Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73

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The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

By Noel Dorsey, Contributor Restaurant relocation is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution, especially when managing inventory. Properly handling inventory during the relocation process is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The foundational strategy focuses on two pivotal elements: maintaining rigorous standards for commercial refrigeration and ensuring a robust plan to manage increased customer flow. Empire Cooler Service offers a selection of high-grade equipment poised to meet any culinary challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Even as COVID-19 has gotten under more control, restaurant operators are still struggling with the impact it has had on the industry and on their businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Kitchen operations. Staff Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

Launching a business in a highly competitive industry like food and beverage (F&B) requires a deep and extensive understanding of the factors that fuel success. Knowledge of kitchen operations and finance is valuable but often insufficient for meeting business goals. We help them pave the way to business success and profitability.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. Food waste and inefficiency are two of the biggest obstacles that could be keeping you from succeeding, and how you manage your inventory plays a critical role in avoiding them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Improving Distribution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. The advent of cloud technology has majorly driven the development of advanced cloud-based POS systems that can facilitate online ordering, inventory management, and digital payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Imagine you operate a multi-site restaurant organization known for its elegant holiday dining and delicious catering. You’re also hostage to other rising costs and supply chain delays, and want to deliver the experiences your diners expect, now and into 2022. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.). Maintaining Equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’re in an unusual time when troubled supply chains are suddenly top of mind for the average American: supply chain woes have become fodder for late-night television hosts, and countless headlines warn us that we should’ve started our holiday shopping yesterday. Increasing Risk of Food Recalls Highlights Need for Planning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Full-service restaurants, for instance, are particularly subject to the effects of inflation—as consumers appear to shift some spending to limited-service establishments and QSRs to save food costs. This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Over the next ten years, there will likely be a sharp increase in demand for automated restaurant fryers due to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in food service equipment. Additionally, fast-food establishments play a major role in the sales of fried food, which drives the development of restaurant fryers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, food prep surfaces, and handrails regularly. " If an individual coughs or sneezes into their hand and accidentally touches the ice supply, they can effectively transport that disease to a customer's drink. Cleaning the Exterior of Your Equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? So, make the most of this step– gathering this information will help you plan, operate, and run a successful coffee shop. Conduct a Feasibility Study. Obtain Funding. Create a Menu.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. That’s where restaurant management software comes in. In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Festaurant growth done right starts with leaders aligning around operational priorities and smart key performance indicators (KPIs). They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

In the hypercompetitive food and beverage industry, restaurant operators are often subjected to a number of daunting challenges. From large-scale chains to family-run businesses, tight financial margins are age-old challenges restaurant operators must address, and this was no exception for Tender Greens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. billion tons and costing companies $1.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Psst, even outside of these extraordinary times, this information is also valuable for any restaurateurs that are looking to optimize their operations and get a handle on what they can and cannot control in order to reduce monthly expenses in their restaurant. For example, you might notice that you’re spending an inordinate amount on napkins.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions. Those processing plants need to cover their substantial operational costs now that restaurant business has all but disappeared. Every day brings another college program closing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. Why did you want to write this book and why now?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

Guests will not likely flock back to our operations, there will still be a considerable amount of trepidation, especially since pre-vaccine life will still include the threat of virus transmission. Let me be clear that there is NO INDICATION at this time that the virus can be spread through food.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

Furniture & Equipment Restaurant equipment can set you back between $100,000 and $300,000. You’ll also need to pay for supplies. month ) and a reservation management tool ($200+/month). Utilities Budget 5% of your operating budget for utilities. How does this break down, roughly? While you can D.I.Y.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. By isolating water we can extract universal lessons to be applied throughout your operation.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. According to Investopedia , a restaurant will generally look to sell for about 25 to 40% of its annual operating income. What percentage of the total costs are food? Each has advantages and disadvantages.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge. The company is also dealing with shutdowns and fines due to lack of permits, food supply disruptions , and the enduring labor crisis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2020

While food delivery is nothing new, breakout services like Uber Eats and DoorDash have capitalized on what customers want most: convenience. Dark kitchens also known as delivery-only restaurants, ghost or virtual kitchens describes an industrial kitchen space dedicated solely to preparing food for delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2020

It's used not only for cooking, food prep and production, but in these times, for janitorial and enhanced sanitation needs such as cleaning food contact surfaces and high touch areas from doorknobs to display cases, checkout counters to order kiosks. Even the fast food industry is looking for more handwashing opportunities.

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