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

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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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

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

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. Cross utilizing menu items helps reduce waste and save money.

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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. Why settle for one when you can have the best of both? Overall retail sales saw a 3.8

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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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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

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. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. More than half of respondents are purchasing gift cards to restaurants this holiday season.

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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

APRIL 20, 2021

“There is now optimism on the part of the American consumer, which helps to unleash pent-up demand for dining out,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. Based on data collected from 6,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S., ” The Return to On Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 28, 2023

I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. Traceability Challenges in a Global Food Supply Chain Traceability is a common goal in all industries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

Comfort food and innovation are pairing up on this year's list of what's hot in trends and creations coming to diners from restaurant kitchens. And, while CBD-infused foods led the 2019 survey, they slipped out of the top ten this year. percent) to the website/app when the food is unacceptably late.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. Chains affected include McDonald’s (visits down ~2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan. – Matt Elders, EVP, Revenue, Cordial 2023 served up a year of resilience and innovation for restaurants, as they adapted to shifting landscapes and embraced new dining paradigms.

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FoodInsight

MAY 23, 2023

The 2023 Food and Health Survey marks the 18th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. 2023 Food & Health Survey. 23 2023 Food & Health Survey. 23

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

The lot number on the back of the packages are as follows: 2023/12/20, 2024/1/31, 2024/4/15, 2024/10/18. Food and Drug Administration. Consumers who have purchased "Wangzhihe" Hot Pot Sauce are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. [link] Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A toned-down version of a major operation targeting unsafe food has revealed the growing problem of relabeling expired food. Opson Europe, or Opson XII, was coordinated by Europol and occurred between December 2022 and April 2023. The food quality is poor, but it also presents health hazards, as seen in a canned fish case.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 24, 2023

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.” November and December purchases typically account for upwards of 50 percent of annual gift cards sales. That points to decent, but not great, overall holiday shopping. Top QSR Traffic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The products were distributed between 10/21/2023 12/19/2024. If customers have purchased this product, they should not consume it and immediately return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return). oz box UPC 4 056489 122876 due to undeclared milk allergen.

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FoodInsight

JANUARY 20, 2025

What you should know about approved food additives. Often, the names given to additives and other ingredients in our food can make them seem confusing and off-putting, even to the savviest shopper. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety of food additives and allows only the use of those that are deemed safe.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Greeley, CO, is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. The 3-D® Pet Product Premium Parrot Food was originally manufactured on October 25, 2023.

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Forward Fooding

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As Ozempic transforms the way we manage weight and nutrition, the food industry is facing an unprecedented challenge—how to keep up with consumers who are eating differently. Could this be the push the food industry needs to fully embrace functional, low-calorie options that support wellness goals?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Two New York food companies issued recalls for cinnamon because the products have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. of Ozone Park, NY is recalling Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon Advance Food International, Inc. link] Advance Food International Inc. American Spices, LLC. link] American Spices LLC.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

of Edwardsville, ILL has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Holiday Nog purchased in United Dairy Farmers stores between December 4th through December 6th, 2023, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. of Edwardsville, ILL, and sold at United Dairy Farmers stores.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

— OPINION — By Julie Chapon, Co-founder and CEO of Yuka Food safety regulations remain a critical concern globally, particularly as consumers become increasingly conscious and concerned about the ingredients present in the products they consume. An obvious discrepancy exists between food regulations in the United States and those in Europe.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Egg Custard Pie purchased Publix stores in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties between Octo. 20, 2023, and Nov. 16, 2023, that may contain an undeclared coconut allergen: The Egg Custard Pie package may contain a coconut pie. 20, 2023, and Nov.

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GFI

APRIL 11, 2023

August 4, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Executive summary With the global meat market worth upwards of a trillion dollars, capturing a fraction of that could be a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for plant-based meat. The category has a significant growth opportunity.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 9, 2023

The show’s aisles are packed annually with innovative food & beverage menu ideas and cutting-edge kitchen equipment. Amy Chaffin, Group Director, On Premise Channel Strategy “We are thrilled to demonstrate Coca-Cola’s commitment to innovative beverage solutions for foodservice operators at the show this year.

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Forward Fooding

MAY 29, 2024

According to the recent State of the Industry report by The Good Food Institute (GFI), the total global retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood slightly increased from USD$6.1B in 2023 (4.92% growth). Meanwhile, according to the Good Food Institute, hybrid meat products are made with any alternative protein production platform.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Twin City Foods, Inc. Brands include Kroger and Food Lion. link] Twin City Foods, Inc., Brand Name: Food Lion, Kroger and more Product Description: Frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetables Company Announcement August 22, 2023, Twin City Foods, Inc. No other products have been affected. and 5:00 p.m.

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