have to revisit that promotion.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

30 – Hog Heaven BBQ Source: Hog Heaven BBQ Hog Heaven BBQ in Laurel is a local go-to for classic Southern-style barbecue, served from a small spot on Ellisville Boulevard. The setting is no-frills but welcoming, with quick service and fair prices. Customers appreciate the steady quality, fair pricing, and relaxed atmosphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

First, You need toensure you’re maintaining brand consistency across multiple locations, and that involves streamlining logistics, sourcing, and staff training to keep quality high across your chain. Data can also help optimize your menu and pricing model. The scaling process requires a different approach.

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Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program 251

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Especially with buyers juggling 300+ ingredients each week, it can be difficult to stay on top of deals and prices. With the slim margins, there is tremendous pressure to pour through each of your supplier’s catalogues in an attempt to alter your menu items to make sure you don’t order when prices are high.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 7, 2025

The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate more of their financial resources towards areas that need them most. Green coffee prices reached historic highs in February 2025, prompting business owners to explore alternative funding options.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

30 – Blackburn’s BBQ Source: Blackburn’s BBQ Blackburn’s BBQ in Eagle Lake has become a local favorite since opening in 2017, first as a food truck before moving into a full restaurant. Guests often mention the solid portions, fair prices, and fresh sides that round out the meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2025

Identify essential SKUs that are susceptible to supplier performance issues: Late deliveries and price volatility must be closely monitored to reduce vulnerabilities. Resilience is about more than just sourcing strategies. Medical supplies illustrate this well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2025

Besides, sourcing locally minimizes the environmental impact associated with long-distance transportation, such as carbon emissions from trucks or planes. Digital Menus for Real-Time Updates Digital and QR-code menus allow for instant updates, making it easy to test pricing, add specials, or respond to inventory changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This overall increase in demand could lead to rising energy prices for consumers and businesses. Fuel costs: The price of electricity is influenced by the cost of the fuels used to generate that electricity, and as demand for these fuels also increases, prices are likely to climb.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2025

30 – The Bone BBQ Source: The Bone BBQ The Bone BBQ is a locally owned barbecue spot with locations in Gainesville and Old Town Manassas, Virginia. 29 – Mission BBQ Source: Mission BBQ Mission BBQ is one of the most recognizable barbecue chains in Virginia, with over 15 locations across the state.

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