Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles.

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 199

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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Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 88

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 184

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

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Equipment Outdoor Sustainability Fine Dining 114

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Shaw sat down with Morten Larsen, CEO & Founder of EcoloxTech to discuss the use of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in restaurants and food service. As we’ve seen, food safety incidents can seriously harm customers – and can cause tremendous financial, legal, and reputational damage to restaurants and other food businesses.

Food Safety 185

Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Tourism 185

Culinary Digital

MAY 6, 2024

A streamlined menu serves as a cornerstone of enhanced cost management within a restaurant or food service establishment, bringing about a range of strategic advantages that can significantly impact the financial health and sustainability of the business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Industries must be prepared to accommodate this surge in demand to avoid the repercussions of inadequate storage or chilled beverage service. The Impact on Operation Effectively managing this increased demand during holidays can be a challenge as it imposes additional strain on your refrigeration and ice production equipment.

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Equipment Sustainability Customer Service Beverage 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace. Convenience: Simplified Dining Experiences Convenience is really what modern customers look for in a restaurant experience.

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Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 152

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Multiple restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food stores integrated takeout and at home delivery to their services to gain customers and keep their business afloat during the crisis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Over the next ten years, there will likely be a sharp increase in demand for automated restaurant fryers due to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in food service equipment. Advancements in design and modernization are among the key elements prompting restaurant fryer sales globally. Million in 2023 to US$ 854.6

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Marketing Food Supply Equipment 2023 114

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers increasingly prefer businesses that prioritize sustainability. According to Green Places, “ kitchen equipment, HVAC, and lighting are a restaurant’s most significant sources of energy consumption.” Energy-efficient equipment can lower these bills by as much as 75%.”

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Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

From a customer perspective, technology also helps better meet consumer preferences. Self-order Kiosks for The Modern Customer. These tools allow tech-savvy customers to choose what each likes without being rushed. When tech-savvy customers are happy, they help build social proof for your restaurant. That’s not all.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 222

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

Running a restaurant, whether it’s a fine dining, quick service, bar, bistro, or cafe venue, involves a gamut of essential activities. With our management expertise, we can put you on the path to sustainable success. You can choose from our services according to your requirements and budget.

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Food Supply Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Equipment 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Food Service Skills For Your Resume. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Undercooking.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Already living on the edge – smaller farms cannot withstand this loss of business volume. [] Fisherman: The end consumer’s love of fish cannot sustain a fisherman’s need to catch and sell a quantity of product to offset their expenses. These restaurants rely on linen companies for this service as they rent all of the above.

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Social Hospitality

JULY 15, 2022

From a customer perspective, technology also helps better meet consumer preferences. Self-order Kiosks for The Modern Customer Self-order kiosks address multiple concerns with a single, convenient solution. These tools allow tech-savvy customers to choose what each likes without being rushed. That’s not all.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sustainability Remains Essential Beyond just healthy living, consumers are continuing to prioritize the health of the planet with nearly 50 percent of Gen Z and Millennial respondents placing a premium on sustainably sourced products. Personalized Branding: Creating Unique Experiences Personalization is a key theme in 2024.

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2024 Sustainability Consumer Goods Food Supply 106

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. Much of the focus on sustainability is with coffee production and export. One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines.

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Sustainability Equipment Supplies 2050 127

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Enhanced Customer Engagement – Restaurants intensified their commitment to customer engagement, using strategies including personalization, loyalty programs, and data analytics to customize offerings and experiences. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.

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Dietary Restrictions 2024 Food Safety Food Supply 120

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Clean Juice® released its 2021 first-quarter financial report showing strong continued growth and new accolades from the quick-service restaurant industry. We can’t wait to receive feedback from our fans.” ” Clean Juice's Fresh Q1. The company reported a 24 percent same-store sales increase in March 2021. "We

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Franchise Franchising Sustainability Fast Casual 159

Sante

APRIL 13, 2020

Adding plant based protein to your menu can serve the needs of customers, the planet and your bottom line. Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Buyer's Edge compared case purchases of meat substitute products by its 20,000+ restaurant customers from 2018 to 2019.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2022

In recent years, a growing number of airlines have begun to invest in the coffee they serve to their customers, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Ben explains that the brewing equipment you have to work with on-board is a challenge. The service. Service is an important added value to consumer experience.

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Airlines Consumer Goods Travel Sustainability 138

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. Things began to change for the restaurant industry in 2023 as the script flipped from cutbacks to a growth mindset.

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Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 167

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 4, 2022

As part of this, coffee subscription services became much more popular during the pandemic – and continue to be today, too. So how have coffee subscription services changed in the past few years, and how might they develop in the future? You may also like our article on the rise of coffee subscription services.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Equipment Sustainability 138

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

AI is now playing a role in many significant areas ranging from enhancing supply chain management to streamlining customer interactions, ultimately ensuring seamless functioning within restaurants. They also extend to customer-facing areas of the business. The impact of AI on gathering customer feedback is truly revolutionary.

2024 120

2024 Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience Customer Service 120

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2024

The hospitality industry, a vibrant tapestry woven from warm smiles and impeccable service, faces persistent challenges amid small signs of labor market improvement. Robots don't merely augment efficiency; they redefine the hospitality landscape by ensuring operational flexibility and service optimization.

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Hospitality Operations Dietary Restrictions 2023 188

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Taking just a few minutes every hour to refill dispensers occupies valuable time that employees could spend ensuring quality service in other parts of the restaurant.

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Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Sustainability 98

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

This recipe of deficiency, when left to simmer, becomes a potent brew of dissatisfaction and disengagement, both among staff and customers. The facade may still gleam, but cracks start to show in the form of inconsistent service, dwindling patron numbers, and souring workplace culture. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Advancements in AI-driven labor management solutions, accelerated by the pandemic, can not only help alleviate overburdened employees by streamlining operations, but it can also transform the service industry’s labor approach beyond the current shortage. Addressing Staff Concerns.

Technology 221

Technology Tip Distribution Front of House Loyalty Program 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator.

Operations 190

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 190

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Thoroughly research restaurant costs (operational, labor, equipment, etc.)—both Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Focus on your service concept! Spend time researching low rent prices with good location.

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Moreover, restaurants are challenged to expand sales when staffing shortages make it harder to pay close attention to their customers. Those that excel at connecting both people and equipment stand to gain even more—improving their competitive advantage and their top and bottom lines. How can they overcome these hurdles?

Equipment 106

Equipment Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 106

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs. Change tank water – As equipment completes cycle after cycle, the tank water becomes dirtier and less effective as a cleaning agent. They also consume energy and chemical. This translates to cost savings.

Kitchen Safety 198

Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety Equipment 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

This transition not only ensures that each wine selection deeply resonates with attendees' unique preferences but also illustrates the industry's wider adoption of innovation, prioritizing customization and quality in every aspect of event planning.

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Events Innovation Customer Experience Technology 183

Culinary Digital

JANUARY 16, 2024

This, in turn, translates into faster ticket times and quicker service, enhancing the overall dining experience for customers by reducing wait times and accommodating a higher volume of orders while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Moreover, consistent quality extends beyond just the preparation of the food.

Menu 52

Menu Equipment Customer Service Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. Traditionally, technology also equips humans (and businesses) with tools that they can use to thrive.

Mobile Ordering 170

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 170