Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 22, 2025

As sustained high coffee prices continue to pressure profit margins and consumer behaviour evolves rapidly, roasters face an unprecedented challenge: how to maintain growth and profitability while adapting to a market that demands more options, convenience, and value. Sustained high coffee prices signal a new era for coffee.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. Italy dominates as the dream food destination (55 percent want to travel for pasta). Increasing Competition and Market Saturation The U.S.

Fast Casual

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.

Back of House

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

To celebrate the release of The Phoenician Scheme , the Berlin roaster partnered with Anderson, Focus Features, and Sunst Studio to create a coffee travel set featured in the film. Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict.

2025

EATER

MAY 21, 2025

This approach persisted long after African nations won their independence in the 20th century, upheld by assumptions among safari operators that luxury travelers expected Western food and imported ingredients instead of local flavors. Africas rich culinary traditions were largely excluded. Today, some safari menus tell a different story.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward. – Iliana de la Vega, Chef and Owner of El Naranjo Nothing about operating and sustaining a profitable restaurant during COVID was easy. Making food travel well for delivery.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Acquisition sources have shifted dramatically–mobile-first platforms like Jobget now proactively meet jobseekers where they are at the right time with the right opportunity, replacing the passive job board model.

Mobile Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Travel Services: Tour operators, travel agencies, and cruise lines. This strategic shift not only streamlines day-to-day financial management but also provides the accurate, real-time data crucial for informed decision-making, improved cash flow, and ultimately, sustained profitability.

Hospitality

EATER

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ethical sourcing will also be considered. Candidate has set high standards; demonstrates creativity and consistency in excellence, innovation, hospitality; is making efforts to create a sustainable work culture; and has served as an exceptional example or mentor for other beverage professionals.

2025

EATER

MAY 16, 2025

In the face of these concerns, the Iocovozzis focus on the fact that restaurants can be sources of joy for their community, and strive to bring that joy to patrons. Our local neighbors have been amazing at coming out and supporting their favorite restaurants, but they cant sustain everyone.

Tourism

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

explores sale options after sustained losses. Christine Barone pledges to keep signature coffee recipes unchanged while expanding drive-thru capacity, boosting mobile ordering and loyalty features, and investing in sustainable coffee sourcing and barista training to maintain consistency as the chain scales.

Pricing

EATER

MARCH 10, 2025

And patrani machhi, the Parsi fish dish wrapped in banana leaf and steamed with coconut chutney and coriander, which traveled alongside this ethno-religious groups migration to India from Persia. She pairs her own experiences traveling in each country with important historical context explaining their various internal conflicts.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 24, 2025

Accounting for restaurants and bars requires expertise in handling diverse income sources and expenses. This includes hotels, resorts, and travel businesses, in addition to restaurants. Looking to streamline your finances and grow your restaurant sustainably? Their expertise is honed on the complexities of food service finances.

Book

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

business traveler vs. leisure guest). Economic Indicators: Broader economic health can influence travel behavior. Leisure Travelers: Often price-sensitive, seeking deals, packages, and amenities. Corporate Travelers: Value convenience, loyalty programs, reliable Wi-Fi, and often have less price sensitivity.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Pain points include: Food Cost Inflation : More than a quarter (26 percent) said that food costs have been their biggest source of financial strain this year. Reframing Restaurant Loyalty : With profit margins still slim, discount-based loyalty programs are no longer a sustainable option for operators.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Daily travel numbers are nearly back to what they were in 2019, according to the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA). Now is the time to also consider sustainability and how to minimize the environmental impact of commercial restrooms. Best Practices for Sustainable Restrooms. Act Now to Make a Positive Change.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

2024

The Rail

JULY 26, 2024

The food and beverage sector is one of the most significant sources of carbon emissions. According to a recent report, 49% of consumers consider sustainability factors when making food and beverage purchases. Though sustainable sourcing is important, it is not something that is easily achieved.

Sourcing

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Prepare now for future food disruptions by proactively developing backup plans, such as finding alternative food sources. Supporting nearby farmers boosts your local economy and means you’ll get fresher products that haven’t had to travel far distances to get to your restaurant. Use tech tools to manage your supply chain.

Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. While diners are paying more, chefs are making less.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Avoiding such a calamity will always be a top priority among restaurant managers, not only by optimizing sanitation and safe handling practices in-house, but also through rigorous sourcing and supply chain management. Traceability Is Essential. on FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL) under FSMA Section 204(b).

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. Many restaurants have partnered with local producers to sell specialty and unique items as a part of their storefront.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Consumers are also becoming more conscientious about sustainability, which is primed to disrupt the restaurant business.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

'Travel Safe' Tools. Tripadvisor® launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information to feel more confident with their future travel choices across town and around the world. How Travel Safe helps travelers and business owners.

Guest Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. Encouragingly, 68 percent of these expectant travelers say they are likely to stay in a hotel in 2020. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays. ” Eventually, confidence will be achieved when the industry experiences a trend that implies sustainability.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It’s impacted almost every part of our lives, from how we work and shop to how we travel and entertain ourselves. Once the government’s ‘ one-way road to freedom ’ was announced earlier in the year, UK travel companies cited a huge surge in enquiries from people keen to holiday on home ground this summer.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Emphasis on Group Sales : While household wallets may be tightening, corporate travel budgets are relaxing as employers push for a return to offices and face to face interactions. " – Alex May, Associate Director of the Travel, Hospitality, & Food Services Strategy at Movable Ink.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Local is the New Sustainable. People will also prefer locally sourced foods that represent the area of the restaurant. Kimpton predicts wines from new regions will emerge from places travelers dreamed of going in 2020 including Moldova, Croatia, Hungary, Morocco, Lebanon, South Africa and even Mexico.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. 45 percent rate clear labelling about source of food and ingredients as vital, with a slightly higher percentage of men versus women (48 percent and 42 percent, respectively). or planning with a sustainable mindset,” said Kim Forrest, Senior Editor, WeddingWire.

2022

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Employees must report any symptoms and recent travel to their managers before a shift. If an employee is at risk of COVID-19—either by experiencing symptoms or having recently traveled internationally—employers must instruct the employee to stay home. In our blog on ways to pivot your business model , we suggest: Offering meal kits ??

BOH

EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although he acknowledges that “the word ‘catering’ is attached to, like, a chef with a dish on Sterno,” Herrera says that the dinners have provided a valuable source of income. I think more and more chefs are shifting into [private work], because working in a restaurant is — I don’t think it’s sustainable long-term,” Herrera says.

Catering

EATER

APRIL 16, 2024

As a family-owned company, we have to ensure the long-term sustainability of our business. If we do not ensure that our producers have a high and sustainable income, we will not have producers in the years to come.” “Our goal is to put most of the money in the hands of coffee farmers,” says Pedro Miguel Echavarría, Nicolás’s brother.

Social Media

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . 7 Ways To Set Up A Sustainable Food Truck.

Food Truck