Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Beer and wine licenses, however, provide a sustainable, cost-effective alternative, allowing restaurants to invest resources elsewhere. Build Community Connections : Engage your local community through events and partnerships that build customer loyalty. Adapt and Prepare : The restaurant industry is unpredictable.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the challenges sustainability presented in 2024, and how to balance sustainable sourcing and practices with cost concerns in the new year: Several key challenges arise when it comes to sourcing sustainable ingredients. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial.

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MAY 7, 2021

In January, the company launched its Cleanse Club subscription service that continues to drive guest value followed by the launch of its Spring Menu featuring dragon fruit and a Guest Appreciation Weekend event that capped off a strong March. The company reported a 24 percent same-store sales increase in March 2021. "We

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While higher wages and benefits correlated with improved business performance, they also necessitated menu price increases, creating a challenging balance between operational sustainability and customer affordability. Notably, establishments that embraced change reported stronger performance metrics.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Have a Staff That Is Knowledgeable of Plant-Based Products. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.)

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MARCH 13, 2025

Topics such as sustainability and induction cooking are top of mind in the industry—how does ICE respond to offer education to meet the needs of future chefs? Sustainability is a broad term and concept, and at ICE, we focus on some aspects of the concept. As for induction cooking, that's an easy answer.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stay informed about current events and industry trends. A key takeaway is to stay informed about current events (e.g., climate change, the Ukraine/Russia war), learn how these events may impact our industry (e.g., COVID caught the world by surprise, and we were reactive – instead of proactive – in our response.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

Restaurants owners and managers who are operating on life support need to do more than fundraise to sustain their employees and pay the rent; they need to seek out partnerships and collaborations with other industries for their mutual survival and benefit. It’s the time for us to rethink what a private event means.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices.

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The Rail

APRIL 6, 2025

Teaching your employees to recall names, preferences, and special events of regular customers shows attention to detail that clients really value. By delivering tailored texts for important events or just checking in with clients who have not visited recently, an SMS automation platform can assist in simplifying this process.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Meanwhile, a fine-dining steakhouse targeting business professionals will prioritize a refined menu, premium pricing, and marketing efforts that focus on corporate events and high-end experiences. Values: Are they eco-conscious, looking for sustainable and local ingredients? Behavioral Factors: How Do Your Customers Dine?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays. ” Eventually, confidence will be achieved when the industry experiences a trend that implies sustainability.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This will make your budget strategic and sustainable, allowing you to make smart, informed decisions. A strong social media presence, community partnerships, and local events can get your name in front of more potential customers. Local Events Increases brand visibility within the community and attracts new customers.

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MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. From the beginning of the R&D two years ago, there were always notable Chefs and tasters to give input during workshops or events.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Sustainable sourcing is one social responsibility initiative that resonates with Gen Z. They appreciate restaurants that source locally grown, organic food, as it supports local farmers and promotes sustainability. Reducing waste, whether food or packaging, is another initiative that appeals to them.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging. Host thematic city events. In the previous trend, we talked about participation in local events. These are smaller events for your customers.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Engage consumers using social media, storytelling, and events to create a deep emotional tie that extends beyond the plate. Sustainability: A Menu with a Dash of Environmental Conscience Sustainability is the new expectation as modern diners are growing increasingly ecologically conscious.

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MARCH 20, 2025

By addressing these issues, you can pave the way for sustainable success and expansion. Implement a system for gathering feedback after each order or event and use this data to refine your processes and improve customer satisfaction.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

This means tailoring marketing campaigns and activations to local events and holidays, forming charitable partnerships and introducing new product launches through street teams and boots-on-the-ground support. Local store marketing (LSM) is one of the most impactful ways for restaurant brands to provide those touch points.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are many factors that impact consumer demand that QSRs must consider in their planning process – severe weather, school and college sessions and holidays, large events as well as pandemic restrictions. Therefore it is crucial to know about these events to prepare in advance and prevent overstocking the following day or week.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. How was the food sourced or produced?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Are you all about sustainable sourcing? Instagram and TikTok are great for visually appealing dishes and behind-the-scenes content, while Facebook is useful for updates, events, and engaging with local communities. Participate in local events and sponsorships. Its not just about what you serveits about why you serve it.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. Menu notes, garden tours, and farm-to-table events can educate diners about where food comes from.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From a catchy name to a one-of-a-kind menu or an Instagram-worthy interior design to a dedication to sustainability and more – all these ways and more can help your restaurant stand apart from competitors and attract clientele. This delicate balance can be achieved by building relationships with customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. Studies show that consumers want to eat healthier and are more loyal to brands with strong sustainability practices and sourcing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

And they care about social and environmental impact: ethically treated animals, sustainability, fair labor practices, DEI, and more. Yum Brands’ Recipe for Good reflects the organization’s ESG priorities, including social responsibility, risk management and sustainable stewardship of their people, food and planet.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Besides the obvious impact on customers, it can be extremely difficult to rebound from such an event as word spreads and casts doubt over the establishment’s reputation. CTEs include growing, receiving, creating (manufacturing or processing), transforming and shipping; different KDEs will be required for each event.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Sustainability Commitments – Sustainability will remain a focal point for restaurants.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Another factor may be the sustained shift among the unvaccinated to utilize options other than indoor dining, such as outdoor seating, drive-thrus, to-go pickup and delivery orders. Other possibilities also include wide stability of traffic within metro areas, even if individual county or city limits are seeing more volatility.

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MAY 17, 2023

Restaurants can showcase their values by participating in charitable events, sourcing sustainable ingredients, or reducing their carbon footprint. Engage in Corporate Social Responsibility According to Fuse Marketing , 84 percent of Gen Z would be more likely to purchase from a brand that gives back.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we set out to found Conscious Hospitality Group and our flagship brand, Just Poké, we embraced the values most important to us – sustainability, and people being at the forefront – that we dreamed of implementing when developing our first business plan years ago.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Restaurants will now need to juggle multiple alternative revenue paths: CPG development, dark kitchens, pop ups, events and more.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Historic heat waves, droughts, fires, floods and other weather events are decimating crops. News of these events, coupled with inflation, have led consumers to become increasingly conscious about food waste, adopting strategies such as better meal planning, using leftovers, and buying imperfect produce or upcycled products.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

On March 3, Columbus canceled the Arnold Sports Festival, one of the largest events of the year for the city. Shift Toward Sustainability. That was just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, it was a clear sign of change and we immediately knew we’d have to adjust our business model.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Obtain adequate insurance coverage : Forecasting can typically warn business owners when a major event is on the way; however, even the staunchest storm preppers can’t protect from every possible type of damage. You can and should be proactive with your sustainability efforts, especially public-facing ones.

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