EATER

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. Finally, restaurant leaders are doubling down on sustainability as an investment in their business and the future. More than 68 percent reported implementing sustainability practices.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From the creator fund to sponsored content and upstart new businesses seeking to capitalize on a newly massive social media following, influencers are cashing in. Then, not only will they avoid sickening anyone with sketchy bacteria, they’ll be able to pursue food entrepreneurship in a way that’s actually sustainable.

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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. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Consumers are being more intentional with their spending, and brands that deliver both quality and affordability are seeing sustained growth and expansion. This trend is being driven by a mix of factors, including social media exposure, travel influences, and a growing appreciation for diverse culinary experiences. Brands like BB.Q

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This year’s survey findings signal an increased focus on sustainability, better-for-you menu options and a greater demand for plant-based meals in 2022, as consumers place a newfound emphasis on their health post-pandemic. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Investors generally push hard for influence or even majority board seats directing strategy and operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value. Restaurants Are Stepping up their Online Food Delivery Game through Smart and Sustainable Packaging. Takeaway packaging industry is undergoing transition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 10, 2025

This trend is known as Precision Wellness, identified by Innova as one of the top influencing trends in 2025. In this age of information, consumers are seeking out specific ingredients to meet their targeted nutritional needs. Consumers want to sip their way to enhanced focus, hydration, energy, immunity and digestion, Hermanowicz says.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior. Demographics help you define the basic characteristics of your target diners, giving you insight into who they are, what they can afford, and how their lifestyle influences their dining choices. Lets get started and find your target audience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Instead, we partner with responsible avocado oil and olive oil producers who use regenerative practices for a more sustainable, transparent food system. I’m proud that True Food Kitchen continues to evolve its approach to sourcing and production, as health and sustainability are the priority for every ingredient we use.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As consumers continue to seek sustainable meat alternatives, mushrooms will play a crucial role in plant-based cuisine. Dumplings, Dumplings, and More Dumplings Dumplings are set to capture even more attention with inventive fillings, cooking methods, and global influences.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Gen Z's influence on the dining scene calls for an industry-wide evolution.

Social Media 493

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 493

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

To say Sri Lanka has one cuisine ignores its deep culinary influences and strengths. The British also brought down South Indian laborers to work the plantations, and their descendants now form the Malaiyaha Tamil community in tea towns like Nuwara Eliya, where theres a strong South Indian influence at vegetarian-only restaurants.

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Hotels Seasonal Menu Back of House Small Business 296

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Fuel costs: The price of electricity is influenced by the cost of the fuels used to generate that electricity, and as demand for these fuels also increases, prices are likely to climb. If you haven’t already, it’s time to consider energy efficiency as a driving factor behind your successes.

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Equipment Pricing Influencer Sustainability 221

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. Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Seeking sustainability. With the growing importance of enterprises that empower communities and fuel localism, hyper-local delivery will go mainstream as consumers seek to balance their desire for convenience with a quest for sustainable solutions. Sustainability remains a primary concern of consumers across the globe.

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2022 Point of Sale Sustainability Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Another trend that’s influenced by labor shortages is how food will be offered in restaurants.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Consumers want to support organizations that are ethical, sustainable, responsible, humane, trustworthy, etc. Automate tasks.

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Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

I spoke to some baristas and café owners to learn about more of the factors that influence café design. How Travel Influences Café Design. Often, coffee shop owners are influenced by the journeys that they have taken, and their cafés may well pay homage to cities that influenced them. Read on to learn more.

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Café Influencer Design Social Media 172

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Analyzing all of your restaurants waste streams can make a huge impact on your restaurant’s sustainability goals and bottom line. By helping educate customers and providing sustainable alternatives, businesses can have significant influence in determining how much waste their customers are using and disposing of.

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2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 474

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The AI-Driven Transformation in Wine Selection Crafting Personalized Wine Journeys At the heart of Artificial Intelligence (AI)'s transformative influence within the event planning sphere is its unparalleled ability in providing wine recommendations to align perfectly with individual preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

During our 40-plus years in the industry, many issues have come up, and here are some key things I learned as we developed a resilient, consistent mindset and strategies leading to growth and sustainability: 1. Location is a big reason many restaurants fail. It’s essential to have a robust staffing plan in place for your grand opening.

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Restaurant Law Customer Service Training Customer Experience 419

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

PART ONE: An Immigrant Nation Melting Pot: America was the land of opportunity and tens of thousands came to our shores, through Ellis Island, and stood at the gates of New York ready to become American and bring their ethnic influence the country’s profile.

Hotels 394

Hotels Influencer Compost Recycling 394

The Rail

APRIL 2, 2025

Thoughtful layouts, creative textures, and vivid materials combine to enthrall guests and revitalize the restaurant's character for long-lasting good influence. Leveraging Innovative Materials Modern flooring choices now feature cutting-edge materials that combine sustainability with arresting beauty.

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Customer Experience Sustainability Recycling Design 130

EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

As the industry has returned to relatively standard practices, pop-ups have sustained as a way for chefs to experiment, reach new audiences, and avoid the costs and risks associated with building a traditional restaurant. Hopefully others follow suit; it might be one of the few purely good things to come out of the pandemic.

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Food Supply Outdoor Food Order Food Safety 292

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This year will undoubtedly be difficult, but uncertainty provides an opportunity for restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their business models and establish long-term solutions for sustained growth. Mobile apps are one of the most efficient ways to reach customers and influence their buying decisions in a post-pandemic world.

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Food Restaurant Law 2023 Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenging Local Palettes in America’s Dairyland While Wisconsin boasts rich culinary traditions with Native American and Northern European influences, Deane finds purpose in creating menus that defy regional conventions. “It [can be] hard when I create something interpreted as out of touch with the area,” says Deane.

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Food Supply Recruiting Education Influencer 419

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

But there’s also another contributing factor at play which is helping shape the vegan market: celebrity influence. Our society places emphasis on the influence of those in the limelight, following trends from celebrities whether it’s fitness, fashion, or dietary preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 520