Culinary Cues

MAY 14, 2020

It became obvious to some that putting all of our eggs in one basket was not a wise decision for our country, a decision that could lead to a breakdown of the food production/distribution system if conditions turned sour. So, in 2020 this is exactly where we are. The question is: “how will our systems fare?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Plus some thoughts last month on the need for a 2020 Plan B. Dramatic disruption to Chinese manufacturing and supply chains mean there could be shortages of kitchen equipment, spare parts, appliances, packaged food and chemicals. In Australia, China makes (or supplies parts for) almost everything we use!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

While some restaurants welcomed cryptocurrency before 2020, many are now turning toward cryptocurrencies because of their real-time payment feature – which gives restaurants a much-needed boost. Supply Chain Benefits. Loyalty Benefits. Cryptocurrency presents a chance to break the traditional rules around loyalty platforms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Food service suppliers have been scrambling to keep pace with fluctuating demand in a supply chain that has been anything but predictable since 2020. hit an all-time low of $30 billion in April 2020. How Innovative Supply Chain Technology Can Empower Purchase Decisions. Problem: Demand for Different Supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. food delivery companies brought in roughly $5.5 This is a key indicator that food delivery has become a customer preference.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up. Why would I choose to support a locally owned restaurant? 64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

jennabocking A post shared by Picaro (@picaroyxe) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT. You can capitalize on the boost in alcohol sales since quarantine began to supplement your revenue from food takeout & delivery Introduce new food & drink “combos” to increase revenue through your dine-out channels (e.g

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Next year will bring new competitors to restaurants such as fresh food vending and more fresh grocery meal options available for delivery. Disrupted supply chains will continue to plague the food business in 2021, and end-to-end supply chain visibility will be essential to meet challenges created by shortages.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Being a popular and delicious food item that can feed several people for a reasonable price, it’s no surprise that pizza has catapulted to the top of the pandemic comfort food pyramid, with delivery-driven concepts grabbing a big slice of the pie. Since 1978, the pizza chain has become one of the U.S.’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2022

Even after the pandemic-fueled tumult of 2020, few would have predicted the extent to which the industry has been shaped in 2021 by such factors as a major labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and soaring inflation. Droughts might reduce the supply of potatoes, for example. Riding a Razor-Thin Margin.

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Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Restaurant industry events are great venues to network with fellow operators, sample and source food and beverage vendors, and check out the latest and greatest trends in hospitality technology. Deciding which food and beverage tradeshows, conferences and events to attend can be overwhelming. FSTEC – Dallas, October 25-27.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features foot traffic analysis due to the COVID-19 outbreak, food trends evolving due to Coronavirus and changing shopping behavior. New York businesses saw a decline beginning as early as March 9, 2020 and now show a 61 percent YOY decline.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There’s very little of the ‘see you on the other side’ mentality that was a saving feature of 2020. Supply chains are straining and shipping is congested. This applies to food supplies and all types of vehicles and equipment. Food and commodity prices are surging – you’ve already seen it.

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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). "Our data shows restaurant and food new business openings increased 10% last year from 2020 – a strong sign that these businesses are adapting to the changing conditions. . "Restaurant

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EATER

JUNE 10, 2022

Remember the great bean shortage of 2020? Our pandemic food timeline is here to remind you The last two-plus years have radically altered just about every aspect of how we eat. March 2020. By the end of 2020, Instacart’s sales will have increased by an astonishing 229 percent. April 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. The requirements are a little different for businesses that started in 2020. Business supplies. Rent payments.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

2020 was a tough year, and you made a ton of sacrifices and difficult decisions already. Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ?? "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. Second Priority: Greener Appliances.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the International Coffee Organisation , Kenya was Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer in 2020. 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. Understanding the Coffee Bill 2020.

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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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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW! If this is your M.O.

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Sante

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Event date: February 10, 2020 (All day). USA ranks #2 in attendance at Wine Paris 2020. New York, NY: From February 10-12, Wine Paris 2020 is set to welcome over 2,200 domestic and international exhibitors and 30,000 visitors to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The value of organic certifications in the global marketplace. -

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Restaurant Clicks

MAY 5, 2020

Food photos are some of the most popular content on Instagram, making it a great social media site for restaurants and anyone in the food industry. Check out the best Instagram growth services for 2020 and grow your restaurant’s social media presence! . Best Instagram Growth Tools: . Social Buddy . Social Sensei. Ampfluence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Supply shortages have also resulted in operators having to change their menus on the fly. However, restaurant operators are now encountering a new set of challenges.

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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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2021

The restaurant industry will look back on 2020 as the spark that changed how it does business. From their real-world experiences and honest feedback, we can supply you with actionable insights and statistics for one of the industry’s biggest elephants: third-party delivery. since March 2020. of revenue.

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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. New restaurant openings in Q3 2020 are only down 10 percent compared to Q3 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2022

That’s up from $640 billion in 2020. Even with robust growth, the restaurant industry faces steep challenges right now, with labor shortages, higher inflation, challenges with home food and drink deliveries, and ongoing food and supply chain shortages. Food Delivery Issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

However, despite thoughtful planning and projections, unpredictable weather can wreak havoc on produce supplies. As a result, both staple products are expected to be in short supply for the coming months. When supply is down, it also impacts prices. unpredictable weather can change produce supply in a matter of minutes.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

These could include cocktails, food and beverage tastings, appetizers, main courses, desserts, event decor, and just about anything else you can think of. There’s great potential for revenue here, including the class registration and any supplies you can sell for pickup at your restaurant or delivery to your customers’ doors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal.

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