Future Food

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Realities: An insider’s view of running a small “hospo” business. We, at Future Food, are employed to deliver best practice food and beverage service standards and to ensure that all businesses we work with are striving to push the bar higher. Small business is fantastic, nothing like being your own boss… they say.

Small Business 83

Small Business Food Supply Hospitality Customer Service 83

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

Front of House 169

Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 169

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. 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.

2024 186

2024 Fast Casual Food Truck Allergens 186

Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States. In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. Supply chain challenges are not going away as production and logistics catch-up.

Fine Dining 468

Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Presentation 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. The restaurant industry is one of the toughest businesses to work in.

Management 166

Management Management Back of House Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As the winter months quickly approach, restaurants must prepare to continue serving their customers while navigating weather and health and safety challenges. Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. Get Ready Early.

Food Supply 186

Food Supply Outdoor Supplies Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

Supplies 216

Supplies Management Management Food Supply 216

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. For the second part, click here.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

EATER

OCTOBER 16, 2020

People didn’t believe COVID would affect our remote community in South Dakota, but my cafe can’t take that chance This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience.

Small Business 145

Small Business Online Ordering Leadership Merchandise 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The business lessons learned during pandemic are still evolving as restaurant executives look forward to the end of this tumultuous year. There are five main areas of increased technology acceleration in the restaurant business: Greater Focus on Frictionless Consumer Experience. Increase Need for Transparency.

2021 219

2021 Technology Food Supply Food Safety 219

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market. It’s an excellent way to improve business processes, reduce cost structure, and make your restaurant business more productive.

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Sourcing Social Media Front of House Customer Experience 178

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Supply shortages have also resulted in operators having to change their menus on the fly. Create a Customer Loyalty Program. Finding reliable staff is also a challenge.

Marketing 186

Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Food Supply 186

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the world grapples with the next wave of COVID-19, businesses are confronted with product and labor shortages, a sudden increase in ecommerce and a variety of shifting consumption patterns. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. The Store Experience.

Food Truck 212

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 3, 2020

Passion is not blind forever. [] THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IS EVEN HARDER THAN WE THOUGHT: The pandemic has demonstrated to owners/operators just how very fragile their business is. Obviously, revenue is critical to any business, but most others have the capacity to ride a storm for a period of time.

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Government Training Consumer Goods Small Business 491

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Customer-centric. Customer experience management. If you’ve worked in the restaurant industry over the past decade, chances are you’ve heard these buzzwords championed as top business priorities and guiding principles for success. Meanwhile, food service workers are in high demand. Personalized.

Loyalty Program 185

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Mobile Ordering Customer Service 185

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Write a Coffee Shop Business Plan. This step and research component is the foundation behind your business, and should be taken seriously! Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price.

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License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 461

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

The pandemic has ravaged many businesses in the country and few industries were hit as hard as the restaurant industry. Consumers and customers have changed their behavior due to the events of the previous year. Consumers and customers have changed their behavior due to the events of the previous year.

Marketing 226

Marketing Food Safety Social Media Small Business 226

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. So let’s dive into the positive changes you can make and your customers will admire.

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Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

Culinary Cues

APRIL 8, 2020

First – we (all of us who have made the restaurant business our life calling) hope that you will bring your skills, passion, and commitment back to the food business and will work diligently to help make us better. This has been at the core of the restaurant business forever. If not, I guarantee that you will.

Communication 468

Communication Food Supply Customer Service Small Business 468

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us. AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. What are AI and ML?

Front of House 207

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 207

7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option. There are plenty of options out there (i.e.

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Travel Delivery Food Food Order 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Evidently, restaurants will still have to work to meet increased demand, and customer service must be a focal point even when tightening budgets.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. Guest experience is more important than ever as a likely recession increases competition for business. Similarly, loyalty systems are likely to bring in business.

2023 209

2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 209

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

Supplies 165

Supplies Food Supply Fast Casual Front of House 165

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

Pricing 192

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 192

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. of the total amount of purchased food.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. When it comes to getting people in the door, it’s always easier to get someone back then to find brand-new customers. Retaining an existing customer is five times cheaper than acquiring a fresh face. How to measure customer retention.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Cheetah

JANUARY 31, 2022

Another whopping $60 million was raised to continue delivering our vision, and incredible restaurant supplies to independent restaurants around the country. During the pandemic small and independent restaurants have been hit the hardest. These small, independent foodservice businesses now have that time back in their day!

Food Supply 148

Food Supply Sustainability Supplies Small Business 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. So let’s dive into the positive changes you can make and your customers will admire.

Waste 222

Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 222

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

COVID-19, supply chain issues and rising food prices have placed the future of major broadliners at risk. Big names like Sysco, Restaurant Depot and others are now fighting to maintain their customer base as more and more SMB restaurants are making the transition to smaller, honest distributors like Cheetah. Good for you!

Supplies 148

Supplies Ordering Food Supply Online Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Camboflare.

Serving 185

Serving Loyalty Program Food Supply Point of Sale 185

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 216

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 45

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 45

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. However, with many medium or larger-sized roasters often having anywhere up to a year’s supply of green coffee, how can they manage their inventories as effectively as possible?

Supplies 176

Supplies Management Management Food Safety 176

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Though Fortune Business Insights projects the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry will grow from $862.05 These razor-thin profit margins are driving QSRs to find innovative ways to keep up with the rapid pace of business while enhancing efficiency and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. billion to $1,467.04

Food Safety 106

Food Safety Equipment Inventory Waste 106

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

It learns from data gathered it in its own environment to help businesses make better decisions to drive top and bottom line growth. AI’s benefits are being used in other areas: self-driving cars, supply chain, IT security etc. Rising food costs, nearing 10 percent. Preventing customer indecision.

2025 238

2025 Customer Experience Food Safety Food Supply 238

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. Not only is your menu a key part of the customer experience but consider all major areas of restaurant operations, such as food cost, labor, marketing, accounting, and sales forecasts when making decisions about your menu.

Waste 184

Waste Food Supply Point of Sale Inventory 184