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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

Modern Restaurant Management

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

The qualities of the space must complement the menu options to deliver an unforgettable experience. This also allows restaurants, bars, breweries, and other local shops to collaborate and share patrons. It has evolved the mall food court into an upscale environment that shares all types of restaurants, bars, and craft breweries.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. This can be as big or small as youd likefor example, you could connect with a local distillery and use their spirits for one cocktail or develop an entire menu around it.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

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Include product name, brewery, keg size, style and Alcohol by Volume (ABV) along with expiration dates so everyone making decisions around kegged inventory is working from the same source. Have a single source of truth for what’s in your cooler.

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Best Prep for Super Bowl Off-Premise Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

From that data, restaurant owners can gather winning insights into how to create an optimized menu, develop a promotional strategy as well as to create back-of-house efficiencies during peak hours to be able to handle an increase in orders. Use data to identify popular menu items and promote them during the Super Bowl to drivesales.

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A Recipe for Success

Modern Restaurant Management

In the food and beverage business, “buzz” is a valuable commodity that can make your restaurant, bar, or brewery the place to be. The nature and scope of the protection afforded, though, will hinge largely on the steps the restaurant, bar, or brewery take to protect itself. Luckily, the law provides protection.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Stay on-theme and dress your regular menu up to be extra spooky for your Halloween party. The best parties are the ones that leave no detail untouched, so get creative and think outside the box when you’re creating a t heme menu. One-of-a-kind, exclusive menu items will entice customers and help boost your sales.