The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . 7 Ways To Set Up A Sustainable Food Truck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

This industry seeks to develop a value proposition that speaks to its consumers and convinces them to dine in their restaurants. We have compiled a list of factors based on extensive research on consumer psychology and behavior trends. Leverage consumer data to learn about preferences, dietary restrictions, and favorite foods.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. And while many coffee businesses believe that consumers also want to know the same information, is this really an accurate assumption?

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Good Luck Hot Pot Restaurant Empty due to the effects of the Coronaviris. Image via Good Food). Improving the sustainability of your restaurant during challenging times – a lesson for everyday trading. However, standing still in a marketplace that is continuously moving on to the next is not a recipe for a sustainable operation.

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Marketing4Restaurants

APRIL 1, 2021

As more investors, particular Super fund investors are looking at issues like the environment, social good and morality, more investors will look at the impact on restaurants, the increase price for customers and the negative social impact of paying below award wages. The post How sustainable is Deliveroo in Australia?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Historically high gas prices are pushing consumers towards EV options. Additionally, growing numbers of new EV models – and government sales incentives – are sparking consumer interest. Consumers’ needs will change as they transition to EVs. Attract consumers, employees, and investors.

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Foodable

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Listen to "Retail Coffee Expansion and Sustainability | illy Caffè" on Spreaker. talks about the brand's history, new real estate opportunities, and direct to consumer trends. Waits discusses direct-to-consumer trends during the pandemic and then post pandemic.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

The company currently offers five sustainably farmed, low-intervention wines that Olszewski has chosen to be widely pleasing. I got a full-ride scholarship to UMass Amherst, where I majored in sustainable agriculture and gender studies and minored in English literature. “Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S.,

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But is there a way for coffee producers to improve their access to goods and services without exchanging money? This is where two parties directly exchange goods and services for other goods and services – meaning no money is exchanged during the transaction. One way they can do so is by bartering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Diners Are Financially Squeezed Economic pressure has consumers trading down in terms of where they are spending their dining dollars. Savvy restaurant franchisees should be looking at fast casual brands to meet this consumer where they are. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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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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Crunchtime

APRIL 19, 2023

According to Forbes, 88% of consumers are more loyal to brands that support social or environmental issues. As a result, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a driving factor for purchasing decisions and consumer loyalty.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Now, this alone might not keep the average consumer or politician up at night, but what they fail to understand is that restaurants are at the center of a broad eco-system of businesses that are inter-dependent. So, they rely on local or regional bakeries for those goods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Industry report showed only 83% of Gen Z consumers wanted to return to restaurants. They can be drawn in with the aspect of learning new flavor profiles and experimenting with sustainable farm-to-table recipes. But don’t wait for consumers to find the videos.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. According to a National Restaurant Association Show presentation, Gen Z consumers care more about authenticity, convenience and aesthetics than price value. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Future Food

MARCH 10, 2020

Did you know there is a sustainable volume of food and hospitality revenue for every project? The Experience Economy The Experience Economy is the biggest trend driving consumer spending. This alters the financial dynamics of an outlet’s or precinct’s sustainable volume of F&B.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But it doesn’t have to be that way, and technology is how we widen the margins and make for a more profitable, sustainable business model. We're seeing some good signs of life in terms of. Recommended Reading: How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021 How are restaurants are evolving and adapting to new consumer behavior?

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Chowly

MARCH 14, 2024

Through these pillars, the Mastermind program equips restaurant owners with the skills needed for sustainable success. In defining profit within the restaurant industry, Chip highlights the challenges of managing three dynamic targets: revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and labor. Ready to take control of your restaurant's success?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Technological advances are becoming table stakes for this long-term business channel, with more than eight in 10 operators saying the use of technology in a restaurant provides a competitive advantage, and a good proportion of operators plan to ramp up investments in technology this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the demand for washroom cleanliness, restaurants should now carefully consider how to meet or exceed heightened consumer expectations around restroom hygiene before offering full-capacity indoor dining. Restaurant Restrooms Post-Pandemic. Back to Hygiene Basics.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 21, 2023

However, price isn’t everything – direct trade also often means more open communication between producers and roasters, as well as more transparency with consumers. He emphasises that they work closely with producers towards achieving a shared vision of improving quality, sustainability, and financial security.

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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? Both home and commercial espresso machines share a growing focus on sustainability, build quality, and usability. Read on to find out what they told me.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For external audiences, spotlighting your commitment to food safety will also help increase consumer trust and loyalty, as well as positive reviews and referrals. Prioritize Continuous Improvement Emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement is crucial for sustaining a strong food safety culture.

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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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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 3, 2022

Consumers have varied diet preferences such as gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, keto, vegan, and vegetarian. Well-designed spaces make you feel good, bring a sense of belonging, and increase happiness. . That said, there are a few prerequisites that need to be in place, A sustainable business model . Creating a menu .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

I’m not surprised that this decision was made, as it’s become more important now, more than ever before, to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. A huge number of brands will be for sale this year, and that will be good for the franchisees. What kind of M&A activity do you anticipate in the coming year?

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the coffee industry, certifications are generally used to prove that a specific coffee was grown or purchased in an environmentally, socially, or financially sustainable way. Instead, it assists farmers in improving coffee quality and yields so that they can sustainably receive more money – improving their livelihoods in the long term.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2023

For any successful consumer-facing business, building trust is key. You may also like our article on whether specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers. The same study shows that a lack of trust can be a deal-breaker for many consumers. Read on for more of their insight.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The good news? Tim Berry refers to this as your market-defining story and explains: “A really good market-defining story explains the need, or the want, or—if you like jargon—the so-called “why to buy.” She also supports coffee shops that value sustainability and partner with suppliers that use organic farming methods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we set out to found Conscious Hospitality Group and our flagship brand, Just Poké, we embraced the values most important to us – sustainability, and people being at the forefront – that we dreamed of implementing when developing our first business plan years ago.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 27, 2022

When the ghost kitchen model is a good idea for an operator. Now, what also might be a good fit? Kristen knows ghost kitchens well—and after a stint at Zuul, she went to found her own ghost kitchen, Hungry House. We get into: Ghost kitchen myths. What you need to know to be successful with this restaurant model. That's a great.

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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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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. Sustainable Tourism Is on the Up. For businesses keen to really benefit from this trend, it pays to look at your own sustainability credentials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As brands place emphasis on creating a meaningful guest experience, robotics companies offering tools such as tech-enabled order taking or serving, should stop calling themselves ‘robotics’ as it will likely steer some operators, consumers and investors away. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To position themselves for sustainable growth, restaurants must respond quickly. Waste reduction will drive significant cost savings for most brands, while having the additional benefit of addressing sustainability targets. Improve Back-Office Processes.

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