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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“Egg demand was relatively stable in the early 2000s and seasonality played a much bigger role in peak demand periods than it does today,” said Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the busiest time of year for in-store bakeries, flavors like pumpkin and peppermint take center stage across the country. These classic flavors are beloved by many, but there’s also an appetite for innovative twists and new sensations that capture the essence of the season in exciting ways.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

“Egg demand was relatively stable in the early 2000s and seasonality played a much bigger role in peak demand periods than it does today,” said Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The tool from the East Coast vegan chain — a digital take on a split-flap mechanical display that appears on its website and in the chain’s ordering app — estimates the amounts of water, land, CO2, and oil saved by eating vegan burgers. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. .” Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. While it embodies resilience and survival, born out of government rations during forced relocations, not all Native people view it as a cherished tradition.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Sure, there are always a few players who truly stand out and supporters are quick to point to a portfolio of statistics to lend credibility to their choice. So, really, the MVP is the team, not any one individual. The same is true in a restaurant.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

We searched high and low for every restaurant event idea out there, then boiled them down to what we believe are the most exciting and effective restaurant events to keep regulars ecstatic and new customers talking. You can start by ruling out events that wont fit your venue. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

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MARCH 7, 2025

You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. Data can help you create a menu that contains more of your customers favorites so you can phase out underperforming dishes. Optimize your menu based on sales trends.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The next step to optimizing your online presence is to take advantage of SEO so more customers find you. This includes hours of operation (including holiday updates), your website link, phone number, and menu. To get started collecting Google reviews, check out our article on How to Get More Google Reviews from Customers.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MVP Menu Performances More than 200 million people tuned in to the Super Bowl last year—many with a plate of wings in front of them. This suggests fans are stocking home bars instead of ordering drinks out. Last year, the average ticket size on game day was 9 percent smaller than a typical Sunday. Vegas Jackpot, New Orleans Next?

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right. Here are some of the ways restaurant owners can leverage a holistic and data-driven POS system to optimize their outdoor dining operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

With outdoor dining occupying the foreground, and bars and indoor dining taking a back seat to consumer preferences, it begs the question: what happens when it gets cold? So, what are some additional ways restaurant operators can swing with the seasons and make additional revenue? One key to making this a success is marketing.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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MAY 26, 2022

Many restaurants are doing this by raising prices, cutting costs, taking items off the menu, and making do with lean crews. We are also going to take a guess that you haven’t considered looking at produce as another way to manage rising supply costs. Does my supplier: Tell me how to store, keep, and rotate produce.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Have you ever wondered how, despite changing climates and seasons, the same leafy greens you use in your menu items are available year-round? Production lines then turned these greens into fresh cut salads, which captured the market share with a near 80 percent take. then takes the ball for the rest of the year.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The rising cost of ingredients and an ongoing commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind the Low-Waste Menu trend which encourages resourcefulness to reduce waste and maximize ingredient usage. We look at what is popping up on menus, what social cues there are out in the market, and what flavors are popping up.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create a Prix Fixe Menu. A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Prix fixe menus can help increase sales and lighten the load on your kitchen staff. A prix fixe menu also gives off an air of elegance.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With a modern cloud-based POS, restaurants can streamline order taking, reduce human error, and improve the overall speed of service. Many systems now offer mobile ordering capabilities, allowing servers to take orders tableside or giving guests the ability to order and pay directly from their phones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Phone orders are prone to human errormisheard items, incorrect addresses, and unclear special requests are all common issues with manual order taking. Third-party delivery apps take a big cut of every salesometimes as much as 30%. Why Every Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System The answer is simple: to stay competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Simplified Menus. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The increased challenges and stress of the holiday season often reveal pinch points in bar and restaurant operations. New technology innovations now being introduced into the hospitality industry are designed to level out those pinch points. Manage and Optimize Your Increased Holiday Inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands. Dole Out Digital Deals Growing your digital presence enables you to level up your loyalty program and marketing campaigns.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Third-party delivery apps start out as a convenient way to reach new customers, but they always take a significant chunk of your profits. Offer Incentives for Direct Orders Changing customer habits takes time, but you can speed up the process by offering valuable incentives. message can drive immediate sales.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. According to a poll from Ipsos, meals purchased at restaurants and take out foods are usually the first extraneous expense to be cut by consumers. percent compared to the same period in 2021.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Consumers are now looking out for restaurants that provide a fully curated vegan meal that serves everything from starters to desserts. The restaurant’s five course vegetarian menu releases 800 gms of carbon dioxide which is eight times lesser than a traditional gourmet. According to Sentient Media, nearly 10 percent of the U.S.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Take note that this is the net profit margin for bars, meaning it takes into account all of your expenses and is the true bottom line that shows how much money your bar is actually making. Calculate the cost of each drink on your menu, including the cost of the alcohol, garnishes, mixers, and anything else that goes into the drink.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Lille Allen Restaurants across India, Nepal, and Bhutan are taking inspiration from mountain communities, where foraging, preservation, and centuries-old culinary traditions provide great meals in challenging conditions Its a balmy afternoon in Darwa, a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

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EATER

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Plaza Mayor pan dulce stands out because of its tradition, and because it was able to really impose itself as a strong brand here, says Juan Caparrs, a Buenos Aires-based chef and media personality, and the writer behind local food site Sin Reservas. And so, why not take advantage of it? Why not throw all the meat on the grill?

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