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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Stirring Up the Future: Unveiling the 2024 Cocktail Trends 

Modern Restaurant Management

The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. The Experience Economy The foremost trend shaping the cocktail realm in 2024 is the experience economy. They truly capture the refined craft of mixology, without the alcohol.

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ADJUSTING A COOK’S SKILLS TO MEET A CHANGING INDUSTRY

Culinary Cues

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. SKILL SET: One way to not only reduce costs, increase profit, and build an even better guest experience is to offer variety on the plate.

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Food Service Trends to Know in 2024

Restaurant Engine

Incorporating food service trends brings in returning customers to see what’s new. You can use these to provide the best overall customer service experience and increase your bottom line from the previous year. Trend: A Nod to Sustainability According to one study , your customers care about sustainability.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Lavu

This helps reduce the use of disposable napkins and contributes to a more sustainable dining experience. While charities may restrict accepting specific food items, offering these leftovers to employees presents a practical and waste-reducing solution. Consider forming partnerships with local charities to donate surplus food.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

With such a fine grind size, protecting the grounds correctly helps to improve freshness and quality, therefore improving the overall consumer experience. In response, we’ve seen a rising number of initiatives to combat this – whether that’s compostable or biodegradable products, or increasing access to plastic recycling streams.

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