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? When you give back to the community, the community takes care of you. Here are their responses. Click here for part two.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. 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.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

We occasionally run out of them (pizza is our main hustle!) jennabocking A post shared by Picaro (@picaroyxe) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT. 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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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. To learn more about the results, Modern Restaurant Management sought out LDEI’s Sharon Olson.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

There are many questions that people ask with regard to the restaurant industry, but two seem to really stand out in the post pandemic world: Why should I spend money in a restaurant? Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States.

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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. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. Mixed take-out bag. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

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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

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. Back-Office Tech Plays a Critical Role.

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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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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

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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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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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the International Coffee Organisation , Kenya was Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer in 2020. Read on to find out what they had to share with me. 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.

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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. Restaurant forecasting isn't really a "nice to have" - it's a step all successful restaurateurs have to take. No customer wants to hear that you're out of their favorite dish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

If you have any questions on the process, reach out to an experienced accountant to walk you through the process. 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. Rent payments.

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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

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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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

restaurant sector is gaining steam after coming out of a two-year pandemic that shuttered doors and curbed eatery revenues dramatically. That’s up from $640 billion in 2020. Food Delivery Issues. In 2020 the pandemic severely hit restaurants across the U.S. ” Covid Issues Still on Front Burner. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

The fact is that customers who are uncomfortable and/or allergic to cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, and other materials used in restaurants will not stay as long or spend as much money. The fact is that In the future guests will take a much more proactive approach in choosing where they will go based on the IAQ.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

However, despite thoughtful planning and projections, unpredictable weather can wreak havoc on produce supplies. Take for example the recent U.S. Heatwaves decimated bell pepper production out of California, typically one of the highest producing states. When supply is down, it also impacts prices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

Coming out of some trying times, we’ve been able to open two new locations in the past year, taking us to seven total as we celebrate 10 years in business. My leadership and communication style has evolved over the years as I’ve learned how to adapt to changes and obstacles that are often out of my control.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, and subsequent social distancing and self-isolation protocols have wreaked havoc on restaurant workers everywhere. With most restaurants operating on dine-out only, and many having closed their doors, restaurant staff are left with hours reduced—or out of a job entirely.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Here you are – enthusiastic, informed, confident in your foundational skills, and ready to start a career in food that will last for four decades or more. Today’s jobs for cooks and bakers are in short supply, and they likely will be for a period of time. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

According to Upserve’s 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, the industry will collectively lose $240 billion, with casual dining sales volume down by 60 percent and fast casual down 50 percent. There’s no disputing that the past year has been extremely hard on the restaurant industry overall.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. They are currently sold out.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Locked down, bored, and restless, diners are now flocking to eat out. 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. It's a perk 4 out of 5 workers want. Weekly Pay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2021

The increase in demand and ongoing supply chain issues have contributed greatly to changes in food costing structures in recent months – and restaurants have been hit the hardest. Did forecasted demand decreases result in lower supplies of certain products? Are meat packing plants still seeing impacts from the pandemic?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. For those who do go out, a worrying 40 oercent of diners believe they are receiving less value from restaurants compared to previous times. Many restaurants adopted delivery services out of necessity in 2020.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we look back, there was a long-overdue flood of tech investment into our industry, largely as the result of the boon of food delivery during the pandemic. Creative Growth Strategies Emerge Development pipelines were choked this year, due to long-time supply chain delays, high construction expense, and a lack of lending options.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2022

Coming out of some trying times, we’ve been able to open two new locations in the past year, taking us to seven total as we celebrate 10 years in business. My leadership and communication style has evolved over the years as I’ve learned how to adapt to changes and obstacles that are often out of my control.

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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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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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