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Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control.

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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

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egg industry is grappling with a crisis that has sent shockwaves through the food supply chain. poultry industry has faced recurring waves of infection, causing drastic fluctuations in egg supply. Supply and Demand Imbalance : With fewer hens laying eggs and production costs soaring, the supply chain struggles to meet demand.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

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Leveraging Limited Time Offerings (LTOs ): With increased competition and higher food costs, one way restaurants can stand out is with LTOs, which appeal to every generation of diners and are an easy way to draw in new customers. The key is to keep these promotions short to avoid menu bloat.

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2023 Restaurant Technology Trends: Consolidation, Experience, and Fees

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Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. Here are six things I see coming in 2023: Labor pressure is easing, but operators are still looking for labor management. The worst of the labor problem is beginning to ease.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Two

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In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Co-founder, Carbonate Looking back at 2023, I witnessed a significant shift in how restaurants approach loyalty programs.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023? Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.

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