Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

During the holiday season, for example, drinks like apple cider, warm bourbon cocktails, and spiked hot chocolate become even more special when served in distinctive, themed glassware of varying shapes, colors, and sizes. Seasonal and specialty cocktail glasses that make signature drinks stand out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2025

This is where a buying group brings that advantage, helping source at the best price, quality, and then creating sourcing redundancy when mother nature gets in the way of supply with fresh agricultural products. Generalized or Specialized?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

One key focus is ingredient sourcing—securing reliable suppliers who can meet growing demand while maintaining quality is essential. Keeping batch sizes manageable helps preserve the artisan feel, preventing the loss of what makes a product special. Another critical area is production processes.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

The goal was to not only to trace current dining expectations and desires fueled by both current economic uncertainties and also the inundation of sources for restaurant recommendations and reviews but also how younger diners might be shaping the industry in the future. Younger generations are also more likely to dine solo.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 26, 2025

A dollar for a great source of protein on a plate is still a pretty good deal. They can work with special permission but alas, sometimes they are simply paid under the table. 50 per egg. Now imagine what those eggs might cost without immigrant workers doing what most American workers would never choose to do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Limited time offers (LTOs) Eating out has moved from a once a week or special occasion treat to the everyday norm as diners try to keep up with all the dishes at their convenience. People are interested again in Happy Hour specials and will dine earlier in the evening to take advantage of value-driven deals.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Restaurants have access to more customer data than ever before and it comes from a wide range of sources, but many operators dont fully grasp the full extent of whats availableor how to use it effectively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Today’s Happy Hour Special: Paying By Text Message. Source: Sense360 ) Owners can take advantage of tools that exist at no cost to the restaurant while enabling them to bring in dollars without turning tables. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

It can also provide full sourcing and ingredient listings that are needed for menu creation to serve customers with special requirements. Feeding Customers What They Want Some of the more successful restaurants today are offering their customers a clear window into their sourcing strategies.

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EATER

APRIL 22, 2025

Jesse Sparks Jenn Sit, the executive editor at Clarkson Potter, on what the publisher is looking for A version of this post originally appeared on April 21, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. Where are we going?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Provide Free Meals on Special Occasions. Nothing creates loyal customers like remembering their special days and offering them free meals on those days. This strategy helps in creating a special bond between the customer and the outlet. Then prepare to wow them with a special offer. You want a piece of this action.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

it is important to know with whom you are working so you know how close you are to the category experts/source providers. We have worked with a client that specialized in another category, but when it came to produce, they were not sure how to improve. Is aware of where product is sourced / shipped.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7. Send them a personalized lunch special discount to fuel the rest of their workday, giving them the pick-me-up they were looking for.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

"A menu special is great and fun and exciting but answering the ‘why’ behind it is what training centered around. The special cocktail for a cause initiative is a partnership with The Bee Cause Project to promote education and awareness for the planet’s pollinators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Have a single source of truth for what’s in your cooler. Include product name, brewery, keg size, style and Alcohol by Volume (ABV) along with expiration dates so everyone making decisions around kegged inventory is working from the same source. Design Your Holiday Customer Experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2023

Restaurant financial statements are an untapped source of potential growth. Image sourced from sage.com Here’s what you can do with a balance sheet. Image sourced from sage.com Here are some other useful things you can do with a P/L statement. Can you build on a single source, and if so, how can you do this?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“The Blue Crab Hush Puppies are the perfect locally-sourced indulgence to start the meal and the Chicken Paillard has been a longtime favorite of our female guests,” he said. They bonded over a shared interest in food, wine and hospitality, as well as a desire to one day create something special of their own.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

This enables restaurants to adjust orders, create specials, and repurpose ingredients before they spoil. These tools identify common waste sources, such as over-trimmed produce or uneaten leftovers, enabling chefs to refine processes and reduce waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On the other hand, those labeled “sustainable” are held to a much higher standard, and they must be made from renewable sources. Source products with sustainability certifications. Utilizing recycled plastics, rather than producing new plastic materials, significantly minimizes greenhouse gas emissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

With loyalty programs giving diners access to special deals and third-party delivery services charging additional, unwanted fees, consumers prefer to go directly to the source for takeout orders. They also want convenience and frictionless digital experiences. Most prefer to order through the restaurant’s website or mobile app.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Eighty-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chefs have become trusted sources of knowledge beyond the menu. Ninety-two percent agreed that chefs are gaining recognition for their philanthropic efforts around the world.

