Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

As if that weren’t enough, the menu and each morsel of food presented represents the chef’s life of experiences, his or her family history, the cuisine of their forefathers, every chef who contributed to their training, and everything that they believe in – as it pertains to food.

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Tableo

JULY 27, 2023

In this guide we will delve into food & beverage (F&B) control methods to help you generate profitability and uphold good standards. Quality control: You can guarantee constant quality in your foods and beverages by keeping an eye on the ingredients and manufacturing procedures. Narrow the selections on the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?|Trees.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, one of the most critical challenges is striking a balance between offering innovative menu items and maintaining a simplified, navigable menu. This is what menu engineering is about. 2024 will be a great year for menu overhauls, not just LTOs. LTOs per week.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

For instance, you can record your food and beverage sales separately. This is one of your core restaurant management responsibilities, especially because you handle lots of inventory in and out of your kitchen daily, including the ingredients you use to prepare your menu. If that isn’t possible, then go for alternatives.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of culinary delights, beverage trends play a pivotal role in shaping our choices and preferences. From wellness-driven concoctions to caffeine alternatives, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect in the world of beverages next year. Let’s redefine your digital dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

A trendy cocktail and beverage selection can truly transform an event and now is a good time for event planners to recalculate and learn about trends so they will be prepared and armed with knowledge when businesses are back up and running. Mixologists are experimenting with seltzer-based recipes and teas combined with fewer spirits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One of the most difficult tasks that any restaurateur or chef faces is convincing a customer to walk through the door for the first or twentieth time. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result.

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Evergreen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A well-curated wine menu is not just a list of beverages; it is an essential element of any restaurant or establishment that aims to provide an exceptional dining experience. The wine menu serves as a guide for customers, […]

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. So, what are we doing to create a memorable experience for this team? It is, and must be, a team effort.

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Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

In the tempestuous seas of QSR finances, beverage sales act as a buoy, keeping your bottom line afloat. Beverages generally come with a lower cost of production, and the ability to upsell and customize them makes them valuable liquid assets. In 2022, the average QSR operator saw beverages hit 9.53% of sales on average.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Inflation is back, following dramatic rises in energy costs, wages and all the food & beverage supplies we purchase. When Should You Increase Menu Prices? What to Consider When Deciding to Raise Menu Prices. And profitability is suffering. So how do you put up prices with confidence and style? Profits follow accordingly.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. And while our business has evolved over the past decade, so have our customers. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Get it wrong—with a menu that doesn't fit the ambiance or pricey dishes not suited for the clientele—and would-be regulars will at best feel confused and at worst never return. Restaurant concepts define the overall theme or idea behind a restaurant, including cuisine, service style, music, and menu design. Menu design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. The increasing demand for protein rich beverages made of dairy free milk is playing a key role in restaurants offering vegan beverages. This has led to restaurants offering a variety of vegan drinks to customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami. Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. Again, turn to the National Restaurant Association for guidance. [] PRICING YOUR MENU BY COMPARISON. Don’t assume anything until your experience proves that it is warranted.

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Lavu

MARCH 20, 2020

The result is a lesser recipe, or worse, a menu of dismal, repetitive dessert options. As food costs rise , (alongside labor, rent, and health care costs), restaurants are figuring out how to serve food that meets a high expectation within a comfortable price range for customers. Upsell Beverages.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach profit will determine what your physical plant will look like, the scope of sophistication in your kitchen, who your vendors will be, how many employees you will hire and the depth of their experience, where you advertise and how much you invest in that, your table top appointments, and even your hours of operation.

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Cheetah

MAY 26, 2022

It’s 2022- customers want to choose a drink that’s more than sugar and flavor- they want a drink that works for them. . Here is our array of the hottest summer beverages to stock up on to delight your overheated customers. Ditch the jittery, anxiety-inducing effects of typical caffeinated beverages!

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If spending it by themselves or with a small group of people, they may be looking for restaurants that have the options of to-go meals and to-go alcoholic beverages. To-go alcoholic beverages are growing in popularity, starting in 2020 when the pandemic first hit, and everyone was forced to stay home and quarantine themselves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. But restaurants like The Blue Gentian, were full of happy, very content customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2022

Customers warned us. The question then becomes, what can QSRs do to avoid customer trade out? How QSRs Can Avoid Customer Trade Out. Watch for changes in the following data: Incidence/units per transaction (UPT)/demand by item within each menu category. The market is volatile, but one thing is clear.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Located in a market with a focus on Latin American businesses, what sets Destino apart (aside from inventive cocktails) is the note under the dessert menu: “In lieu of tipping, we add a 20% service charge to each order to support a professional wage for our entire team. Can customers still leave tips? We're a prix fixe menu.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

From sparkling teas and lemonades to cold brew coffee, customers are increasingly thirsty for a more refreshing beverage than the traditional coffee shop offerings. A Growing Demand For a Wider Menu. Menu Variety. The market for cold drinks is growing rapidly. But which cold and sparkling drinks should you be serving?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s also crucial to make sure your menu is optimized for delivery, so that the food still tastes amazing when it arrives. Offering a smaller menu that travels well and packaging everything nicely can make the customer experience even better. Is online food delivery a profitable business?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Other restaurants turned to hotels to attract new customers and strengthen their existing customer base. Long before the pandemic, hoteliers were looking for ways to refresh their properties' food and beverage offerings, and the pandemic presented the ideal opportunity for restaurants to enter the hotel sphere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

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