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Dining Trends for 2024

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The prix fix menu is gaining momentum as a way for restaurants to provide customer experiences and control inventory. The most significant change since the last survey is the momentum behind key trends that were emerging in the 2020 report, notably, plant-based menus and casual experiential dining.

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Managing Inventory – and Your Time

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Managing Inventory — and Your Time . Aside from the cost of the items themselves, there are many expenses associated with managing inventory. In order to maintain the highest-possible level of profitability, proper inventory management is vital. Inventory management is an inherently reactive piece of the business.

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Offsetting Rising Labor Costs with Menu, Purchasing, and Inventory Excellence

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As you work to increase your profitability, two areas to explore are recipe and menu engineering, and purchasing and inventory optimization. Optimized Purchasing and Inventory. What it is: There are many ways to streamline the purchasing and inventory process. The Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020.

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FDA Relaxes Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers During COVID-19 Emergency

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As reported every day in the news, kitchens across the country are shuttering often with inventory on hand and retailers cannot stock their shelves fast enough to meet consumer demand as panic-buying abounds. allergen information required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. Menu Labeling Requirements.

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The Rise of Food Allergies – and How to Keep Your Guests Safe and Happy

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require emergency medical attention from contact with a food allergen. Accurate allergen information is critical to guarantee your guests’ safety. Servers who may be well-versed in one iteration of a dish may find themselves in a tight spot if a change has been made but nutritional or allergen data hasn’t been updated.

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How to Achieve Accurate Forecasting

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Inventory Management and Prep Planning. Managed prep planning” is the science of purchasing the right inventory and managing kitchen production using analysis and calculation. It helps avoid the trap of buying in bulk to get a discount, only to end up with inventory that goes bad before it can be used.

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Meet the Villains Part One: The Busywork Beast

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Stay tuned as we introduce you to the villains who thrive on operational inefficiencies. With food allergies on the rise, and more than 15 million Americans affected, it’s critical for your restaurant to be able to deliver clear, accurate allergen information to guests. The Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020.