Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"These tariffs could deeply affect the food service and hospitality industries on both sides of the border," Alex Thalassinos, President of Silverware POS, one of the first tech providers dedicated to Canada’s hospitality industry, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. How does it dovetail with sustainability goals? The big challenge – and advantage – is that they don't allow for a single inch of wasted space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. For Gen Z in particular, easy online ordering and the use of social media as a restaurant discovery tool have become the norm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

"Embracing AI signifies a shift towards customer-centricity, where innovative solutions can cater to each and every customer – from automated interactions, seamless reservations, instant inquiries, and beyond – all converging to place the customer firmly at the heart of the restaurant experience."

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. How and why are loyalty programs evolving?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The prix fix menu is gaining momentum as a way for restaurants to provide customer experiences and control inventory. Customer and Vendor Value Alignment – Leading restaurants are looking for value alignment with vendors focused on sustainability and transparency of business practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Ever-popular coffee is also proving to be an uber versatile ingredient for restaurants, bars and coffeehouses. More than half of North America’s 50 Best Bars have coffee cocktails on their signature menus, according to bar inventory resource, Backbar. What factors are fueling a renewed interest in coffee cocktails?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

She hopes to renovate it and turn it into the fish bistro of her dreams, catering to happy beachgoers all year round. All in all, you can’t rely on things like an average ecommerce conversion rate when forecasting sales for a restaurant. However, before she can do this, she has some startup costs. They’re bound to love her.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The impact of these technological shifts is multifaceted.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In addition to improving the guest experience, technology also makes it easier for restaurants to manage their operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here. – Richard Patrick, Co-Founder of Cathead Distillery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ezCater announced the launch of Subway's new online catering platform as part of the sandwich chain's overall focus to create even greater digital convenience for guests.

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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. restaurants and retailers are facing a challenging 2025, according to a recent presentation by Fitch Ratings at the 2025 ICR Conference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. Here are their insights. Frances Allen CEO at Checkers & Rally’s.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A well-suited POS system should cater to these demands. Systems like Lavu excel at managing detailed menu modifications. Ingredient-Level Inventory Tracking Keeping an eye on ingredients is critical to controlling costs. Managers can also access reports, adjust menus, and monitor inventory remotely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will increasingly become more reliant on using their transaction data to inform and automate their businesses. For part two, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. Nair is a Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine columnist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. These alternatives will not only cater to new consumers but also clean eating habits. Read the first part, here.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

APRIL 9, 2025

Match your kitchen layout to your restaurant's needs: From assembly line to island layouts, choose the design that best suits your menu, service style, and available space. What is a Restaurant Kitchen Layout? A restaurant kitchen layout is the blueprint for how your kitchen operates. Think beyond your current needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. I’ve seen a huge increase in interest and demand for recipe costing and inventory management tools which highlights the importance and need for precision and efficiency in this age of tech.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Put new habits into practice with these ten best practices of cash flow management. Every restaurant manager should know these two numbers. Practice Inventory Management Consistent restaurant inventory management can solve many cash flow problems.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

APRIL 4, 2025

Initial Inventory and Food Costs Your initial inventory represents a significant upfront cost. Food costs typically range from 2835% of your operating costs, but this can fluctuate depending on your restaurant's type ( CloudKitchens ). A steakhouse, for example, will likely have higher food costs than an Italian restaurant.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It uses an on-premise server with advanced tools like inventory automation, multi-location management, and detailed reporting. per month, it caters to local restaurants. Aloha stands out for its inventory management, order tracking, and advanced reporting features. Aloha : Designed for larger chains.

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Lavu

MAY 20, 2019

A restaurant POS is designed to help you avoid wasting inventory, but leftover food is still to be expected from most restaurants. How does your restaurant manage leftover food? These are just three philanthropic ways restaurants can help the community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Restaurant Sherpas. In response to the global pandemic, Coolgreens amplified its business development strategy to cater to those who are more comfortable staying at home.

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Lithos POS

AUGUST 20, 2024

LithosPOS Software stands out as the best POS system for restaurants and cafes , designed to increase the operational efficiency of restaurants and cafes Using the advanced features of the POS software, LithosPOS contributes to your operation more easily and increases overall efficiency. View all locations from a single dashboard.

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JAMIX

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success.

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JAMIX

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you run a restaurant, catering business, or any other food service establishment, managing operations effectively can be a challenging task. In the fast-paced and competitive world of food service, efficiency is key to success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. In the late 1980’s, Hattie Marie brought her culinary talents to the masses and opened a bakery/catering service, Pie Face Bakery. Curry Up Now Secures Investment.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By offering food delivery, restaurants can cater to these individuals and make their food easily accessible at the click of a button. When restaurants set up their own food delivery services, they gain the ability to adjust and succeed in a constantly changing field. This gives you control over the delivery process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Increased inventory availability, faster delivery, better data, and constant innovation add value to the entire supply chain. Tork launched Reach for the Stars, a free, online module series housing knowledge to help restaurant managers and owners improve their business. ” Reach for the Stars. ”=.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2019

Your restaurant’s other needs. It’s also important to customize your tables based on where your restaurant is located and the types of customers you cater to. iPad POS systems are the future for restaurants. Restaurant Inventory Management Software: The Essential Guide. Posted: May.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Point-of-sale systems needed seamless integration with online ordering platforms and third-party delivery services, while customer relationship management tools facilitated personalized marketing and loyalty programs. Staffing changed during this time as well to cater to the off-premises customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Labor Cost Management : Instead of cutting staff, 68 percent of restaurants have embraced cross-training as the top labor cost management strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. It should be four.

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