Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. In fact, when restaurants adopt tech solutions, it can significantly improve every aspect of their business operations. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

.” Fafa’s desire to expand their business, while ensuring the safety of employees and customers is as strong as ever. Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. Accurate, reliable tracking requires digital technology. This is the largest fine ever in a food safety case.

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7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

Enhanced focus on sanitization and social distancing have become the minimum restaurant operating requirements during the pandemic. Some service providers offer special prices/packages knowing these are tough times for restaurants so find out if labor, materials, equipment, and chemicals are included in the pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. But in that challenge is also an opportunity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. Adopt In-House Technology to Improve Service and Reduce Errors. Reduce Operational Costs and Increase Revenue with Easy Tech Solutions.

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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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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

With that in mind, we look at four technology-driven measures that are here to stay. Many QSRs operate on a fairly static menu system, which means frequent edits are costly and time consuming. This amplifies the need for QSRs’ internal operations to work closely with their marketing teams to ensure accurate and timely updates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2021

a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. But the incidents never compromised customers’ safety because the restaurants were able to discover and remediate them in real time. Extending Staff Capabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. Here’s how you can leverage technology to transform your internal business processes. Quality control is not just about maintaining the safety of the food supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic surging across the country, it’s more important now than ever before to focus on employee safety. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and surges in many parts of the country, restaurant owners are continuing to navigate constantly changing guidelines for operating their restaurants. 86 Paper Chits.

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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 wishing for: Efficiency, so you can do more with fewer people and don’t need to cut operating hours. The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing. Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs. Certified for its performance – Credentials demonstrate a product’s safety and efficacy.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events.

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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. Advancements in design and modernization are among the key elements prompting restaurant fryer sales globally. Million in 2023 to US$ 854.6

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. That’s why World Food Safety Day aims to promote food safety globally and celebrate the efforts being made to prevent foodborne illness. trillion U.S. With foodborne illness costing the US about $15.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

Restaurants that continue to incorporate new technology and solutions that increase efficiency from time-consuming and costly tasks are poised to find themselves on stronger footing for the future. Today, operators are quickly realizing the industry will likely never look like it once did before, forcing them to create a “new normal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Now, for restaurant employees and guests alike, nothing matters more than the safety of their experience inside the restaurant. Social distancing can only go so far—there are still many shared devices that guests and staff have to touch, including point-of-sale devices, payment PIN pads, kiosks and kitchen monitors.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically in the last decade, owing to new technologies and changing customer tastes. Technology can easily streamline your day to day operations on busy nights and weekends. Kitchen Display System .

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. Many operators relied on gut instinct, without a comprehensive view of their data to inform their decisions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

For businesses operating in the food industry, it’s critical that food products are created in a safe and hygienic environment. In the absence of proper hygiene and safety protocols, the entire food chain — from the farmer who grows the produce to the consumer who eats it — is compromised.

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Transact

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Every year brings changes to how customers interact with restaurants, and every year new technologies pop up to help restaurants keep up. . Mobile Technology. Restaurant operators can now benefit from apps that manage employee shift schedules , track food recall alerts , count inventory , and even monitor freezer temperatures. .

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A restaurant operations overview report can also give you valuable insights. Learn How to Delegate Responsibilities You can't do it all on your own.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. The big chains and national brands may be more well equipped than independents to embrace the evolving industry, but independents can thrive with a bit of strategy. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Those that excel at connecting both people and equipment stand to gain even more—improving their competitive advantage and their top and bottom lines. They found the solution by connecting equipment (dish machines, ovens, refrigerators, fryers, etc.) through Internet of Things (IoT) technology while people remained apart.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). The very same technology has been working on cameras, too. COVID-19 Safety. And the best part?

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #14: Equip your team with strategies to handle challenging guests. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #38: Leverage technology.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

The restaurant industry had to adapt to changes in consumer behavior during the COVID19 pandemic, testing out operational innovations and relying on technological solutions that allowed for social distancing and ensuring sanitation (1, 2). A growing demand for hands-free, no-touch equipment will result from the COVID-19 pandemic (7).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness. Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder at bartaco.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Protect Premises and Profits with Technology. Plan Wisely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

According to PwC, consumers are most influenced by their trust in a brand, which also includes places where they’re sure of safety and cleanliness. For those employees that have already returned to work , 42 percent said safety measures enacted by management were either ineffective or not strictly enforced. What Can You Do Now?

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