Restaurant Technology Guys

APRIL 24, 2024

This year, they introduce us to 25 groundbreaking pieces of equipment, setting a benchmark for innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in back-of-house operations. This year’s expo, particularly notable for its Kitchen Innovations segment, is no exception. The post 239. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Breaking up your workflow across front of house, back of house, and restrooms can help your staff confidently deliver a great meal and a memorable guest experience.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

The company currently offers five sustainably farmed, low-intervention wines that Olszewski has chosen to be widely pleasing. I got a full-ride scholarship to UMass Amherst, where I majored in sustainable agriculture and gender studies and minored in English literature. Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S.,

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Improving the sustainability of your restaurant during challenging times – a lesson for everyday trading. Melbourne institution Shark Fin House closed after customer numbers fell by 80%. Good Luck Hot Pot Restaurant Empty due to the effects of the Coronaviris. Image via Good Food). Restaurants reaction due to Coronavirus.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

Ghost kitchens emerged in the back half of the 2010s as delivery apps began to take hold of the dining market. No front of house staff, smaller spaces, and no need for prime real estate that all contribute to the lower costs. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen? Benefits of a ghost kitchen model. Frequently Asked Questions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At the heart of these restaurants is their commitment to sustainability, with top chefs championing locally-produced sustainable ingredients to create their award-winning dishes and working with smallholder farmers and suppliers. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc.,

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s how they evolved their operations to sustain their business during the pandemic. However, self-operated delivery was not sustainable for their business concept and staff. “I As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.) Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But it doesn’t have to be that way, and technology is how we widen the margins and make for a more profitable, sustainable business model. PJ: “The restaurant industry is still holding on for hope of being able to open back up to 100% capacity in all markets. For restaurants, 2020 was a year full of challenges.

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7 Shifts

MAY 10, 2021

Whether you're hiring, or you're a worker ready to go back to work, here are the six red flags that Cummings outlined in the episode. So instead of falling back on the same old empty words, Cummings suggests starting with the things meaningful to you. “If Uninspired Job Posting. It's not enough to just go "Hey, hiring line cooks.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

WHAT THEY KNOW: [] Your employees know that the essential challenge is TRUST. [] Your employees know that preparing and serving food is only a part of what has kept customers coming back on a regular basis. We all know the challenges facing restaurants right now – there is little benefit in reiterating the problems.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They provide insights into business strategy, guide business decisions, and are a reminder of why you started. If mission statements are that important, you'd think more restaurateurs would spend time creating theirs. Unfortunately, not all restaurateurs recognize the value of a well-thought-through mission statement. The result? The good news?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Which brings us back to the restaurant industry. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. Studies show that consumers want to eat healthier and are more loyal to brands with strong sustainability practices and sourcing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2023

The original design is a heavy timber replica of a six-beam Haida house—a traditional style of building by the Haida Tribe—which opened in 1939 as a Native American curio shop before serving as a restaurant space starting in 1945. The building’s new timber addition adds 1,300 square feet of much-needed space to the program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. million by the end of 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To position themselves for sustainable growth, restaurants must respond quickly. Waste reduction will drive significant cost savings for most brands, while having the additional benefit of addressing sustainability targets. Improve Back-Office Processes.

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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.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. But it isn’t simple. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a lot of chaos and accelerated several trends within the restaurant industry. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Trend: A Nod to Sustainability According to one study , your customers care about sustainability. Consider these statistics from the study: 90% of people say sustainability matters to them. Nearly 60% of people say that restaurant sustainability practices are somewhat influencing when choosing where to dine out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Particularly impacted by the staffing shortage, restaurants are struggling to beat the labor crisis, with staffing shortages felt in both back-of-house and front-of-house staff. Although employment numbers are on the upswing, employment at eating and drinking establishments was still 1.5 Bureau of Labor statistics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training. "So, one day I just made this decision: I’m going to go back to school.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. But the back-office duties don't stop there. Others are plastic and can sustain a drop. As managers, our foundation was built in the front-of-house as servers, bartenders, or hosts (even if we started out in kitchen.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

The good news is that it doesn’t take a ton of development work or in-house technology expertise for restaurants to pull off a mobile-first approach. Going Green with a More Sustainable Approach. That said, it’s increasingly clear that the “new normal” won’t look like 2019.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The vibe is completely different at newer icons of the Calgary dining scene like River Café, which opened in the ’90s, where the kitchen’s local, sustainable ethos is echoed in a naturalist aesthetic of tall windows, wiry farmhouse chairs, and an expansive patio. Martha Cheng How the steak is looking these days at Hy’s Waikīkī.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. “Will this look good on Instagram?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three Strategies for Achieving Better Alignment The staff vs. tech dynamic isn’t sustainable. We need to move back towards a staff supported by tech mentality. I’ve heard of restaurant leaders setting up multiple POS demos with shift managers or front-of-house staff. Some folks sense the uneasiness among their staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Fortunately, we have exceeded in our efforts to reduce our footprint and maximize profitability to effectively operate our drive-thrus and maintain team productivity.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

“Take better care of your staff.” We’ve all heard it. Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. With rising food and labor costs, how can you prioritize the working conditions for your team so they stick around?

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Despite the declining guest counts, the primary driver behind the industry’s sustained increase in sales remains the unusually high average check growth. Full-Service Back-Of-House Staffing Improves, But Training and Coaching Needs Increase as Average Tenure Drops. In fact, October’s same-store sales growth of +5.2%

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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.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sustainable Business Practices . More than a decade ago, millennials started to advocate the cause of sustainability, and Gen Z has only added to it. The concept of sustainable business growth has developed significantly over time. However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The best restaurants are those that keep back-of-house processes running smoothly to ensure a great front-of-house experience for guests. Connected warewashing dispensers that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) support cleanliness, food safety compliance, sustainability and the bottom line. A Window into Warewashing.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

With shrinking margins in 2024, restaurants will also begin exploring bringing delivery back in-house, perhaps steering existing customers away from 3rd party delivery platforms, which can be quite costly. In 2024, we can expect a surge in the use of QR codes for menu browsing, ordering, and payment processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

To grow and sustain business, every restaurant needs to be able to quickly adapt to a changing world. All three reasons tie back to dissatisfaction with wages, but restaurants may struggle with addressing this, as 86 percent of operators are reporting lower income than before the pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. For part one, click here. – Tim McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, GoTab. "We

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