Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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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Supplies Management Management Food Supply 215

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. By 2021 we asked the question a little differently and found 22 percent of consumers said they were currently eating out but 16 percent still said they would not until the pandemic ended.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

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. Besides, consumers are already thinking digital first.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 199

Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Five Ways to Reduce Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. US Restaurants generate between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food waste every year. All that waste adds up. The EPA estimates that food waste is the single largest category in any given landfill. First, all the resources required to produce it are wasted.

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Waste White Paper Cash Management Inventory 60

Cheetah

JANUARY 28, 2022

Not only can it significantly reduce your operating costs, having an immediate impact on your bottom line, but conscious consumers are also happy to pay a bit extra knowing that they can feel good about where they dine. Now is the time when consumers are most excited to support your sustainable initiatives! Sourcing Locally.

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Waste Food Supply 148

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the face of intense competition and fluctuating consumer demand, consistently turning a high profit becomes a monumental task. Adapting to consumer preferences and market trends is key to their success. While profit margins may be lower than traditional restaurants, they can still yield good profits, typically ranging from 3-5%.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Instagram is now reshaping the way diners consume their food, and in return restaurants have changed to accommodate the need for “ Instagrammable ” experiences. I think we've done a good job with that,” says Black Tap owner Barish in an article on CNN. Source: [link] No wonder Instagram has the impact it does.

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Marketing Social Media SEO Consumer Goods 284

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Consumers are increasingly choosing plant-based goods due to growing awareness of animal cruelty and the significant environmental impacts of the dairy industry.

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Consumer Goods Allergens 2025 Food Supply 192

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Geo-Targeted Advertising Geo-targeted advertising involves only showing ads in regions where potential consumers are located. Restaurant businesses can use targeted marketing to create a stronger relationship with loyal consumers and increase their market share. This strategy also improves their marketing and advertising ROI.

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2023 Consumer Goods Advertising Point of Sale 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. By injecting a sense of playfulness into their interactions with consumers, brands are creating unforgettable experiences that build lasting relationships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 186

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. However, from the perspective of the consumer, it’s not always easy to spot a truly sustainable coffee shop or roaster. You may also like our article on whether you can run a zero-waste coffee shop.

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Social Media Recycling 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

While high stock prices of crypto companies like Bitcoin grab headlines, they are gaining traction with consumers since blockchain technology helps make transactions easier without needing an intermediary such as a bank or credit card company. For both restaurants and consumers, false reviews are a problem. Authentic ratings.

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Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 184

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Indeed, according to mission statement expert and Entrepreneur contributor Tim Berry, 90% of mission statements in business plans fit this description and are, in his words “wastes of time, paper or digital space.”. The good news? Now, write down what good you do for your customers. Here's how. Table of Contents.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Back of House 370

Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Around 3 out of 4 millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable products, as is 66 percent of consumers around the world*. By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 1 REDUCE WASTE. 2 FIGHT FOOD WASTE.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 23, 2023

Give answers that appeal to a restaurateur or accountant with fairly sophisticated financial understanding and good analytical skills.’ Waste Analysis: By comparing inventory and sales data, the Interpreter can identify areas of waste – items that are often thrown away or ingredients that spoil before use.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Pricing 113

Cheetah

JANUARY 28, 2022

Not only can it significantly reduce your operating costs, having an immediate impact on your bottom line, but conscious consumers are also happy to pay a bit extra knowing that they can feel good about where they dine. Covid has shown a spotlight on our consumption habits. I said, ‘we need chicken breast pieces for kabobs.’

