Goliath Consulting
MARCH 3, 2025
For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by joining your state restaurant association. These organizations offer a range of benefits that can enhance your business, save you money, and provide critical advocacy for the industry.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 5, 2025
Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. What starts as a passion for quality, craftsmanship, and unique flavors often turns into a logistical challenge when demand grows beyond the capacity of a single storefront or kitchen. Many small food businesses reach a critical point where they must decide whether to remain small and exclusive or expand into wholesale, manufacturing, and broader distribution.
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Squirrel Systems
MARCH 5, 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, the restaurant industry is poised for significant transformations driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Whether you’re an operator, chef, or food enthusiast, understanding these emerging trends is crucial. Here’s an overview of what’s shaping the future of dining: Plant-Based Innovations Plant-based dining has evolved from a niche market to a mainstream movement.
EATER
MARCH 3, 2025
The restaurant abruptly ceased operations on March 2 amid a conflict between unionizing workers and its owner
Advertiser: Paycor
Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
Future Food
MARCH 5, 2025
Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans. Well before the architect or interior designer is engaged, the strategy for the project should be robustly structured with key strategy drivers that shape the food and hospitality experience for the target market.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 5, 2025
The lawsuit exposes a lack of clarity in California's transparency laws, which largely exempt restaurants. But questions remain about when and how certain fees should be communicated to guests.
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Web Diner
MARCH 7, 2025
The secret weapon successful restaurants are using isn’t a new recipe or a fancy renovation. It’s intelligent pricing that puts more money in your pocket without pushing customers away. The golden age of static pricing is over. Today’s most profitable restaurants adapt their prices as naturally as they adjust their thermostats. A flight to Miami might cost $200 today and $400 tomorrow.
Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 4, 2025
Running a bar is an intricate blend of art and science. While crafting the perfect cocktail and creating an inviting atmosphere are the fun parts, the financial backbone of your bar depends on one critical process: inventory management.
Crunchtime
MARCH 5, 2025
Our new mobile app makes inventory management more efficient than ever. In the day-to-day rush of running a restaurant, your team leads shouldn't be confined to a computer screen in the back officeit's imperative to stay agile, whether you're in the front or back of house. That's why mobile solutions like Crunchtime's new Inventory App are imperative for restaurant operators on the path to growth.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 3, 2025
Employee Appreciation Day, observed on March 7, offers organizations in the restaurant industry a special chance to honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and unique talents of their team members. Restaurant employees are the heart of the dining experience, and their commitment keeps the industry thriving. Working in a restaurant is no small feat.
Advertiser: Paycor
Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
ChowNow
MARCH 7, 2025
When people are hungry, they turn to Google. Its the number one way customers discover new restaurants and if your business isnt showing up in the search results, youre losing diners to competitors who are. Local restaurant SEO is the best way to attract new customers, and its easier than you thinkyou dont need to be a technical expert to start seeing real results.
SpotOn
MARCH 3, 2025
San Francisco , March 3, 2025 — SpotOn , a leading software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, today unveiled its 2025 Restaurant Business Report , revealing the financial challenges restaurant operators face and the opportunities to strengthen their businesses. While economic pressures persist, the report highlights that with the right tools and insights, operators can take control of their financial future in 2025 to strengthen profitability and position their bu
Black Box Intelligence
MARCH 7, 2025
Recruiting and Retaining Restaurant Staff for Growth Insights from Kura Sushis Strategy Hiring and keeping great employees is a major challenge for restaurants today. With so many job options out there, how do you find the right people? And more importantly, how do you get them to stay? Kura Sushi , a fast-growing sushi restaurant chain, has found a way to make it work.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 7, 2025
Picture this: You’re at self-checkout where you just scanned, bagged and paid for your own groceries when the screen asks, “Would you like to leave a tip?” Wait… for who? If that scenario feels all too familiar, you're not alone. Tipping expectations have skyrocketed, and consumers are pushing back. According to a recent Bankrate survey , nearly one in three Americans think tipping has gone too far.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
ChowNow
MARCH 7, 2025
Restaurants collect a ton of customer data. Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Or adjust your staffing schedule based on peak ordering times?
