Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As consumers continue to prioritize better-for-you foods and beverages, restaurant operators have a big opportunity. But with the array of beverage options out there, it can be tough to wade through and decide what to add to the menu. Energy-boosted drinks are appearing more and more on menus; they currently have 8.2%

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Plants will continue growing on menus. Plant-forward.

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The Rail

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. Restaurants need to recognize that non-alcoholic beverages require their own specific marketing strategies if they want an edge over the competition. 1 - Use Unique Brand-Focused Materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2022

Restaurant menu prices continue upward as the U.S. Restaurant and foodservice operators are feeling the pressure as Technomic reports that food and beverage costs have skyrocketed 13 percent over the last two years, while paper and packaging are up 11 percent. Department of Labor reported an inflation rate of 7.5

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?|Trees.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Food and Beverage Trends Eating plant-based foods while enjoying live music sparked joy in 2022. They will be based on classics that have stood the test of time, like dirty Shirleys and whiskey sours If this study is any indication, these timeless beverages may be served with a twist: an infusion of botanical herbs and extracts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. SONIC® Drive-In is introducing a new Under $2 Craves menu. Available at SONIC locations nationwide, the new menu features classic SONIC favorites including the Jr. Golden Menu. Green January.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2021

For casseroles, customers may appreciate seeing butternut squash soup, chicken pot pie casserole, or green bean casserole on the menu. 7 Fall food and beverage items don’t always have to cater to the typical American fall food and drinks. Hot Beverages. Hot beverages are popular in the fall due to the weather getting colder.

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Tableo

JULY 27, 2023

In this guide we will delve into food & beverage (F&B) control methods to help you generate profitability and uphold good standards. Quality control: You can guarantee constant quality in your foods and beverages by keeping an eye on the ingredients and manufacturing procedures. Narrow the selections on the menu.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

Here are many of the upcoming trends that will be hitting menus across the globe and why you should consider them as part of your business going forward. Serving the Sober Curious The year 2023 will bring a continuation of the trend that celebrates a demand for non-alcoholic beverages. However, many adult beverages can be tasty.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of culinary delights, beverage trends play a pivotal role in shaping our choices and preferences. From wellness-driven concoctions to caffeine alternatives, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect in the world of beverages next year. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

A trendy cocktail and beverage selection can truly transform an event and now is a good time for event planners to recalculate and learn about trends so they will be prepared and armed with knowledge when businesses are back up and running. If there are leftover ingredients from an event, use them on the next day’s cocktail menu.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 27, 2023

Almost half of the people who drink alcohol are actively trying to drink less, and 75% of them reach for booze-free beverages, according to the Food Institute. If you’re not convinced the time has come to put thoughtful, food friendly drinks on the menu, consider the following reasons to act now.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience. The wine menu serves as a guide for customers, […] The post Wine Menu Ideas That Have Customers Coming Back Day & Night appeared first on Evergreen.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience. The wine menu serves as a guide for customers, […] The post Wine Menu Ideas That Have Customers Coming Back Day & Night appeared first on Evergreen.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. For those loyal to Wawa, it might not come as a surprise that the extensive menu is even more significant with the addition of tasty secret menu items. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Rainbow Bagels.

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Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Fall is in full swing; do you have the menu to match? Get ready now with these 8 fall menu ideas that will cure any customer’s craving for a taste of autumn. 1) Season’s Eatings: Farm-to-Table Fall Menu Ideas Farmers have a little secret to share…autumn is peak produce time. Sure, strawberries are out of season. 3) Oh, Deer!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2024

There is an opportunity for QSRs to attract new customers by integrating bold, exotic flavors and ethnic cuisines into LTOs and menus. Eighty three percent of Gen Z is excited for new food and beverage trends with 25 percent expecting to dine out more this year, according to a recent Datassential report.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, one of the most critical challenges is striking a balance between offering innovative menu items and maintaining a simplified, navigable menu. This is what menu engineering is about. 2024 will be a great year for menu overhauls, not just LTOs. LTOs per week.

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Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

Focusing on increasing QSR beverage sales offers an exciting opportunity for revenue growth. In this article, we’ll explore why beverage sales are crucial for your bottom line and provide you with ten actionable tips to increase your beverage sales. Why are beverage sales so important to margins?

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Your restaurant’s menu engineering strategy impacts your menu mix, pricing, and your overall profitability. Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. You are already generating data about your food cost, menu items, and sales levels.

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Foodable

JUNE 29, 2020

Listen to "Specialty Beverage Boost | Restaurant H.E.L.P. Foster and Daca discuss how the speciality beverage market could help your business as restaurants begin to recover from the coronavirus crisis. Consumers are really looking for functional foods, especially in beverages. Podcast" on Spreaker. The Restaurant H.E.L.P.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. The menu is oftentimes a statement by the chef; a statement of his or her beliefs, likes and dislikes, and experiences. This menu is who I am.”

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering. So how do you put up prices with confidence and style? Profits follow accordingly.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience. The wine menu serves as a guide for customers, […]

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

For instance, you can record your food and beverage sales separately. This is one of your core restaurant management responsibilities, especially because you handle lots of inventory in and out of your kitchen daily, including the ingredients you use to prepare your menu. Should you make an effort to reduce these costs?

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Operators can determine what works best for their individual business by testing a new menu item during popular times such as happy hour or brunch. Rather than recreating your menu to include short-lived menu items – which can be pricey – promote these items on table tents and special boards. The menu price is $8.00.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Implementing effective beverage and food inventory management systems , reducing the amount of deadstock you keep in storage and offering a takeout service are some of the ways that your restaurant can improve its bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Omakase is exploding as restaurant patrons clamor to experience chefs’ tasting menus.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If spending it by themselves or with a small group of people, they may be looking for restaurants that have the options of to-go meals and to-go alcoholic beverages. To-go alcoholic beverages are growing in popularity, starting in 2020 when the pandemic first hit, and everyone was forced to stay home and quarantine themselves.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 28, 2021

In your restaurant, your food and beverage products are your most important assets. The more you optimize what’s in your restaurant’s inventory , the more profitable your business will be.

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Cheetah

MAY 26, 2022

Here is our array of the hottest summer beverages to stock up on to delight your overheated customers. From pre- and pro-biotic, to clean caffeine, to cbd-infused, these beverages will help you increase your profit and stay on-trend with Bay Area consumers! Ditch the jittery, anxiety-inducing effects of typical caffeinated beverages!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu. Ordering Preferences Are Changing Food and beverages aren’t the only thing on diners’ minds when they place a restaurant order. The top reasons?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There has always been a commonsense way to build a menu knowing that in the end it is the beverage, and the bookends (appetizers and desserts) that hold the greatest opportunity for profit. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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Lavu

MARCH 20, 2020

The result is a lesser recipe, or worse, a menu of dismal, repetitive dessert options. Upsell Beverages. To do so, train servers to ask questions that get to the depth of better understanding customers’ personal preferences and then offer particular menu suggestions, accordingly. First things first, know your customer.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Most restaurants try to keep it at around 30% to be safe.

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