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

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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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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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

but we've seen a great response to our heat & serve meal kits. View this post on Instagram Heat & serve taco kits, now with roasted pork shoulder! jennabocking A post shared by Picaro (@picaroyxe) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT. Carmen Hamm Owner, Picaro. Order online at unayxe.com or call 306.978.0116. ??:

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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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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? 35 % of the overall male U.S. Remember only 1.4%

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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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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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7

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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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Sante

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Enjoy this highlight of 2019 as we look forward to serving you in 2020. Enjoy this highlight of 2019 as we look forward to serving you in 2020. We explored the rich abundance of the supply side of our industry with wine reviews, such as The Weekly Dozen - Bubble Night , and Exploring The Franken Wine Region.

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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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well. Today’s jobs for cooks and bakers are in short supply, and they likely will be for a period of time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Meanwhile, food service workers are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the food service workforce decreased by 42,000 individuals in August 2021. Not only will this support operational productivity, but it will improve employee engagement and serve as a team building exercise while fulfilling orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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Foodable

JULY 11, 2020

Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide. Smart operators are working with their supply chain partners and distributors ahead of time to develop back-up plans in the event of large orders. Catering has to be frictionless and contactless for the consumer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. Indoor dining closures, staff shortages and the supply chain are ongoing issues, especially as the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread.

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Cheetah

MAY 17, 2021

After May 24 th applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. billion dollar COVID-19 RRF to small food and beverage businesses. All food & beverage businesses for whom at least one third of their income is from onsite sales are eligible to apply. Who Can Apply?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While many diners understand the tough times restaurants are going through, they are also feeling their dollars stretch and want to see the value of their money reflected in the food and service they receive. Many restaurants adopted delivery services out of necessity in 2020.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The coffee shop where the baristas seem happy to serve you. The simplest way to collect customer data in a quick-serve or fast-casual restaurant is to have customers supply it on a sheet of paper at the register. Recommended Reading: Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2020 Reward Their Loyalty ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Still, QSRs are faced with daily challenges of disrupted supply chains, new consumer habits, and constantly changing regulatory mandates at the federal, state and local level. The NPD Group predicted that restaurant digital orders would triple in volume by the end of 2020 , with mobile leading the way. Digital Menu Boards.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Adjust the forecast with any current factors that may increase or decrease your sales forecast, such as shifts in demand or supply. How many guests you'll serve - on average - in a given week.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In 2020, Kimpton showed that 47% of chefs saw vegan options as the hottest upcoming dessert trend. Consumer demand for vegan desserts is driven by a growing awareness of the impact food has on individual and environmental well-being. Consumers emerging from lockdows are now looking for healthy food even when at a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. So, whether you are a restaurant proprietor of one, two or many locations, food or inventory supplier, menu designer, online reservation technology or delivery software company, this could be a viable funding option for you.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

And ultimately, as the coffee sector has developed, technology has become more important across the supply chain. We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”.

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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. “The developments and improvements made to delivery and takeout containers, food quality and speed have made a lasting, positive impression,” says Barclay.

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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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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

To adequately prep for service, short-staffed food and drink establishments are cooking up new ways to lure workers back to restaurants, like higher wages and handsome referral fees. overdraft fees in 2020 , totaling a $200+ tab in fees alone. How 7shifts serves up the most in-demand payroll features for the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two temporary food labeling guidance documents that attempt to balance industry supply and demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Labeling on Packaged Food Sold by Restaurants and Food Manufacturing Facilities.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

The world has too, and this will impact the behaviour and preferences of 2020’s coffee shop consumer. 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. The market isn’t the only thing that’s changed.

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EATER

MAY 17, 2023

Emily Chu For some restaurant owners, a pandemic pivot to frozen dumplings has created a promising new career path Everyone in food pivoted during the pandemic. Now rebranded as MìLà, their frozen food company recently received an influx of $22.5 billion, according to the American Frozen Food Institute. billion to $72.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2021

For example, an organic, health food restaurant might do better in urban areas than an up-and-coming sandwich chain. Concentric growth simplifies supply chain complexities as well since you don’t have to add new distribution centers or vendors early on. Don’t Just Rely on Word of Mouth. Be Ready to Adapt.

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Sante

MAY 5, 2020

Teaser: The “We’re In This Together” mentality has enabled food producers to serve those in need with kindness through community outreach programs. While most states are still in lockdown, some good news about good deeds in the food and beverage industry may help shed some light during these dark times.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In a 2018 interview with Recode, co-founder Jonathan Neman described the chain as a “food platform,” not simply a restaurant. Eventually, it hopes to build a full “food ecosystem” that can facilitate delivery, managing its supply chain, and operating its stores via its proprietary tech platforms. “In

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