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

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. from 2022-to 2032.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. Smart operators are finding ways to connect supply chain technology with front-of-house demand.

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The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Guests want to know where their food comes from, how it was raised, and whether it aligns with their values. According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. Aside from providing the best dining experience, order-taking accuracy can help you avoid food waste and unnecessary costs. What restaurant tools have you used?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment. However, surfaces that touch food not only needs to be cleaned but sanitized. Food Storage. Develop a HACCP Plan.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Every industrys food services have different requirements and needs, but we all get cold. If your food service management hasnt already adjusted your menus to include piping hot drinks, warm soups, and other wintertime comfort foods, now is the time to be ready for any more big storms and cold spikes next month.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy. One of the most pressing issues currently influencing all aspects of food-service is the labor shortage. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

MIXT has teamed up with Impossible Foods to provide fans an exclusive, complimentary tasting of MIXT's IMPOSSIBLE™ Meatballs in a fresh basil marinara. " Pizza Hut partnered with Zume, a company pioneering the shift to a more sustainable future of food, to design a way to put a round pizza in a round box. . "When

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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360Training

JUNE 11, 2020

What can restaurants, food trucks, and other professional kitchens do to prevent foodborne illness? Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants during food handling. Bacteria and viruses are the biggest concerns because they multiply in food at certain temperatures and transfer between items easily.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Embracing the Restaurant Cleanliness Basics Regardless of where your restaurant stands, embracing the basics surrounding food and personal hygiene is always a fantastic idea. If that bathroom is out of supplies, the floor is sticky or it smells of urine, I’d wager the kitchen isn’t kept clean either.”

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Lavu

MARCH 7, 2025

This applies to all types of establishments, from cozy food trucks to expansive restaurant chains. took effect on March 31, 2024, new measures like stronger encryption standards and anti-phishing protections were introduced. What is PCI compliance, and why do restaurants need it? first appeared on Lavu.

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. You place your order at the counter or kiosk, grab a number or buzzer, and typically receive your food at the counter. Generally lower food prices than full-service restaurants.

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Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While several kitchens are experimenting with AI-powered point-of-sale systems, like this self-checkout station at Dartmouth Tuck School of Business , the most promising AI technologies for food service management are behind the counter. AI-powered supply chain platforms provide an enticing solution.

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Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Restaurant sales of plant based meat substitutes increased 87% last year, according to Buyer’s Edge Platform , a restaurant supply chain company that helps operators use technology to save money and run their restaurants more efficiently. Restaurants can accomplish these goals while adding to their bottom line.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Now more than ever, due to the huge lack of staff, food inflation, and supply chain shortages, automation is becoming a major advantage in execution for back-of-house operations as well. Allaying allergen fears. Food allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are a major issue for restaurants.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Plant-based foods and alternative proteins have seen incredible growth over the last few years. the plant-based food market has been growing at a 16% CAGR (2018–2021) — more than twice the growth of foodservice (6% CAGR) and more than four times the growth of coffee (3% CAGR). for plant-based food was reaching the $7 billion mark.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we talk about the rising global concerns around food security. Global Food Security: An Overview Food Security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of its individuals to access safe and nutritive food that meets their dietary requirements and preferences for a healthy and active life.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

As fast food chains strive to stay ahead of the competition, QSR industry trends like digital transformation, menu diversification and enhanced delivery options are reshaping how these businesses operate. Here’s an in-depth look at how certain trends are restyling the fast food sector. Another key trend is menu diversification.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Food traceability is compulsory for many food companies in the US, Europe, and the UK. These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. But that’s not the only reason why food traceability has gone mainstream.

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Apicbase

JULY 26, 2024

This fragmentation prevents restaurants from gaining a comprehensive understanding of their sales, inventory, recipe, and food cost data. Without integrated systems, multi-unit restaurants struggle to monitor location performance, food costs, and other key metrics. This makes it difficult for you to make informed decisions.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions. Make sure your team understands cross-contamination risks, training them to avoid allergen exposure by following safe food handling practices.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 4, 2019

A long with labor, food and beverage is one of the highest costs within a hospitality organization. They may have a daily count for pricey and fast-moving items, weekly counts for most food and beverage, monthly counts for non-consumables, and annual counts for machinery and cookware. Managing Inventory — and Your Time .

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Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Inefficiencies in a restaurant’s supply chain can increase costs, disrupt operations, and drive customers to competitors. Effective restaurant supply chain management is crucial to overcoming these challenges and ensuring a seamless operation. Better synchronisation between supply and demand. Book a Demo 2.

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Apicbase

APRIL 11, 2024

The success of a food service business depends on how well its restaurant managers manage purchasing and inventory and how good the chefs are at creating profitable recipes. With real-time data, you gain a deeper understanding of food costs, revenues, and inventory levels. A measured inventory leads to massive food cost savings.

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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. Production planning software transforms food production from a paper-based chore to a digital process.

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Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. There is more remote work, sustainability has become essential for business, and competition from food delivery services, local restaurants, and retail is fierce.

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EATER

MAY 27, 2020

A new FDA rule allows for minor ingredient substitutions without needing to disclose it on food labels. Plus, boozy Dalgona coffee, and other news to start the day FDA temporarily relaxes food labeling rules for minor ingredient swaps and calorie disclosures for vending machine items. Photo: tmcphotos /Shutterstock.

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Moreover, with the help of data aggregation and analysis, restaurant owners know what parts of their business are underperforming, whether they be food quality, sale frequency, or customer experience related. These automated processes save time and speed up the supply chain process of acquiring necessary goods.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

This end-to-end solution uses data from your POS to provide insights into sales, food costs, menu engineering and inventory management. Your restaurant managers have access to real-time inventory data at every location , allowing them to minimise over- and underbuying, which massively reduces food waste and food costs.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 19, 2022

Without a long-term approach, hotels – and large-scale food service companies – run into all sorts of problems down the line, leading to: costly software patch-ups, difficulties with staff training, low adoption by employees, and underwhelming ROI. We disagree. Without vision or strategy, every tech implementation is doomed to fail.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In addition to increasing efficiencies inside the restaurant, they reduce human contact with food and provide a more touch-free experience. A good air purifier solution can remove much of the dust, dander, mold spores, allergens, viruses and bacteria from indoor air so everyone can breathe a little easier. Pay at table technology.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2022

It’s essential for everything you do, from menu pricing to closing the gap between theoretical and actual food costs i.e. detecting the causes of food cost variance. NOTE: You can [and should] go real granular here, adding prep steps, production notes, images, and allergen/dietary info data to all your recipes. You’re done.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

The food service industry across the world is saturated with a large number of players without much variation in terms of offerings. It allows you to manage sales, inventory, supply chain, production, orders, kitchen operations, staff, and customers with the help of a digital interface of the software.

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