Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. In what ways do the use of mushrooms fit in with dining trends such as sustainability and guests wanting to eat less meat?

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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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Future Food

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Improving the sustainability of your restaurant during challenging times – a lesson for everyday trading. Melbourne institution Shark Fin House closed after customer numbers fell by 80%. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

While commodity shortages, transportation logjams and other disruptions have eased, restaurants and other food service providers continue to apply lessons learned from recent periods of instability to make logistics and resupply processes more nimble and resilient. The best plans utilize: More sustainable and diverse suppliers.

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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.”

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. And while our business has evolved over the past decade, so have our customers. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Founder/Fast Food Innovator, said it best, “Look after the customer and the business will take care of itself.” You have to be able to adapt, evolve and ignite areas of the business with customers always being at the forefront of decisions being made. ” This business is all about people.

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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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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”. Everywhere you look, people are beginning to line up for a return to the good old days of restaurant service. Passion, interest in learning, service orientation, personality, and drive will, as always, set the stage for a dynamic team and a successful restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. By reducing the amount of food wasted, you cut down on food costs and contribute to the larger goal of creating a sustainable restaurant environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A lot of externalities, which might be invisible to customers, continue to put pressure on restaurants in a way that makes it hard to control—for example, that labor shortages are driving the days or hours a restaurant can be open, rather than the owner’s choice. Chefs have faith that their customers will continue to support them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 31, 2022

Cheetah is here to help stop that trend and reinvigorate small restaurants with transparent sourcing and pricing, strategic partnerships to help grow every aspect of their businesses, and an ever evolving tech platform. Furthermore, we are continuing to work with local artisans, setting the bar even higher for what it means to source locally.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers. Restaurant suppliers source and deliver a range of ingredients, from fresh produce and meats to dairy, dry goods, and even desserts.

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Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Note how the business manages its employees , markets its products, provides customer service , and develops its business model. 2) Research laws that apply to the food service industry Starting a food service business of any kind comes with a long list of laws, rules, and guidelines. your target market).

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Incorporating food service trends brings in returning customers to see what’s new. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. Many cities have companies providing composting services to restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Additionally, as inflation edges upward, and the lack of available workers drives hourly pay wages toward or past $15 per hour, many brands are forced to pass along these rising costs to their customers. The new trend, now and into the future?

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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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Future Food

MARCH 10, 2020

Did you know there is a sustainable volume of food and hospitality revenue for every project? All of this has to be balanced by an understanding of how many of these potential customers there are and how much they are likely to spend. This alters the financial dynamics of an outlet’s or precinct’s sustainable volume of F&B.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A failure to handle complex orders with speed and accuracy can damage the customer experience for almost half of customers and lead to lost business. Restaurateurs say that right now, nearly 20 percent of their revenue stems from products and services outside of their core restaurant offerings. Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When hiring seasonal workers, whether for customer-facing positions, kitchen support, or back-end logistics roles, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the immediacy of the task and inadvertently abandon parts of the hiring process that produce quality candidates. Think broadly when it comes to sourcing applicants. How to avoid.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. Three Strategies for Achieving Better Alignment The staff vs. tech dynamic isn’t sustainable. It’s important to know what type of experience you want to deliver to your customers.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 3, 2022

As per the Cambridge dictionary, it means: attractive or interesting enough to be suitable for photographing and posting on the social media service Instagram. Curating a menu that meets everyone’s requirements is critical to offering a great customer experience as it makes customers feel welcomed, included, and cared for. .

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. SKILL SET: Chefs will need to teach cooks and cooks will need to monitor each other’s compliance with the rules of sustainable cost control.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. They support online ordering, mobile payments, and loyalty programs and can integrate with third-party delivery services.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

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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. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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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?

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. Fast- Food Restaurants Fast food chains are known for their speedy service, affordable prices, and convenient locations. Their profit margins are around 6.5 percent on average.

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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.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seafood delivery services provide excellent customer service by providing the freshest fish available. While this practice is safe and common, for the freshest tasting catch, try a delivery service. Best Seafood Delivery Services. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LobsterAnywhere.com (@lobsteranywhere).

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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?

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

Instead, customers can “reserve a feast” for up to 12 people from critically lauded restaurants around the country. For customers, the sell is easy: The list of chefs on the Resident website is full of résumés with familiar restaurant names like Olmsted, Eleven Madison Park, Gage & Tollner, and Le Coucou.

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