Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

To gain insights, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine turned to Phil Kafarakis, President & CEO, International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Kafarakis also served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

. “This redesign is not just about aesthetics; it’s about enhancing the customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and creating a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to quality and innovation." Overall, how long of a process was the redesign and what were problems it helps resolve?

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Mobile Ordering Design Customer Experience Online Ordering 88

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Mike DiBeneditto, CEO of Golden Waffles, to learn about "waffle-omics" and how the breakfast staple can be a strategic menu asset for restaurant operators. . It really is so easy to innovate around waffles. Taco Tuesday with a Golden Waffles Twist, anyone?

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Back of House Seasonal Menu 2024 2025 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

To gain more insights on coffee trends, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Top Note co-founder Mary Pellettieri. Consumers are becoming more adventurous with their tastes, and are seeking new innovations on traditional beverages. How are coffeehouses innovating their menus?

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Beverage Innovation 2024 Magazine 88

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 17, 2024

Brewers have pushed boundaries with unconventional ingredients and innovative techniques while fostering community engagement through digital platforms and collaborative partnerships. One important trend is the continued rise of experimentation and innovation. Magazine describes this phenomenon as “ too much of a good thing.”

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Brewery Consumer Goods Magazine Innovation 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

To discuss food safety, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to a number of restaurant industry executives. He has over 30 years of experience in the field, starting as a dishwasher and rising to a leadership position at Inspire Brands, where he served as Vice President of Global Equipment Innovation & Supply.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Food Supply 196

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

To better understand this trend, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Luis Martinez, senior vice president of R&D and Commercialization at Rubix Foods. In this role, he manages the Culinary, Innovation, and Commercialization teams, and oversees R&D project implementation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

“Innovation is in the sweetgreen DNA, and meeting customers where they are is the key to our brand mission; connecting people to real food,” said Jonathan Neman, CEO and Co-Founder of sweetgreen. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed the sweetgreen team to learn a bit more about the brand's latest innovation.

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Website Management Customer Experience Food Order Online Ordering 179

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Bill Chidley, Executive Director of Strategy at ChangeUp for a deeper dive into the results and what restaurant operators can learn from them about better engaging with guests. . "There's " ChangeUp conducted the survey in Q2 2024 of more than 500 people nationwide.

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Customer Experience Fast Casual 2024 Dine-in 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

No matter how important and innovative your initiative, new product or new process will be toward saving jobs or support across the industry or community, you must communicate your purpose effectively to be successful and become a recipient of well-deserved grant money. But just applying for a grant does not mean you will secure one.

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Employee Relations Leadership Small Business Food Supply 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine talked with Girelli about this project and restaurant design trends. We then work to capture the chef’s aspirations and vision and present surprising and innovative ideas that we can develop and refine based on a collaborative exchange. Restaurants are businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

"Embracing AI signifies a shift towards customer-centricity, where innovative solutions can cater to each and every customer – from automated interactions, seamless reservations, instant inquiries, and beyond – all converging to place the customer firmly at the heart of the restaurant experience."

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Customer Experience Customer Service Technology Inventory 192

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

This digital innovation has been helpful for small business, with roughly 20 percent of all transaction volume for Clover restaurants running through online ordering. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine interviewed Linardi about the digital restaurant experience, contactless payment and more.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 245

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine talked all things sustainability with Gregg Majewski, CEO and Founder of Craveworthy Brands. Technology enables businesses to monitor and optimize energy usage efficiently, identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions to reduce harmful environmental impact.

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Sustainability Customer Service Fast Casual Technology 110

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

Chipotle teamed with RFID software provider Mojix, materials science and RFID innovator Avery Dennison, and RFID reader and encoder solutions provider Zebra Technologies. Vise spoke with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine about the opportunity for RFID in restaurants. What is RFID and how is it being used in restaurants?

