Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of culinary innovation, 2024 marks a pivotal year where technology intertwines with the art of dining. These intelligent systems streamline food preparation, optimize cooking processes, and even facilitate communication among kitchen staff. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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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. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector. Coffee in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We saw this play out just weeks ago when Hurricane Milton swept through Florida in early October 2024, following closely on the heels of September's Hurricane Helene. During Hurricane Helene's aftermath, these became essential lifelines, letting restaurants serve food while their dining rooms were still being repaired.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Labor shortages and other factors are affecting the global supply chain in never-before-seen ways, and certain commodities are intermittently not available, or if they are, they’re expensive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management.

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2024 Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience Customer Service 311

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. Companies saw a sales boost in 2024 as loyalty transactions increased by over 30 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers. The benefit is twofold.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you maintain your restaurant’s reputation for quality food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And while many restaurants have returned to a post-COVID normalcy, the impending inflation has now introduced rising food costs, ultimately impacting the restaurant supply chain as food costs rise. This means it is key to provide all open locations are distributed with the right supplies to run day-to-day operations.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

We have found that, by keeping it in each location, we’re able to have the freshest product possible, as well as being able to manage inventory levels and waste accordingly,” said Kern. Continue to Site >>> Menu Forget coffee. Side salads are designed for the car cup holder. Photo courtesy of Greenlane.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. COGS is based on your inventory, meaning it includes the value of what you start with, what you purchase, and what’s left at the end of the period.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

In September 2024, the Lamastus Family Estates auction surpassed all expectations and received an incredible bid of US $13,518/kg for a honey processed Elida Aguacatillo Gesha. JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. million 60kg bags. billion in sales. topping 2021’s 88.2,

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. increase in volume and a 120% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site? Its 100% if part of food costs, non-taxable to them. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Keep it separate or bundled with food costs. Keep it reasonable.

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EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

Lille Allen Brands like Fly By Jing and Bachan’s are reaching a whole new audience from the shelves of the ultimate big-box store The last decade or so has been a golden era for cool food products sold directly to consumers online. It was just way too much for one person to deal with.” Walmart was going to allow us to reach those customers.”

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7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. A food seller's permit is also mandated if you plan on serving food.

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Whether you run a quick-service spot, a full-service restaurant, a bar, or a food truck, each has unique needs for handling orders and managing workflows. Transaction fees: 2.2%4.5%

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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

In December 2024, technology leaders from various industries gathered at Amazon’s premier conference, AWS Re:Invent, where Qus CEO participated in a panel discussion. Automated Inventory Management Today, general managers spend hours weekly counting inventory, often discovering shortages only after they cause problems.

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Bingage

APRIL 14, 2021

Whether you need to keep track or manage stock, orders, inventory, restaurant billing, you need a Point of sale system. Chefs :- To keep track of inventory, etc. Restaurant POS Terminals Market size raised USD 10 billion in 2017 and is predicted to expand at a CAGR of over 13% between 2018 and 2024.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 13, 2023

Food and ingredients company ofi secures two-year US $600 million loan facility. The Barista League to host 12 events in 2023 with additional event announced for January 2024. Nguyen Coffee Supply launches two new RTD cold brew products. Aimia Foods becomes exclusive OOH partner of coconut milk brand Koko. Thu, 12 Jan.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. To give you the full picture of the positives and negatives of what lies ahead for 2024, we combed through dozens of recent industry reports and compiled a list of 93 restaurant industry statistics.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

When the Autumn Budget landed, food and drink leaders warned ministers that the tax increase would cost the British Hospitality industry 3 billion and force businesses to reduce investments, cut jobs, and raise customer prices. Before we dive into the challenges of the Autumn Budget 2024, lets step back and look at the bigger picture.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Here are the 7 must-have POS features that can transform your business: Inventory Tracking : Reduce food waste by 10% with real-time stock management and automated alerts. Inventory Tracking and Management Managing inventory effectively with your POS system can significantly improve your restaurant’s profits.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. By analyzing the profitability and popularity of your menu items in depth, you can pinpoint exactly which food and beverages contribute to your restaurant's success and which ones you can eliminate.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A report by Juniper Research states that contactless payments will triple to $6 trillion worldwide by 2024. During the lockdown, online food orders and contactless home-deliveries tremendously helped restaurants survive. Contactless payments have helped reduce human-to-human contact or surface virus transmission to a bare minimum.

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Apicbase

JULY 17, 2024

A clean, lean and properly managed supply chain lays the foundation for a restaurant’s success. Good relationships with suppliers help to lower food costs and maintain the quality and consistency of your food and service. In this article, we’ll look at six steps to help you find the best restaurant suppliers for your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. These core elements never go out of style.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site? Its 100% if part of food costs, non-taxable to them. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Keep it separate or bundled with food costs. Keep it reasonable.

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Mileage: Drive Off Some Taxes Delivering food or catering events? Employee Meals: Free Food, Free Savings Feeding staff on-site? Its 100% if part of food costs, non-taxable to them. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Keep it separate or bundled with food costs. Keep it reasonable.

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. OUR TOP 10 In 2022, 31% of restaurants cut the number of menu items on offer to deal with the inflation and rising food costs. Accurate and timely inventory control can boost restaurant profits by 24% annually.

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