Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While overall interest in AI-driven restaurant features remains low, loyalty is increasingly influenced by personalized promotions, according to the Summer 2025 Consumer Trends Report from Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Consumers have pent-up demand for restaurant meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2022

Vegan or plant-based culinary trends and innovative methods of eating have captured the attention of the entire world. The influence can be seen across the business, and continued expansion is likely to transform things even more in the coming years. Less of Meat Intake – A Leap toward Better Planet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. innovative and unique marketing strategies and 3. Our partnership with an influencer makes our reach even bigger and more authentic. Strong business model 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

As ghost kitchens continue to grow, creative approaches to CX and innovative technologies will be required to keep up with evolving customer preferences and expectations. This is the reason why CX must be at the heart of any ghost kitchen strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management. Embracing these innovations will be essential to meeting the evolving needs of the industry and its workforce. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It's not just the merch on the menu that is driving traffic to the brand with a misison to create spaces that blend sports and leisure and offer innovative cocktails, next-level architecture and high-end designer decor with elevated bar bites, retro games, and exclusive event nights. What lessons have you learned along the way?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Key influences include limited-time offers (81 percent), MICHELIN Stars (50 percent), and social media (67 percent decide where to eat via social platforms). From playful, attention-grabbing items to nostalgic offerings, LTOs can help restaurants stay innovative and recharge their offerings.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 10, 2025

We see a surge in the functional beverage space thats blurring the boundaries for all beverage formats creating opportunities for innovation. This trend is known as Precision Wellness, identified by Innova as one of the top influencing trends in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z's influence on the dining scene calls for an industry-wide evolution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

According to a December 2019 report by commercial real estate giant CBRE using data from eMarketer, Generation Z’s spending is now at approximately $143 billion per year, with an additional influence over $450.5 billion in spending by others.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It seems almost everyone, from social media influencers to evening news anchors, is extolling the capabilities of this emerging tech. The future of the restaurant industry holds exciting possibilities for innovative and creative uses of robotic technologies that are only beginning to take shape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2022

Today, virtual brands are disrupting the foodservice industry, with celebrities, YouTube stars and influencers helping them go mainstream. The virtual brand’s influence has led to the inclusion of Thighstop menu items at Wingstop’s brick-and-mortar locations, too. Virtual Brands are Influencer Magnets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Alongside these qualities, the short-term future at least will require new levels of innovation, creativity, flexibility, commitment, humanity and sensitivity. Innovation. While this creates uncertainty, it also facilitates an incredible opportunity for innovation. Be open to trying alternatives and experimenting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years. Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.”

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2025

Even in a time where it seems like every other social media account is a brand-new homesteading influencer, when we think of slow eating, many of us may think of the Amish because of their values, which encourage frugality and simplicity. Then, in a serious tone, You should talk to the Amish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. It reinforced the importance of transparency, diligence, and innovation in sourcing. Please offer some examples of menu items and how they were updated?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2022

This iconic issue serves as a roadmap for innovation, providing menu developers with ideas for in-market implementation. Several of the trends covered in this issue trace back to social media users’ clever skills and outsized influences.” ” Flavor & The Menu’s Top 10 Trends for 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years. Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.”

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Whether it’s the history of the town where the restaurant is located, the family that owns the operation, or the heritage of a certain ethnicity – sometimes these influences set the stage for a menu and what it represents. There are thousands of restaurants just like this – they serve a real need for dependability. [] A CONNECTION TO HISTORY.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

But buzzy restaurants act as a sort of social capital for younger generations, with around 30 percent of Gen Zers and millennials picking out restaurants based on social influence and reputation (recommended by influencers, has positive online ratings, and/or is trendy). Younger generations are also more likely to dine solo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

By understanding customer behavior, strategically placing high-profit items, and incorporating innovative pricing strategies, restaurant owners can transform their menu into an influential factor driving business success. As a restaurateur, knowing what your customers love and why they love it provides invaluable insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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. Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The challenge now is that the twin influences of social media and social distancing have transformed how word gets around. There’s also no need to compensate influencers to star in these videos. User-generated content is also more effective than influencer marketing because it reflects an authentic customer experience.

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EATER

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While there may be overlaps and innovative fusions with traditional Eurocentric pastries, I believe it is equally important for us as Mexican bakers to preserve the integrity of our traditional breads.” But Sibrian says, “Mexican baking is a distinct art form deserving of appreciation in its own right.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Learn a trade or skill, not everyone has the talent to be a successful influencer. As we embrace innovation and elevate it, let's not lose sight of the human touch, work ethic, and managerial excellence that have been the bedrock of the restaurant industry for over a century.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. State of Influencer Marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

"Staying innovative, forward-thinking, and agile in answering these questions will be essential for creating food spaces that not only meet customer needs but also set trends rather than following them." "The push to create immersive, digitally driven dining environments is stronger than ever," said Dove. "However,

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the Michelin Guide continues to explore new markets and broaden its global influence. These expansions introduced the Michelin Guide to vibrant culinary traditions, diverse ingredients, and innovative chefs, enriching its content and appealing to a broader audience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. The data collected will help create future strategies to identify customer preferences influencing a company's sales and marketing strategies.

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EATER

MAY 25, 2023

After a stint in the beauty world, Jack missed working in food and found herself drawn to mission-driven brands, so she jumped at the opportunity to join the product marketing and innovation team at Bowery Farming , a company dedicated to vertical farming, a practice of growing crops in stacked layers, often in a controlled environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

Experimenting with Menu Innovation With a wide variety of guests passing through these types of venues, QSRs have an opportunity to feature menu options that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. These partnerships have expanded our reach to target audiences and have increased our brand awareness in new markets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s simple, authentic, and innovative. Team Up with Social Media Influencers. To gain acceptance of its young target audience, Chipotle teamed up with TikTok influencers. TikTok: For the Digital-Savvy Younger Generation. The latest tool to make a splash on the social media scene is TikTok.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

New Ideas and New Influences. Perhaps because of that local and regional effect, we are seeing more innovative and chef-driven concepts taking advantage of these second-generation opportunities. icing on the cake.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most importantly, restaurateurs should ask themselves candidly whether an innovation aligns with the restaurant’s three to five-year vision versus distracting strategic focus and resources from higher-impact growth priorities. Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

Automation and innovation are too often viewed in the context of replacing restaurant workers, but real value lies in their ability to retain staff and reduce turnover (which hovers between 130 percent and 150 percent) by enabling manageable workloads and allowing workers to focus more on the guest experience.

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