Lavu
MARCH 7, 2025
PCI Compliance for Restaurants is essential to protecting customer payment data and preventing costly breaches. With 70% of transactions made via cards, restaurants are prime targets for cyberattacks. Failure to comply with PCI standards can result in fines of up to $100,000 per month, legal complications, and a significant loss of customer trust. Implementing robust security measures ensures compliance and safeguards both business operations and customer data.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 7, 2025
A look back at the weeks biggest stories in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 3, 2025
Building an unforgettable restaurant brand requires consistent, strategic messaging that captivates and connects with guests. For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Thrive POS
MARCH 4, 2025
Skip the Drive-Thru: Make Pizza the Star of Your Lenten Menu As Lent approaches, many pizza shops are preparing to serve customers looking for delicious, meat-free options. While fast-food drive-thrus roll out their annual fried fish sandwiches, why not offer something more satisfying, fresh, and flavorful without the soggy bun and mystery tartar sauce?
Future Food
MARCH 6, 2025
Successful precinct designs are aligned to the key strategy drivers Delivering a modern dining precinct in a club environment demands a holistic strategy that goes beyond architectural or interior design plans. Well before the architect or interior designer is engaged, the strategy for the project should be robustly structured with key strategy drivers that shape the food and hospitality experience for the target market.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 4, 2025
The Mexican fast-food chains same-store sales are expected to grow 8% in the first quarter, despite poor weather and a difficult restaurant operating environment.
Apicbase
MARCH 5, 2025
For thousands of foodservice operators, the Apicbase sales dashboard is the first stop of the day. Why? Because it answers a fundamental question: How are we doing? Apicbase provides deep insights into every back-of-house metric. But when you need a quick pulse on business performance , the sales dashboard is where you go. At a glance, it shows: Revenue Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) Total profits Discounts Profit margin % Today, Im looking at the sales dashboard of a multi-site restaurant group.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Squirrel Systems
MARCH 5, 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8th, honors the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. The 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the urgency of advancing gender equality across all sectors. womenleadingtravelandhospitality.com In the hospitality industry, numerous female leaders have been instrumental in driving innovation, fostering inclusive workplaces, and enhancing guest experiences.
QSR Automations
MARCH 4, 2025
Were thrilled to share that Jennifer Karpinsky, our Vice President of Business Development, has been honored with the prestigious Top Women in Restaurant Technology Lifetime Achievement Award at MURTEC 2025 in Las Vegas! Jennifers leadership, innovation, and vision have been instrumental in driving our success. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we sat down with Jennifer to learn more about her journey and her thoughts on the future of restaurant technology.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 6, 2025
The first quarter brought positive traffic and optimism for the year ahead, as the fast casual prepares for the biggest menu transformation in its history.
Chowly
MARCH 7, 2025
Trend Watch Whats Shaping Restaurants in 2025 Big Chains Are ClosingIndependent Operators Need to Stay Sharp Some of the biggest names in the business are scaling back. Wendys, Dennys, Red Lobster, and TGI Fridays have all shut down locations or filed for bankruptcy. Why does this matter to you? Because its proof that high costs and inefficiencies will put any restaurant at risk.
Advertiser: Paycor
Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?
EATER
MARCH 3, 2025
Working with the wood-fired oven at Old Scratch Pizza. | Old Scratch Pizza The restaurants and bars that make Ohios Gem City special, according to a longtime local food and beer expert Dayton lives in the shadow of three larger Ohio cities Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. But the Gem City (we dont know for sure where the nickname originates, but were willing to make something up for visitors) is a fantastic destination in its own right, particularly for food and drink lovers.
Evergreen
MARCH 5, 2025
In todays competitive landscape, aesthetics play a crucial role in shaping customer perception. Whether you run a brewery, a caf, or a high-end restaurant, the ambiance of your establishment can significantly impact customer experience. One often overlooked yet highly effective way to enhance your locations aesthetic is by integrating digital menus.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 4, 2025
The coffee shop chain named Nordstrom executive Cathy Smith CFO as Rachel Ruggeri leaves the company amid a slow management overhaul.
Squirrel Systems
MARCH 3, 2025
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving restaurant industry, technology is more important than ever. Whether you’re running a fast-casual concept or a fine-dining establishment, embracing the right technology can help optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and increase profitability. In 2025, these ten must-have technologies will be essential for staying competitive, efficient, and relevant in a crowded market.
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