Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. Top Fast-Food Brand Intimacy. An Unpopular Year. In December, quick service restaurant chain customer transaction declines were down -8 percent versus last year.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic has done a good job of showing just how big the cracks in our food supply chain are. Right now, many small farms that previously relied on restaurant orders and farmers markets have pivoted to direct retail, selling and delivering produce boxes directly to households. Modern Retail ].

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Transact

JULY 7, 2022

It is no secret that some of the largest pain points in the food service industry have been widespread supply shortages, labor shortages, and reduced access to skilled talent. In their 2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast , Technomic predicts that “2022 is all about labor, supply disruption, and inflation.”

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2021

I didn’t realize it at the time, but this wasn’t a coincidence: The Berkeley store was owned and operated by Veronica Foods, an olive oil distributor that supplies Prima Oliva (along with 700 other stores), and whose focus on quality has ruffled feathers in the olive oil industry. “We

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

People are calling this era ‘the end of low wage work,”’ said Jayaraman, who directs of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, in addition to One Fair Wage. Even major fast-food chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s now pay nearly double the federal minimum wage of $7.25 in some states.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 30, 2023

Over the past year or so, rising food prices and energy costs have been affecting many people around the world. In fact, in March 2023, the BBC reported that food prices had reached a 45-year high in the UK , with many other major coffee consuming countries also going through similar price increases. How can coffee shops absorb costs?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Bhallas and countless food entrepreneurs like them are essential contributors to a diverse economic landscape. Food shows are the only way we can really get our product in front of our customers and get new accounts,” he says. “We Retail hadn’t been a focus, but Meal Mantra curries had been available in a few local grocery stores.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

All the chefs have been collaborating on ways to deliver the best food and beverage experiences possible within the constraints of the cricket ground," said Mr Hemmes. The aim has been to provide restaurant quality food in a stadium environment while making sure it's affordable and accessible." [1] Vinnie's Pizza – deep dish-style.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. You may also like our article on how coffee shops can reduce single-use cup waste. Moreover, 37% of people were interested in food products made using upcycled ingredients. Want to read more articles like this? And is it achievable?

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 5, 2022

Digitalisation is an important topic at both ends of the supply chain. You may also like our article on how digitalisation can improve profitability on coffee farms. One of the many benefits we see from digitalising the coffee supply chain is an improvement in access to education and farming tools. But how can this be achieved?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 15, 2023

You may also like our article on plant milks in the World Barista Championships. Its origins date back to the early 1990s, when Swedish food scientist Rickard Öste invented the drink while conducting research on lactose intolerance and sustainable food production. Want to read more articles like this? Enjoyed this?

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this article, we explore how roasting businesses can successfully attract new large-volume customers and develop mutually-beneficial partnerships. You may also like our article on cost management tips for smaller roasters. What food do they serve? What should a roaster-customer relationship look like?

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Decafino compostable pouches are made from plant-based polylactic acid plastic, and include food-grade seaweed extract and natural minerals. The store will be operated by franchise partner Legardére Travel Retail, which already manages around 200 Costa Coffee stores in the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Poland.

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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. “Whether they dine in or carry out, guests notice when the quality of the food, from the temperature to the taste, are inconsistent.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

From the Editor: Everything you missed in food news last week This post originally appeared on February 20, 2020 in Amanda Kludt’s newsletter “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world each week. I see the food insecurity in my own neighborhood. Modern Retail].

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nyamayaro is a UN Special Advisor for the World Food Programme. In a Bloomberg article, the financial services company says that despite recent drops in the C price, increasing labour, energy, and packaging costs mean that the price of a cup of coffee is likely to remain high for consumers this year.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 29, 2022

The publication is dedicated to bringing the coffee sector forward, and publishes four articles a week on coffee consumption trends, emerging technologies, barista culture, and more. New Ground articles feature insight from a range of industry leaders, including champion baristas, sensory scientists, and CEOs. Thu, 28 Apr.

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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. Global warming is a crucial factor which is pushing retailers towards aluminium capsules,” Yuval explains. That said, plastic coffee pods are still in decline and retailers at all levels are switching to aluminium capsules,” he adds.

