Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 21, 2022

As cash intensive businesses (CIB), food and beverage businesses have historically been sites of fraud. A process first required for financial services, it has expanded outside that sector to help those running food and beverage businesses of any scale. billion in 2022, per figures published on Eatance. What Is Transaction Monitoring?

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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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. At the same time, it can result in consumers creating more waste if they order more than they can eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene for the better. How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? Takeout is Taking Over.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Really, wherever food and beverage has an intentional focus on quality and customer experience, fine tea has a rightful place – just like wine and craft beverages. An Alternative to Coffee, Carbonated Beverages and Alcohol. The Trend Toward Premium Tea. These are just a few of the many options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Six major themes are expected to drive restaurant operator profitability and beverage attachment post-COVID, according to the Coca-Cola 2021 Fountain Foodservice Beverage Strategy Survey. trust in fountain beverages. 1) Prepare for Dine-in Resurgence and (2) Plan for Off-Premise Growth. The themes include: pent-up demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. What do they expect will be hot in the coming year? Health food, eating local and personalized experiences. Home-Cooked” Takeout.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Turmeric Beverages : Turmeric has become a superstar in the wellness world, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Pop-Up Restaurants Pop-up dining experiences are a natural fit for showcasing health trends. Restaurants are leveraging its popularity by featuring it in lattes, iced teas, and smoothies.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Customers are becoming more discerning about value and anxious about the price of a meal (from quick service to fine dining). Well, at least operators should be able to rely on alcoholic beverage sales to make up the difference but waitthere is a trend among the 21-35 demographic to live alcohol free and the movement is gaining traction.

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EATER

MARCH 14, 2025

After a calamitous year of intermittent closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local governments were beginning to loosen indoor dining restrictions. After a calamitous year of intermittent closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local governments were beginning to loosen indoor dining restrictions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Off-Premises Dining Enhanced by Improved Technology. million by the end of 2022. While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. These aspects create a modern yet interactive dining experience with a connection to the built environment. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The Value of Trust. The impact of COVID-19 on customer behavior was experienced swiftly f by all industries.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. The increasing demand for protein rich beverages made of dairy free milk is playing a key role in restaurants offering vegan beverages. Veganism is no more a fad. population is vegan and 1.5

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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. The visionary panel that explored dining away from home included members with specific expertise and interest in restaurant dining and the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. They champion farm-to-table movements, support local businesses and are conscious of the environmental impact of their dining choices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

How do you keep your customers safe–without compromising the overall dining experience? At the most basic level, a foodborne illness, often called food poisoning, is an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. So, how exactly do you do that?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re planning on starting a restaurant, you are probably looking forward to a packed dining room, happy guests, and empty plates; however, it also takes a lot of money to get your restaurant off the ground. Food and Beverage Inventory and Paper Supplies. Without a doubt, one of your biggest expenses is going to be payroll.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

During the pandemic, restaurants were forced to shut down or limit their indoor dining areas to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most restaurants took advantage of al fresco dining or turned to alternative pick-up and delivery service methods to regenerate revenue. This is especially true for the hotel bar.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2024

We are also seeing operators looking at all ways to drive business amidst a consumer pullback in dining out; this includes introducing pumpkin LTOs that spark excitement and drive consumer demand. "We anticipate a broad adoption of pumpkin items across different dining experiences, culinary styles, and dayparts," said Bryla. "We’ve

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Restaurants have been quick to adapt to the changing COVID-19 environment by implementing systems that offer curbside pickup and delivery while aggressively marketing their local takeout and outdoor dining options. Knowing that beverages offer the longest shelf life and highest margin, BevAlc is taking center stage for restaurants owners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Many consumers are ready to spend money and participate in the activities they missed the most during the pandemic, especially dining out with friends and family. As more people are vaccinated and eager to gather with family and friends again, restaurants have an opportunity to promote their menus for either dine-in or carry out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Blake Lively, Kylie Minogue and Bella Hadid are helping to boost the booze-free band wagon by launching non-alcoholic beverages. Adults 18+ specific questions about non-alcoholic beverages to help inform restaurants, retailers, event planners, and food and beverage firms with business strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. So, how can restaurants address these air quality issues and get more customers through their doors each night? Measures and Use Cases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019. Alcohol To-Go Will Expand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report. There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In other words, for a very long time membership had little concern for the financial viability of the food and beverage department – this was simply a service for members that was expected to be there, in any shape or form that members wanted, when it was sought.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food & Beverage. Predictive analytics, AI and ML streamline and expand the omnichannel dining experience – Restaurants have pivoted their businesses this year to greatly expand the digital dining experience, to a point where customers can interact however they want, whenever they want.

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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. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake! Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!),

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quick-service and fast-casual concepts are leading this transformation, developing layouts that can seamlessly shift between dine-in, takeout, delivery, and potentially even catering or retail components. Among her design tips: Form Must Follow Function, Go Big in Little Ways and Design to Grow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurateurs may very well look to expand beyond the typical pop up, food truck, festival or off-premises event to more interesting, intimate venues like social influencer kitchens, dining rooms and gardens. For part two, click here. A tightly integrated technology strategy will be key to workplace satisfaction and profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The survey examines top restaurant industry trends across categories including menu offerings, beverages, flavors, global inspirations, packaging/off-premises trends and industry macro-trends. CBD-infused snacks, beverages and desserts are continuing to grow in popularity. The What’s Hot survey was conducted in October 2021.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7 Consumers are showing similar signs of permanent behavioral change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2020

city to pass a Beverage Tax in 2016, local operators have overcome the challenges of other taxes that have in many cases had greater impact. The Beverage Tax has been in effect for three and a half years, withstanding legal challenges, continued opposition by the beverage industry. Impact to Philadelphia Restaurant Scene.

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