Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2025

A customer in Miami should bite into the same perfectly seasoned burger that delights diners in Seattle. The 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that 22 percent of restaurant operators plan to invest in technology like POS software, back-of-house systems, and data analytics in the near future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But what if your menu was telling your guests something about luxury? In the January 23, 2024 New York Times article,“The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now,” the publication gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the United States.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

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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. The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. billion by 2031, operators are hoping an early PSL season will drive additional revenue after a consumer pullback in spending. "Call

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fast forward to December 2024, and Auggie’s grossed over $300,000 in a single month. Sure, we all keep our excitement levels high when we first open, but over time, seasonality, employee issues, and the realization that weekends and evenings will never be yours start to chip away at that excitement. Quite the opposite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. titled Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse: Full-Service Success in 2024. percent year-over-year during 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Our data indicates that QSR burger chains have generally been the hardest hit by the California increase in minimum wage and subsequent increase in menu prices,” writes Hottovy. The chain benefits from a combination of high perceived value through its “3 for Me” menu and service strength through employee retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

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. How can restaurants optimize menus and capitalize on these trends? What are some best practices for promoting fusion foods on a menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

Diners should expect to be delighted by modernized comfort food and low-waste menus, according to Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report. Some operators add a seasoning packet to their fries in order to create their own flavors by shaking them in the bag.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

The data paints a juicy picture: 80 percent of respondents in our Q1 2024 survey of 600+ people reported ordering specialty drinks multiple times a week despite reporting a decline in their overall restaurant visits. What’s on the Menu? Restaurants in the category should consider value pricing strategies for their beverage menu.

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EATER

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 1985, Plaza Mayor incorporated pan dulce to its menu of Spanish classics think paella, potato tortillas, and grilled octopus because of a hunch that it would pair well with the tart sidra, or Spanish cider, served at the time. And there are generally no workarounds to the long lines during the holiday season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. Online Ordering Trends DoorDash released its fourth annual 2024 Restaurant Online Ordering Trends Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Heading into football season, bartenders are akin to quarterbacks. According to a 2024 Toast survey, one of the biggest challenges for restaurant operators is managing the administrative aspects of their business, from juggling multiple service channels and locations to effectively leveraging guest data. Or all tools on one platform?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. On a New Years trek to the Everest base camp in Solukhumbu, Nepal, to ring in 2024, chef Prakriti Lama Patel witnessed the sheer power food has in the mountains.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

With an expected annual growth rate of 4.57% from 2024 to 2029, meal kits provide an opportunity to increase revenue and reach more customers. In fact, 93% of diners said they are more willing to make a reservation at a restaurant that offers special events, and 61% are more willing to pay a higher price for a special event menu.

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SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2025

Having managed a restaurant with an extremely popular patio and brunch menu, I know this firsthand. Put planters or large pots with seasonal flowers on your patio. Menu item information Most servers should know the flavors of your menu items and what pairs well together.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

This is especially helpful if your restaurant changes its menu during the holidays since this tool can provide the necessary keywords depending on the season and your business location. It is also included in the Top 100 Best Software Awards of 2024. With over 5.07

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This finding from Expert Market’s 2024 F&B Industry Report sheds light on a clear culinary gap within the industry's workforce. This insight seems unsurprising, considering that data from April 2024 revealed 43 percent of small business owners in the US were unable to pay their full rent on time.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. Ingredients and labor take up most of your COGS, but other factors like packaging, portion, and menu also play a role.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Food & beverage sales report A food and beverage sales report breaks down revenue from different menu items, giving you an idea of the best-selling dishes and optimizing your menu accordingly. “You could also use this time to try out a rotating daily menu for consistently new offerings and optimal freshness.”

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? Create a secret menu item. It only makes sense to communicate with your guests virtually too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

According to the Qu 2024 State of Digital Report , QSR and FC restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps, and voice AI on the phone and in the drive-thru, which all topped the list of new ordering channels planned for 2024. emerges, top tech investment for 2024.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This year’s honorees include a New York City institution, a decades-old meat and three, and the oldest Burmese restaurant in San Francisco James Beard Awards season is well underway.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

As of 2024, they make around $26.42 Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards. an hour or $54,962 annually, 35% higher than the average server wage.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Best restaurant marketing ideas for 2024 Here are some of the proven and tested restaurant marketing ideas you can try in 2024: Offer your customers rewards using loyalty programs 47% of diners in loyalty programs say they use their memberships a couple of times monthly, and 32% use them several times weekly. billion in 2023.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Shutterstock Tomato season is almost over. Back in January, I decided to follow in Eater’s footsteps and declare 2024 the Year of the Dinner Party. And I found the perfect excuse to throw my most recent one: August marks the peak of tomato season, which I always look forward to enthusiastically. An eclectic menu adds variety.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In highlighting the performance of top restaurant brands for Q3 of 2024, we want to (deservedly)sing their praise. Examining their guest reviews, they frequently mentioned speed of service, unique menu offerings, and consistent quality. But we also want to share what we think others can learn from them.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Platt, who is in charge of sustainability initiatives at Andina, did the only thing he could: He and his staff took salmon off Andina’s menu. All of this makes it harder to keep menu prices consistent and run a profitable business. Salmon is just one of the menu problems Platt has had to deal with recently. Citrus is another.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners. Thai Muslim-style biryani, tart and spicy beef and chicken soups, and Guest Salad (a literal translation of salat khaek, a Thai Muslim salad with a peanut-based dressing) round out the relatively short but strong menu here.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

By accurately calculating food costs, restaurant owners can set the right menu prices, reduce waste, and maximize their profits. Whether youre a seasoned restaurateur or just starting, mastering food cost management is the key to boosting your restaurants profitability. With a target food cost of 30%, the menu price is set at: $5.15/0.30

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Let's dive into the mocktail trend, looking at how it differs from typical non-alcoholic drinks like a virgin Mojito, and the best ways for a bar to include mocktails on their menu. The most popular non-alcoholic drinks like the mighty club soda and lemon or even a virgin mojito, are found on every bar menu. What is a mocktail?

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Critics were particularly smitten by de Ponfilly’s fresh, inventive dishes like thinly sliced raw cuttlefish seasoned with kumquat pesto or mussels topped with Perugina sausage in chipotle beurre blanc. Soces The scene outside Soces. A lot of super exciting things are happening there.” A typical night at Kissproof starts at 6 p.m.,

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