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AN EVEN BIGGER THREAT TO RESTAURANT SURVIVAL

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In 1800 the world population was approximately 1 billion; by 2000 that number had reached 7.9 They impact and will continue to impact menus, the skills of cooks, menu pricing, and an already meager profit margin. Although population growth as a percentage is slowing (from 2.1% How will you prepare for this growing concern?”.

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Three Things Your POS Can’t Do if You Lose Internet

Modern Restaurant Management

Alternatively, if a menu item is no longer available, it may not be reflected in the POS systems for servers to be aware of. By doing so, the company can prevent downtime, saving anywhere from $1000 to $2000 an hour. Orders may not reach the kitchen promptly or may get lost, resulting in delays, incorrect dishes, or missed orders.

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Chefs Dish on Black Comedy

Modern Restaurant Management

"The Menu" hits the screens next month and chefs are already dishing about the black comedy focused on fine-dining. “Watching Ralph Fiennes’ portrayal of a respected chef in, 'The Menu,' definitely reminded me of working in high-end kitchens. Here are what some shared with us.

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Five Things Every Restaurant Can Do to Boost Profits While Reopening

Modern Restaurant Management

Re-engineer Menus. The restaurant dining experience has changed forever and menu items must also adapt to these times. First, it is important to develop a tighter menu with a focus on customer favorites and high margin items, replacing underperforming dishes with a rotation of new products that can excite and retain customers.

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Learn from the greats: 10 extraordinary restaurants that every owner should study

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Looking over the $250 tasting menu, it’s easy to see why: Dishes such as the troll-caught Alaskan king salmon served with romanesco and steelhead roe are sustainably sourced and gracefully couriered through the sea-toned dining room by expert staff, giving the whole experience an overtone of luxury befitting of the price tag.

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Takeaway.com 101: the essential guide for restaurants

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Founded in the Netherlands in the year 2000, Takeaway.com specializes in online food ordering and home delivery. Takeaway.com will get in touch with you to help you upload your menu and get your restaurant online. Fill out the form with your name, address, restaurant name, and contact info.

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12 Best Chinese Food Restaurant Chains

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Chinese immigrants have popularized traditional Chinese dishes by fusing them with American ingredients like cream cheese and wheat noodles to create an entirely different menu than what you might encounter in China. The menu is so extensive that you could eat at P.F. If that isn’t enough, they have a large appetizer and dessert menu.

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