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Restaurant365’s Midyear State of the Restaurant Industry Reveals Increased Focus on Food & Labor Cost Controls

R365’s biannual study shows fewer restaurant operators raising prices as they target employee training to support the bottom and top lines.

Restaurant Job Growth Slowed in June

Even with seasonal hiring underway, the industry saw a modest gain of just 6,500 jobs in June—pointing to increased employee departures.

Restaurant Job Growth Moderated in June

The industry added just 6,500 positions during the month even as seasonal hiring picked up, indicating more employees are leaving their jobs.

The Restaurant Industry Workforce Reached a Record High in May

The May jobs report beat expectations, adding 139,000 U.S. jobs while unemployment held at 4.2%.

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Inflation Posts Surprise Drop in March

Joe Hannon, general manager for inventory and purchasing at Restaurant365, said consumers are adjusting to the higher prices seen at food establishments.

5 Daily Practices to Master Restaurant Taxes

Stay ahead of tax season with simple daily habits that keep your financial records accurate, prevent costly mistakes, and improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

6 Ways Tariffs Could Increase Fast Casual Food Costs

Rising tariffs and inflation are driving up ingredient costs, putting pressure on fast casual restaurants to adjust pricing and sourcing strategies. See how key menu

Restaurant365 to Gather Top Taco Bell Franchisees for Brand-Focused Innovation Day

Restaurant365’s Taco Innovation Day is the second in a yearlong series created for leading QSR franchises including Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway, and Papa John’s.

Restaurant Menu Prices Register Their Highest Sequential Increase in Nearly Two Years

Restaurant prices rose 0.4% month-over-month — their sharpest uptick since June — while grocery prices were flat.

Green Means Go: Maximizing Restaurant Profits on St. Patrick’s Day

March 17 is your chance to cash in on the celebrations, but only if you plan ahead! With the right menu, inventory, and staffing tweaks,

Inflation Higher Than Expected in January

The readings were higher than economists expected as shelter costs drove nearly a third of the overall increase, while rising transportation and food costs also

2025 Report on Restaurant Industry Reveals Trends

Restaurants are facing rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and ongoing labor challenges. See how operators are adapting and what’s ahead in 2025.

7 Tips for Building a Profitable Mocktail Beverage Program

By focusing on creativity and smart operational tools, restaurants and bars can build a nonalcoholic beverage program that drives guest satisfaction and profitability.

How Tech Helps Restaurants Go Green — and Save Green

Going paper-free and using smart tech to keep track of inventory, food waste, and energy usage is one way to become more sustainable, and it

Restaurant365 to Gather Top Burger King Franchisees for Brand-Focused Innovation Day

Restaurant365’s Burger King Innovation Day will be the first in a yearlong series created for leading QSR franchises including Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Subway, and Papa

‘Less Time And Less Money’: Why It’s Really Off To The Races For The Blazing Fast-Casual Sector

Consumers' money worries are trickling down, and fast-casual brands are flooding the market faster than ever.

Software Solutions Help Restaurant Operators Incentivize Employees

Multi-brand franchisee Alexander Johnson has been utilizing a comprehensive scheduling system that changed the game for his operation.

How Piada Italian Street Food Cooks Up Efficiency By Integrating Restaurant Tech

Fragmented technology has long been a challenge for restaurant operators, with disconnected tools for inventory, scheduling, and back-office functions creating inefficiencies and wasted effort.

Price Gap Between Restaurants and Grocery Stores Continues to Narrow

The price gap between groceries and restaurants continued to narrow in December, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.

Restaurant365 Strengthens Leadership Team to Support Product Innovation & Customer Success

R365’s annual study reveals restaurant operators planning investments in sales and marketing alongside employee recruitment and retention.

Labour & Sales Issues Are 2025’s Top Hurdles for Restaurants & Cafés

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

This final edition of MRM magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations.

5 Ways Restaurants Can Crack the Code on Rising Egg Prices

One of the most effective ways to offset rising egg prices is through tighter inventory and waste management. For us, that means leveraging technology like

The State of Restaurants in 2025: Labor and Food Costs, and Getting Creative

Inflation has led to a lot of changes, but customers are proving resilient—to an extent.

Restaurant365’s Restaurant Survey Shows Labor, Sales Challenges Top 2025 Hurdles

Rising food and labor costs are forcing restaurants to raise menu prices and operate below capacity, according to Restaurant365’s annual industry study.

Job growth at restaurants stabilized in November

The restaurant sector added nearly 29,000 positions during the month after dipping to 3,700 additions in October.

Restaurant365’s State of the Restaurant Industry Survey Shows Labor & Sales Challenges as 2025’s Top Hurdles

R365's annual study reveals restaurant operators planning investments in sales and marketing alongside employee recruitment and retention.

How Tracking Tools Helped Restaurants Reduce Food Waste by $400M

Restaurant365 customers across 40,000 U.S. locations cut nearly $400 million in food waste in 2024 using its inventory, reporting, forecasting, and purchasing tools.