Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. One weak link in the supply chain could cause a food safety breach that could put your guests and brand at risk. Manage labor shortages. Differentiate yourself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. If you are buying more food than you should, it's time to change the tactics.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Especially compostable menus.) By testing and offering a wide breadth of meatless options,” they added, they are “ doubl(ing) down on its pledge to bring more innovation to the vegetarian space.”. Plant-forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In their Q3 2019 Food Sector Retail Index, Placer.ai, the world’s most advanced foot traffic analytics platform, looks at ten of the biggest QSR brands to see who came out on top this quarter. Chick-Fil-A drove growth through menu innovation, but more importantly, it was one of the main characters in the much-hyped Chicken Wars saga (8.2

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). Presentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. This sample size ensures statistically robust and representative data for the industry. percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. So much has changed in the food world in the past five years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. Additionally, kitchen analytics technology ensures that food preparation is perfectly timed, slicing through wait times even during busy hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

The times are a-changing: with a new decade at hand, you may be noticing some exciting and innovative trends emerging at your favorite restaurants, bars and eateries. The Growth of Plant-Based Food Alternatives. From dozens of non-dairy milks to meatless burgers, plant-based food alternatives have certainly made their presence known.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.

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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. Customers use their mobile device to view menus, order courses, and have food delivered directly to their table. BioMask Bluetooth+.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. This space is receiving enormous focus & financial commitment in the field of continuous product development & innovation. Re-imagining Food & Beverage 9.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

MIXT has teamed up with Impossible Foods to provide fans an exclusive, complimentary tasting of MIXT's IMPOSSIBLE™ Meatballs in a fresh basil marinara. "We innovate for human's sake and we'll win on taste—PERIOD. Impossible Meatballs. Not anymore.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Use of to-go food containers surged during the pandemic’s delivery boom. Even those marked BPA free leach hormones when in contact with food or subjected to changes in temperature. Polystyrene foam, commonly used in clamshell food packaging, is one of the worst. Everyone Wants Eco To-Go Food Containers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. US Foods Holding Corp. Our 3000+ Sales Partners are excited to begin SALIDO distribution on top of NAB’s EPX payments platform.” On Point With Off-Premise. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. .

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 25, 2022

The global market includes a number of different solutions for reducing capsule waste, including biodegradable, compostable, and reusable options. Compostable. She defines compostable capsules. Compostable materials can be placed in soil to break down, but they have to decompose into matter which benefits the soil,” she says.

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Next Restaurants

JULY 18, 2024

Traditionally, restaurants can throw out large amounts of food waste, some 11.4 With consumers actively looking for restaurants that handle their environmental impact and food waste responsibly, it’s well worth brainstorming ideas on how to reduce your business’s carbon footprint. million tons annually in the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Each year, the Kimpton Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast reveals the most anticipated and innovative dishes, flavors, ingredients and philosophies that chefs and bartenders will explore in the year ahead. What's hot for 2020? Dessert Trends.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

Voyage Foods secures US $36 million in Series A funding round. Throughout May, the campaign will raise awareness surrounding economic equity and sustainability in food supply chains, including coffee. Research will take place at the university-led Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (Idaho CAFE). Mon, 9 May.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like other food-world trends, the hype is bolstered by collaborations with respected farms, pop-ups at popular restaurants, and on-point merch. Before probiotic apple cider vinegar shots dominated the refrigerated beverage aisles at Whole Foods and Erewhon , there was Katz. When did vinegar get so cool?

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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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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers? b3lineicon|b3icon-heart-care|?|Heart

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

The world of franchising changes as fast as the trends, and franchisee innovation is central to staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2025, several groundbreaking innovations, including franchisee innovation, are reshaping the franchise landscape.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event is part of the WCA’s TechnoCoffee Innovation Series, and will cover topics related to data interoperability and transparency in the coffee sector. OCRI uses recyclable and compostable packaging and has reduced food waste in its coffee shops to less than 3%.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. Nearly 50% track food waste. 14% compost some food waste. An important point to be highlighted is that Baby boomers, ages 54-72, had a slightly higher tendency to be swayed by a food outlet’s sustainability efforts.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Canadian roaster’s new 100% recycled cardboard packaging also includes a fully recyclable and compostable shipping label and inner lining. Food ingredients and coffee company ofi secures two-year US $250 million loan for refinancing. Torque Coffee launches new Coffee Box which reduces packaging by over 50%.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 29, 2019

There are several ways to approach social media for restaurants and Instagram is one of the most popular platforms for food photos. A platform like this requires creativity and innovation. Taco Bell chose a creative way to display their food and brand position on Instagram. Piada Italian Street Food. Shake Shack.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 7, 2023

European Bioplastics supports motion to make coffee capsules mandatorily compostable. This year’s auction will focus on “cultivating innovation”, and will highlight research and development carried out by Qima Coffee over the past few years. Samples are available to order now.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

bio bean’s product received an award from the “cofinitive #21toWatch” campaign, which recognises global innovation and entrepreneurship. A&W launches Canada’s first lidless compostable coffee cup. The Canadian fast food chain’s Zero Cup contains no plastic liner and requires no lid or straw.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

As fast food chains strive to stay ahead of the competition, QSR industry trends like digital transformation, menu diversification and enhanced delivery options are reshaping how these businesses operate. Here’s an in-depth look at how certain trends are restyling the fast food sector.

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