Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 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 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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 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 2024. Just as the transition to renewables and electric vehicles has thrived on collaborative efforts, we foresee more collaboration for the cultivated meat industry in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top "Loyalty innovation is not always true innovation," Lynch added. "It’s Therefore, they enhance their program with “innovation” to them but not necessarily industry innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. The innovations introduced in 2024 set the stage for progress, but 2025 is the time to move from experimentation to optimization. Menu innovation has become a key way to deliver value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

This devastating disease has led to the culling of over 20 million egg-laying hens in the last quarter of 2024 alone. Unlike localized contamination incidents—such as the recall of 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised Eggs due to Salmonella concerns in late 2024—the impact of HPAI is far-reaching.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. So, it’s important to get deals to consumers or find innovative ways to promote them within dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

– Frenchie Audette, VP of Food Service at Divert In 2024, the restaurant industry continued to adjust to changes sparked by 2020. Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

These changes have challenged operators to adapt, but they’ve also reinforced the resilience and innovation that define the hospitality industry. as of December 2024, according to Homebase payroll data. Innovate or die was the new mantra. Wages have risen roughly 13 percent since early 2023, leveling out at $13.62

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2024

As we head into 2024, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve as interest rates hold the key to employment and the consumer spending fueling the small business economy. In all, we expect 2024 to be a better year for business than 2023 as the Federal Reserve executes the soft landing it has been seeking since this tightening cycle began.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Dash from the Past DoorDash unveiled their annual Dash From The Past 2024 Trends Highlights – packed with fun, unique insights from the year! Top Purchases For 2024’s Most Memorable Moments Serving Looks : After weeks of watching the pros at the US Open, consumers felt inspired to hit the courts themselves.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. In 2024, the dining landscape enters a golden age where technology enriches every aspect of the culinary experience. The post Exploring Restaurant Technology Trends in 2024 appeared first on.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2025

To successfully engage this influential consumer group, restaurants can no longer rely solely on brand recognition; they must adopt innovative strategies that align with Gen Z’s preferences. 2024 , restaurants can foster deeper connections and drive repeat visits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments. Although concerns about customer sensitivity influenced pricing decisions, only 9 percent of restaurants did not change prices in 2024, down 19 percent from 2023, indicating a stronger shift towards strategic price increases. Labor costs continue to rise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 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 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Despite 93 percent of QSR operators indicating they raised prices in 2024, nearly two-thirds (64 percent) reported increased traffic across all dayparts, according to TransUnion’s QSR Industry Report: Bridging the Affordability and Profitability Gap.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2025

workers now operating in a hybrid model, restaurants can focus on becoming the go-to destination for office-day meals through targeted promotions, convenient ordering options and other innovations. According to RMS' Q4 2024 Consumer Trends , more than one in three Gen Z consumers report purchasing more convenience store meal s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

In turn, this shift forced the restaurant industry to adapt and innovate at a high speed. At Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), we’ve prioritized staying ahead of the curve with tech innovation and putting a major focus on creating an exceptional guest experience. In 2024, we launched Mad Dash, which totally changed curbside pickup. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our The study was in-field in Sept-Oct 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences. Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry. Plant-based menus are becoming more available as the variety of offerings and demand of restaurant patrons continues the momentum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

According to the 2024 Technomic Breakfast Study , waffles are seeing a surge in popularity beyond breakfast—now appearing in appetizers, snacks and even desserts with operators realizing an economic boost. . Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 10, 2025

We see a surge in the functional beverage space thats blurring the boundaries for all beverage formats creating opportunities for innovation. Iced tea is a classic and well-known beverage, making it the perfect platform for innovation through flavor and benefit stacking. Its something theyve been perfecting since 2001.Innovation

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Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

A presentation and interview with Chef Aaron May at NRA Show 2024 Sunday, May 19, 12 PM & 2 PM: RATIONAL Booth 4840 Chicago (May 10, 2024) – Join us for an unforgettable culinary demonstration and interview with none other than celebrity chef Aaron May.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Heading into 2024, these restaurants, caterers, and other foodservice providers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance that incorporating sustainable practices within their daily operations has on drawing in the growing masses of eco-conscious consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

percent in 2024. Increase in average prepaid value: The average prepaid reservation has increased 36 percent to $102 so far this year, up from $75 in 2024.²This Recent diner data from OpenTable shows that in the US,Valentine's Day reservations are trending higher than 2024, up double digits YoY.

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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. This is according to a survey conducted by TD Bank at the 2024 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2024 AI Predictions As we enter the year 2024, the restaurant industry is on the brink of changes driven by AI that go beyond what is ordinary. The AI-Infused Dining Experience of 2024 Restaurant goers will look for an enhanced dining experience. Here are five predictions that will shape how restaurants use AI.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, I will share my perspective on the current state of automation and why I believe it is poised for significant growth in 2024. The future of the restaurant industry holds exciting possibilities for innovative and creative uses of robotic technologies that are only beginning to take shape.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

There is not much new or innovative in this book, but there is a whole lot of delicious nostalgia. There is, of course, a whole chapter on boozy innovations like a bouncy bloody mary shot and adorable watermelon margarita bites. And a few extraneous recipes — no one really needs a tutorial on how to dye beer green with food coloring.)

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Restaurant Business

MAY 15, 2024

Chicago (May 10, 2024) – RATIONAL is excited to announce its participation at this year's National Restaurant Association Show, where it will showcase the iVario and iCombi, two of its innovative, intelligent cooking systems designed to transform professional kitchens worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

In this role, he manages the Culinary, Innovation, and Commercialization teams, and oversees R&D project implementation. According to Datassential, 83 percent of them are excited about new food and beverage trends in 2024, and one in four plan to eat out more in 2024 – more than any other generation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Technology opens the doors for efficiency and innovation while meeting guest demands for seamless, convenient experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods. Restaurants will explore innovative solutions, such as automation and AI-driven systems, to optimize staffing and streamline operations. This transparency instilled trust and met the growing demand for conscious dining choices.

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