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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. It’s faster than a drive-thru!

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Everyone Is Feeling the Impact of Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Yelp found that food businesses are seeing one of the largest increases of inflationary experiences compared to Q3 2021, followed by restaurants. Consumers report experiencing inflation the most at food businesses and restaurants, with inflation mentions in reviews up 31 percent and 28 percent, respectively year over year. ”

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes.

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JBF Survey: Chefs Optimistic Despite Challenges

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising food costs are the number one issue of concern for chefs heading into 2023, according to the survey, with 44 percent of respondents ranking it as their top worry. Rising labor costs, the inability to find staff to hire, and rising non-food costs (utilities, containers, furniture, etc.)

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‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Modern Restaurant Management

“I Heart Fries is a restaurant concept that combines a variety of delicious international foods in one place. To learn more about the plans for the growing brand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Araque and Gonzalez. It helps us connect with customers, showcase our food, and build a strong community.

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Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Goliath Consulting

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. It is the industry's primary responsibility to be sure the food they sell and serve to consumers is safe.