Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset. Craft beverage consumers have evolved. They look for experiences that include craft beverages rather than viewing consumption as the end game.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report. This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Sweetgreen launched Green January, an opportunity for customers to jumpstart a healthy routine in the new year through real, fresh food. The golden beverages are a top selling Peet's offering each winter. White Castle is kicking off 2023 with a flurry of specials and deals designed to keep Cravers’ stomachs and wallets, full.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade. Like the most ordered food on DoorDash of all time: French fries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Rising costs create challenges : 92 percent of operators say the cost of food is a significant issue for their restaurant.

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MAY 3, 2024

In fact, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives has seen consistent double-digit growth over the last five years and exceeded half a billion dollars in 2023, according to NielsenIQ. Fans and those who enjoy drinking non-alcoholic beverages (23 percent of survey participants) are much more likely to be under 35 years old.*

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

has reaches an all-time high, according to a Chef's Pencil's report based on the latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the end of April 2023. Employment of fast food and counter workers was down 17 percent compared to 2019. Earning on average $13.53

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

– Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. – Matt Eisenacher, Chief Brand Officer at First Watch Digital transformation continued to dominate 2023. In 2023, we experienced unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior amidst broader macroeconomic conditions like inflation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While many operators struggled to keep expenses – particularly food and labor costs – under control, they also observed an increase in guest traffic and in profit margins, in part due to strong takeout and delivery sales. There were 11 percent more transactions on Thanksgiving Eve than on the average Wednesday in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The holidays bring an increase in beverage inventory, particularly kegged inventory for bars and restaurants centered around draft programs. Forecasting weekly ordering now becomes critical as you don’t want to run out of a well-performing holiday stout, or on the flipside, carry over a Christmas beer into 2023.

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FoodDocs

JUNE 7, 2024

We analyzed the 2023 FDA food recalls in the Food & Beverage category and broke down the most common recall reasons, recall frequency patterns, and more.

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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. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. Eligible establishments have until March 11, 2023, to use the funds on qualified expenses. Business food and beverage expenses.

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FMT Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2025

Durian is becoming popular among Chinese citizens, which is also shaping the food and beverage sector of their area. Lots of durian was imported in China alone in 2023. Durian-flavoured snacks, desserts, and beverage products are being produced by many companies. This is a global opportunity within the sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food. As Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023, authenticity is proving to be something that people of all generations search for now more than ever. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

expect to be less profitable in 2023. Rising food, labor and energy/utility costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023. business leaders anticipate a recession in 2023, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Outlook survey. The majority of small and midsize U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Inflation has hidden the dramatic decreases in guest traffic and we anticipate this becoming a bigger issue with investors in 2023." We expect this will continue into 2023, and operators that don’t prioritize technology will be left behind. Restaurant owners will end 2022 with a sigh of relief after another tough year. "Restaurant

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. How do you make sure all employees – new and veteran – are truly ready for the upcoming food health inspection?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The ordinance requires that food establishments must provide single-use foodware only upon consumer request or at a self-service station.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

Managing food costs is one of the most important factors in running a profitable restaurant. With rising ingredient prices and tight profit margins, understanding the food cost formula can make the difference between financial success and failure. What is the Food Cost Formula? Lets dive in!

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Favorite Super Bowl Foods A JeffBet study revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. Almost universally, it was found to be the nation’s second favorite Super Bowl food. Rank Super Bowl Food Average Monthly Searches 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases, with 88 percent experiencing rising staff expenses, compared to 89 percent in last year’s annual survey, and 86 percent reporting an increase in food costs. percent) coming in well above the national total for e-commerce sales compared to 2023.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food product recall data from 2002 –2023, drawing conclusions from more than 35,000 product recalls. A recent study has analyzed U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Operators may find that vendors are also concerned about their cash flow and may welcome upfront payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023. Those totals are down from the end of 2023 when 89 percent said labor costs increased, with 54 percent reporting 1 percent to 5 percent. percent more visits than the year-to-date Tuesday average.”

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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? Our Convenience Store Trends Report found 76 percent of consumers surveyed have purchased prepared food from a c-store. And why not?

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APRIL 26, 2024

According to recent data from SpotOn, its clients saw restaurant spending on Cinco de Mayo increased by 40 percent from 2022 to 2023. From a storage aspect, they have to utilize an extra refrigerated trailer for the week to have enough space for all the necessary food and beverage supplies, Pahlitzsch added.

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Food + Tech Connect

MARCH 13, 2024

Agrifoodtech startups faced a significant setback in 2023 as their investment share plummeted by 50%, comprising only 5.5% of Global VC Dollars – AFN In 2023, agrifoodtech represented just 5.5% of VC dollars across all sectors in 2023 compared to 6.7% Here are some of this week’s top headlines. in 2022 and 7.6%

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through.

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Food + Tech Connect

JUNE 6, 2023

Image Credit: Meati Foods Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. VC funding for the food and beverage industry is facing a steep decline. Here are some of this week’s top headlines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2022

So, whether you’re looking to open a new restaurant and bar or are responsible for ensuring your existing bar offerings stay up to date and relevant for your guests, let’s look at what trend-forward locations were doing in 2022 that can highlight opportunities heading into 2023. New and Unique Flavors. Pay Attention to Ice.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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FoodInsight

JULY 27, 2023

Many of us like to sample new foods we come across in the grocery store—why not try an exciting, even innovative product we may have heard about from a friend, family member, or social media? These labels can tell us where our food was made, give nutrition information, and provide detailed ingredient lists.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2023

The restaurant should be one that everyone on the team is excited to go to, whether that’s for the great food, cocktails, mocktails, or atmosphere. To expand on an earlier point, make sure establishments have non-alcoholic beverage options beyond seltzer and non-alcoholic beer. Don’t assume about booze.

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