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. Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. But is a client base enough to start your catering business? In this article, we look at how to tell if you should start catering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Catering is a demanding sector when it comes to employment, and staff are often under a lot of pressure to ensure that each customer has the best possible experience at a venue. Here, we’ll identify key sources of stress, and how they can be remedied within a catering workplace. What Is Stress? Would You Like a Smile with That?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. We are designing menus in the following ways with this trend in mind: Plant Based Foods : In 2020 we will be designing menus with more plant based foods than ever! It is important to people to continue their commitment to the diet and lifestyle they follow.

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Lavu

MARCH 26, 2020

Coming off a hard winter and hoping sales would pick up for catering businesses, this sudden hit of all events canceling has pushed some catering businesses to the brink. What we need to do now is focus on what catering businesses can provide outside of their typical scope of business. Utilize Your Food Truck.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

If you have a flair for cooking and want to monetize your passion and skills, you can easily combine the two to start your very own catering business in the USA. . The catering industry includes companies that provide individual event-based food services. In 2019, catering companies in the US earned $11 billion in revenue 2019.

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The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, need new ways to connect with customers.

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Next Restaurants

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many restaurants, that means gearing up for catering gigs. This article will focus on some marketing ideas you can use to promote your food and your services to area holiday Christmas parties. Covering Your Bases for Drinks & Damages. How to Stand Out from the Christmas Crowd.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house. Many consumers are leaning towards locally sourced products and homemade food items, so a housemade sauce is sure to impress.

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Foodable

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Catering is Alive with Mo Asgari" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Mo Asgari, the president at MonkeySoft Solutions , an ezCater Company, to explore the ins and outs of catering amidst the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Listen to "38.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

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Foodable

JULY 11, 2020

Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide. Episode Takeaways: Catering is still there—you just need to modify your tactics and revolutionize your brand. Catering has to be frictionless and contactless for the consumer. Essential businesses (i.e.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

We are seeing that the HORECA Middle East industry (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) continues to grow but in different ways, and operators are having a hard time identifying where the opportunities are. The Red Sea hospitality and tourism project includes 16 hotels offering three thousand rooms — 12 of these hotels are opening in 2023.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While the catering industry is on the mend, it’s essential that you ready and steady your business for the coming year. Here are some bulletproof ways to streamline operations in a catering business to cope with changing market dynamics. The catering sector is no different and can benefit from innovative technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In such a growth-driven market, integrating the latest smart kitchen configurations and streamlined service zones can substantially cut down order time. Advancements in restaurant technology have revolutionized the way diners experience their meals, from ordering to service. QSRs are also addressing sustainability and health concerns.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Corporate Catering at Metropolis Function Centre Image via Event Birdie. The Future of Commercial Catering - Customer Satisfaction and the Moment of Truth. whichever code you support) to the most remote places in Australia there is only one thing in common – the commercial caterer. The Chicken Sandwhich Image via Recipe Box.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. We started Vitality Bowls because our daughter was born with severe food allergies, and we quickly realized that we couldn't just eat at any restaurant and restaurants weren't following any allergy safety. “We

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. We started Vitality Bowls because our daughter was born with severe food allergies, and we quickly realized that we couldn't just eat at any restaurant and restaurants weren't following any allergy safety. “We

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options. In addition, many restaurants are now using digital menus in-house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are seeing these healthy living trends impact both menu offerings, with a continued rising interest in plant-based offerings and functional beverages, as well as food packaging, with increased consumer concern around chemicals like PFAs. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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Future Food

APRIL 14, 2024

Frequently food and beverage departments/revenue centres have highly streamlined beverage procurement, underpinned by pour targets, contract pricing and bonus structures. Yet in a world where food frequently accounts for more than 50% of the F&B revenue contribution, food purchasing is frequently left to chance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. Robot servers, QR-Code Ordering and Even More Tech!:

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It’s important to start with understanding why you want to rebrand in order to drive the right kind of change. Marketing materials no longer reach the ideal audience Example: Jay’s BBQ is moving from their food truck downtown to a new local strip mall outside town.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

The ancestors of the first semi-automatic machines to serve food and drink are still in use today, though instead of restaurants and bars, we see them in public spaces, perhaps small shops. Children in school are far from incentivized to work in the catering sector. Order-Only Automats: Pros and Cons.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food. The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. This includes integrating point-of-sale terminals, fixed and mobile POS devices, and tabletop tablets for easy ordering and paying.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a paradigm shift for the dining industry, restaurants are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tailor their menus to the individual nutritional needs of customers through personalized online ordering systems. With AI-driven online ordering systems, like the company BigZpoon provides, this vision is becoming a reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

People are eager to resume their travel journeys and fill up their social calendars, which has allowed QSRs to tap into the demand for quick and convenient food options by expanding their presence in these places.

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Frequently food and beverage departments/revenue centres have highly streamlined beverage procurement, underpinned by pour targets, contract pricing and bonus structures. Yet in a world where food frequently accounts for more than 50% of the F&B revenue contribution, food purchasing is frequently left to chance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Some may say they hate the cold, but they love what the season brings: joy and cozy, comfort foods. Winter is known as the season of celebration and the best time to overindulge in rich meals and comfort foods. Promote catering. Therefore, catering can help boost your restaurant’s profit for the holiday season.

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SpotOn

APRIL 10, 2024

They realized catering could be a fruitful side hustle. CCK has been featured on the cooking channel, Food Network, and Chicago’s Best. Parties and catering have their own logistical challenges and going whole hog on a counter-service restaurant is its own beast. The restaurant began in the Gaardbo’s backyard.

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