SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low. But not entirely because of inflation, labor shortages, and high food costs. Sure these make it worse, but the real reason why owners struggle to make a profit is because it's damn hard to run an efficient restaurant business. Here we explain restaurant profit margins, show you how to calculate yours, and provide real ways to get that bottom line up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience.

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2025 Dine-in Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 165

Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Our last look at the year with everyday reds and whites and rare Champagnes. The post Last Call 2024 appeared first on Sant.Food.Wine.Spirits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. Fast food and food delivery gradually began changing that equation. Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother industry – look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence within their customer operations. 2024 was a year of ex

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

2025

Restaurant Technology Guys

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Introduction In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, efficiency can mean the difference between success and failure. As restaurant technology continues to evolve, solutions like those offered by QSR Automations are changing the game.

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Technology 104

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators. Despite contending with rising operational costs, especially in food and labor, franchisees and multi-unit operators experienced growth in guest traffic and profit margins.

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Loyalty Program 2025 Franchise Franchising 100

TastyIgniter

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the top restaurant industry trends for 2025, including sustainability, automation, ghost kitchens, personalized dining, and contactless technology. Learn how these trends will shape the future of dining and drive profitability.

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