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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. It’s an essential part of every company across the supply chain, big to small.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Here are five major ways to impact your food’s Instagram-worthiness. Natural light is key to great-looking food.

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Future Food

JULY 6, 2020

Whether it is tyranny of distance, limited resources for sales reps, challenges with supply chain or simply the sheer competition for space on bottle shop shelves, there is a need to devise astute strategies to entice the customers to the product. Handpicked wines (Image via Venue Mob). Handpicked wines (Image via Venue Mob). Rouleur Wine Co.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Sourcing beef and pork from smaller local producers will alleviate some supply chain headaches. This article was published in Restaurant Business. Protein demand is high as consumers return to dining in, but low supply and increased costs are impacting menu flexibility and profits. . And it’s not necessarily more expensive.

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Future Food

JULY 14, 2020

Food & Design: A Partnership For Success. Future Food, as specialist food advisors to architects and designers, have long promoted the idea that good food and good design are intertwined in a harmonious relationship that provides an essential platform for success in any food & hospitality business.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

One example is OpenAI’s Operator, a tool that can perform web-based tasks like making a restaurant reservation or ordering food from a delivery app. AI agents will no doubt make their way into restaurants themselves, where they could be used to create schedules or order supplies, easing the workload on managers.

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Whether a business is a retail fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, restaurant, or catering, there have been observable shifts in the way business owners market their products. Most large retail food companies want to play it safe.

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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. Pair with Retail Items. What goes into a meal kit?

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A cloud kitchen also called a “ghost kitchen” or “virtual kitchen,” is a commercial culinary environment that provides food enterprises with the tools and resources they need to prepare menu meals for delivery and takeout. As they continue to expand, food aggregators will drive demand with a slew of discounts.

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Apicbase

JULY 1, 2022

It helps them expand operations while keeping food quality consistent across locations and channels, and, equally important, keeping the overhead costs in balance. The brand acts as a hub for multiple expansions and extensions, ranging from franchise outlets, delivery, takeout, virtual restaurants, dark kitchens and even retail ventures.

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Whether a business is a retail fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, restaurant, or catering, there have been observable shifts in the way business owners market their products. Most large retail food companies want to play it safe.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Supplies used in either making or selling the product. . To ensure a profitable business, the Food Service Warehouse recommends your restaurant’s cost of goods sold (CoGS) should not be more than 31% of your sales. Cost of items intended for resale. . Cost of raw materials. . Cost of tools used to make a product. .

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

And fast-food customers Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses his Chicago restaurant, Kindling, and his latest TV appearance Are we reaching peak chicken tender saturation on menus? It’s easy to score what’s marketed as a Dubai Chocolate Bar at specialty retail food stores; in New York City a 7-ounce bar sells for about $19.

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Sling

MARCH 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll tell you what workforce forecasting is and how it benefits your company. Imagine you’re staffing a restaurant , retailer , or hotel and you’re getting close to the holiday season. Your business is anything but static, and managing employees when your company is changing and growing can be tricky.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A Guide to a Restaurant’s Ideal Profit Margin for Food . Ideal Profit Margin for Food . The food business is notoriously tough. A Guide to a Restaurant’s Ideal Profit Margin for Food . 30% food costs . Food Trucks . 30% labor . 30% overhead expenses . 10% profit .

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This blog post will go over the typical restaurant overhead costs and expenses, including rent, utilities, labor wages for employees, licenses and permits, food cost percentages, and more. Office supplies . To calculate your overhead cost or total overhead cost, you add all costs not related to making drinks or food together.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

High inflation, labour shortages, supply chain problems and changing consumer demands are black clouds on a sunny day. They make it hard for food businesses to remain competitive and turn a healthy profit. AI tools even allow you to automate core tasks like food preparation or production. At least, that is how it feels.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

Restaurant franchising has been around since the 1920s, used mainly by fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC, and Taco Bell. This article explains what a franchise restaurant is and helps you decide whether the expansion strategy is worth considering to grow your restaurant business. Restaurant Franchise Definition.

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