Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also opens pathways for career advancement within the industry, making it a more attractive field for job seekers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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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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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. Kitchen Operations.

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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

MAY 23, 2024

Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top. This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent.

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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

APRIL 30, 2024

As a proud part of the leadership team at Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind 11 unique restaurant concepts, I lead day-to-day supply chain management, events, distribution, and of course, LTOs. Working with a team, other colleagues in the industry, or vendors can supply significant support at this stage.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 13, 2023

Over the last several years, dramatic shifts in both the restaurant industry as well as consumer priorities have changed the way operators run their businesses. Innovative products made with sustainable ingredients have proliferated across various segments for a number of reasons.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 10, 2021

To many, the difference is small when your operation depends on it. Operators are diversifying oil types and supply sources, while adjusting menus and learning how to prolong fry life. . This increases all supply chain costs, from food to transportation, vegetable oil included.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

While commodity shortages, transportation logjams and other disruptions have eased, restaurants and other food service providers continue to apply lessons learned from recent periods of instability to make logistics and resupply processes more nimble and resilient. Regionalized supply chains. Production and warehousing investments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. is redefining kitchen operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

These days, restaurants are on the search for solutions to minimize costs and provide efficiency throughout their operation. At the end of the day, there are so many ways you can minimize your operational costs and make things easier for both you and your staff. Take food cost management for instance. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Most restaurants, however, are still trying to manage their operation based on their outdated business plans, SOPs, and vague key performance indicators (KPIs). Panicked at first, some restaurant and F&B operations managed to adjust. Not operators. Even dress codes are more relaxed. And that is just the United States.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

The FTC Rule largely pertains to franchisors supplying prospective franchisees with a franchise disclosure document – a document from franchisors providing 23 key information points to franchisees regarding need-to-know information about the business. State-wise, the answer depends on the state in which your franchise operates.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 27, 2022

But that doesn't mean they're for every operator. When the ghost kitchen model is a good idea for an operator. Determined to make a bigger impact, she left consulting to pursue a career in the food industry. It's feeling connected to the why this food's existence. We get into: Ghost kitchen myths. It's a story.

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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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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 12, 2021

Owned and operated by Bloombay Enterprise Ltd, The Belgian Waffle Co. Being a large franchising business, BWC has been on the lookout for a technology partner that could enable them to manage their supply chain efficiently, give them complete control over the entire business and provide avenues to increase overall revenue. .

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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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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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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. Simplify Front of House Processes.

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Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. “Operators found that demand went far beyond just the hard core vegetarians and vegans to people who wanted to try something unique and different.and delicious.” land in the Beyond Meat camp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. The CDC estimates that, each year, 48 million ( one in six ) Americans get sick from contaminated food or beverages, a problem that costs more than $15.6 Ensure safety all along the supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Food delivery services have not only changed the way people eat, but they have also provided restaurant operators with both obstacles and possibilities. Understanding the Landscape Food delivery services have changed the restaurant sector, causing an evolution in consumer expectations.

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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

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. Are some doing well and others not so?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. It was exciting to watch guests return to restaurants this year and even more exciting to see how restaurants have adjusted operations to adapt to this new normal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages. As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #23: Master your restaurant's financial operations. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #31: Maintain an efficient inventory management system to avoid food wastage and save costs. Remember, the guests is the heart of your business.

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Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

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. unveiled a cloud-based POS solution NCR Aloha Cloud that delivers a new user interface (UI) and seamless payment, giving operators more time to focus on running their restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. Fortunately, the restaurant industry has proven for decades that innovation, resiliency, and, most of all, basic preparedness can save the day. Overstock on Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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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. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

Instead, it’s more about restaurant operations and figuring out how operators should manage the cost increase so they continue to earn profits. Restaurants operating in those 21 states (including Georgia, Texas, and Virginia) will see a big impact and they must rethink their operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

Despite rising ingredient costs and staffing shortages, more than half of the 8,000 restaurant operators and owners polled globally in Lightspeed’s State of the UK Hospitality Industry , agreed that adopting new technology over the past two years has been critical to their success.

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

If you work in the food service industry, the National Restaurant Association Show is the place to be. According to the NRA, there will be over 35,000 decision-makers from all parts of the food service industry. Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc., Gordon Food Service, Katom Restaurant Supply Inc.,

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