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7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Increase Profit Margins

Cheetah

Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. The Food Waste Pandemic.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. The full Discerning Diner report can be read here. Delivering Excellence.

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MANAGE LABOR CHALLENGES AND SUPPLY SHORTAGES WITH TECHNOLOGY

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It is no secret that some of the largest pain points in the food service industry have been widespread supply shortages, labor shortages, and reduced access to skilled talent. In their 2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast , Technomic predicts that “2022 is all about labor, supply disruption, and inflation.”

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11 Restaurant Management Best Practices to Maximize Your Performance in 2021

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As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.)

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

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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January Recap- Restaurant Industry News

Cheetah

As we reflect on 2021 and move fully into the New Year, one hopes for an easier, healthier, more profitable year ahead. Boost your profit, plan your inventory, reduce food waste, and overcome the labor shortage with help from Cheetah! In 2021 Cheetah added 500 new specialty, local products to our catalog!

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How Restaurants Can Combat Inflation with the Top-Down and Bottom-Up Method to Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981. Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. Theoretical (AvT) Variances to Control Food Costs. The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5

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