Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chef’s who are able to progressively teach cooks and even service staff about the ingredient, preparations, flavor profiles, pairings, and presentations of the food that is designed and produced in the kitchen will be in high demand. then it’s time to retire. [] SUPPLY CHAIN NEGOTIATOR. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

In the past 12 months, more meals than ever were ordered via app or drive-thru, dramatically narrowing the medium of storytelling, and compressing the time and context in which you’ll decide just what food you’re in the mood for. Dig into the details of what your food is all about. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). Which brings us to the next point on deliveries. DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. During the COVID-19 situation, evaluate how many BOH staff you need to keep up with delivery and takeout demand.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If you currently work with one of these delivery middlemen, you may very well have a steady stream of orders lighting up your tablet, announcing yet another customer hungry for your food. Delivery is another 10% of your order. That, though, might cost 30% of each order instead. Read the eBook.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I feel blessed that Motorino has such a big delivery business. I would not be here talking to you if it wasn’t for delivery. Many other restaurants in the neighborhood had been doing well before the pandemic, but delivery hadn’t been one of their main streams of revenue. They just order delivery.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

This blog is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of restaurant workers struggling in the “new normal” with COVID-19—a collection of strategies, resources, and tips to help you survive and thrive. You can find a full list of financial relief programs at our blog: COVID-19 Restaurant Relief Programs. Seek virtual therapy ??

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up. Continue to seek out ways to create exceptional experiences through take-out and delivery options.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Restaurant Business Online reports top managers cut waste by 15% with tight trackingon a $50,000 food budget, thats $7,500 saved annually. Food Safety News says 60% of diners now prefer this option for speed and safety. Deliverys a must these days. Break down expenses: food, labor, utilities. Notice a slow Tuesday?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Delivery For Restaurants: What Operators Need to Know Now. Incorporating delivery for restaurants has become an essential component of doing business. Delivery exploded during the pandemic, and some operators are even exploring designing their buildings for off-premise sales. Current trends in delivery for restaurants.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The featured food items will be “Big Kahuna Burger,” “Loco Moco Fries,” “The Fat Luau," top photo and “The Fat Piña Shake." and four of the ten largest global food and beverage manufacturers rely on Green Rabbit to maximize the value of their digital food delivery initiatives.

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Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

As a side-note, remember that although dine-in is back, delivery is here to stay. and that you comply with the SF takeout and delivery guidelines. . The pandemic has brought us face to face with the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain in all industries. Stock Up on Inventory. Need a wholesale supplier?

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers?

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Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

” Secret Sauce launches as a delivery-only barbecue concept, operating out of existing City Works and Old Town Pour House kitchens around the country, and will evolve to offer pick-up and catering options in the near future. For now, we are delivery-only but will be offering catering and takeout soon. Crispy Fried Chicken Wings.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Since events are canceling and dining halls are closed, many restaurant owners are seeing an influx of food waste and looking for ways to avoid throwing the food in the trash. Or, give customers instructions on recycling the current packaging you use for carryout and delivery orders.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

New menus, new interior designs, and even new cuisine concepts, are flourishing after nearly 2 years of deliveries. To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just as there is no single food and drink formula for restaurant industry success, there is no simple formula for a healthy profit margin. Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Other issues, like ingredient management, can cause much bigger headaches and cost money — throwing away expired ingredients eats into profit margins, especially with the rising cost of food. The take-out boom and supply chain disruptions have caused a scarcity of items such as pizza boxes and to-go containers.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 You can give your customers 1 point for every $10 they spend at your restaurant (the price point depends on how much you're selling your food and beverages; just make sure to set an achievable price).

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. Do you have the resources to handle the extra supplies, food, and staff? In addition, do you have adequate space for extra refrigerators and freezers to handle the extra inventory and food prep?

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Bingage

APRIL 24, 2020

As we know that… COVID-19 is attacking all industries, This is a difficult time for every business, especially for the restaurant and food business. Social dining means sharing tables in the restaurant with the number of peoples attempt to create a bond between peoples over food and drink. Related Read: 1.

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Bingage

APRIL 28, 2020

Will be also sharing expected food industry trends 2020 stated by experts if the industry (Read the complete article for this ). Over the next few years, delivery-only restaurants are being seen as a crucial part of the business in the restaurant industry, as per a report, the predicted market size of cloud kitchens is to reach $1.05

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2025

Blog Why a 'Done-for-You' Platform is the Ultimate Money Maker for Independent Restaurant Operators Running an independent restaurant is hard work. The rise of digital ordering, delivery apps, and online marketing can make things even more complicated. Its all about making sure youre getting the most out of every channel.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Because people who enjoy your food are more likely to return, and they’re more likely to tell people about your restaurant, you want to do everything you can to engender their loyalty. With more and more people listening to what others are saying online, this creative way to use video can supply you with great content. 6: Menu Videos.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 30, 2020

With the sudden elimination of dine-in options, many restaurants are either shifting to a takeout/delivery only model or implementing a delivery option for the first time. Deciding whether to add delivery, and how, is a particularly difficult decision for restaurants during these times. Completing staff training.

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

Your prime cost is a fundamental metric to track, because it includes your two largest expenses: food and labor. For a restaurant, this includes your food and beverage ingredients, as well as other supplies like napkins, coffee filters, etc. Food and labor costs vary between different types of restaurants.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2021

Notice that each job (cooking, beverage, food prep, dishwashing) has its own dedicated area in the above floor plan. The kitchen layout shown below has its own delivery entrance that is separate from the food prep area. You don’t want your customers bundled up in hats and scarves while waiting for their food.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

Whether you are closing temporarily or switching to a takeout/delivery model, here are some tips to help. Whether you are temporarily closing operations or adapting your inventory for a delivery/to-go model, here are some tips from our Solutions team: For Businesses Open for Delivery, Takeout/Carry-Out. Keep calm/carry on.

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ChefMod

APRIL 12, 2025

For many restaurant owners and operators, managing food costs can feel like a losing battle. Ingredient prices change daily, deliveries arrive incomplete, supplier terms shift without warning, and chefs are left to make rapid-fire purchasing decisions with minimal data. Restaurant owners and chef-owners arent just managing food costs.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Do some research to decide what is best for you based on the kind of food and beverages that you serve.

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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

Dynamic Order Routing During peak hours, traditional order management systems often create bottlenecks as multiple sales channels (drive-thru, in-store, mobile, third-party delivery) compete for kitchen resources. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience.

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