Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. After all, when food is wasted at a restaurant, money and profits are, too.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

I thought a step-by-step guide that breaks down the platitude of “doing well by doing good” into actionable steps would spur more effective action toward sustainability. Actions like waste reduction are actually cost savers. Lastly, reduce waste by cross utilization of ingredients and cooking a la minute.

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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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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

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2024

Fifty-six percent of consumers surveyed said they choose/will choose in the future to order from a restaurant with lower fees. As we’ve seen several times, consumers are not always the most responsive to increased fees. consumers 18 years and older. What are best practices for raising menu prices/instituting a fee?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Updating each price change and physically adding an “unavailable” sticker to traditional signage was time-consuming and inefficient. Consolidating to Eliminate Waste A strategic move to help drive average check size and bottom-line profitability has been to combine brands into one consolidated location.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

85% of Food in Restaurants Is Wasted According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, in the restaurant industry, about 85% of food ends up in the trash. coalition found that for every $1 a restaurant invested in reducing food waste it made a return of $7. Reducing food waste can do more than help you save a few bucks.

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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

JULY 12, 2023

A majority of diners report diminishing guest experience because of labor shortages at restaurants, according to a consumer survey from HungerRush. 57 percent of consumers aren’t confident that a busy store will take their order correctly. 57 percent of consumers aren’t confident that a busy store will take their order correctly.

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Foodable

JANUARY 25, 2022

Listen to "Reducing Waste With Reusable Packaging | Season 6, Vol. 2 : Dispatch Goods" on Spreaker. She says Dispatch Goods was created because of her love for surfing. Hoell describes Dispatch Goods by saying “we are a reverse logistics infrastructure that's supporting circular packaging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Consumer demands have also caused a shortage of certain items, especially meats. It’s a good idea, as a restauranteur, to know where your food is coming from and how it was cared for. Waste Reduction. Another way to make your restaurant more sustainable is to reduce the amount of waste you produce through daily operations.

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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. 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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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With the rise of on-demand delivery and easy-to-use checkout technology driving consumer demand for quick service, restaurant operators are implementing modern payment solutions that provide a more seamless and customer-friendly dining experience ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. remain eager to dine out.

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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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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. The discussion was lively and the speakers covered all aspects of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

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Tableo

JULY 27, 2023

In this guide we will delve into food & beverage (F&B) control methods to help you generate profitability and uphold good standards. Here’s why it’s so important: Cost management: Good F&B management enables you to control expenses, cut waste, and boost profit margins. So let’s dive in!

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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. While some automation and technology solutions can require quite an investment, there are plenty of things to enhance your presence, improve efficiency and tempt consumers that are more cost effective and expedient to implement.

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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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EATER

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Can an app promising discount, end-of-day goods make a dent in America’s food waste problem? I counted the minutes until the kids went to bed and I could make good on their parents’ offer: Eat whatever snacks you like. Too Good To Go, which launched in 2015 in the U.K. Lille Allen/Eater.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, the National Restaurant Association survey notes that 77 percent of consumers cope with holiday demands by letting restaurants do some of their cooking during the holiday weeks. Additionally, working with a supplier that is established in the industry to help ensure your goods arrive on time.

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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. 92% of consumers will pick a business on the first page of local search results, and websites that aren’t optimized have a lower chance of landing in the top ranks. Upgrade Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. So what makes a good contactless menu? A good mobile experience. The good news is that it’s never been easier for restaurants to design professional-looking, state-of-the-art online menus.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

It’s complicated, time-consuming, and often requires opening early or closing late. But smart operators know the importance of good inventory management technology. Consumer Price Index research indicates rapid inflation in early 2021, so you could understand why operators are increasingly concerned. Increased food waste.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Prime cost is the sum of direct labor costs and the cost of goods sold (CoGS). Cost of goods sold is the raw material cost of your beverages and food, and labor cost is made up of payroll, employee benefits, taxes, and bonuses. The first half of your prime costs is your cost of goods sold, or COGS. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

When successful, they keep a restaurant in the black - but they require time, dedication, and a good bit of math to get right. Inaccurate sales forecasting can result in wasted funds on labor, inventory, and even operating expenses for the restaurant. Here's how to arrive at a good number for your projection: Look at past data.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 15, 2023

Most consumers—61%—eat dessert at least once a week, including 38% who eat desserts after a meal twice a week or more, according to Technomic’s recent Dessert Consumer Trend Report. Operators should be offering a variety of desserts that different diners gravitate toward, including fruit options, chocolate and baked goods.

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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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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

APRIL 21, 2022

The National Restaurant Association, summarizing its 2022 State of the Industry Report , notes that 30 percent of surveyed consumers would “likely choose a restaurant offering food grown in an environmentally-friendly way or raised organically over one that doesn’t.” Addressing a Daunting Challenge.

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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

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

JUNE 18, 2020

Over the past several months we have seen customers modify their business models to accommodate restrictions and consumer preferences. If restaurants aren’t ordering as much food to serve in house, suppliers end up with a backlog of perishable goods. Customers can simply pre-order online and pick up their goods.

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