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Modern Restaurant Management Modern Restaurant Management’s mission is to be the go-to resource for on-the-go restaurant-indust

"We normalize talking about mental health by teaching classes on the subject, by providing mental health first aid train...
01/16/2026

"We normalize talking about mental health by teaching classes on the subject, by providing mental health first aid training, and by bringing in guest speakers to educate our chefs and managers on mental health and tactical ways to engage and support our staff."

Learn more about how and why Farmers Restaurant Group implemented policy-level mental health support services.

Restaurants are known to be physically and emotionally taxing environments with staff under constant pressure to produce. This atmosphere is one of the

Operators need hyper-local insight, not national averages.
01/13/2026

Operators need hyper-local insight, not national averages.

Guest behavior, shaped by city economics, culture, and expectations around time, value, and service, is diverging in ways that can directly impact

What Will Keep Guests Coming Back in 2026? Read more for predictions from Tillster.
01/12/2026

What Will Keep Guests Coming Back in 2026? Read more for predictions from Tillster.

In 2025, diners pulled back: nearly half of consumers reduced their restaurant spending, and 45 percent expected to visit restaurant chains less often

A shrinking labor pool is driving heightened interest in AI and automation among restaurant operators, according to data...
01/06/2026

A shrinking labor pool is driving heightened interest in AI and automation among restaurant operators, according to data from TD Bank.

A shrinking labor pool is driving heightened interest in AI and automation among restaurant operators, according to data from TD Bank. In fact, 40

Key trends affecting restaurants in 2026 from the experts at Lightspeed.
01/05/2026

Key trends affecting restaurants in 2026 from the experts at Lightspeed.

As operators close out another unpredictable year, the industry’s strongest indicators for 2026 are becoming clear - from subtle menu microtrends to

The team at Vitamix details the dynamics redefining how operators approach flavor, staffing, workflow, and investment.
12/31/2025

The team at Vitamix details the dynamics redefining how operators approach flavor, staffing, workflow, and investment.

As 2026 begins, foodservice operators are navigating economic shifts and the ongoing strain of smaller crews — but many kitchens are adapting with

Our last Research Roundup column for 2025 has F&B trends, jobs outlook, the cost of lunch for those returning to office,...
12/31/2025

Our last Research Roundup column for 2025 has F&B trends, jobs outlook, the cost of lunch for those returning to office, and more.

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features menu price trends, Black Friday gift card sales, workforce

"The next wave of technology will allow teams to focus on being in front of the guest more—more time connecting and buil...
12/29/2025

"The next wave of technology will allow teams to focus on being in front of the guest more—more time connecting and building relationships that are so key to hospitality."

AI is going to be your go-to assistant, quickly turning smart ideas into actionNext year, AI will continue to become a conversational partner. The

In what's become an annual tradition here at MRM, we quizzed restaurant experts that learn what issues they expect to af...
12/23/2025

In what's become an annual tradition here at MRM, we quizzed restaurant experts that learn what issues they expect to affect the industry in the coming year. Here's a link to all three parts.

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can

12/18/2025

"When a restaurant hosts recurring gatherings tied to specific online groups, you unlock one of the most efficient, recurring forms of revenue."

Read more in our second article on The Fourth Place.

In the first article of our Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine series on The Fourth Place, industry experts defined the concept and how

To convert passersby into customers, operators must rethink how they engage with drivers before they’re even in their ca...
12/16/2025

To convert passersby into customers, operators must rethink how they engage with drivers before they’re even in their car and en route.

Driving data can provide QSR operators with a roadmap on transforming traffic into intentional visits, according to a white paper from Arity, which

Guests are moving toward a more emotionally driven, expressive relationship with brands, expecting food experiences that...
12/12/2025

Guests are moving toward a more emotionally driven, expressive relationship with brands, expecting food experiences that make them feel seen, empowered, and connected.

Being "very cool" is the single most important factor driving momentum for QSR brands, outranking even craveable food, according to Yum! Brands and

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