Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. They can enter what they can't eat right into the system, which then suggests safe menu items.

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Dietary Restrictions Allergens Point of Sale Customer Experience 251

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2020

All food service managers want employees to be trained in the following key areas: Knowledgeable about the menu and menu item specifications. Allergens–especially on new menu items or specials. Menu Substitutions, equipment failures, staff shortages and a plan to deal with them. Safety and Sanitation.

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Allergens Food Safety Customer Service Training 295

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What menu inspiration will chefs use as they create new and fine tune traditional favorites? We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! What will inspire event themes and design in 2020?

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Events Catering 2020 Outdoor 558

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. A resume for a cook or chef job should include familiarity with and specific experience in the following areas, if applicable: Food prep of specific menu items.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

The Rail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Let’s look at four management tips you can put into place to create and promote an allergen-friendly establishment. However, you can mitigate those issues by training your staff as much as possible on food allergens and how to avoid them. Identify Allergens on Your Menus. Become Allergen-Friendly Certified.

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Allergens Management Management Dietary Restrictions 147

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Offering special Big Game Day and National Pizza Day coupons that highlight speedy delivery and quality ahead of time can help restaurant owners maximize orders. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 492

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow has recently launched our Preferred Partner Program—a handpicked group of industry leaders to help take your restaurant to the next level.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 195

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding your audience helps in crafting a menu and ambiance that resonates with them. Provide Time-Limited Offers Encourage visits during off-peak hours with special deals. Happy hours, lunch specials, or early bird discounts can fill seats that might otherwise remain empty.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 78

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow has recently launched our Preferred Partner Program—a handpicked group of industry leaders to help take your restaurant to the next level.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 195

Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. 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.

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Seasonal Menu Food Supply Allergens Food Order 148

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

DECEMBER 1, 2019

One such software, Nutritics, also calculates dishes’ allergens, calories, and nutrition based on inputted recipes. There are other tools to print and display nutritional data on your website, menu, or counter. Special occasions can be tracked too, which gives a much more personalized experience for the customer.

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Technology Website Management Entertainment Mobile Ordering 195

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

November is World Vegan Month, the perfect opportunity for your restaurant to experiment with alternative menu specials. Less additives, allergens and preservatives. Millennials frequently question if menu items are gluten-free, fair trade and vegan, while Baby Boomers focus on the sugar and fat content of their meal.

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Food Food Safety Consumer Goods Allergens 147

Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Adding plant based protein to your menu can serve the needs of customers, the planet and your bottom line. Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. While chefs at high end restaurants have most likely used meat substitutes in their menus, the trend seems to be growing.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 10, 2019

Thanks to primarily technology, consumers are capable of locating restaurants anywhere, viewing menu offerings, prices, pictures of food, and reviews. MENU OPTIONS FOR MULTIPLE DIETS. One example is special diets due to food allergies. Need help revamping your menu options or managing your restaurant?

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Technology Allergens 2011 Customer Service 68

The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

Chef-to-consumer marketplace apps allow chefs, caterers, and other producers to add dishes, meal kits, and other available food products to an online menu for users to browse through and order through the app. You’ll also find meal kit subscription services that hire full-time chefs and nutritionists to offer their own menu plans.

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Catering Food Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 105

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens.

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Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Whether you are a restaurant chain looking for ways to innovate the menu and bring more frequent or new visits, an investor hedging bets on what plant-based companies will lead the segment, or a supplier looking to sell into restaurants , here are some of the most important plant-based trends impacting the foodservice industry.

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Marketing 2022 Point of Sale Allergens 105

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With a prix-fixe, seasonal menu created by Chef Kelly McCown, this farm-to-fork restaurant is sure to impress. The menu changes regularly, so there’s no telling what you’ll get, but chances are you’ll love whatever it is. They’ll happily prepare a gourmet, allergen-free meal featuring the best local ingredients.

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Seasonal Menu Reservations Back of House Fast Casual 125

Indoor Media

MAY 10, 2019

A food blogger is a person who specializes in writing blogs about food (just like we’re experts at writing blogs on restaurant marketing). Local food bloggers: these food bloggers write about local places, trendy spots, new menu items. A blogger may specialize in posts on gluten-free or vegan restaurants. Here are some of them.

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Influencer Marketing Social Media Food 78

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

More information regarding the nutrients and ingredients and possible allergens can be found on each of the restaurant’s websites. Chick-Fil-A is a fast food restaurant that primarily specializes in chicken sandwiches but they also serve a range of other chicken products. A menu favorite is the soft steak tacos.

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Food Fast Casual Allergens Serving 111

Apicbase

JANUARY 12, 2023

Specialized email types for food service operators. Brand new seasonal menu? Latest chef’s special? Include appetizing photos of menu items. Share timely updates of changes to your menu. Update your customers about your latest menu changes, including what’s disappearing, what’s new, and what inspired any changes.

