Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

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Food Safety Food Supply Waste Supplies 546

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

When restaurants, food businesses, and other organizations become ISO certified, they’re showing that they: Prioritize safety, quality, and compliance, following strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality foods. ISO certification is widely considered the global gold standard, so it carries a lot of clout.

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Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

What if I told you that you could solve a variety of your problems by improving your supply chain transparency? This one effort can help your restaurant ensure you’re aligned with suppliers that prioritize safety and quality efforts. Customers want to know where their food is coming from. Prioritize ESG initiatives.

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Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 418

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand.

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Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

As restaurants begin the process of reopening, some with an extended period of nonoperation, there are safety precautions that must be considered beyond simply ordering supplies, rehiring staff and opening the doors. First, let’s cover the basics: the precautions required without consideration to COVID-19.

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Food Safety Certification Employee Relations Restaurant Law 431

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. Use Tech Tools to Quickly Diversify Your Supply Base. Increase Self-Assessments at Every Location.

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Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

This has dramatically impacted the core of the food and restaurant industries, specifically healthy and organic food. Eating organic is by no means a new concept brought on by the pandemic, but the shift in mindsets has thrust this niche food sector into overdrive. The Organic Food Boom. And the numbers are impressive.

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Food Food Supply Franchise Franchising 596

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right? Are you ordering proper quantities of food? Ensure safety throughout your supply chain.

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Food Safety 2040 Audits Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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2021 Restaurant Law Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

First and foremost – congratulations on earning your degree or certificate. Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.

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White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Flyfish Club.

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Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 472

The Rail

APRIL 10, 2025

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Guests want to know where their food comes from, how it was raised, and whether it aligns with their values. According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste.

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Food Supply Social Media Sustainability Sourcing 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain. How Multi-domain Data Governance Works from Farm-to-Fork. For clarity: ELM Customers are both internal and external.

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Management Management Food Food Safety 355

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions. ” Dine Brands Adds to Team.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Smart fryers and ovens can automate food preparation and cooking, eliminating the need for numerous workers in the kitchen while still ensuring consistent quality and faster service. Proper training enhances safety and reduces costs that could have otherwise gone into lost workdays, medical expenses, and workers' compensation.

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Loyalty Program Hiring Point of Sale Recruiting 448

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

However, despite thoughtful planning and projections, unpredictable weather can wreak havoc on produce supplies. As a result, both staple products are expected to be in short supply for the coming months. When supply is down, it also impacts prices. unpredictable weather can change produce supply in a matter of minutes.

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Management Management Food Supply Certification 251

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

But the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to make this a challenging time for our industry as ongoing staffing issues and supply chain disruptions, in many cases, lead to reduced menus and shorter hours of operation. Most manufacturers have ISO certifications or similar which indicate their adherence to strict food safety protocols.

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Retail Certification Seasonal Menu Insurance 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It’s critical to our corporate mission and the values we strive to achieve.”

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. Aside from providing the best dining experience, order-taking accuracy can help you avoid food waste and unnecessary costs. What restaurant tools have you used?

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Hiring Dietary Restrictions Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the FactoryAfter harvest, Chatime follows the highest standards of traditional tea-making at its tea factory, which is certified according to global quality and safety benchmarks. This represents a significant opportunity for brands in these categories—particularly those who align with the values of the Gen Z cohort.As

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Beverage Franchising Franchise Fast Casual 264

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 460

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2020

Our first instinct is to introvert, to protect ourselves and those close to us – yes, to horde supplies and discount the needs of others in lieu of finding some comfort in preparedness. But, we must give some thought past our immediate safety to what lies ahead once the virus is under control.

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Café Hotels Certification Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. Stock and Utilize Proper Safety Equipment Make sure your business is supplied with signage and barriers to be deployed in the event of a spill.

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Insurance Small Business Customer Service Equipment 379

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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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 78

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

That could simply be food sales , alcohol , and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Your Cost of Goods Sold is the cost of your food and beverages. That way you'll have accurate food and beverage cost percentages for each COGS line item. Costs are what you pay for resources, like equipment, food, and labor.

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Point of Sale License Insurance POS 90

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. These start-up costs can range from the real estate payments you must make to the permits and licenses you need, the supplies you have to buy for your bar, the wages you need to pay your employees, and insurance.

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Bar License Food Supply Restaurant Law 221

Cheetah

MAY 25, 2021

Benefits of Working with Fresh Cut and Prepared Foods Suppliers. With all this, your restaurant budget and supply become more accurate and easier to plan. Enhance Food Safety. Pre-cut and food preparation facilities undergo rigorous daily sanitation, safety certifications, and audits.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Inventory 148

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In coffee production, bartering is used to acquire supplies in exchange for bags of coffee,” she says. Unforeseen repairs and maintenance, food insecurity, and family emergencies can also exacerbate coffee farmers’ economic vulnerability, and leave them trapped in a cycle of poverty. Photo credits: Nucoffee. Perfect Daily Grind.

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Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 210

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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Food Supply Franchise Franchising Customer Experience 217

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 5, 2023

Nomad Coffee Group achieves B Corp certification. The company’s lawyer claimed employees in Memphis were fired for violating a company safety policy after opening the store without consent and allowing members of the press inside. The fast food chain is testing out new black and Marble cold brew drinks. million lbs.

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2023 Airlines Certification Seminar 183

The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Embracing the Restaurant Cleanliness Basics Regardless of where your restaurant stands, embracing the basics surrounding food and personal hygiene is always a fantastic idea. Reinforce good hand hygiene with your staff members,” said Larry Lynch, the National Restaurant Association’s senior vice president of Certifications & Operations.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Allergens Food Supply 130

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2022

It’s always played second fiddle to alcoholic beverages and food,” he says. Because of the small cabin space available and safety considerations, options remain limited. Consumers and brands are also increasingly aware of the devastating effects of climate change and of the ethical issues in global supply chains. The brewing.

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Airlines Consumer Goods Travel Sustainability 167

The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Findlay Kitchen is a non-profit food business incubator, located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market district. Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their business, by providing affordable access to 11 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, and ample storage space.

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Kitchen Safety Equipment Food Safety Food Supply 98