Modern Restaurant Management

We are heading into one of the busiest patio seasons on record, and for restaurants, the difference between a good summer and a great one comes down to preparation. With major global events set to drive unprecedented foot traffic this year, outdoor dining can be a front line of restaurant profitability.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to draw record crowds across North America, and restaurants with well-run patios are positioned to capture a massive share of that demand. TouchBistro’s 2026 Patio Season Guide outlines a practical playbook for operators who want to make this their strongest summer yet.

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features how summer drinking is being redefined, burger pricing, American’s love affair with cheese, and fast-food location changes.

Food quality is strongest restaurant loyalty driver, according to research from Provoke Insights.

MRM EXCLUSIVE: Food Quality Is the Strongest Loyalty Driver | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant Management News Food quality is the strongest loyalty driver at 48 percent, far ahead of discounts or promotions at just six percent,  according to the Summer 2026