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Waste Food Supply 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

Modernized Comfort Food, Low Waste Menus, and Mindful Proteins are among the trends identified inUnilever Food Solutions’ first-ever global foodservice trends report. What are differences between modernized comfort food and feel good food? Where as Feel Good Food is the food that makes your body feel good.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Since this is (at least) your second business, you should have written a business plan already, so we won’t bore you with the details of what a good business plan should contain. Looking for a new source of capital this time around? The most time-consuming part of preparing for opening is usually renovations and construction.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes. Day of the week Specials.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Source Your Raw Materials Locally. Through its “vocal for local ” campaign, the government is encouraging consumers to buy from local vendors. When you source your raw materials from local sources, they are actually fresh. This eliminates waste and decreases the load on inventory. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

It’s just impossible to predict consumer behavior, especially when the pandemic is new to all of us. Multiple Sourcing and Backup. If you haven’t considered multiple sourcing before, now is the time. Perhaps more unsettling is the uncertainty of it all. So the question is: how do you respond?

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Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 124

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every time your restaurant buys, counts, transfers, or wastes inventory, it must be entered as a journal entry in your accounting general ledger. There are four fundamental categories for expenses: Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), also known as food cost (cost of all food and beverage ingredients).

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. Consumers at-large prefer independent restaurants to chains, so diversifying the types of restaurants under your management can give diners more of what they love. Supplier Sourcing. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

The good news is that changing restaurant trends are an opportunity for restaurants to get a jump on the next big thing and get ahead of the competition. With the promise of lower labor costs, less waste, more effective marketing, and a better guest experience, it’s easy to see why. At the upcoming St.

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2023 Hospitality Loyalty Program Email Marketing 78

Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” 2022 Culinary Forecast - an annual survey of 350 culinary leaders - found that sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, and zero waste were predicted to be leading culinary concepts this year. Source: Business Chief. And, paper also makes up 26% of landfill waste.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control. Regularly reviewing vendor contracts and negotiating based on your volume and loyalty can significantly lower the cost of goods sold (COGS). Another aspect of strategic purchasing is the consolidation of suppliers.

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Seasonal Menu Food Waste Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Sourcing ingredients locally or from all-natural farms. Water pollution and plastic waste have made many people look at restaurants. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 216

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 13, 2022

In recent years, there’s no denying that home espresso machines have changed to meet the evolving needs of home coffee consumers. What are home coffee consumers looking for? He tells me that now more than ever, home coffee consumers are looking to create high-quality coffee beverages. Read on to find out what they told me.

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Marketing Café Sustainability Beverage 159

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

A trendy cocktail and beverage selection can truly transform an event and now is a good time for event planners to recalculate and learn about trends so they will be prepared and armed with knowledge when businesses are back up and running. need to be in the know with all the upcoming trends. Even better?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2020

Vegan, earth-conscious, experience-seeking, Instagram-shunning, pour-over-drinking, pour-over-avoiding, quality-orientated, convenience-orientated: the consumer market is rapidly evolving and at times contradictory. The world has too, and this will impact the behaviour and preferences of 2020’s coffee shop consumer. Neil Soque.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Minimize Waste. Even though more than 37 million people struggle with hunger in the United States alone, 30 to 40 percent of all food produced is wasted, according to the United States Department of Agriculture , and the restaurant industry is far from innocent. Make It Seasonal.

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Food Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Waste 91

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It looks like this mindset to stay local won’t be a fleeting one, as changes in consumer attitudes and behaviour are expected to remain post-pandemic. From sustainable waste prevention to carbon offsetting , there are many ways a business can prove its dedication to the environment. It’s a Good Time Financially.

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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

However, labor and food costs have gone up and consumers have become more value-conscious. Reduce the food waste you generate. Servers who are good at upselling can share their tips and tricks with others. Having data sources flowing into your analytics system means you can generate valuable reports.

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Deliverect

JUNE 30, 2020

Today’s consumer wants a unique, personalized food experience that may not even take place in your restaurant. After all, the days when people opened the Yellow Pages or a local advertizing leaflet looking for a good spot are long gone. Overstocking leads to waste and waste skyrockets your food cost.

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Food Online Ordering Cash Management Waste 94

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

With more people using the data to organize workflows for purchasing, inventory, production, and even HACCP, the need for a definitive source of truth that is able to capture all the data and connect them in a coherent way has grown exponentially. In short, your single source of truth needs to be accessible for it to be helpful.

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