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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. Among the key findings affecting restaurants: Price Sensitivity : 86 percent of consumers in both the US and UK feel restaurant prices are higher than last year.

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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

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While these cases may be on the more extreme side, restaurant owners have to be careful not to fall into any traps when it comes to payroll, as even accidental violations could still yield big penalties. Staffing levels have been on the upswing since the dark days of the pandemic, with the number of jobs at bars and restaurants up nearly 0.7

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Restaurant Compliance

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Restaurants must navigate an intricate web of federal and local compliance parameters, from food and workplace safety regulations, to labor laws, to environmental concerns – and when the consequences for violations are so severe, remaining compliant can feel like walking through a minefield.

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A New Initiative Hopes to Make Restaurants More Welcoming for Breastfeeding Parents

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The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents. Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating.

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

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Are You a Manager or Leader? Here’s How to Tell and Why It Matters

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Each requires distinct skills and mindsets that play critical roles in a restaurant’s success. The Role of a Manager Managers are the backbone of any restaurant or organization, with core responsibilities including: Setting Goals : Collaborating with their team to establish clear objectives and actionable steps.

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

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Restaurant brands are seeking out emerging technology to be more efficient and using data analytics to improve the drive-thru experience and this is only the beginning, according to Tim Tang, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Hughes. "In retail and restaurants, everyone is fighting for the same shrinking pool of frontline labor.