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. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Many bakers are exploring ways to eliminate this wastage through customer awareness and operational modifications. What Is A Waste-Free Bakery?

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

Running a foodservice operation involves a lot of moving parts. 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.

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Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes While digital technology has helped the front of the house, the back of the house remains the weaker link. Bars and Grills are especially notorious for oversized portions and the waste that often results. Start composting. How to Run a Restaurant and Reap the Benefits of Recycling . You have tons to do.

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

This leads to increased operational costs and has a significant environmental impact. Installing programmable thermostats: These devices allow dining establishments to set and schedule temperature adjustments based on peak operating hours, saving resources when the establishment is closed or less busy.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Less human interaction will advance the involvement of robots in food preparation, service and delivery, prompting enhanced labour and operational efficiencies. Robot Technology. ME&U contactless ordering. Menus and food designed to travel.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the restaurant industry, managing food costs is not just an operational task—it’s a strategic imperative. Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control. Waste Reduction and Sustainability Practices Minimizing waste is crucial in managing restaurant food costs.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 6, 2023

The biggest issues that are top of mind for many chefs right now are the labor crisis , making menu changes that reflect the new normal, finding the right restaurant technology , and deciding which pandemic pivots are now permanent. We are always looking to find ways in which there will be less waste. We recycle and compost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. “Our technology connects the dots between billions of food data points across restaurant menus, online recipes and social media. SpotOn Executive Team.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

As guest preferences change and new developments in technology come out, keeping up to date can help you in several key ways. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Some restaurants are literally bringing the farm to guests’ tables.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Reinhardt: Vice President of Information Technology | 30 years. She moved to information technology in 1994 where she was instrumental in putting in the first network and email system for SBCI. She is now responsible for all aspects of technology across the Schostak family of companies and office.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Melissa Goffin from Redgum BBQ talked about how central sustainability is to everything they do – from using local timber for the BBQ, choice of packaging, composting, waste reduction and energy use. This means embracing change and new technology and being keen to measure the effectiveness of old methods and new ones.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors. The company says it will use funds to further develop its artificial intelligence technology and expand its presence in new locations.

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

52% of restaurant professionals named high operating and food costs a top challenge. xtraCHEF’s Perspective on Food Waste featured in the Restaurant Success Report 2019. Most restaurants have creative ways to reduce waste from repurposing leftover kitchen trim to composting. Running a restaurant isn’t easy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. From a workforce standpoint as long as the economy keeps growing (even if at a slower pace) and labor markets remain tight, restaurant operators will continue to struggle with finding and keeping enough qualified employees in the new year.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

Danone , a large food corporation, recently made the decision to cut waste by incorporating wasted fruits into its yoghurt products. Increasing numbers of people are actively making intentional decisions to compost food waste rather than simply discarding it. Technology To Flourish. Source: Inhabitat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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. Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

The combination of Just Eat and Takeaway.com has rapidly grown to become a leading online food delivery marketplace with operations in the U.K., The kit enabled the restaurant to operate at maximum permissible capacity for its opening weekend while maintaining a six-feet distance between servers and guests. VirusSAFE Pro Debuts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

with his first venture being the operation of the Roy Rogers on Rt. Kitchen United offers a turnkey solution for restaurant operators who want the opportunity to increase revenue by expanding their off-premise business. " Says Claire Peacock, Chief Operating Officer of MenuTrinfo® SAVI 3 Debuts. 40 in Frederick, Md.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The utilization of ghost kitchens means more money and opportunity for restaurant operators, without large price or labor hikes. Buck Jordan, CEO Miso Robotics.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 15, 2022

The new model includes a remote technology system which can set water temperature, pressure, and extraction times. Panera Bread states the data will help to improve coffee freshness and reduce waste. The single-group Synesso ES1 includes Automatic Preinfusion technology, which uses sensors to automatically adjust flow rate.

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EATER

MAY 6, 2021

And despite operating on historically low budgets, organizers are contemplating ways to best serve a new set of needs that have emerged from the pandemic, recalibrating their communities’ relationships with food and Ramadan for the future. Merchant recalls the exorbitant food waste she witnessed during pre-COVID iftars at the mosque.

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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. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Since the acquisition, SALIDO has operated in stealth mode, strengthening its product team, focusing on product development, and introducing many key features. Additionally, SALIDO has launched integrations like Oracle OPERA to support the evolving needs of SALIDO’s hospitality operators during this challenging time.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

The cost of production has also increased, with the Cooabriel co-operative claiming costs have jumped from R$222 (US $44) to R$517 (US $102), mainly attributed to rising fertiliser costs. A&W launches Canada’s first lidless compostable coffee cup. Winners of 2022 Italian Coffee Championships announced.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

His most recent position was at B&O American Brasserie in Baltimore as director of food and beverage and general manager, where he oversaw restaurant staff, banquet operations and worked closely with the general manager of the adjacent hotel to ensure maximum customer service and guest satisfaction. Neilan's first job in the U.S.

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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. Hattie Marie's Looks to Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. Dunkin’s transition to paper cups will remove approximately one billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

“Brands must now rethink business and operational models to not only keep up with evolving customer demands but also grow new markets. More than ever, as search engine and smartphone technology has advanced, consumers are prioritizing proximity and convenience. Those that do win. Those that don't will lose.”

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