Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2022

But there is a new love language developing in restaurants – the 6th love language that no one talks about – menu descriptions. A true foodie is captivated by menu descriptions. According to SagePub.com , menu descriptions trigger 45 percent of the customer buying decision for a specific dish.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There are ample opportunities to cut corners for the sake of the bottom line, there are loads of ways to take advantage of your employees, there is always a temptation to overcharge to control food cost, and avoiding change because it is disruptive is always whispering in your ear. This is one of the reasons why they choose to dine out.

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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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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. How to stop 86ing menu items. What does 86 mean?

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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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.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money. Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. We introduced Future Menu Trends Report 2023 to be a resource for cutting-edge solutions and peer-to-peer insights to truly help chefs. At UFS, we consider ourselves a solution-based company.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

This trend has been dominating Instagram the past year and it all goes back to the idea of Dry January and taking responsibility for our consumption. Your drink menu doesn’t need to be dominated by non-alcoholic options, but having many beverages could help you this year. Add more vegan options to your menu in 2023.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater That’s what the menu is for I’ve come to lightly dread a server asking “Have you dined with us before?” It’s not a real question, but an overture to a canned speech about every single dish on the menu. This is tedious enough when you’re being told the menu is ordered from smallest to largest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. Starting Monday, January 16, CPK will hand out sealed Thank You Card envelopes to guests dining in or taking out at any location nationwide*. It's the best of both worlds!”

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Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  “Many of our venues are seasonal and lean towards daytime vibes—brunch, patios, pools, piers, etc.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Restaurant forecasting isn't really a "nice to have" - it's a step all successful restaurateurs have to take. Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast? Get granular.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

My town leaders, bless their hearts, try to figure out ways to strum up cash flow for small businesses. It’s early spring, mud season as it is commonly called, and they are putting in a Yeoman’s effort at organizing another restaurant week. Please don’t ask us to take it on the chin.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

CHANGE #1: The days of the fixed menu for restaurants should come to a halt. Without a clear understanding of where ingredient costs are going tomorrow and next month restaurants cannot afford to be shackled to a menu that is out of control. This means that the menu will become the key to success.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While customers may have a few favorites, a menu that never changes gets boring, fast. At the end of the day, menu compilation is a creative process not unlike that of a painter or a fashion designer. Menu development , however, involves something unique: a passion for food and flavor. Time to Refresh Your Menu?

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious. And finally, their menu is easily understood with educational nutrition facts at the forefront. Our interview takes a small pause as I soak this in – this is the same cancer that I also had.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 2, 2023

In line with this, cafés have started to use cold coffee beverages – including cold brew, coffee concentrate , and cocktails – to expand their menu offerings. To find out, I spoke to two industry experts. Read on to find out what they told me. Origin is another important factor to take into account.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To position your restaurant at the forefront of innovation, consider the following four key strategies and techniques: Seasonal and Trending Eats In a culinary landscape defined by constant change, incorporating seasonal ingredients and aligning with trending topics is a powerful strategy for attracting customers.

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Next Restaurants

APRIL 17, 2024

With over two billion users (and still growing) , Instagram is a goldmine for restaurants looking to boost engagement and stand out from the crowd. Visual power: Mouthwatering food presentations shot perfectly for Instagram can make your restaurant stand out and leave a lasting impression. Planning a special-themed menu ?

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

To help you out, we've created an in-depth guide that will assist you in running a successful restaurant with streamlined operations and increased productivity. This is why 62% of managers feel burnt out , especially on days leading to peak seasons. This is where developing a comprehensive restaurant operations plan comes in.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The store has branched out from selling only milk and dairy products and has created a mass following of fans due to its delicious hot bar, incredible hoagies, and creative ready-to-eat snacks. There is also a Wawa secret menu with specials that come around a few times a year. Wawa Secret Menu Items. Colorful Lemonades.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Pho is essentially a richly seasoned beef broth that is ladled over rice noodles and thinly sliced beef, chicken, or seafood and accompanied by fresh herbs, fish sauce, bean sprouts, chilies, and limes for additional flavor. Pay attention to menu costing and pricing. As a food cost formula example, let’s cost out a sandwich.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 29, 2023

Really use your menu item descriptions to drive customer engagement at your restaurant. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu. Most likely, you built your restaurant around your menu. As a result, you spent a lot of time thinking about each dish you would add to your menu.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app also lets employees take their scheduling changes into their own hands by making approved shift swaps and securely communicating with each other. Manager Log Book Synced with 7shifts employee management software, the Manager Log Book is the perfect place to take shift notes on the go and centralize them in one place.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A restaurant menu is key to bringing guests in and keeping them around. On average, guests will spend only 109 seconds reading your menu, according to a Gallup poll. Creating a new menu or improving an existing one takes time. A good menu stays true to a restaurants’ concept and maximizes profit. Additional menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app also lets employees take their scheduling changes into their own hands by making approved shift swaps and securely communicating with each other. Manager Log Book Synced with 7shifts employee management software, the Manager Log Book is the perfect place to take shift notes on the go and centralize them in one place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

Many restaurants are doing this by raising prices, cutting costs, taking items off the menu, and making do with lean crews. We are also going to take a guess that you haven’t considered looking at produce as another way to manage rising supply costs. Does my supplier: Tell me how to store, keep, and rotate produce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Enhance Your Digital Presence Grubhub projects 40 percent of restaurant orders in 2023 will take place online. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands. Dole Out Digital Deals Growing your digital presence enables you to level up your loyalty program and marketing campaigns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. Considering the major spikes in take-out and delivery, operators should plan to keep their grills running hot. Test out new specials and combinations leading up to the big day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Others might be taking a graduated approach, from enhanced cleaning procedures to social distancing, to masking, limited outdoor dining, take-out only service or requiring proof of vaccination from all patrons. Discussion of your COVID-19 policy might bring out a critic or two.

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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. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. Hoteliers must focus on engineering their menus to eliminate low margin dishes while still exceeding the guest’s brand expectations. Your menu design should highlight these menu items, and the recipe should be kept consistent.

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