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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Even though local and state orders prohibiting or severely restricting restaurants’ ability to serve customers and generate and revenue, standard business liability policies did not provide coverage, and many policies had a pandemic exclusion. Wages have risen roughly 13 percent since early 2023, leveling out at $13.62

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Special events have become a big reason for going out, making unique dining experiences more important than ever. Special events have become a big reason for going out, making unique dining experiences more important than ever. Tables and chairs take a backseat to efficient space. These core elements never go out of style.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

Modern Restaurant Management

This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents will be seeking a reservation during the 4 to 6 p.m.

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Building a Culture of Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In an industry where cultivating guest relationships is critical to success, operators often forget that developing positive relationships with the people serving those guests is equally, if not more, important. ’ And just like that, I was out of a job and they were down a line cook. Share it when it’s relevant and timely.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers.

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Serving Up Success: How Video Marketing Can Boost Restaurant Visibility

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By Torrey Tayenaka, Contributor In a highly competitive restaurant industry, its crucial to stand out from the crowd and bring an influx of new guests through the door. Taking it a step further than high-quality images , video marketing taps into the sensory appeal that text and photos cant achieve.

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