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Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs

PRESS / Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs August 4, 2026 Restaurant operators using AI are finally seeing real results across the metrics that...

Restaurant Operators Turn to Training and Tech to Meet Cost Challenges

Restaurant365, a management software developer for the food and beverage industry, surveyed more than 400 operators on challenges and solutions in the first half of 2026. Labor and...

Restaurant365 Research Identifies a New Restaurant Profitability Gap: Operators Using AI Are Pulling Ahead

Mid-year analysis of more than 420 restaurant operators representing nearly 10,000 locations finds AI adopters report reductions in food and labor costs and greater operational efficiency as industry...

Restaurant365 Announces Transform 2026: Helping Restaurant Leaders Drive Profitability in the Age of AI

Industry leaders will gather in Scottsdale this November to learn where AI is delivering real results, how leading operators are improving profitability, and what the future of restaurant...

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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.

AI Beyond the Buzz: 3 Invaluable Food Industry Applications

AI's ability to analyze vast data, optimize operations, reduce waste, and enhance inventory, supply chains, and analytics makes it invaluable for restaurants.

Restaurants Cut Food Waste by $400 million in 2024 with Restaurant365 Tools

R365’s inventory, reporting, forecasting, purchasing, and waste tracking tools help restaurant locations save thousands.

How to Stay Ahead of the Restaurant Technology Curve

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech, including Restaurant365, in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

Restaurant Menu Prices Stabilized at a More Moderate Pace in October 2024

BLOG / Menu Prices Stabilized at a More Moderate Pace in October Menu Prices Stabilized at a More Moderate Pace in October November 13, 2024

8 Ways for Restaurants to Maximize Limited-Time Offers

BLOG / 8 ways for restaurants to maximize limited-time offers 8 ways for restaurants to maximize limited-time offers November 12, 2024 Katie Fairchild, CMO of

Advice from a gold medalist, NFL star, and two high-growth CEOs

BLOG / Advice from a gold medalist, NFL star, and two high-growth CEOs Advice from a gold medalist, NFL star, and two high-growth CEOs November

Restaurant365 Honored by Goldman Sachs for Exceptional Entrepreneurship

CEO and Co-Founder Tony Smith among the most exceptional entrepreneurs at the 2024 Builders and Innovators Summit

Five Upselling Strategies to Boost a Restaurant’s Bottom Line

Training servers to draw attention to high-margin menu items is a straightforward and effective strategy to boost topline revenue.

Strategies for Restaurant Owners as Summer Employees Depart

Flexibility and adaptability are essential as restaurants transition from summer to fall, with proactive scheduling as key to smoothly managing summer staff departures.

Former VC Who Won Two Olympic Golds Talks Tech & Following Her Cycling Dream

In 2021, Kristen Faulkner left investing to become a professional cyclist. Now she’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist who sees parallels between her venture career

Restaurant365 CFO Jessica Lanier on Leadership, Acquisitions, and Career Growth

In this episode, CJ talks to Jessica Lanier, CFO of Restaurant365 and the first CFO guest on the podcast who has firsthand experience as a

Restaurant Operators Prioritize Tech, Training Amid Economic Headwinds

Restaurant operators are grappling with food and labor cost increases, and are investing in technology, training and marketing to boost sales and protect margins.

MRM Research Roundup: Price Wars, Influencer Impact, and No-Show Fees

Restaurant365 released findings from its midyear industry survey, revealing nearly 3,700 locations' top challenges and opportunities.

Here’s What Restaurant Operators are Struggling With Halfway Through 2024

According to an R365 survey, restaurant leaders are expecting a variety of challenges for the rest of the year, with many adjusting priorities to preserve

R365’s State of the Restaurant Industry Survey Shows Focus on Technology, Training, and Marketing

BLOG / R365’s State of the Restaurant Industry Survey Shows Focus on Technology, Training, and Marketing R365’s State of the Restaurant Industry Survey Shows Focus

Top 5 Casual-Dining Restaurant Chains by Sales in 2023

Katie Fairchild, CMO at Restaurant365, explains how restaurant chains can focus on improving the customer experience.

How Integrated Tech Solutions Boost Customer Experience at Restaurants

Mark Calvillo, SVP of product at Restaurant365, explains why a centralized platform closely tied to the POS is a strategic asset.

Restaurant365 Secures $175M to Enhance Its Restaurant Operations Platform

BLOG / Restaurant365 Secures $175M to Enhance Its Restaurant Operations Platform Restaurant365 Secures $175M to Enhance Its Restaurant Operations Platform May 16, 2024 The company