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Email Marketing Marketing Tip Distribution Social Media 52

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 25, 2024

For menu development: Wanting to spice up your offerings? Recipe cards can help facilitate menu development and refinement by capturing ingredients and techniques as you experiment with new recipes to integrate into your collection. Whatever information you choose to include, organize it logically in distinct sections.

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Design Loyalty Program Social Media Allergens 52

Restaurant Clicks

MARCH 3, 2021

66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phone: (928) 773-4701 View Menu. Be sure to check out their Taco Tuesday special from 4 pm to 6 pm! 52 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phone: (928) 779-2811 Visit Menu. 2500 S Woodlands Village Blvd Suite #27, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phone: (928) 213-3410 View Menu. MartAnne’s Breakfast Palace.

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Food Order Café Allergens Menu 78

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

restaurateurs should pay special mind to this last one. Hands-on menu training and tasting. Both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff will benefit from having first-hand experience with your menu. Familiarize both teams with a menu tasting and training. But we’re not here to spread doom and gloom.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 10, 2023

They take orders from customers, respond to inquiries, and offer recommendations using their understanding of the menu. They should be able to navigate the menu and accommodate requests for extra items like silverware, additional napkins, or drink refills because they deal with customers.

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Front of House FOH Back of House Online Ordering 52

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. Another key trend is menu diversification. Here’s an in-depth look at how certain trends are restyling the fast food sector.

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2025 Mobile Ordering Food Customer Service 52

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Efficiency is paramount in ghost kitchens and specialized robots are being used to run orders and perform cooking tasks. QR codes for menus are everywhere, and they’re likely here to stay. A contactless menu experience benefits customers and restaurant operators. Restaurant air purifiers.

Technology 52

Technology Online Ordering Employee Relations Point of Sale 52

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 5, 2025

A kid-friendly restaurant should have features like children’s play areas , booster seats , and allergy-friendly menu options to accommodate all families. Diverse Menu Options for All Ages Offering a Balanced Selection A great kid-friendly restaurant caters to both little ones and adults.

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Entertainment Workshop Seating Food Safety 78

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan tracks ingredient prices to help optimise menu prices. Recipe costing: The system calculates the theoretical cost of producing a menu item. It generates reports on profitability so you can refine your menus to improve margins. Apicbase calculates recipe costs and nutritional values and keeps track of allergens.

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Inventory Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 52

Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Outsource Secondary Menu Items If you’re following the same strategy as most large operation managers, your focus is on “big money” items, i.e., high-cost and high-demand items like meats, dairy, and produce. Difficulty obtaining essential data, like allergen information or nutritional values. Inconsistent product quality.

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Supplies Management Management Food Supply 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For instance, when including seasonal menu items, incorporate the right food safety processes into your storage, preparation and cooking procedures for the newly introduced products. New menu items may have new or unexpected allergens (a new dessert may have nut or dairy ingredients, or a new sauce may contain anchovies, a fish allergen).

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Food Safety Food Allergens Seasonal Menu 385

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

This may occur when raw meat touches another ingredient, or when a potential allergen touches another area of the kitchen. But if you run a steakhouse or a sushi bar – or any other restaurant specializing in high-risk foods – it’s a good idea to include a disclaimer on your menu spelling out the risks.

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Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 444

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Trabon, menu management and publishing solutions, and MenuTrinfo®, nutritional analyst and food allergen expert, have forged a strategic alliance that enables an end-to-end solution for the calculation and presentation of menu item nutrition facts and allergen declarations. ." Trabon and MenuTrinfo Team Up.

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 364

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Many restaurants around the city specialize in Southern cuisine, so it’s always a treat to find a place that puts a twist on your favorite brunch dishes. This chic restaurant specializes in seafood dishes and vegetable-centric meals crafted by Chef Julia Sullivan. Henrietta Red’s menu offers savory and sweet brunch options.

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Reservations Online Ordering Food Order Seasonal Menu 137

Foodable

JUNE 28, 2021

Every Body Eat is one such forward-thinking company that specializes in clean, gluten-free snacks made in facilities free of the top fourteen food allergens. If you are a fast casual concept, the number one thing you need to be looking at for your menu is plant-based. The packaging is transportable, eco-friendly, and attractive.

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2021 Fast Casual Allergens Casual 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the highlights: Online Ordering sales of pizza (+9 percent), burgers (+10 percent), and fried chicken (+5 percent) were up from last year, but the largest trend in online ordering was sandwiches and wraps as guests give up on slapping bread together at home and restaurants pivot to menu items that travel well.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order 402

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Central Provisions has an ever-changing menu, so it would be wise to try everything before switching out menu items. Fore Street Restaurant’s menu offers several seasonal and changing menu items bursting with flavor. Feel free to ask your server about their beer or wine recommendations for enhancing their specials.

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Front of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Back of House 137