Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this article, we’ll look at the smart strategies restaurants can enact in their supply chain management to minimize food waste, improve margins, and ease their environmental impact in the process. If the special for the night is fresh oysters, but the delivery of those oysters is a day late, it can throw off the entire menu.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

How each area contributes to the whole is a lesson learned in large properties like hotels, resorts, and clubs. [] MENU DIVERSITY A multi-outlet hotel, as an example, will likely have a breakfast restaurant, a family oriented mid-priced restaurant, and a fine-dining operation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Where to Tap into Hidden Revenue If you want to boost profits, the quickest way isn’t to raise menu prices or cut portions, it’s to go straight to the source of your costs: manufacturers, distributors, and beverage companies. Pepsi even provided an allowance to update my menu boards, A-frame signs, and printed menus.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this article, youll learn simple, practical strategies to make it happenno awkward upselling or overcomplicated tactics required. This approach feels like a suggestion, not a sales pitch, and helps customers discover menu items they might have otherwise missed. Example: Three-Course Chefs Menu Starter, entre, and dessert for $50.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Approach the sandwich as a professional chef approaches the presentation of a fine dining meal just without the pretention and costly trimmings that fine dining requires. [] PIZZA: Ahhhone of Americas and the worlds top menu items. Make sure everything is made in house just like that fine dining chef would do for a ten- course tasting menu.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sure, the chef may have his or her name on the menu, the owner may proudly greet every guest, accomplished line cooks may amaze everyone involved, service staff win the day with attention to detail and salesmanship, and one could certainly argue that dishwashers are MVPs because if they fail, the whole operation starts to crumble.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it. I offered several suggestions from our allergy-friendly menu and explained the ingredients to them. Hiring for soft skills becomes much simpler when you know exactly what to ask and look for in interviews.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. Enhancing Menu Engineering Some menu items contribute disproportionately to food waste due to low popularity or inefficient ingredient use.

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The Rail

MAY 15, 2023

What if I told you that your menu experience sucks and there is a technology that could fundamentally transform it to something truly spectacular? Well, that technology is called Augmented Reality (AR) and it delivers a complete reinvention of the way you present your menu to guests. You’d certainly be interested in learning more.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

In this article, you will learn: Tactics that increase restaurant check sizes without slowing down service How to boost restaurant sales through your own digital channels Proven ideas for driving repeat business from loyal and casual guests alike 1.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I think, even if these items weren’t on a menu, I would find a way to bring them into the fold. The smells of the kitchen are individually unique, yet somehow blend to make sense. I have always made sure that these smells are part of the grand design of how a kitchen must operate. These are my memories of cooking for the soul.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

Knowing the true cost per serving means you’re not guessing where to set menu prices. Understanding Food Cost Percentage Now that you know the actual food cost of each menu item, you can use that number to calculate one of the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) in your business: food cost percentage. The remaining 71.7%

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In almost every conversation I have with other industry professionals, someone will say “before COVID… ” or “since COVID… ” As a matter of fact, in many of my articles I make the same comparison. In 2025, more plant-based menu items will be appearing at an incredible rate of speed as well.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

In this article, youll learn: Why every operator has to monitor their restaurant profit margins Why it can be so challenging to increase your profit margins How to improve your margin numbers Lets dig into why margins, not just sales, make or break a restaurant business. This gives you a sense of how effective your menu pricing is.

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ChowNow

APRIL 4, 2025

Inaccurate details can lead to confusion and lost business, so make sure your restaurants name, address, phone number, hours of operation, menu, and website are up to date. It should be the go-to source for things like hours, your latest menu, and how to place an order. Your responses speak just as loudly as your menu.

