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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences.

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Restaurant Supply Chain Management: New Era, New Measures

Modern Restaurant Management

In order to reduce cost, waste, and optimize inventory, the process begins with planning and forecasting. This is important because the material shifts in consumer behavior are largely associated with how they choose to discover, purchase, and receive their goods from restaurants. Tracking Supply Chain Flow.

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Restaurants Can Score Big for the Super Bowl

Modern Restaurant Management

Everyone loves a good Buffalo wing, but don’t let that flavor be your only option. Many consumers are leaning towards locally sourced products and homemade food items, so a housemade sauce is sure to impress. With Wings being king—how can restaurants stand out from the competition and have a craveworthy product?

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How the Foodservice Industry Is Adapting to Better Meet Consumer Needs in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts.

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Food Inventory Management Best Practices to Control Costs

Restaurant365

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

Inventory stock changed significantly. While what consumers eat won’t change, post-COVID-19, how they will get it will. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

More than ever, we’re seeing threats at the source. News of these events, coupled with inflation, have led consumers to become increasingly conscious about food waste, adopting strategies such as better meal planning, using leftovers, and buying imperfect produce or upcycled products. Make dulce de leche as a dessert special.

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