Modern Restaurant Management is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 150 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Restaurants need to be prepared for food recalls, which have increased in scale due to complex international supply chains [[2026-10-29 Food Recalls Have Changed Is Your Restaurant Prepared (87a78d)]]. * ArrowStream forecasts a 42.2% rise in chicken wing prices in 2027, and commodity food costs are expected to increase by 21% for wing-focused concepts [[2026-10-28 Restaurant Operators Should Plan for Higher Prices in 2027 (2ef452)]]. * Restaurant operators flagged by Yelp for gaming online reviews saw a 13.56 percent loss in foot traffic, according to research from George Mason University [[2026-10-27 Customer Trust Is a Long-Term Asset (1c0f0f)]]. * Restaurants can protect service quality during the holiday rush by preparing and paying attention to detail, with 46% of American diners prioritizing order and billing accuracy and 82% valuing personal attention [[2026-10-26 Four Ways Restaurants Can Protect Service Quality During the Holiday Rush (dc6b43)]]. * Restaurant operators should prepare for year-end close in October to avoid costly corrections, by reviewing inventory counts, vendor statements, and financials [[2026-10-22 The Year-End Close Starts in October (29484a)]]. * Restaurants in the US are facing financial challenges due to rising costs and supply-chain disruptions, leading to menu price increases, with 68% of operators raising prices in the past 12 months [[2026-10-21 Financial Pressures Force Restaurants to Reshape (29df60)]]. * Digital signage has emerged as a must-have modernization tool for restaurants, helping to improve customer experiences and extend the value of corporate marketing efforts [[2026-10-15 The Hidden Ways Digital Signage Helps Modernize Restaurant Operations (0a3cca)]]. * Revenue Management Solutions finds that 48% of high-income households are spending more at restaurants, while households earning under $50,000 are pulling back on casual dining and coffee runs [[2026-10-14 How the Income Divide Is Shaping Restaurant Traffic and Guest Spend (4de157)]].
Rising costs are driving a real decline behind steady top-line numbers for restaurants, with 71% of customers visiting less than once every two months and accounting for 70% of restaurant revenue.
As numerous, widespread food recalls this summer showed, restaurants need to have a realistic view of the possibility of a recall.
ArrowStream forecasts 42.2% rise in chicken wing prices in 2027
Yelp flags lead to 13.56 percent loss in foot traffic for restaurant operators.
Restaurants can protect service quality during holidays with preparation and attention to detail.
Operators should prepare for year-end close to avoid costly corrections
Restaurants raise menu prices due to rising costs and supply-chain disruptions.
Digital signage modernizes restaurant operations for quick-service and sit-down restaurants.
RMS finds 48% of high-income households spending more at restaurants
The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.
Walk into almost any conversation about fast casual right now and you will hear the same concern.
For restaurant operators, open enrollment season is an opportunity to consider whether their benefits offerings meet the needs of a workforce with varying schedules, eligibility, and expectations.
Doug Sanders works every day at the TCBY franchise location in Dallas he owns.
Restaurant operators might be surprised to learn the face behind those who ask to speak with the manager is probably not the one they expect.
To build a safer nightlife culture at restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues,, Responsibility.org launched Serving with CARE.
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Concord Hospitality's Zach Wendel discusses hotel F&B trends and strategies
Shifting consumer routines and delivery demand are prompting restaurant operators to re-evaluate the profitability of late-night hours beyond traditional dinner service.
Multi-unit restaurant operators should audit delivery menus and profitability ahead of the fall season to capitalize on shifting consumer ordering habits.
New research suggests multi-unit restaurant operators must tailor value bundles to specific dayparts and consumer occasions to maintain traffic in a price-sensitive market.
Post-pandemic shifts in consumer movement and remote work patterns are forcing QSR brands to redefine their site selection criteria and real estate strategies.
National Food Safety Education Month highlights the technological and operational challenges QSR and fast-casual operators face in maintaining food safety standards.
New consumer data highlights how hybrid work schedules and commute patterns are becoming primary drivers of foot traffic for quick-service restaurant brands.
New data from Circana suggests multi-unit restaurant operators should offer more flexible portion sizes and portable options to meet evolving consumer eating schedules.