Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

For more than two decades Sam Ballas, Founder of East Coast Wings + Grill, has focused on brand building in a smart and sustainable manner. Data Analytics – Leveraging real-time sales and customer behavior data allows operators to make smarter decisions about menu offerings, promotions, and staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Restaurants, food manufacturers, and consumers are all feeling the strain: Restaurants and Food Manufacturers : Higher egg costs force businesses to adjust menu pricing, seek alternative ingredients, or absorb financial losses. The Economic Impact on Stakeholders The ramifications of rising egg prices extend far beyond farmers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices. Restaurant operators should limit significant menu price increases, explore value menus when possible, and avoid implementing any sneaky service charges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We have distinguished ourselves in a number of ways including innovation, brand, and quality. In terms of innovation, we are constantly thinking five steps ahead of our competitors to create new products inspired by pop culture, our customers, and what’s trending.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Improving sustainability. AI is also significantly improving sustainability in restaurant supply chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Preserved Seafood : Preserved seafood is gaining traction, driven by Scandinavian simplicity and the desire for sustainable, nutrient-rich foods. They provide a platform for chefs to experiment with hyperlocal ingredients, innovative plant-based dishes, or niche cuisines like Scandinavian-inspired seafood.

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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. Incorporating these options into existing menus as the industry recovers from the damage inflicted by COVID-19 could also assist to pique consumer interest and gain new consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point. “We continue to innovate and rethink how consumers enjoy Coca-Cola beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. Enhancing Menu Engineering Some menu items contribute disproportionately to food waste due to low popularity or inefficient ingredient use.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, operators have taken note of consumers’ changing lifestyles and the needs of their staff, and as a result, recent innovations have emerged to address these new needs. Trend #2 – Growing Focus of Sustainability Importance. One of the biggest concerns is sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. “We are excited to bring Market Cafe to New York City as we are the only company currently offering a solution such as this one for safe, supportive and sustainable corporate dining.”

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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.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Revenue growth in 2024 was largely driven by menu price adjustments. While higher wages and benefits correlated with improved business performance, they also necessitated menu price increases, creating a challenging balance between operational sustainability and customer affordability.

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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. Hermanowicz recommends starting with iced tea as it has long-time roots on restaurant menus. The increase is largely being driven by Gen Z, making it another ideal platform for innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. The key is finding an operational sweet spot while remaining both innovative and efficient. We're mindful of creating synergy between our menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. Sustainable, quality- and temperature-retaining packaging options also reign in 2022 as operators continue working to provide the best possible off-premises experience for customers.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the restaurant industry is poised for significant transformations driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Chefs are experimenting with vegetables in innovative ways, such as plant-based “seafood” and using jackfruit as a meat alternative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2024

These timeless menu items have been meticulously crafted and perfected over the years, holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. Finding a delicate balance between tradition and innovation is often the key to success for QSRs and other establishments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? The company is catering to changing customer needs and preferences and positioning itself as socially responsible and sustainable.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Introducing new menu items is more than just adding dishes to your offerings—it’s about crafting an experience that captivates your guests and keeps them coming back for more. A well-planned new menu launch not only boosts customer engagement but also reinforces your restaurant’s brand identity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 13, 2023

Innovative products made with sustainable ingredients have proliferated across various segments for a number of reasons. Supply chain stability and cost of ingredients have both been impacted by the pandemic, and consumer preference for sustainable products made with the future in mind has grown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. These innovative tools will help you get a better handle on your supply chain, organizing supplier certifications into a system you can see and manage. Adjust your menu. Streamline your menu to save money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics. The gap between available positions and willing, skilled workers has widened, putting pressure on service quality and business sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2022

The increasing tendency of consumers to eat plant-based food outside their homes too is changing the menu cards of QSRs across the globe. This, in turn, will help various QSRs to innovate with different ingredients and offer a wide variety of plant-based food products. Burger King’s All Vegan Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

After speaking with some of our partners in the industry on how they toe the line between investing in innovation and cutting costs during this time, we found five things restaurant owners can do to boost profits and stay open beyond the COVID shutdown. Re-engineer Menus. Optimize Inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

58 of the top 100 restaurant chains are taking advantage of the plant-based market opportunity–even increasing their plant-based offerings from 25 to 50 percent of their menu, like Panera Bread plans to do. to its menu. PCRM also helps hospitals with implementation of new plant-based menu items. Carl’s Jr.’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. They seek establishments that reflect this diversity not only in the menu options but also in the staff and management teams.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2025

These innovative establishments create a social experience similar to traditional bars, minus the booze. They view drinking less as a way to reduce anxiety , improve productivity, and be part of a larger shift toward sustainable and mindful living. Goliath Consulting Group is a restaurant consultancy group based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. Using hyperlocal ingredients requires the menu to change seasonally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. The trends were brought to life during a global event on March 9-10 at Hive, Unilever’s global Foods Innovation Center on the Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands.

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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. Growth stems sustainably from meticulous mastery of the basics – hospitality, food, ambiance, and operations.

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