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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Here’s a look at some of the key findings so you can reflect on 2024 and prepare for maximum growth in 2025. percent in 2024 and added 210,300 jobs, a standout category led the pack. Despite ongoing challenges in 2024, 67 percent of restaurant managers are optimistic about what 2025 holds for the industry.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 was a year of experimentation with AI, with restaurants testing it on customer-facing interactions, like AI drive-thru ordering, with varying degrees of success. 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.

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These Are the 2024 Eater Award Winners

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Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/Eater NY Raise a glass to the year’s best bars, restaurants, pop-ups, and roving trucks across 20 Eater cities What does 2024 taste like? Carnitas Ramirez in Alphabet City received an award from Eater NY for Best Counter-Service Spot.

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The Absolute Worst Food and Dining Trends of 2024

EATER

Lille Allen These are the food phenomena wed like to bid adieu to in the coming year While 2024 saw many great things in the world of food and drinks excellent new restaurants ! An actually good season of Great British Bake Off ! there is much that the Eater staff would like to say goodbye to as we move into 2025.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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 2024. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy. In 2024, we’ll continue to see growth in the payroll segment. Read the first part, here.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Restaurant Tech Forecast: Sunny with Some Disruption Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear these forces will only accelerate in 2025, bringing both challenges and opportunities for operators. Restaurants Will Leave 2025 Stronger Than They Did in 2024 The last few years have tested the restaurant industry like never before.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Equip your business for success in 2024. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

📆 September 18th, 2024 at 9:30 AM PDT, 12:30 PM EDT, 5:30 PM BST Continuously assess market trends, customer behavior, and competitor strategies to make informed pricing decisions that drive business success. Don't miss this brand new webinar! Save your seat today!

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

📆 August 20th, 2024 at 9:30 AM PDT, 12:30 PM EDT, 5:30 PM BST Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to revenue optimization and take your financial leadership to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. restaurant sector forward in 2024. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now?

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing.