Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

"Loyalty innovation is not always true innovation," Lynch added. "It’s Loyalty innovation sometimes simply is…Restaurants see others driving success with an initiative and they jump on the bandwagon, while tweaking it slightly to make it unique for their brand."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience. Menu innovation has become a key way to deliver value.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences. Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The multi-unit chain prides itself as a mission-focused dining venue with relaxed, eco-friendly dining spaces, making sustainable choices for fresh, locally grown food, and operating a culinary internship program for young adults coming out of foster care.

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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. Plant-based entrées can help a restaurant stand apart from its competitors by generating interest in its innovative and creative offering, and also by linking a product with environmental sustainability and health.

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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. Iced tea is a classic and well-known beverage, making it the perfect platform for innovation through flavor and benefit stacking.

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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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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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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

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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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. The world changed, and so did restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production. As climate change puts traditional farming methods – and food production – at risk, there will be a renewed effort around sustainable food production, like vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics.

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MAY 8, 2023

That doesn’t mean they are trading in their filet mignon for a fast-food burger, but rather they are looking for a more culinary-driven menu at a lower price point. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands.

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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

APRIL 10, 2023

Ultimately, this results in greater sustainability, both environmentally and economically. Additionally, with the cost of living continuing to skyrocket and food price inflation at a record high, customers are increasingly focusing their spending where they are likely to garner some type of benefit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Seeking sustainability. The coming year will see consumers demand innovative, ethical, long-term solutions that deliver real social change. Sustainability remains a primary concern of consumers across the globe. Much of the current growth in e-commerce is being driven by the U.S., ”

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MAY 22, 2024

Kafarakis also served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association. Prior to joining IFMA in 2021, he led and managed businesses at Kraft, Jones Dairy Farm, Cargill, and McCormick & Co., What’s next for Subway?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Tight menus, for set prices, at times offering previously unapproachable product at approachable prices. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes. Smaller menus in general.

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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. According to a National Restaurant Association Show presentation, Gen Z consumers care more about authenticity, convenience and aesthetics than price value.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field. Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Restaurants had all independently decided to increase platform pricing, tentatively at first and then more boldly when consumers didn’t push back.

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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. Dynamic pricing on these platforms might be necessary to combat some of the lost revenue due to fees.

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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. The end result is an innovative menu with less common flavors and combinations.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability.

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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. In 2024, we anticipate a continued evolution, where technology and sustainability will play pivotal roles in reshaping the culinary experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technomic’s revised predictions for 2024 revealed a challenging road ahead for the restaurant industry, which has been plagued by rising prices and shifting consumer behavior since the onset of the pandemic. percent rise in prices means that sales growth may barely keep up with inflation. percent sales increase by 1.5

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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. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

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. Those that raise prices too far will risk alienating some of their customer base.

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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. is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. SpotOn Executive Team.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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APRIL 29, 2021

First, see what you have in your current staff and then be innovative on how to hire and train, that helps set you up for success in the long run. However, with historic low-price points on food along with the typical financial structure of a restaurant, it does not allow restaurants to pay out truly reasonable livable wages in urban cities.”

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APRIL 13, 2020

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. ” Prices Move in the Right Direction. After some fairly dramatic price increases in the last few years, the price of meat substitutes has started to level off. from $62 a case to $99 a case.

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