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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. As a Latino chef, I’m proud to challenge that notion.

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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners are booking their tables well in advance, turning “no reservations available” into a badge of honor that signals high demand and exclusivity. Trends in recent years have reflected that younger adults (18-34) drive the demand for brunch at 30 percent of bookings, Instagram friendly experiences and higher energy music.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the various certifications related to sustainability can also be daunting, and many consumers remain skeptical about sustainability claims. First and foremost, there often aren’t enough sustainable options available, and the production costs can be significantly higher.

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How Shared Kitchens Can Prepare for a Recession: Staying Nimble in the Face of Rising Costs

The Food Corridor

Bundle services like cold storage + rental hours or certification support + marketing exposure. Whether it’s automating bookings, billing, or compliance tracking, tools like The Food Corridor ‘s kitchen management platform can streamline operations and free up your team to focus on what matters most—supporting your members.

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Restaurant Management Training Guide

Open for Business

Consider adding certification courses like ServSafe to the training mix so you can confirm all managers have a standardized, comprehensive understanding of food safety practices and can effectively train their staff. Health and safety Go over food safety regulations and proper handling procedures.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

We want people—whether they’re locals or visitors—to be able to book a table easily, without extra fees, without insider knowledge, and without jumping through hoops just to enjoy a meal with us." When third-party scalpers and bots scoop up reservations, it completely negates that.

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How To Become A Bartender: A 6-Step Guide for Total Beginners

SpotOn

  The first thing I did was read bartending books. And I mean good bartending books that show you how to make drinks the correct way.   Every state has different laws, but most require you to have some kind of responsible alcohol service training, like TIPS certification or ServSafe Alcohol.