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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

It can also provide full sourcing and ingredient listings that are needed for menu creation to serve customers with special requirements. As a result, restaurants can easily access key information – again, with a quick smartphone scan – to identify expiration dates, ingredients, allergens, batch/lot numbers for recalls, and more.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Eighty-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chefs have become trusted sources of knowledge beyond the menu. Ninety-two percent agreed that chefs are gaining recognition for their philanthropic efforts around the world.

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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Apicbase

Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development. Make sure your team understands cross-contamination risks, training them to avoid allergen exposure by following safe food handling practices.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens. What's more, using AI to source specific ingredients could also make foods healthier and more nutritious than they are now. This enables businesses to avoid buying too much inventory. Even so, it's only a sample of what's to come.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

Inventory stock changed significantly. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. Source More Smartly by Linking FOH to the BOH.

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Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

Apicbase

Restaurants use software and smart hardware to automate everyday tasks and management duties, such as purchasing ingredients, managing inventory, making production lists, dealing with allergens, and calculating costs. Inventory management Streamline inventory management and boost purchasing precision with software.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Business Operations Overview : Create comprehensive educational content about restaurant operations like supply chain management, inventory control, and financial management. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.