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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

Natural flavors are very chemical, but theyve been derived from natural things, he says; Smartfood itself describes them as obtained from essences or extracts of sources found in nature such as spice, fruit, vegetable, yeast, herb, plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products. So, pretty much anything.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Current trends in the restaurant industry: Whether its the rise of plant-based options, AI-powered ordering, or hyper-local sourcing, knowing whats trending can help you stay relevant. Are you all about sustainable sourcing? Show your restaurants personality, team, and daily specials to keep your audience engaged.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It offers restaurants the opportunity to gain an insight into their on-hand inventory and the ability to see deals/specials offered by your suppliers so you’re always ordering what will net you the most profit at the end of the day. Predictive technology measures your on-hand inventory and alerts you when it dips below par levels.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

How to make it happen: Choose your ingredientusually, its a seasonal ingredient picked at peak season and sourced from a local purveyor, but you can bring something in thats not local as long as its interesting. A study found that 61% of diners are prepared to spend extra for a unique special event menu.

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Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

On the other hand, for lower-cost items like beer, you can bundle or offer happy hour specials to drive more volume and profit. Locally sourced beer is also a great way to differentiate your bar from competitors. You can introduce themed drinks or seasonal specials that keep your customers coming back for something new.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

One of the special features we used to accentuate the dining spaces are the Pecky Cypress wood panels reclaimed from the Florida Everglades. For our menu, we offer garden-to-table dishes focusing on local, regional & sustainably sourced produce, seafood, meats, and poultry options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Plant-based proteins should not be seen as a meat substitute but rather as an additional protein source offered – aside from meat, poultry or fish. We have been able to see margins maintained with restaurants who have the plant-based menu options versus animal protein and continue to offer more daily specials due to the cost impact.

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The Rail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As a restaurant owner, you can capitalize on these trends by showcasing seasonal menu items, behind-the-scenes kitchen prep , chef interviews, clips of special events, and customer testimonials to provide an authentic glimpse into the restaurant operations that fosters trust. Special events make for good video content as well.

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EATER

JANUARY 13, 2025

Exquisito Chocolates In Miami, bean-to-bonbon Exquisito Chocolates prides itself on ethical sourcing (you can see exactly how chocolate maker Carolina Quijano turns cacao into chocolate on this episode of Eaters Handmade.) Those bonbons are available to ship in boxes of six or 12 surprise flavors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With urgent, newfound needs to serve pandemic-era customers while delivering high-quality experience, restaurants are looking to new sources of data and insights to help them optimize efficiency and ensure they are well-positioned to manage the sudden change in focus from interior dining to exterior services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Implement a Loyalty Program Offering rewards like free food or a special perk for signing onto a loyalty program can motivate customers to try out a new restaurant and create a positive first experience. Another is to add convenience like saved orders, saved payment methods or Apple Pay, loyalty programs, and personalized offers or perks.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 474

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Key behavioral factors include: Dining Habits: Do they eat out frequently or only for special occasions? Seasonal & Local Adjustments: If sustainability or local sourcing matters to your diners, promote seasonal specials featuring local ingredients. Meal Bundles & Specials: Create pricing options that fit your audience.

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Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

One Source Solution. Should problems or questions arise, they can be solved with one reliable source, rather than juggling many different software providers. The first step, of course, is to find a reputable provider—one that specializes in integrated solutions for restaurants. Step into the Future.

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Point of Sale Cash Management Technology Customer Service 448

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The answer is obvious – if those involved directly or indirectly with your team feel the magic of your operation, feel it in the same way that the guest does, then they will perform better, look forward to their work, engage better with others on the team, and feel part of something special.

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Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Workshop 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

This presents an opportunity for foodservice operations to stand out by elevating guest experience in the age of COVID-19, giving consumers a sense of exceptional service and memorable experiences they used to source from restaurants. For example, if you have a patio, you can offer branded blankets to keep guests comfortable. Live music?

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Food Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Entertainment 487

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2021

Restaurants can also their GMB page to engage with customers, highlighting special offers and discounts, publicizing events and promoting new menu offerings. Restaurants that use a third-party tool to manage bookings should add that information to the GMB listing, allowing users to book a table directly from the search results.

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SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 577