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From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation

The Restaurant Times

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

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? Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value.

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Food Waste During a Global Pandemic: An Opportunity for Change

Modern Restaurant Management

We are referring to food waste. million tonnes of food waste each year. This figure will be simply incomparable with what we should expect to see come the end of the year when the 2020 waste statistics are produced. Waste management is something restaurateurs plan for. percent of all handled produce.

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Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

When the pandemic emerged in early 2020, the entire foodservice industry faced fast and unexpected change. Issues identified of increasing importance include reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and social justice. z International Foodservice identified top trends expected to elevate the foodservice industry in 2022 and beyond.

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Utilizing Automation to Maximize Your Restaurant’s Labor Efficiency in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

The labor shortage that began in 2020 has not slowed, with restaurants continuing to struggle to fill open positions and keep employees long-term. When coupled with automated scheduling, this innovative technology can help restaurants create optimized schedules that meet their business needs, while also supporting employee preferences.

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Bytes & Bites: The Future-Ready Fusion of Foodservice and Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

According to 2020 Juniper research, approximately 53 percent of global transactions running through POS will be contactless in the next five years. This works to increase the accuracy of orders produced, as well as minimising wastage ( up to 18 percent of all food waste each year is estimated to be the result of the food service industry).