Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. An impressive 88% of operators plan to hire, highlighting the industry’s commitment to growth.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe releases 2022 Sustainability Report.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar PRF El Salvador announces winners of 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship, Salvadoran Brewers Cup, Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship, and Global Roasting Contest. The winners of the 2023 Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship were Juan Aristizabal from Colombia and Julia Dziadevych from Hungary. Norway’s US $1.3

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan Registration opens for Specialty Coffee Association’s 2023 Re:co Symposium. A total of 63 competitors from six different US Coffee Championships will proceed to the 2023 National US Coffee Championships, which will be held from 21 to 23 April. Indian coffee chain Barista aims to open 50 stores in Sri Lanka in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. through ghost-kitchen operator ChefSuite.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 6, 2023

The biggest issue on almost every restaurateur’s mind heading into 2023 is the same as last year: staffing. As we’re able to rebuild our staffing levels, we’ve started to expand our hours and are almost back to pre-COVID operating hours,” he says. She also constantly surveys her menu to make it smart and sustainable. “We

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. The drive-thru has become an integral part of QSR operations as restaurants witness a surge in popularity propelled by the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 5, 2023

Mon, 1 May Westrock Coffee publishes 2022 Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s key environmental and social sustainability activities from last year, including increasing global purchases of certified and verified responsibly-sourced coffee by 9% – amounting to an increase of over 19.5 million lbs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. The trends were brought to life during a global event on March 9-10 at Hive, Unilever’s global Foods Innovation Center on the Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 21, 2023

Mon, 17 Apr Colombian chain Juan Valdez to open flagship store in Madrid in May 2023. The Epoch Fulcrum is a lever-operated espresso machine, while the Epoch Helix uses a screw thread to build up to nine bars of pressure. La Marzocco opens temporary store at 2023 Design Week Milan. Here are this week’s stories.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe launches operations in South Korea. Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? In terms of operation, we are constantly discussing social media, both in good ways and bad. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. “Will this look good on Instagram?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. Some restaurants were slow to adopt contactless payment methods, efficient booking systems, and other tech solutions, which resulted in missed opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

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Future Food

JUNE 27, 2023

Food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being,’ according to the International Food Information Council’s 2023 Food and Health Survey, 74% of respondents stated that their stress levels, mental health and well-being is impacted by their food and beverage choices.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

SIGEP The Dolce World Expo to showcase Italian coffee, pastry, and gelato innovation in Rimini. International Coffee Tea Asia 2023 scheduled for 25 to 27 May in Singapore. Don Elio’s truck is vital to the farm’s operations, and Hurtado has launched a Vaki campaign to raise funds for the rebuild effort.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 19, 2022

Around 34 employees out of a total 50 signed the co-operative member agreement in July 2022. The coffee chain, which is jointly operated by Tata Consumer Products in the country, says growth is largely attributed to the easing of India’s Covid-19 restrictions. Coffee Shop Innovation Expo 2022 to take place from 19 to 20 October.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2022

Italy is the third European market for EL&N, which also operates locations in France and the UK, as well as the Middle East. Louis Dreyfus Company publishes 2021 Sustainability Report. Fri, 10 Jun – Submissions open for 2023 Good Food Awards. Coffee chain EL&N to launch in Italian market.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

The US chain currently operates 39 social and environmental initiatives in 24 coffee-growing regions. IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative publishes Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Baseline Report. Howard Schultz to remain as interim Starbucks CEO until March 2023. Mon, 6 Jun. The webinar will be held on 16 June at 18:00 CEST.

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Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

This fixation has driven innovations like self-serve kiosks and kicked off fads like ramen burgers. Revenue for the hospitality industry will exceed $108 billion by the year 2023 — Bankwest, Future of Business. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. But what’s in store for the industry in 2020?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The artistry of chefs and the creativity of restaurateurs will continue to be at the forefront, while these tools become operational enhancers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Specifically, AAG is being recognized for its overall commitment to brand success, operational excellence, guest service and community involvement. This marks the fourth time AAG has been honored as Applebee’s Franchisee of the Year; it has also been honored four times as Applebee’s Operator of the year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

Given the traffic challenges facing the industry, stronger and sustained long-term sales growth is really not an option,” said Fernandez. Turnover remains at historically high levels for the industry and is frequently cited by restaurant operators as one of their biggest obstacles for success. Guest Counts Continue Falling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Restaurant operators should leverage digital tools to fight these serious – and simultaneous – threats to our food supply. Technology can boost business operations in a variety of ways. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1. Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. It highlights those shifts so that you can prepare your operation for success without being blindsided by pitfalls and emerging trends. They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

And the innovations have come at a breakneck pace the past few years. Here, we round up the 10 most inspiring innovations from all across the country for restaurant owners to explore. Sustainability lies at the core of everything award-winning chef Rob Rubba does at Oyster Oyster, one of D.C.’s Let robots pitch in.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

And the innovations have come at a breakneck pace the past few years. Here, we round up the 10 most inspiring innovations from all across the country for restaurant owners to explore. Sustainability lies at the core of everything award-winning chef Rob Rubba does at Oyster Oyster, one of D.C.’s Let robots pitch in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

"Restaurants and event planners are constantly improving and innovating to provide guests with what they want, and by focusing on greener menus that appease many diets, they're able to appeal to more customers," said Jonathan Morse, CEO and Founder. "We " Mainstream Plant Based. . “Mrs. Vegetarian).

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants. Therefore, they operate behind the scenes and out of sight. We have only seen the tip of the iceberg of innovation in this space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers. million by the end of 2023.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Advertised as a place for “uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and solution providers,” BITAC allows for several in-depth conversations between attendees and suppliers of equipment , furnishings, and technology needed to scale and sustain a restaurant business. Topics: Restaurant Operations, Technology, and Foodservice.

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