The Rail

JANUARY 1, 2024

One of these is your attitude to waste. It’s no wonder, then, that more restaurants are training their staff in zero-waste methods. Let’s explore why zero-waste training is essential and how you can best approach it. This means that every wasted portion of ingredients impacts your profit margins.

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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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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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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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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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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. A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers.

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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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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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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the face of intense competition and fluctuating consumer demand, consistently turning a high profit becomes a monumental task. By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. 3 Ways to Improve Your Restaurant Profit Margins 1.

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Foodable

JANUARY 25, 2022

Listen to "Reducing Waste With Reusable Packaging | Season 6, Vol. 2 : Dispatch Goods" on Spreaker. Hoell got involved with Surfrider Foundation’s program called Ocean Friendly Restaurants where they helped restaurants transition to more sustainable practices. She says Dispatch Goods was created because of her love for surfing.

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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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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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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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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JUNE 30, 2017

The Food Service Tecnology Center (FSTC) held two educational seminars in June covering the relationship between food and energy waste. The big take-away: “Reduce” is by far the most cost effective and sustainable approach to cutting food waste. Specifically, if you cook less food, does that lower the energy bill?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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. Sustainability. 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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its challenges and opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs and consumers. Consumers will continue to be the driving force in the economy, buoyed by a healthy labor market and strong household balance sheets.

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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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. To select a method that's right for your business, analyze both the pros and cons of each: Pen and paper: Using a pen and paper to create schedules on noticeboards is the most cost-effective, but also the most time-consuming and prone to mistakes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Now that consumers have become more particular with dining, service standards have skyrocketed, and expectations are higher than ever before. When people decide to dine in your establishment, they don’t just want to eat good food; they want to have a pleasant experience, as well. Dining as a Personalized Experience.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

Grassroots food and beverage businesses, however, find these food and flavour trends of little benefit because they are unable to scale to accommodate larger numbers of consumers. Building trust and openness are essential for companies looking to engage consumers by assisting them in making responsible food choices.

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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. The most time-consuming part of preparing for opening is usually renovations and construction. Looking for a new source of capital this time around?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S.

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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. Water pollution and plastic waste have made many people look at restaurants. The main thing they should invest in is creating a good website for their restaurant and building a strong online presence.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative publishes Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Baseline Report. The report concludes crop diversification and intensification of sustainable farming practices are required to improve the socioeconomic livelihoods of producers. Westrock Coffee announces 20% net sales increase on 2021 first quarter.

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