Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The UAV industry is on the cusp of an historic decade with on-demand drone delivery solutions taking flight. Both tech giants like Amazon and Alphabet as well as startups are rolling out new models of aerial delivery in a bid to appeal to consumers’ appetite for quicker, cheaper, on-demand delivery.

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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. When and How to Take Restaurant Inventory.

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JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. A ghost kitchen (also known as a delivery-only restaurant, cloud kitchen, or dark kitchen) is a restaurant that is solely focused on cooking to-go meals. Kitchen Pods.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

On October 5 a new bill was approved by the governor of California requiring 3rd party delivery apps to be more transparent about charges and tips. Can restaurants reshape their relationships with 3rd-party delivery apps for the better, or will they be buried under incomprehensible charges and over-itemized bills?

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. We occasionally run out of them (pizza is our main hustle!) Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery. Alcohol delivery ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. These businesses can’t give up!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. The numerous, significant benefits of using IoT in the restaurant industry include: Enhancing food safety. Optimizing shelf life and reducing waste.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

Additionally, restaurants should make sure they have enough food and drink to meet the demand on this busy day. So stock up on all-purpose cleaners and check your soap dispensers and other supplies to get back to your regular schedule. Go all-in on pick-up and delivery Truth is: Most people will stay at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ghost kitchens, a delivery-only restaurant model with no physical space for dine-in, have become essential lifelines during the pandemic. While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. During the COVID-19 situation, evaluate how many BOH staff you need to keep up with delivery and takeout demand.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Cover all your bases ???

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 1, 2022

Customers in restaurants and bars have veered and stretched for a year and a half to adapt to the altering reality of going out in a pandemic. Whether at fast-food counters, neighbourhood taverns, or formal dining halls, they add up to a profound shift in hospitality as we know it. Push For Takeout and Delivery.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

There are many questions that people ask with regard to the restaurant industry, but two seem to really stand out in the post pandemic world: Why should I spend money in a restaurant? Let’s begin with some facts about the business of serving food: There are more than 1 million restaurant locations in the United States.

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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. You can purchase fish as a regular delivery for yourself or send a filet as a gift.

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The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

But when things suddenly change, as they have with the current Covid-19 situation, you have to put those feelings aside and take positive action to transition to a model that suits the times. Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Food safety discussions have taken on a new level of urgency, as restaurants face the enormity of consequences of COVID-19. It was not that long ago that US Foods conducted their highly-publicized survey which found that nearly 30 percent of delivery people sample the food items they’re entrusted with.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

Along with giving serious thought to how restaurant concepts, menus, and methods of delivery will need to change – we must prepare for the regulations to come. Here are some of the likely changes (I don’t have a crystal ball- but I would be willing to bet that these will come to fruition): [] VENDORS AND DELIVERIES.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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The Rail

MAY 9, 2024

Share important information with suppliers like your business model, timeline, systems, and delivery schedules,” TouchBistro recommends, going on to note that open communication will help suppliers understand and address any concerns right away. Communication is perhaps the cornerstone of a great restaurant-vendor relationship.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

COVID-19, supply chain issues and rising food prices have placed the future of major broadliners at risk. Operators who are opting out of the traditional big supplier-small restaurant relationship have good reason to do so. Heck, it might even feel good to know you’re a small cog in the food supply machine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. For those who do go out, a worrying 40 oercent of diners believe they are receiving less value from restaurants compared to previous times. Consider Expanding Delivery Options in Your Market.

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Future Food

APRIL 14, 2024

Frequently food and beverage departments/revenue centres have highly streamlined beverage procurement, underpinned by pour targets, contract pricing and bonus structures. Yet in a world where food frequently accounts for more than 50% of the F&B revenue contribution, food purchasing is frequently left to chance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

Instead, it’s more about restaurant operations and figuring out how operators should manage the cost increase so they continue to earn profits. Balancing out the increased cost impact by focusing on increased margins and revenue. Cost Take-Out Initiatives Across the Extended Value Chain. an hour).

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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

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Reduce the number of deliveries as often as possible. Consolidating vendors and the number of deliveries made each week will save money. Schedule deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with vendors.

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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. Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Let’s take a look at four ways your QSR should innovate, that have already shown success elsewhere. It’s a giant expense to gear up to reopen, invest in perishable supplies, rehire staff, upgrade safety measures … all just to close up shop again. Go All In on Digital Delivery. Contactless delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

Practically overnight, restaurant owners had to figure out how to support their staff, pay their bills and feed their families and customers. I own a restaurant supplies delivery service and a month ago we were faced with a warehouse full of food and perishables and massive orders that were suddenly cancelled.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Deploying RFID for Supply Chain Traceability.

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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. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. Diversify vs. Simplify.

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