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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? An interesting tidbit about those dark days of 2020-21: restaurants, bars, food trucks and other establishments that were able to remain efficient with their back of house (BOH) services were most likely to survive and even thrive.

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AI and Robotic Revolution: A Glimpse into the Future of the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. And with robots like Tao greeting customers at the door, even front-of-house roles might be at risk. Need a drink? They weren't alone.

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Painting Tips for Restaurant and Bar Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

The same goes for any restaurant or bar. Throughout my almost two decades of experience working with restaurant and bar owners these are the areas I always discuss with them when they decide to give their establishment a new look. Prepare Your Staff Staff members need to prepare for the painting of a restaurant or bar.

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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

Culinary Cues

In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. In the American colonies, public houses, or taverns, followed suit as meeting places for the common man and self-proclaimed intellectuals.

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How Restaurant Robotics Is Reshaping Operations and Service

Goliath Consulting

For many operators, it’s a practical, hardware-based solution that helps maintain service standards while keeping the kitchen and front-of-house running smoothly. The impact doesn’t stop in the back-of-house. For many restaurants and bars, it’s an easy way to add novelty while easing peak-hour stress. Link Middleby.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. This requires effective preparation and clear communication across the house.

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Extreme Front of the House Makeover: Less Downtime and Expense

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a 2017 Restaurant Owners survey, fitting out a 1,000-square-foot bar and commercial kitchen, including equipment like burners and espresso machines, carries an average cost of about $75,000, or $80 per square foot, which can vary by market. 3M is constantly creating new films with trending styles.