Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

In the hypercompetitive food and beverage industry, restaurant operators are often subjected to a number of daunting challenges. Against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer demands and rising costs, technology has become more than a mere necessity for restaurants to adopt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments. Although concerns about customer sensitivity influenced pricing decisions, only 9 percent of restaurants did not change prices in 2024, down 19 percent from 2023, indicating a stronger shift towards strategic price increases.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Additionally, by fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, establishments are positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in a competitive market.

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JUNE 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Focus on the Food System.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Nobody has time for that when there is a crowded dining room, to-go orders flying out the window and customers complaining about their favorite menu items going up in price. Embracing different innovations and moving away from traditional ways of operating can help you identify more areas of profitability and drive business success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . million tons of grain.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2024

As a proud part of the leadership team at Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind 11 unique restaurant concepts, I lead day-to-day supply chain management, events, distribution, and of course, LTOs. Working with a team, other colleagues in the industry, or vendors can supply significant support at this stage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. Poultry prices are up 15 percent to 18 percent ; the cost of eggs has risen 73 percent. First-Rate Service. Seven out of 10 U.S.

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MARCH 11, 2025

. – Sophia Goldberg, Founder and CEO, Ansa The big lesson I learned is that I've had to continue to adapt my pricing, because people are still watching their spending. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Food service suppliers have been scrambling to keep pace with fluctuating demand in a supply chain that has been anything but predictable since 2020. How Innovative Supply Chain Technology Can Empower Purchase Decisions. Problem: Demand for Different Supplies. Total restaurant industry sales in the U.S.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. Fortunately, the restaurant industry has proven for decades that innovation, resiliency, and, most of all, basic preparedness can save the day. Overstock on Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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. High cost of organic produce and supply chain problems.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2022

Restaurants themselves are impacted by many of the same pressures – from rising food costs to freight and labor supply. While many, if not most, restaurants have increased prices in recent months to mitigate some of the input cost pressures, they are typically passing along only a fraction of the actual increases to guests.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Through tracking orders and managing produce, venues can also plan resources and product supply more effectively, reducing waste and saving costs. It’s imperative that the sector recognises that consumers now expect these types of innovations. Those who fail to keep up with the times risk losing out to the competition.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

At the same time, producers, suppliers and shipping companies have increased their prices; rent and energy prices have also continued to go up vis-à-vis the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Invest in innovative technologies for all areas of operation in a way that makes your operation more efficient. Not operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. Supply Chain Shortages. One of the biggest pain points during and after the pandemic was supply chain. Ease Labor Shortages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Innovative Loyalty Schemes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

While these tools have so far proven revolutionary as time-savers, the months ahead will reward innovation-minded restaurant leaders willing to go beyond these entry-level AI uses and find new ways to leverage it for improved customer engagement, back-end data processing and more. This will continue with those in the middle getting squeezed.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us all just how interconnected our food system is in the US if not, the world. The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Perhaps more unsettling is the uncertainty of it all. Multiple Sourcing and Backup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Other supply chain related events, which spanned from restaurant equipment (creating issues for restaurant development and timing) to the Avian flu/eggflation issues, also negatively impacted the industry. QSRs will compete with grocery stores who are doing a nice job balancing prices and offerings to make it convenient for shoppers.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Full-service restaurants, for instance, are particularly subject to the effects of inflation—as consumers appear to shift some spending to limited-service establishments and QSRs to save food costs. This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

In digital terms, ghost kitchens (also known as “dark kitchens”) are like hardware: they are the on-site locations from which either established brands or virtual brands physically prepare food orders. Virtual brands can be especially useful in testing new menu items and mitigating supply chain challenges.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The modern Kitchen Display System (KDS) will be more interactive to increase operational efficiencies and improve quality of food for the chefs and their teams. Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Don’t be afraid to increase price.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. SpotOn Executive Team. ” Tastewise Data. . ” Tastewise Data.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates.

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MARCH 18, 2021

Major advances in menu innovation, a field my org has some experience in, have shifted course in the past year as many restaurants have switched to almost entirely off-premise meals. Dig into the details of what your food is all about. You can even show diners a whole new way to choose your food.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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