Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2025

According to the latest 7shifts 2025 Restaurant Labor and Cost Profitability Report , labor costs reaching up to 30 percent of revenue and food inflation ranked as the top concern by 52 percent of restaurant operators in 2025, therefore finding ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality has never been more critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Paid trainings, opportunities for advancement and new equipment are all ways to help employees feel valued. Plus, self-scheduling has been shown to reduce no-shows and increase productivity. Giving employees early access to their wages helps relieve stress and the outcome is happier, more productive workers. Recognition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AI is also boosting staff productivity. From property management systems to advanced reporting tools, these integrations help create a cohesive operational environment that reduces errors and saves time. Our hospitality solutions can automate routine tasks, allowing hotel staff to focus on high-value guest interactions.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Connected sensors and devices allow real-time tracking and monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain. IoT devices provide real-time data on critical factors, including equipment performance, energy consumption, and production processes. Leveraging real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. Did you know that U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Future Market Insights reports that overall Plant Based Burgers sales revenue will surpass US$ 2.7 Apart from growing vegetarian and vegan population, ordinary people who eat meat are also paying attention to the relationship between animal products and their health and the health of the planet. percent in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Future of Commerce Square released its fourth annual Future of Commerce report , with comprehensive analysis on how business owners and consumers are considering the evolution of the restaurants, retail, and beauty industries. Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. Yelp announced its 11th annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For example, certain products that sell more slowly can be replenished on a less-frequent basis, preventing you from over-spending. If, for example, your managers don’t provide complete stock reports at the end of their shifts, they leave a confusing mess for the next shift to untangle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. What lessons can be learned from the recent Chipotle portion size controversy?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

– Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp AI is revolutionizing the industry, but we’ve only scratched the surface. Leveraging AI tools to increase efficiency and productivity while automating simple processes was a major boon to the industry. And by the time Q4 is reported in January 2024, it will likely be down.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

With 70 percent of restaurant operators reporting labor and staffing issues and not being able to keep up with demand, how can restaurants boost employee satisfaction and retention? Offer Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities. As of early 2022, there were still 11.5 There’s good news!

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Small Business Social Media Hiring Leadership 546

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Consumers report that 24.4% New hires need to be onboarded on multiple systems, and experienced staff members must continuously switch between apps, which affects productivity and increases stress levels. Consider factors such as ease of use, customer support, pricing, and additional features like reporting and menu management.

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Delivery Online Ordering Customer Service POS 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

PYMNTS reports that about 55 percent of restaurants have adopted curbside pickup, and 50 percent provide mobile order-ahead options. Advanced QR Code at-table two-way ordering solutions represent a sophisticated and more efficient approach for restaurants to operate. Integrated marketing tools foster stronger customer loyalty.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. Creating a Safety Culture in the Workplace Safety training is a foundational component of creating a strong safety culture in restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

The report revealed that while 83 percent review the menu ahead of time (of those, half, made their decision before arrival), Americans still spend an average of nine minutes perusing menus at restaurants. Online Ordering Trends DoorDash released its fourth annual 2024 Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurants not only face a labor shortage , but employee wages have been rising , and worker productivity across industries has plunged to a historical depth. These concerns are controllable and can be addressed, improved, and maintained by fantastic restaurant managers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

A Forbes report detailing an interview with industry expert Jason Clampet highlighted the growing move toward spaces designed for Instagram users. On top of that, retail sales of plant-based foods that directly replace animal products grew by 17% from August 2017 through August 2018. It could also include using minimalist concepts.

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Fast Casual Equipment Small Business Mobile Ordering 395

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. Similar to Grubhub's 2019 Year in Food Report , diners are continuing to eat vegan and vegetarian dishes.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Food Supply 488

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

Chain restaurants with boxed ingredients for quick preparation, like Subway, are some of the most likely establishments to invest in robot chefs and servers for an all-on-one fast-food production line. Technological advances make a return to the days of the automat not just a possibility, but a likelihood.

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Mobile Ordering Food Order Employee Relations Customer Service 537

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

Operators have also been pressured to spend on safety products from masks, sanitizing supplies, Plexiglass dividers and various touchless systems to protect their staff and customers. Being transparent about your situation can help vendors prepare in advance and offer solutions they think will benefit both sides.

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Pricing Menu Food Supply Food Safety 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

Cross-training restaurant employees can also be beneficial for their career advancement. This is a great way to keep your staff productive and prepare them for career changes in your restaurant. Check your sales reports from your point of sale (POS) to see when your restaurant is at its busiest. Schedule in advance.

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Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Burger King’s third quarter earnings report revealed that the Impossible Whopper had driven 5 percent of comparable sales growth in the U.S.,

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 460

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

But 7shifts helped Andolini’s managers schedule 300+ employees with greater accuracy, better data reporting, and consistent labor productivity. Most importantly, 7shifts helped Andolini’s schedule with empathy, posting schedules 14 days in advance and improving their employee engagement and retention.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The National Restaurant Association , in partnership with American Express and Nestlé Professional, released its 10-year outlook report on the projected state of the restaurant industry in 2030. Operators will automate more routine back-of-house tasks to enhance productivity and efficiency. "Deconstructing

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

This includes tolls with payroll management features, sales and expense tracking, budget forecasting, and report generation, to name a few. Not only that, thanks to new advancements in technology, you can also closely forecast your sales in the coming months based on your historical and current data.

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Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. The first brand, The Burger Den, offered some of the company's favorite products and some signature items.

Online Ordering 491

Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

They weigh on workers day in and day out, topping the list of workplace distractions that hamper productivity. Dining establishments that offer in-demand pay report an 86% increase in job performance. Restaurants using 7shifts report saving up to eight hours per week in tip-related admin time. Drive higher retention rates.

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Cash Management Employee Relations Hospitality Innovation 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

According to the latest Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, there were more new businesses openings than at any other period over the last 12 months and business reopenings are at the highest level since the second quarter of 2020. More concepts will move to prep in advance and assemble rather than full service.

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Fast Casual Hiring Online Ordering Front of House 553

SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

Recent product innovations enhance operational efficiency and guest engagement for restaurant operators.   Driving Innovation: New Product Launches and Enhancements SpotOn continues to bring new updates to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive restaurant profitability.

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2025 Innovation Fine Dining Equipment 110

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Start by analyzing these Top 7 POS Sales Reports to know where your restaurant is headed. These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction. Sales Exceptions Reports : Spot voids, refunds, and discounts to minimize losses and detect irregularities.

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POS Point of Sale Inventory Cash Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today's data-centric era, it is imperative that restaurant operators invest in a state-of-the-art POS system that offers customizable reports on crucial KPIs such as sales trends, labor expenses and guest feedback. Here's how restaurateurs can maximize the benefits of their POS data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

A link to the full report can be found here. retail container ports than previously believed as factory shutdowns and travel restrictions in China continue to affect production, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. million TEU, down 3.5

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 307

SpotOn

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With AI and other advancements demanding more evaluation than ever, operators are now tasked with cutting through the noise to find the technology solutions and, more importantly, partners that will work for their specific needs. 2025 will be the year restaurants redefine how they engage with technology.

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2025 Point of Sale Technology 2024 98

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A 10-year study of quick service restaurants (QSRs) conducted by Aaron Allen & Associates, Global Restaurant Consultants, reported: Chains that have seen the highest growth have a couple of things in common – they have simple menus and are equipped with tech to optimize operations. Revamping the Product Mix.

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Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Service Loyalty Program 292