Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE Learning to live with technology and stay in control is essential. This is not easy since the access to and use of technology and its influential sidekicks: social media and 24/7 news is so universal that nearly everyone sees them as essential to our way of life, but we need to try.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

The courses includes foundational knowledge on emerging green technologies, strategies for waste reduction, and operational efficiencies that align with sustainability goals. Chefs and operators can start by experimenting with portable induction cooktops, which provide a low-investment opportunity to explore this technology.

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in, providing game-changing technology that restaurants can use to streamline operations, minimize waste, and boost profits. 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.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

These cooks and chefs will not only accept technology in the kitchen, but they will also actively look for ways to make it their critical component. [] KNOW THAT DIVERSITY HAPPENS NATURALLY IN KITCHENS: Diversity in the kitchen need not be mandated or a concern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2022

As I sat down to write this article, all I could think about was how the foodservice industry is so vital to our daily lives. The only way you can accurately know the answers to these questions is with the help of technology. Technology can be the crutch you lean on to make those smarter, more informed business decisions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. The Technologies Behind Modern Restaurant Work.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The knee jerk reaction is to rely on technology to save us. Technology can save restaurants money, help them become more efficient, reduce dependence on a qualified labor pool, and trim some reliance on a challenged supply chain. So, it seems we are in the throes of a paradigm shift that could dramatically change the restaurant world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

As such, e-commerce companies became early adopters of AI-driven technologies. Restaurants Aversion to Technology. I’ve talked to many a restaurant owner in the past year about their technological challenges. An article by Deloitte shows that ’83 percent of AI adopters are already seeing rapid and positive changes.’

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2025

As the fourth season approaches, premiering in June 2025 , one can't help but wonder: What if Carmy, like so many real-life restaurants today, had to decide between holding onto tradition or embracing technology to improve operations? Bridging Tradition and Technology Would Carmy’s team adapt to this kind of change?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, I will share my perspective on the current state of automation and why I believe it is poised for significant growth in 2024. A New Leap in Technology In recent years, robotic technology in the restaurant industry has experienced rapid growth, and this trend is set to continue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

This article explores how restaurants can better prepare for cyber incidents, understand third-party vendor risks, respond effectively when breaches occur and leverage their cyber insurance policies for optimal protection. Your insurer can be a valuable ally in both preparing for and responding to cyber incidents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

Blockchain technology has proven to be a disruption around the world, changing the game for many important processes including storing data, tracking and digital authentication. If you are not reading this article on Modern Restaurant Management , please reconsider your reading choices and visit the original source.

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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. Since COVID, technology in the restaurant industry has moved at lightning speed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

We’re going to park this one here until a little later in this article. When you’re short on time and resources, technology can help you automate on and off-premise processes, navigate increased costs, and make more informed business decisions. I can’t run a successful restaurant without technology!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

When cell phones got smart, they became the shiny new technology toy. ” The article continues, “…‘(the devices) can notice the frustration in your voice and offer a solution – like calling the support team for you,’ reads a recent analysis from VoiceSummit. Globally, at least 2.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2022

Second, employers will need to spend more on technology to meet employee needs. In recent years, medical technology has been driving trend, but in today’s economic environment, medical providers are raising prices. Our most recent article in MRM provides more detail on PTO strategies for the restaurant sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

This article explores how QSRs can harness the power of technology to enhance operations, deliver more engaging experiences, reduce costs and increase profitability. In other words, it means providing services to individuals through digital platforms and technology. Virtual hospitality could also lead to more streams of revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. In this article, we discuss how restaurant design is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight how we must rethink the consumer-facing footprint to make the restaurant experience more sustainable and bolster consumer confidence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This article will cover how implementing automation tools like IoT monitoring can save your business money, protect your inventory, and save time. IoT Monitoring Gives Operators 'Peace of Mind' IoT is a network of embedded technologies that interact with their internal environment. Rising Overhead Costs Are Hiking up Prices.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JULY 25, 2022

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. The Importance of Technology in Food Businesses. That’s not all. 8 Major Restaurant Tech Trends in 2022.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

However, as the appreciation of the craft of coffee has grown, technology has also come to play a more important role. Now more than ever, baristas, roasters, producers, and consumers all rely on technology to understand more about the coffee they brew, roast, grow, and drink. How has technology changed over the past decade?

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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? Restaurant owners need to work their hardest to prioritize staff retention, actively hire for open roles, and seek new technologies that help reduce costs and more effectively manage cash flow.

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The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to create a food delivery app tailored to your restaurant’s needs, while staying competitive in a booming industry. This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2020

A recent expert article shared information about the rise of botnets manipulating online reviews, which results in damaging a business's reputation. One of the solutions was to push Congress to enact reforms to “incentivize large technology companies to implement safeguards to keep their platforms free from Botnets.”

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

After reading this article, you will realize that reviews are your most valuable online asset, and leaving them unattended is unthinkable. Weve already talked about QR codes, so youre covered there, but many technology platforms offer automated follow-up messages via email or SMS. We all do it.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2025

With the help of the federal government (without their help I cant imagine any business surviving let alone the average citizen), restaurants began to experiment with delivery, remote pick-up, using technology to minimize employee interaction, and later ghost kitchens that saved the day for some, but changed our industry entirely.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Luckily, modern technology has introduced several innovations that streamline the restaurant relocation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and manageable. From cloud-based tools to smart IoT sensors, technology is revolutionizing how restaurants relocate. Virtual reality (VR) technology makes this transition easier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

A recent CNBC article Renters Have More Leverage Than Ever , says, “While negotiating might have once landed your application in the reject pile, it is now something landlords will engage with, particularly in cities that saw large chunks of their populations flee to the suburbs.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Additional findings indicate that 44 percent favor a balance of human staff and some technology, while 41 percent prefer no AI use at all in their dining experience. In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage.

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The Rail

APRIL 30, 2025

From the considerations that range from creative applications worth trying out to the potential risks involved with the technology, restaurant owners can thoughtfully adopt a strategy that sets the foundation for success. One Forbes article by a panel highlights the many risks related to AI use, specifically in the realm of digital marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Utilize Technology. Very few restaurants used technology in a meaningful way beyond basic websites. It was only after the Great Recession that businesses began to uncover the power of technology by developing mobile apps, self-service kiosks, and more. Rethink Your Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at how payments technology has evolved over the last few years and became an important ally for restaurants that want to level up their customer experience and their revenue while handling the busiest days of the year. A recent Paysafe study with 200 U.S.

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ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

Research from Cornell University found that 70% to 80% of consumers appreciate guest-facing technologies like self-service kiosks and tabletop tablets, making digital menus not only practical, but also something diners enjoy using. It can reduce errors, speed up fulfillment, and give your kitchen one screen to watch instead of five.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How to define your restaurants target market to guide your business decisions. Technology and Convenience: Meet Customers Where They Order Todays diners expect a smooth experience from start to finish. Key customer factors that influence dining preferences, from demographics to behavior.

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ChowNow

MARCH 13, 2025

In this article, you will learn: How a centralized delivery system eliminates the chaos of managing multiple platforms. Lets explore why restaurant operators need a better way to handle deliveryand how the right technology can make all the difference. Its about leveraging technology to take back control.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Technology can help, as long as it is the right technology ( the stats don’t lie ). Here are the top technologies you can utilize to improve your restaurant business. Here are the top technologies you can utilize to improve your restaurant business. Technologies for Restaurant Management.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

JULY 15, 2022

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. Technology allows businesses to offset labor issues and also achieve contactless delivery. That’s not all.

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