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The Unified POS as a Blueprint for Restaurant Success
In an industry built on anticipating and exceeding guest expectations, information is power.
Technology
MRM Research Roundup: Cravings, Pint Prices, and Swangy
This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining visit trends, US fast food market performance, menu price inflation, Met Gala dining stats, 50-plus bu...
Growth
Harsh Goenka’s remarks on Bengal polls spark split reactions as users debate jobs, investment and growth | See post
Harsh Goenka’s comments on the West Bengal Assembly election results sparked mixed reactions online.
Operations
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Local alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours multinational premium brands over cheaper local products.
Operations
Radisson aims 160 hotels, 19,500 keys in India by end-2026: Nikhil Sharma
The global hospitality chain operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development, reflecting a strong pipeline towards medium-term visibility.
Operations
Nepal’s hotel industry eyes Indian GenZ travellers, ramps up outreach to Indian wedding market
Nepal’s hospitality sector is sharpening its India strategy with a renewed focus on young GenZ travellers and Indian destination wedding market.
Breaking
Commercial LPG price surge threatens restaurant viability, force menu hikes and risks widespread closures nationwide
The sharp Rs 993 increase in commercial LPG prices on May 1, 2026 is set to intensify cost pressures across India’s restaurant and hospitality sector, already grappling with weak demand, shifting c...
Operations
Where José Andrés Eats Spanish Food in Washington, D.C.
In the latest episode of Let’s Do Lunch, celebrity chef José Andrés sits down for a bite at Spanish restaurant Casa Teresa in Washington, D.C.
People
Creating a True Coastal Experience in a Landlocked State
Guests can hear the story of each oyster from seed to shuck at Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood in Denver.
People
Sweetgreen hires Amazon, Starbucks alum as development chief
The embattled fast casual chain’s newest C-suite appointment may signal a shift toward experiential store design.
Technology
Culver’s to add computer vision to 1K restaurants
Through a partnership with Berry AI, the fast food chain will use the technology to measure service execution, vehicle flow and throughput to improve accuracy and speed of service.
Technology
Many Restaurant AI Projects Will Fail. What’s Needed to Make Them Work?
Restaurants run on people; anyone who’s ever worked a shift, managed a rush or rebuilt a schedule at the last minute knows that all too well.
Operations
Under One Roof: The Opportunities and Challenges of Co-Branding
Mrs. Fields and TCBY Franchisee Dave Thakkar discusses the appeal of co-branding touching on shared operational costs, cross-purchasing opportunities, maintaining brand identity, and more.
Markets
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd announces results for Q4, and FY 25, consolidated revenues up 7% YoY
In line with the company's long-term strategy, inventory expansion accelerated with a gross addition of around 900 keys.
Markets
Elior India bets on technology, infrastructure and strategic deals to double revenue in three years
With India emerging as a key growth market, Ashwani Vohra managing director of Elior India outlines how his company is sharpening its focus on scalable systems, infrastructure and selective investm...
People
Curated Micro-Events Are Quietly Reshaping How Hospitality Hires
When a co-working space and an executive search firm decided to host and support a hiring event focused exclusively on restaurant and hospitality roles, the goal wasn't scale — it was substance del...
People
Starbucks’ loyalty update is driving frequency as membership grows
Starbucks Rewards is no longer “a coupon book,” CEO Brian Niccol said. “We had to stop doing all that discounting.
Markets
New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr
If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.
Markets
Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive
The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.
Markets
Seamless Guest Interaction Drives Restaurant Revenue
Every guest interaction is revenue. Good operators know it, the best capitalize on it.
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