Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Undoubtedly, most restaurant owners are eager to flip their closed signs and to welcome back their beloved patrons. Common sanitation precautions being taken include lowered occupancy limits, mask requirements, and in-house social distancing. Safety ordinances can vary widely by city, county, and sate. Though a handful of U.S.

FOH

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

2020

The Rail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The old idiom “a team is only as strong as its weakest link” is shown to its fullest extent in the food service industry. While the adage applies to a wide range of restaurant operations, one of the most vital is food safety. If you’ve seen any of these in your kitchen, it’s time to course correct.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. state or territory.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). This data covers U.S.

Hospitality

Transact

JANUARY 17, 2022

Ensure Personal Safety. Simplify Audits. Carefully developed, tested, and implemented standardized procedures guide workers and greatly reduce the possibility of missed steps or other errors that impact the quality and safety of the food you serve. Ensure Uniformity. Improve Quality Assurance. Save Time & Money.

Operations

PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurants and food manufacturing, staying competitive is critical for success. Technology improves back-of-house (BOH) operations by bringing efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined processes. Food Safety and Compliance Tools Prioritizing food safety and compliance is non-negotiable.

Back of House

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. So how exactly does a barter system work in coffee production? Read on to find out what they had to say.

Consumer Goods

Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate? What Is Restaurant Automation?

Back of House

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

Restaurant Law

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

However, with consumers becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, it’s clear that more and more businesses need to adapt and move away from disposable cups. According to Clean Water Action , the US alone uses some 130 billion disposable cups per year – which includes coffee cups. But how do these initiatives work?

Waste

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

Operations

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

Blog

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

85% of Food in Restaurants Is Wasted According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, in the restaurant industry, about 85% of food ends up in the trash. This translates to a substantial profit loss as money that is invested in food does not in fact produce a profit. Disposables: all waste that is not food.

Waste

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From the bustling kitchen to the welcoming front-of-house, this discipline centres on: streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and ultimately delivering a seamless dining experience. The process requires accurate and up-to-date sales figures, food costing, and inventory data to make the necessary calculations.

Definition

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurant operations management is about making sure everything in a restaurant works together smoothly to deliver great service, tasty food, and keep everyone happy, from the guests to the staff. What Is Restaurant Operations Management? First, let’s look at the definition of restaurant operations management.

Definition

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hiring a food consultant to assist in building your business is always a sensible decision, whether it’s to carve out a niche in your local market or to expand your firm. Working with a food consultant might be expensive, but finding the perfect one is often worth it. 4 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Food Consultant.

Hiring

Apicbase

MAY 12, 2023

There are so many moving parts that working in chaos is the default work setting for many food service companies. There are so many moving parts that working in chaos is the default work setting for many food service companies. As CEO of Apicbase, and host of The Food Service Growth Show, I talk with restaurant leaders daily.

Operations

PathSpot

APRIL 26, 2024

Cleanliness and safety are top priorities in the food service and hospitality industry. Cutting-edge solutions such as PathSpot SafetySuite are essential for upholding cleanliness and safety standards. They ensure consistency, safety, and compliance with health regulations.

Hospitality

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

Inventory

Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Implementing these will improve your system, resulting in: Increased value for your operation through higher purchasing power and lower food costs. Recommended reading : 7 Restaurant Purchasing Mistakes That Affect Food Costs (& How to Avoid Them) 4. by installing an additional cooler) helps minimise food waste.

Supplies

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

Food

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

Kitchen Safety

Transact

MARCH 4, 2020

One minor slip up can cost you hundreds, if not thousands in fines. , a detailed log is kept that reports the temperature of the units back to staff. Another area of improvement is in the labeling of food in the kitchen and walk-in coolers. This keeps food organization consistent and eliminates the opportunity for human error.

Audits