Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The convenience-retailing giant on Wednesday announced a Craveables Value Menu, pitting it in head-to-head competition with fast-food chains also looking to win consumers over with low prices. The move comes as consumers continue to limit their visits to restaurants and rein in their basket sizes amid elevated prices.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. In this article: What strategies do you use to motivate and engage your restaurant employees? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The dish machine was likely an under counter unit and there was no need for a walk-in cooler since supplies were purchased every day; a reach-in or two would suffice. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. Last June, the 260-unit chain dropped “Restaurant and Bakery” in favor of the more streamlined Perkins American Food Co. That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. The Food Waste Pandemic.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. However, with many medium or larger-sized roasters often having anywhere up to a year’s supply of green coffee, how can they manage their inventories as effectively as possible?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In their Q3 2019 Food Sector Retail Index, Placer.ai, the world’s most advanced foot traffic analytics platform, looks at ten of the biggest QSR brands to see who came out on top this quarter. Overwhelmingly, the quality of food is the main factor in determining why consumers pick a particular restaurant when dining out (46 percent).

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ChowNow

JUNE 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how to calculate your restaurant profit margin, what affects it, and practical strategies to improve it. Menu Pricing: Setting the right prices that reflect the value and cost of your offerings is crucial. Check out this article to learn more tips to optimize your menu for upselling.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

You may also like our article about redefining “specialty coffee”. Craft and artisan are notably used throughout several food and beverage sectors; they are attached to segments such as craft beer and artisanal bread. Read on to find out what they told me. Craft & artisan. Sustainability, traceability & transparency.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Knowing what food is going to cost in the near future enables restaurants to plan accordingly.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Knowing what food is going to cost in the near future enables restaurants to plan accordingly.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If CoGs and overheads rise due to inflation, your menu prices should follow. That way, you can keep price increases minimal. In normal circumstances, when menu prices have to be adjusted, it is usually done strategically and with great caution. Drastic price hikes are the last resort for restaurants.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2022

However, alongside the health benefits of consuming coffee itself, some of the byproducts in the supply chain actually have nutraceutical properties. You may also like our article on coffee, health & wellness. The concept of using food as a form of medicine has been prevalent in many cultures for centuries.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manage your food costs and watch your restaurant grow and thrive. Food prices are rising across the board, and this affects restaurants just like yours. As a food service entrepreneur, you want to control your costs as much as possible, so you don’t have to drastically increase menu prices and pass them on to your customers.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

You may also like our article on how roasters can diversify into the capsule market. Plastic waste is understandably a major concern for many consumers. However, for pod manufacturers, the price difference between aluminium and plastic is a real barrier. Which is stronger? And which is more sustainable?

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 3, 2023

You may also like our article on whether we should weigh milk in coffee shops. Even if a barista prepares high-quality and evenly-extracted espresso, it will inevitably taste bad when paired with poorly-steamed milk – undoing the hard work from across the supply chain. One of the most prominent is milk waste. Enjoyed this?

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, sick employees, not enough financial assistance, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Track waste. Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room.

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Margin Edge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With the daily changes to our traffic, allowed capacity, labor, bar sales, supply chain, etc. – can food costs percentages stay the same or even shrink? There are 6 major features within MarginEdge that help you consistently hit lower food costs. How we turn this tech into amazing food cost management…. #1 food cost.”.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Demand Planning is the critical driver of food supply chain operations from farmer to consumer. Large enterprises across the food chain already realize the importance of demand planning, but small businesses are still anxious about making the leap. Big Players Are Already Doing It. Let’s look at Walmart, for example.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

This article was written by Tony Smith, C hief Executive Officer and a Co-founder of Restaurant365 and featured in QSR. When you misjudge ordering or overspend on food cost, it directly affects your bottom line. Customized forecasting based on historical data helps you improve restaurant operations by reducing food costs over time.

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Margin Edge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Regulations, local COVID cases, weather (when so much is dependent on outdoor dining), staff schedules’ with less child-care options, the supply chain – all difficult to control – all with meaningful impacts to our businesses. Top tools for control: Price Alerts / Price Movers. 1 Price Alerts / Price Movers.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage?

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. 4) Minimize food waste Minimizing waste is essential because food costs are one of the largest expenses that most restaurants have to contend with.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2023

In many cases, their water supply will not be correctly optimised for brewing coffee. You may also like our article on how baristas can maximise water quality & consistency. Considering the recent rise in food and energy prices for hospitality businesses , finding ways to manage them has never become so important.

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Lavu

MARCH 30, 2020

Grocery stores around the world are short on essential items during a time that people are less secure about their food supply than ever before, thanks to being laid off or temporarily out of work. Reduce the overhead cost of cooking and serving food to guests. Offer lower price-point options to customers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2019

Some of us throw our loose change into a jar whenever we order a pour over, whereas others are sure to leave at least 20% more than the price of a latte. This is based on past experience within the food industry, in addition to being educated by many different baristas I’ve had the privilege to have conversations with.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

While large foodservice suppliers are maximizing revenue by accurately forecasting demand and supply needs, small businesses are still anxious about making a move. The benefits of implementing solid demand planning processes throughout your entire supply chain should already be clear. Supply chains are complicated enough as it is.

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 15, 2021

Food cost is the profit earned from selling food minus the cost of ingredients. Food cost is calculated as a percentage. The cost of food gives insight into how profitable a restaurant or bar is. It sets the tone of a business establishment and sets the most profitable prices. Actual Food Cost vs. Ideal Food Cost.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Now more than ever, with soaring supply prices, staff shortages and crazy weather, sustainability makes sense across all business areas – it’s much more than recycled packaging and local vegetables. Listen to the Hospo Reset Podcast on Reducing Food Waste – New Strategies and Solutions.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This article was published in Nation’s Restaurant News. Just as fear around COVID-19 had begun to lift and restaurants were expecting to see healthy traffic return, operators are now faced with a slew of new issues including labor challenges , historically high inflation on commodities and supply chain concerns.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 10, 2020

One of the most critical expenses that restaurants in Singapore incur on a daily basis is the cost of food. Keeping track of the inventory manually is not advisable, considering the intricacies and vastness of supply chain processes. Waste Sheets. According to a study, a typical restaurant in Singapore spends almost 31.8%

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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. IMARC Group , 2022) Global food ordering is expected to top $365 billion by 2030. (

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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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Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. In this article, we explore the benefits of centralising inventory, optimising menu design, standardising staff training, and more. What Is Food and Beverage Management?

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