Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. The poll collected insights from 175 restaurant operators and financial professionals to uncover their expectations for 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. The law changed on April 1. In April and May, California visits were around 2.5

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2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 294

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Pro Move Leasing gear?

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. However, attracting high-quality restaurant employees goes beyond just filling open positions. Some restaurant staff may prefer fewer hours to accommodate school or family, while others might be looking for full-time work with a steady income.

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2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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Food Safety Social Media Food Supply Allergens 472

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. If restaurants in your area sell at a multiple of 2.5

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JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

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Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028. Understanding the current state of cyber risk can help restaurants simplify their security strategies and focus their resources most effectively. Restaurant technologies are prime targets for cybercriminals.

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Email Marketing Small Business Point of Sale Franchise 512

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

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7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area. These regulations vary from city to city.

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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. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities.

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2023 2022 Consumer Goods Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2024

However, data breaches can happen to restaurant chains and small eateries alike. Restaurants can reduce the risk of cyber attacks by taking these proactive measures: Make sure your restaurant is Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified. Let’s protect ourselves in 2024 and give attackers something else to do this year.

Small Business 251

Small Business Loyalty Program Insurance Restaurant Law 251

Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

Sling, for example, offers tools that are perfect for restaurants , retail , healthcare , call centers , education , and nonprofits. See Here For Last Updated Dates: Link The post Top 10 Field Service Management Software for 2024 appeared first on Sling. Find the level of complexity that works best for your team.

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2024 Management Management Customer Service 78

SpotOn

MARCH 27, 2024

In January 2024, the New York City Council voted and passed the Skip the Stuff bill. This new law mandates that food service establishments can't offer guests complimentary plastic utensils and related items. These changes can potentially harm restaurant operations in the long run if they aren't implemented correctly.

Restaurant Law 52

Restaurant Law Waste Online Ordering 2024 52

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Pro Move Leasing gear?

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 78

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Pro Move Leasing gear?

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 78

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 3, 2023

In partnership with Tim Hortons’ parent company Restaurant Brands International, Marubeni Growth Capital Asia will open the first locations later this year. New York judge rules Starbucks guilty of repeatedly violating labour laws in response to unionisation efforts. Sucden says women own or operate 60% of its farms. Judge Michael A.

2023 126

2023 Certification 2022 Events 126

SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

Restaurants and other small businesses operate on slim margins. Repairing equipment, credit card fees, hiring and training staff are all necessary expenses, but they're costly. Restaurants, with the gratuity system and fluctuating cost of goods, often rely on service fees or sometimes surcharge fees to stay in business.

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Small Business Restaurant Law Customer Service Pricing 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ."

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 471

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This year’s 102nd year of honoring Fire Prevention Week is held from October 6-12 with the theme: Fire Prevention Week 2024 – Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! These fires are often due to failed, aging equipment; improper installation and maintenance; poor cleaning practices; and inattentive or careless use.

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2024 Kitchen Safety Insurance Equipment 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features an economic report from Yelp, super Super Bowl stats, delivery trends, megatrends, best cities for BBQ and top venues. Restaurant, food, and nightlife businesses were collectively down by 1.3 Fast-food restaurants also took a hit, down 1.5

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2020 Loyalty Program 2019 Point of Sale 480

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you run a restaurant in Colorado without clearly understanding the labor laws governing how you do business, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Food Safety Employee Relations Article 221

EATER

MARCH 24, 2023

If the merger is completed in 2024 as its executives expect, Kroger-Albertsons would be the second-largest grocery retail chain in the country , right behind Walmart. She says requests for new equipment have been denied, and workers have been pressured to watch their spending.

Restaurant Law 326

Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House Consumer Goods 326

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. 2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023.

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Influencer Pricing 2024 Social Media 251

EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In order to actually happen, though, the merger needs approval from federal officials, who will determine whether or not such a merger is a violation of the country’s antitrust laws. On February 26, 2024, the FTC filed a lawsuit alleging that the deal would significantly impact competition in the grocery market.

Restaurant Law 288

Restaurant Law Consumer Goods Back of House 2023 288

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs. Supporting Independents.

Mobile Ordering 367

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Truck 367

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5

Pricing 251

Pricing Technology 2025 Point of Sale 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Plant-based Menu Items.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 345

EATER

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Photo-illustration by Lille Allen As climate change drives temperatures up, restaurant staff face uncomfortable, even unsafe, conditions without heat regulations to keep them from harm. Now, some workers are taking matters into their own hands. This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats.

Kitchen Safety 362

Kitchen Safety Front of House Employee Relations Food Safety 362

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. Same-Store Sales Fall.

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2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 333

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Yelp's Top Places to Eat in the U.S., Restaurants Grow Compared to January, but Headwinds Persist Fiserv published the Fiserv Small Business Index for February 2025, with the seasonally adjusted Index holding steady at 147, unchanged from January.

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2025 Delivery 2024 Point of Sale 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. The annual report surveys 600 independent full-service restaurant (FSR) owners and operators from across the U.S.,

2025 221

2025 Loyalty Program 2024 Back of House 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences. As of 2024, over half of U.S. Data, Data, Data.

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2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. I think 2025 will be the year restaurants focus on turning insight to action through integrations.

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2025 Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 419