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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

percent menu-price inflation rate. With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

ChowNow

Real-Time Data & Analytics : Track sales trends, top-selling menu items, and peak business hours to make informed decisions. Plus, their reliance on high fees forces restaurants to either raise menu prices or accept smaller profits. This system then suggests menu changes that will increase sales while reducing food costs.

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Monthly Restaurant Accounting: Tax and Financial Tips 

Paper Chase Accountancy

This blog offers a comprehensive checklist of monthly restaurant accounting activities, invaluable tax preparation advice, and expert tips to streamline your reporting with the indispensable support of bookkeeping and accounting services. Professional tips for hospitality accounting that directly contribute to sustained business growth.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Tech’s impact on tipping: 56 percent of all respondents would reportedly not tip an AI system, while 22 percent would either tip or at least consider tipping, depending on the service. Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. Perkins American Food Co.

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Inside the World of Hospitality and Leisure Accounting

Paper Chase Accountancy

Here, financial reporting isn’t merely about compliance; it’s the strategic backbone supporting dynamic pricing models, intricate seasonal forecasting, a vast web of vendor relationships, and operations that are inherently labor-heavy. FICA tip credit). Recipe costing: To understand the true cost of each menu item.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

Lavu

However, this cost cutting tip is crucial. Choose Cost-Effective Ingredients to Reduce Menu Costs and Boost Profit You can look for cheaper alternatives to expensive ingredients without compromising taste. One effective way to achieve this is by using cost-effective ingredients in your menu items.

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Hospitality Industry Accounting and Advisory Services: The Path to Sustainable Growth 

Paper Chase Accountancy

Unique Financial Challenges in the Hospitality Sector The financial landscape of the hospitality industry is characterized by several key factors that demand specialized attention: Fluctuating Revenue: Revenue streams are highly susceptible to seasonality, economic shifts, and even local events.