The Food Corridor

APRIL 11, 2025

New entrepreneur activity increased , with many turning to food businesses after being laid off or furloughed from traditional jobs. As we brace for potential economic challenges ahead, the same principles apply: focus on flexibility, serve your community, and double down on what works. Small improvements here can have big payoffs.

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Apicbase

JULY 11, 2025

The consequence is that hospitality businesses get locked into outdated systems. A few years ago, most of our conversations were with executive chefs and ops managers. This layer does two things: it defines how systems communicate, and it gives them a shared foundation for understanding the information exchanged.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Food cost control is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

Heres a simple 7-day plan to upgrade your operations without disrupting your business: Days 12 : Plan your transition. Communicate with Your Team and Vendors Keep everyone in the loop: Staff : Host a meeting to explain the timeline, go over the training plan, and address any questions. Days 34 : Set up your new POS.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management. Gain invaluable insights into choosing the ideal hospitality accounting firm to suit your specific business needs. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

Disconnected Systems : Managing multiple order sources without integration causes confusion. A modern POS system solves these problems with faster payments, streamlined order management, real-time inventory tracking, and live sales reporting. Dual pricing options for cash transactions. Rushed counts?

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 2, 2025

While a seemingly small detail, the proper management of tips can significantly impact a restaurant’s financial health and its employees’ satisfaction. Non-compliance with tip tracking can result in legal issues, making investment in hospitality accountants vital for risk management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. restaurants over $12 billion, cutting the average small operator’s profits by 30 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of how restaurants are a saving grace for malls, the economic impact of Taylor Swift in town, and how influential reviews can be. Inflation (or the increased costs of goods and services) is still a top pain point for operators (15 percent).

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 15, 2025

Yet, behind this vibrant scene, there’s a complex world of financial management that’s often overlooked. Amid managing suppliers, staff, and daily operations, does a restaurant owner really have the time or expertise to effectively handle the financial side of the business?

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 29, 2025

Uncover the depth and breadth of the benefits that restaurant groups can enjoy from this often overlooked business strategy. Outsourced accounting allows restaurants to focus on core business growth and service quality improvement. It provides cost savings, risk management, and ensures data security, supporting business expansion.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 5, 2025

It’s a complex arena, where revenue management, cost control, and financial reporting intermingle with unique business elements such as seasonality, customer service, and the unpredictability of guest behavior. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 15, 2025

Bookkeeping Los Angeles: Isn’t it crucial for any business to ensure their finances are in order? But how does this directly impact your business and why should you care? The Value of Local Knowledge in Bookkeeping Services Los Angeles In the complex world of business finances, local knowledge can offer a substantial edge.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Dangers of Poor Communication. Steps to Improve Team Communication. What to Communicate and When.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery. We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Since the pandemic has started, online and remote ordering has been essential to helping businesses stay afloat as dining rooms across the country closed down. But after the coronavirus swept through the nation, touch-free transactions have spiked, likely because we are collectively realizing how easily germs can spread via cash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

In some ways, you’d be correct: choosing the right partners for your business is very important when it comes to ensuring security. In this article, we'll look at why cybersecurity is important in the restaurant business, and how you can protect yourself from cyber attack. So how can you make sure your business is protected?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Though expecting business as usual to be ‘usual’ is a little far fetched, many restaurants are opting for innovative ways to counter the virus – some even becoming part of the solution. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Offerings.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Q: What can I do to help my restaurants and community battle the effects of COVID-19? Communicate. Set up a clear line of communication for your customers to order grocery items.

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Healthcare Front of House Social Media Website Management 468

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

But smaller businesses can implement AI to make small changes that impact their business. AI in the restaurant industry can assist restaurateurs and chains in providing a platter of features (pun intended) to help them streamline their businesses. But they have tons of cash to burn on such gimmicks, right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

The neighborhood of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, heavily relies on tourists and offices to maintain a once thriving day time business scene. Normally a vibrant spot for working professionals, it is now vying for business in order to survive. The third, and often underestimated factor, is communication with suppliers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Small Business Administration (SBA) Jovita Carranza and U.S. Best practices for calculating cash flow. According to Administrator of the U.S.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Mike Bausch and his brother Jim opened their first location, Andolini's Pizzeria , in 2005, and have since expanded the business to include multiple locations of Andolini's as well as other restaurant concepts including pizzerias, slice shops, food trucks, and fine dining restaurants. They are also a model for how to treat their entire team.

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Food Truck Cash Management Communication Front of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

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Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Small Business Administration (SBA) Jovita Carranza and U.S. Best practices for calculating cash flow. According to Administrator of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

As the crisis continues, restaurants need to evolve their business operations to keep running and make long-term plans to keep cash coming in. Since we don't know how long this crisis will last, the first thing restaurants need to do is take a 360-degree look at their cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. One of the ways they are doing this is by providing information and insights to make it easier for them to find new ways of conducting business.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

These may be traits that come naturally to the best restaurateurs, but they can also learn some valuable habits to help them efficiently and effectively run a business and meet their goals. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Key findings include: Basic customization and segmentation tactics are no longer enough.

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