Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Each year, it is estimated that about 1 billion chicken wings are eaten on Super Bowl Sunday, so operators must keep a large supply of wings on hand for those hungry football fans. Is inflation still driving wing prices?

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Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Dietary Restrictions 2024 Food Safety Food Supply 123

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. I figured if I was curious, readers would be too.

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Sustainability Book Waste Food Supply 196

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. According to a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence, U.S.

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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. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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2021 Food Supply Food Truck Supplies 189

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a kitchen exudes calm, even when the amount of food prep and the stress of the moment seem over-the-top, it is always a result of organization and attention to detail. Throughout the kitchen – this is the rule of thumb: everything has an order, a place, and a time that everyone adheres to.

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Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Uniforms 357

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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2024 Sustainability Consumer Goods Food Supply 110

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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Food Safety Food Supply Supplies Restaurant Law 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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Supplies Management Management Food Supply 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 171

Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up. Why would I choose to support a locally owned restaurant? 64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”.

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Presentation 469

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

Order online at unayxe.com or call 306.978.0116. ??: Marketing: Consider posting DIY videos on how to assemble & prepare your meal kits, and be sure to attach a link for diners to order their own! Consider having diners call or email to make orders in advance rather than pay exorbitant commission fees through third-party platforms.

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FOH Online Ordering Delivery Food Supply 364

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. More than ever, we’re seeing threats at the source. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy.

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Waste Technology Food Inventory 186

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The practice has proven to increase instances of sexual harassment , reliance on food stamps , and continues to uphold the financial instability of so many employees in our industry. We apply an 18% service charge to all in-house food and beverage orders. One day, tipping will be a relic of our industry.

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Tip Distribution Front of House Restaurant Law Back of House 390

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand. then it’s time to retire. [] SUPPLY CHAIN NEGOTIATOR. If this is your M.O.

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2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 463

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. Sourcing and buying green coffee is certainly a big part of this, but efficient inventory management is also paramount. In order to do this, roasters can invest in a well-designed ventilation system.

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Supplies Management Management Food Safety 176

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 397

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. You pride yourself on sourcing the best ingredients with the partners who deliver reliably and at an effective cost. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A.

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Food Supply Food Mobile Ordering Inventory 137

The Rail

MAY 9, 2024

In addition to the implementation of technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), the exploration of other avenues is essential in order to thrive in today’s market, from leveraging vendor relationships to effectively minimizing disruptions.

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Supplies Food Supply Food Truck Technology 52

Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

Barron, Stone, and Blunda discuss foraging and food supply alternatives for the restaurant and hospitality industry. What trends are you seeing in regards to food waste and food deserts? What opportunities are you seeing in terms of mail order and direct-to-consumer food delivery?

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Sourcing Food Food Supply Point of Sale 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using par levels based on real usage and not just a “guess” creates more accurate orders. Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Using a tool like a food waste log can help managers record sources of waste at the time it happens for analysis later.

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Inventory Management Management Cash Management 180

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 196

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. Customers need to see the renewed commitment to sustainability exemplified in order to reward it.

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Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 197

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Rent, equipment costs, supplies, marketing, and paying staff are among the costs you'll incur when just starting. Many food businesses have gotten their start through sites like Kickstarter , Indiegogo , AngelList , GoFundMe. Food Handler's Permit.

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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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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 212

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

These small bites require just as much food as entrees, but demand meticulous prep work (and thousands of toothpicks). Unfortunately, many catering businesses suffer from disorganized operations, especially in relation to sourcing supplies, prepping food and retaining staff. >>> Need help forecasting?

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Catering Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 203

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Do some research to decide what is best for you based on the kind of food and beverages that you serve.

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2022 Compost Recycling White Paper 147

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are the top food and restaurant trends and dining experience trends predicted to shape the restaurant industry this year, according to our researchers. Plant-Based as Staples Clean, farm-to-table whole foods are not going anywhere this year. A Sweet Spot for Sustainability: Riding the Wave of Current Restaurant Trends.

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2024 Food Supply Social Media Dine-in 78

EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Puerto Rican bakers face unique challenges sourcing ingredients and battling lingering cultural stigmas — but they’ve also developed new baking traditions reflecting the island’s own foodways. With the industrialization of food production in the 1940s and ’50s, Puerto Ricans began consuming more processed foods alongside other U.S.

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Workshop Food Supply 2016 Point of Sale 121

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

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Inventory Food Supply Kitchen Safety Back of House 52

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 8, 2022

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations , an estimated 420 million hectares of forest have been lost since 1990. At Sucafina, we’re currently working on a definition that monitors five different types of deforestation, based on severity, in our supply chain.

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Food Supply Sustainability Agriculture Supplies 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180