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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 Audit the waste stream and try to identify current trends and how much waste is actually being generated. Most of the time, back-of-the-house food that is being tossed, isn’t because its spoiled, and often times, still perfectly edible. Composting.

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Takeaways from Toast’s Restaurant Success Report

Xtra Chef

Consistently tracking prices and auditing vendors is an easy way to manage prime costs in a tricky labor market. 62% of restaurants saw an increase in profits in 2018, up from 51% the year before. We took a look at some of the most pressing issues facing the restaurant industry and how xtraCHEF can help. Enter inventory management.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Hardee's, and Panda Express are just some of the leading restaurant chains that have added plant-based items to their menus over the past 12 months, with Del Taco, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Red Robin, and Yard House adding additional items to their existing plant-based offerings. This data covers U.S.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

You made a 6% profit margin—or just shy of the 2018 industry average of 6.1%. In 2018, Wendy’s saw a profit margin of 15.9%. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

You made a 6% profit margin—or just shy of the 2018 industry average of 6.1%. In 2018, Wendy’s saw a profit margin of 15.9%. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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For Restaurant Owners, Cybersecurity is a People Problem 

Modern Restaurant Management

While beneficial in many ways, housing mass amounts of data leaves restaurants wide open to potential breaches — and hackers aren’t always the culprit. If you’re like me, chances are you’ve probably ordered food online or through an app at least once in the last couple of weeks.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

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