The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It’s ideal to conduct regular audits to make sure there aren’t unnecessary losses. For instance, if you operate in Indiana, North Carolina, or Oklahoma, they should know that happy hours aren’t allowed in those states. Look for resourceful candidates to keep your bar operating smoothly.

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Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. In this guide, we’ll break down the top seven POS features you need to create a safer, more compliant dining experience while streamlining your operations. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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QSR Automations

JUNE 10, 2025

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., The merger of the two companies will create a restaurant technology company that delivers solutions for the entire food lifecycle at scale.

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Technology Management Management Kitchen Safety 87

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations.

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Allergens POS Management Management 78

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Opening an in-house dining space isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategic move for businesses looking to boost employee satisfaction and streamline operations. From planning the layout to managing food services and ensuring compliance, we’ll cover what it takes to launch a profitable, well-run cafeteria in 2025.

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Future Food

MAY 29, 2025

Following our time at the 2025 FoodService Australia Food and Hospitality Week at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, one thing became abundantly clear: hospitality businesses that are embracing integrated, intelligent technologies are not only adapting to industry change, theyre leading it.

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Hospitality Technology Food Safety Audits 78

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She will now oversee human resources, culture, legal, risk safety and security, internal audit, and facilities. Blaze Pizza has named Jaime Denney to the role of chief operations officer. John Lush has been named chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

What strategies and practices can they adopt to optimize their financial operations? Key Takeaways: Restaurants and hotels rely on tailored financial systems—like hospitality financial accounting—to optimize operations, boost profitability, and make data-driven decisions. Inconsistencies or errors can lead to audits.

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Hotels Hospitality Cash Management Restaurant Law 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Ghost kitchens allow operators to utilize commercial kitchens – sometimes in shared spaces with other brands – without the overhead of a full restaurant space and staff. However, the same challenges arise in ghost kitchens’ quality assurance and food safety protocols that plague the traditional restaurant kitchen.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

Think of what your restaurant can accomplish with quality auditing. First (and most importantly), you’ll maximize quality and safety while minimizing risk. Audits can also help brands identify (and fix) areas of non-compliance, as well as spot (and address) potential threats. Luckily, the tide is turning.

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Audits Food Safety Food Truck Information 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2024

The landscape of food safety is ever evolving with advancements in digital technology and new tools opening the door to a new era of higher operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. A reactive response to catering compliance due to such will no longer do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ensuring food safety is essential for restaurant brands and others within the food industry. A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses.

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Food Safety Allergens Food Loyalty Program 520

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Restaurants have traditionally relied on annual, biannual, or quarterly audits, where an inspector visits the facility and conducts an in-person assessment of health and safety protocols. Here’s some key information to know about remote audits: Remote Audits are Thorough and Comprehensive.

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Audits Food Safety Employee Relations Document 461

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Dining room procedures.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

An audit can also be a powerful tool that can help you improve the financial health and profitabilit y of your restaurant. How to Conduct a Successful Restaurant Audit First, take stock of the following areas of your restaurant business: Cleaning and Sanitation It’s difficult to overstate the importance of sanitation for restaurants.

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Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 282

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. In fact, when restaurants adopt tech solutions, it can significantly improve every aspect of their business operations. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Most restaurants and food businesses have done a great job adjusting to the new COVID-19 protocols. And they’ve implemented these new COVID-19 protocols in addition to the food safety procedures that were already in place. Reiterate that safety is your priority. Develop Safer Ways to Serve Food.

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Food Safety Social Media Food Order Audits 553

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

.” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate, and the restaurant industry is now learning to navigate this “new normal.” Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Be certain that all employees follow this important safety practice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

When restaurants, food businesses, and other organizations become ISO certified, they’re showing that they: Prioritize safety, quality, and compliance, following strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality foods. Food safety training must be a priority for all employees on an ongoing basis.

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Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Luckily, tech innovations like AI have made it possible for restaurant managers to track every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, from acquiring raw materials to delivering finished products. Validating and verifying food safety.

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Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Safety ordinances can vary widely by city, county, and sate. ” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. ServeSafe and food handler certification. Update existing policies to accommodate: Social distancing.

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FOH BOH Employee Relations Food Safety 507

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right? Elevate inspections and audits. Improve operations. onsite charging stations.

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Food Safety 2040 Audits Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Efficient process management platforms automate and streamline the required tasks an organisation must undergo to remain compliant, such as cleaning and safety. Quick Service Meets Compliance QSRs face significant challenges in maintaining high levels of food safety, with 28% of QSR operators citing food safety as their top challenge.

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Operations Food Safety Audits Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe. Invest in Software Solutions.

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Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

This one effort can help your restaurant ensure you’re aligned with suppliers that prioritize safety and quality efforts. Customers want to know where their food is coming from. They want to know what safety and quality protocols your suppliers practice to ensure that food is safe from point of origin to point of consumption.

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Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 418

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It's the most wonderful time of the year…and for many restaurant operators, one of the busiest. Why Measure Food Safety Performance? Why Measure Food Safety Performance? Achieving food safety excellence should be a continual goal. Third-party audit results can work in the same way.

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Food Safety Catering Food Fast Casual 284

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

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Food Supply Supplies Food Food Truck 530

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here are four ways to foster responsible QR code use and optimize your restaurant operations in the process. QR Code Malware : This attack operates similarly to phishing by infecting any user’s mobile device with a virus that can then pull gigabytes worth of data from the device. These consistent branding efforts promote safety.

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Customer Experience Consumer Goods Mobile Ordering Customer Service 553

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

In addition to franchises' obligation to follow their state's regulations for food, health, and wages, some states and cities have specific fees and laws that franchise businesses must follow. State-wise, the answer depends on the state in which your franchise operates. Food & Staff Safety Measures. Menu Consistency.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6

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Food Safety Education Training Equipment 458

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Even minor issues can become very expensive, so restaurants of all sizes should take electrical safety very seriously. Having malfunctioning equipment can be a major fire and safety hazard and should be taken very seriously. Electrical Safety Checklist for Restaurants and Food Establishments. Restaurant fire safety.

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Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Audits 553

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality. A CMMS also helps restaurants remain compliant by documenting tasks and tracking standards for regular inspections or audits.

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Audits Equipment Food Safety Kitchen Safety 309

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. How Multi-domain Data Governance Works from Farm-to-Fork.

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