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ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes. A thoughtful menu also helps manage kitchen operations efficiently and can boost your profitability through strategic pricing and upselling opportunities. Are you creating a full menu, a breakfast menu, a brunch menu, or perhaps a seasonal or limited-time menu?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

They may have discovered you from an Eater article, booked their reservation through OpenTable, or located you via Google Maps, and they will surely review their experience on Yelp — whether positive or negative — when their meal is complete. QR Code Menus Are More Sanitary. They’re More Cost-Efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can't scroll news sites without seeing more articles about inflation, but was does it mean for restaurants? What are some best practices for restaurant owners to raise menu prices the right way? Although, if a restaurant owner is really looking for a creative way to adapt, periodically changing the menu may help.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

In this article, youll learn: The 10 KPIs for online food delivery every restaurant should monitor Why these metrics matter to your business How to track and improve them Lets dive into the KPIs that can make or break your online delivery strategy. How well your menu is optimized for delivery. Portion size.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. Since then, more than 100,000 people have read and shared that article.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to optimize your Google Business Profile to boost visibility and credibility. Also, make sure your GBP includes: A link to your website A menu link Service options: dine-in, takeout, delivery, curbside pickup, reservations, etc. Local Keyword Optimization Keywords are the foundation of local SEO.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

Give your guests a better menu experience Digital menus are easier to update in real-time, so its simple to 86 an item (even in the middle of service) or update your specials for the weekend. Plus, an interactive menu feels modern and engaging, especially to younger diners who are already used to browsing everything on a screen.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 14, 2025

The same is true of chefs and cooks who countless times prepare a menu, a dish; arrange components on a plate, sauce the work, apply an appropriate garnish, wipe the rim and quietly celebrate the story behind it. As examples, any restaurant can, and so many do, offer Caesar Salad as a menu staple. Food for thought.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Optimize Your Menu for More Orders Your menu is one of your most powerful sales tools and can drive higher order volume and increase revenue with just a few tweaks. Small changes in menu layout, descriptions, and pricing can encourage diners to spend more and order more often.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to improve your restaurants visibility so more people discover you Engagement strategies that turn first-time visitors into repeat customers Practical marketing tactics to fill more tables and increase takeout orders Here are eight strategies proven to attract more customers to your restaurant.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

In this article, youll learn: How to optimize your restaurant website for more orders The best marketing strategies to increase online visibility How to use incentives and customer data to grow sales Lets dive into the top six ways you can increase order volume for your restaurants website. Make mobile-friendliness a top priority.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Can you plan a menu focused on total utilization of meat and carcass? Is this the extent of your knowledge of menu planning? Is there breadth to your understanding of cooking, cooking techniques, and ingredients?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This article includes some simple digital marketing strategies that restaurants can quickly implement ahead of the Valentine’s Day holiday. This article includes some simple digital marketing strategies that restaurants can quickly implement ahead of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Make Your Menu the Main Course.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. It's an active marketing tool.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

The right restaurant newsletter doesnt just share updates; it keeps customers invested in your brand, your menu, and your next move. Its your chance to turn casual diners into consistent regulars, promote new menu items before they even hit the table, and build a real sense of community around your restaurant.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

In this article, youre going to learn five restaurant customer retention strategies that will not only keep your current regulars happy but will also help you grow your repeat customer base. The rewards themselves are flexible toodiscounts, free menu items, or other perks that align with your restaurants offer.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding your target market is the foundation of making smart decisions for your menu, pricing, and overall guest experience. Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to educate customers on why direct ordering matters Simple incentives to encourage direct orders Ways to streamline and promote your direct ordering system Lets explore the best ways to shift customer behavior and grow your direct ordering sales. But how do you get diners to change their habits?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2024

If you are working in a burger operation, the goal must be to view everything about that menu item as a vehicle toward excellence. Once you adopt a philosophy of excellence, it will become your signature. Be excellent!

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this article: How to calculate your profit margin for your bar What is the average profit margin for bars? Reevaluating the prices of your drinks and knowing the types of drinks you sell can help you earn more for each bottle, as well as implementing portion control and even redesigning your menu. Did you know that just 1 oz.

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