Cheetah

APRIL 13, 2021

When we first set out to provide e-commerce solutions for Small-Medium business supplies, we were hoping to make just a bit of a dent. Just five years after Cheetah was founded, we’ve managed to process over 350,000 orders, supply over 1,000,000 products, and service over 3,000 restaurants. We’ve come a long way since 2015.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report. There were only 100 fewer new restaurant openings in September of this year, compared to September 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Additionally, r estaurant and food new business openings (74,616) also increased 10 percent from 2020 (67,611). Overall new business growth was near pre-pandemic levels decreasing only one percent in 2021 compared to 2019. "Restaurant " Mudan sees the opportunities ahead for restaurants, hospitality and entrepreneurs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Imagine you operate a multi-site restaurant organization known for its elegant holiday dining and delicious catering. You’re still at just 75 percent of your 2019 head count, and even increasing wages isn’t attracting the people you need. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.). freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.).

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Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Supply Food Safety 197

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

E xperts predict the global hotel industry in 2022 will return to 80 percent of 2019 demand — as more vacationers return to the fold and business travelers book trips once more, how have your offerings adapted to post-pandemic consumer demands? Throwing out unpopular food and beverage is simply throwing money into the trash!

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

We’ll show you how to deliver food and offer takeout while maximizing profits. Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? How do you market food delivery and takeout? Base your food inventory orders on data rather than gut feelings. How do you market food delivery and takeout?

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Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Operator optimism and investment fuels future credit needs.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

federal minimum wage is expected to increase to $15 an hour which will put more pressure on businesses—especially in the hospitality & restaurant industries which employ 37% of workers who earned the federal minimum wage in 2019. Moreover, restaurants have struggled to operate profitably. Revisiting the operating model.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Retail Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15 percent have ordered alcoholic beverages with food for delivery or takeout, on par with the 18 percent of Canadians that say they’re likely to do this. It is expected alcohol sales will grow as suppliers and operators adapt packing and pricing models to bolster alcohol sales with delivery. Delivering Excellence.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Hotel Data Reveals the Latest Factors Driving Operational Success. As hospitality evolves to meet the needs of today’s complex environment, widely adopted processes and procedures have now expired in favor of safety, secured profitability, and lean operations. How can you pivot Food & Beverage to meet changing demands?

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Cheetah

MAY 17, 2021

billion dollar COVID-19 RRF to small food and beverage businesses. What Can Restaurant Operators Do with the Funds? Just how much financial support you may be eligible for depends on when you started operating your restaurant. The grants do not need to be repaid so long as you qualify and use them by March 2023. . Who Can Apply?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Should you consider entering the food truck business? Hire the Right People.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. Smart operators are finding ways to connect supply chain technology with front-of-house demand.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. www.rerf.us.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 318

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The relationship between SMB restaurants and major food distributors has always been shaky. Some restaurants working with Sysco are reporting outright cancellations via cold text messages, leaving them scrambling for produce and supplies. No doubt, everyone across the food industry is weathering unprecedented hard times.

Food 148

Food Food Supply Franchise Franchising 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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Technology Front of House Online Ordering Back of House 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

By the end of June, 12 percent of all chain restaurants in operation before the pandemic remain completely closed, this percentage remained unchanged throughout the month. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. The Top Food in America's Most Populous Cities.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the Kenyan Agriculture And Food Authority , coffee was grown on around 119,000ha of land in 2019, making it one of Kenya’s biggest cash crops. After harvesting cherries, farmers transport them to a local washing station , which is usually operated by a co-operative. The NCE system works in a unique way.

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Food Supply License Supplies 2020 153

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Globally, aquaculture supplies more than 50 percent of all seafood produced for human consumption—and that percentage will continue to rise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Sustainable Food Sourcing Is Worth the Effort. Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it.

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Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. Loyalty programs are most popular for fast food. One-third visited fast food and fast casual restaurants equally. Brand Engagement.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 170

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

The meal kit industry, which has been around since 2007, hit $5 billion in annual revenue in 2019—but growth in the industry was slow pre-COVID-19. Some restaurants are leveraging their relationship with distributors to set-up pop-up grocery stores in their dining areas while customers wait for food orders—or to pick up some essential goods.

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FOH Online Ordering Delivery Food Supply 364

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2020

Covid19 has wreaked havoc with certain sectors of America’s food chain — most recently and notoriously, the meat industry. The nonprofit Food & Environment Reporting Network estimates that U.S. Also, significant: supplies of meat at the retail level are dwindling. agriculture supply chain are felt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” The third wave of safety in restaurants is not going to be an operational issue. ” After all, the news is swarming with stories about vaccines that seem to be working.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. Each daypart — morning meal, lunch, dinner, and P.M.

2021 189

2021 Guest Recovery Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Foodable

JANUARY 6, 2022

In this episode, I chat with Amanda Powell, vice president at Coolgreens about their training program, fresh food vending machines, and expansion plans. And then I was promoted to vp of operations in 2019 and now we are here today.” Powell brings twenty-five years restaurant experience to Coolgreens.

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Hospitality Fast Casual Casual Training 105

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

This has dramatically impacted the core of the food and restaurant industries, specifically healthy and organic food. Eating organic is by no means a new concept brought on by the pandemic, but the shift in mindsets has thrust this niche food sector into overdrive. The Organic Food Boom. And the numbers are impressive.

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Food Food Supply Franchise Franchising 238

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). This data covers U.S. to its menu.

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 183

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Food Safety Recycling Restaurant Law Front of House 223

Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Restaurant sales of plant based meat substitutes increased 87% last year, according to Buyer’s Edge Platform , a restaurant supply chain company that helps operators use technology to save money and run their restaurants more efficiently. In 2019 available varieties jumped to 51 items that were available to order.

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Sustainability Innovation 2019 Pricing 130

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

The labor market has shown signs of improvement, but most restaurant operators are still looking for restaurant staff. Labor supply and demand were roughly matched from 2000 through early 2020, according to U.S. million workers came back to the accommodation and food service sectors. The gap between supply and demand continued.

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2023 Insurance Front of House Hiring 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Catering supplies have evolved with these trends, and items such as biodegradable and reusable packaging have been introduced. With more people waking up to the climate emergency, customers are demanding eco-friendly catering supplies. Cheap and easy solutions are no longer enough. The equipment they use is a huge part of this.

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Catering Supplies 2025 Recycling 94

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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Café Consumer Goods Customer Experience Sustainability 137

Cheetah

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For restaurant operators, shifting to plant-based ‘cash-cows’ not only makes economic sense, but it has never been easier. They often take more time to consume a small sundae than the whole preceding meal, effectively reducing turnover for operators. per year, and in 2019 raked in $2.77 Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Cash Management Pricing 148

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

The catering industry includes companies that provide individual event-based food services. In 2019, catering companies in the US earned $11 billion in revenue 2019. What type of food will you serve? Some states do not allow you to prepare meals and operate out of your home kitchen in the USA.

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Catering License Insurance Food Supply 75

Next Restaurants

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

While we might think of those years as the height of processed and pre-packaged foods, the reality is that not all Americans were happy with overly-processed meals. As the demand for healthier and whole foods that were responsibly-sourced grew, the movement officially began. Guests are thinking about their food and where it comes from.

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