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Operations Food Supply Waste Food Safety 128

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

. “In order to keep distribution costs in check, we partnered with our distributors and suppliers by being more flexible, consolidating delivery days, and allowing later delivery window times when needed,” Corporate Executive Chef, David Cox told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Pricing Customer Service Magazine Delivery 201

7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

In an interview with Restaurant Business Jason Rusk, Red Robin’s VP of business innovation says the Red Robin Express experiment is looking to tackle the biggest challenge in making virtual restaurants work: volume. “As Even the Wall Street Journal reports that delivery is forecast to account for $75.9

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Online Ordering Customer Service Delivery Food Order 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Cristin O’Hara, Managing Director and Head of Restaurant Group at Bank of America, to elaborate on some of findings. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation.

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2023 Employee Relations Franchise Franchising 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

Moving forward, I see continued innovation with new dining formats, enhanced delivery options, and a stronger emphasis on sustainability and community engagement. Embrace change and be willing to innovate. Why are you retiring now? We brought Kevin on board two and a half years ago to be my successor. What’s next for you?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received expert insights from Gregg Majewski, Founder & CEO of Craveworthy Brands and former CEO of Jimmy John’s Sandwiches. Big changes are happening in modernization, innovation, food technology, and more, and if you’re not adapting, you simply won’t make it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2024

We use those months to come out with products that are a little more off the wall or are more labor intensive – innovative products that we just do not have the time for during the holiday season when we are working hard to keep up. When did you realize you needed to pivot and how quickly were you able to do so?

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Social Media Cash Management Point of Sale Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Colleen Thiry, director of TransUnion’s travel and hospitality business for her insights on what restaurant owners should take away from the results. Why are parents making one restaurant choice over another? What can restaurants do better to attract those without children?

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Website Management Online Ordering 110

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. 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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Supplies Food Supply Audits Inventory 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The non-alcoholic beverage industry is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2025, according to Global Market Insights, For a deeper dive, Modern Restaruant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to the team at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, who provided us with insights and recipes.

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2025 Beverage 2024 Magazine 110

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation. Restaurants will invest in beverage innovation to give consumers choices beyond alcohol and CSDs.

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

EATER

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Innovative collaborations like this ensure The Splendid Table continues to thrive and evolve in an ever-changing media landscape.” The former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine , Lam has been a presence on The Splendid Table since 2010.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, for her insights on the next financial resources for restaurants. These kinds of innovations can help small businesses that may have otherwise been forced to shut down. What’s kind of financial help will be available next for restaurants?

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Cash Management Small Business Magazine Government 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

To answer that and more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to an expert–Daniel Hawes, Vice President of Product Design at Givex, whose work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. What will the QSR of the future look like and what role will AI-integrated technologies play?

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Customer Experience Entertainment Customer Service Transportation 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. The journey into 2024 signifies a continued commitment to technological innovation and its seamless integration into the fabric of the dining experience. Here are some of their insights.

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SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

Reviewers highlight its insightful reporting, payroll integration, innovative platform, and transparent pricing. Restaurants Premium Features and Unrivaled Transparency "SpotOn continues to be an invaluable technology partner that listens well and proactively presents innovative solutions to drive our business forward. " Ben P.,

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2024 Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with Benchmark CEO David Parker their efforts. Read on to learn why he says: "The Coronavirus crisis is pushing all of us to think innovatively." In times like these, we are challenged to quickly develop innovative new programs to meet changing demand and market forces.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. There are stories nearly every day in the media about innovations in healthcare, breakthrough treatments, and in some cases cures for various illnesses.

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Insurance Cash Management Healthcare Innovation 201

Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA. We are impressed by his forward-thinking development.

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Kitchen Safety Education Hotels Food Safety 130

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine caught up with Laroche to learn more about why he wrote this book, the state of restaurant culture and more. More creative packaging will come into play as convenience will continue to drive innovation. Why write this book and why now? My passion for food started when I was a kid in France.

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Food Book Leadership Travel 180

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Shanks about the brand's growth, compeition, loyalty, and social media savvy. We have distinguished ourselves in a number of ways including innovation, brand, and quality. What is the XO Marshmallow concept and how is it distinguished from its competition?

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Sustainability Social Media Customer Experience Consumer Goods 184