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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Restaurant Food Cost Percentage (Free Calculator Inside)

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This is a problem because without a firm grasp of your food cost percentage, it’s nearly impossible to make informed decisions on pricing, purchasing, and profitability. Cut waste through stricter prep and storage controls A huge part of lowering food costs is minimizing waste.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

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As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Indeed, with coffee drinkers trying to drink a product that echoes their values, this is information that restaurant owners and managers need.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. Mobile app reliability is 1 percent lower at 84, matching beverage quality, staff courtesy and helpfulness, food quality, and website satisfaction (the only metric to increase in 2025). BBQ sales also jumped 31 percent.

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Food Cost Formula: The Secret to Higher Restaurant Profits

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By accurately calculating food costs, restaurant owners can set the right menu prices, reduce waste, and maximize their profits. Reduce Waste : Track daily waste, use FIFO (First In, First Out), and train staff on portion control. Smart pricing not only protects your margins but also helps minimize waste.

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Restaurant KPIs Every Operator Should Track (With Easy-to-Use Formulas)

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Cost of Goods Sold tells you how much it actually costs to make the food and beverage sales you sell. This includes kitchen ingredients, beverages, and packagingbasically, all of your raw materials. If youre only going to track a handful of key performance indicators, start with these.

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How Real-Time Inventory Tracking Helps Restaurants Cut Food Costs

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Real-time inventory tracking helps restaurants save money by cutting food waste, improving stock management, and streamlining operations. Heres what it does: Reduces Waste : Tracks expiration dates and prioritizes older stock (FIFO method). Start using real-time tracking to save time, reduce waste, and improve profitability.