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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

Modern Restaurant Management

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

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Corporate Catering Leaders Share Insights On Consumer Demand, Labour Shortages, Sustainability And Technology

Apicbase

The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. There is more remote work, sustainability has become essential for business, and competition from food delivery services, local restaurants, and retail is fierce.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Growth stems sustainably from meticulous mastery of the basics – hospitality, food, ambiance, and operations.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

Sustainability will be top of mind. Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different.

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Free restaurant profit margin calculator & comprehensive guide

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It’s an all-important metric that influences everything from menu pricing to operational decisions and beyond. Is there a seasonal pattern? Measure the impact of changes: Did that new menu item boost your profits? Shop around for the best ingredient prices without sacrificing quality.

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How to Wield Restaurant Food Costs to Your Advantage

MBB Hospitality

It involves tracking the cost of each ingredient, understanding seasonality, and recognizing price fluctuations. Using cost percentage formulas, you can determine the ideal cost for each item on your menu. Building strong relationships with suppliers can lead to more favorable pricing and terms.

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MRM Plant-Based: Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Sales (Without Cauliflower Pizza)

Modern Restaurant Management

While it makes sense not to leave money on the table, it can be overwhelming, to have to come up with a whole new menu in an attempt to increase revenue and take advantage of this trend. Review your menu carefully and add a symbol that denotes all your plant-based/vegan dishes already available. Seasonality. Sustainability.